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March 10, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Council Recognizes National Champion Maryland Bobcats Soccer Team

The Montgomery County Council has issued a proclamation recognizing the Maryland Bobcats soccer team on their national championship. The Maryland Bobcats became the United Premier Soccer League national champions with their win against the Santa Ana winds FC 3-1 Feb. 10 in Miami. The league was formed in 2011 and currently includes more than 300 […]

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October 19, 2016 | Sonya Burke

County Council Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Council has issued a proclamation recognizing the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Find out more in this video, below:

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August 11, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Back to School: MCPS Prepares to Welcome 159,000 Students on Aug. 29 (VIDEO)

The first day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students is August 29th, and Superintendent Jack Smith says the district plans to welcome about 159,000 students. That’s 2,500 more students than last year. Find out more in this MyMCMedia Extra video, below: Dr. Smith said he plans to begin the first day of […]

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June 1, 2014 | Staff Writer

Board Approves Funds for Five More Capital Bikeshare Stations

The Board of Public Works has approved $250,000 for purchase and construction of five new Capital Bikeshare DownCounty stations to augment Montgomery County’s existing system, which currently has 49 stations. Two more stations will be added upon arrival of the additional station equipment. The five new stations are expected to be installed in the Spring […]

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May 3, 2012 | Staff Writer

May 18 is Bike To Work day in M0ntgomery County, Maryland

Bike Share Grant

Good news for those who would rather ride a bike then be stuck in traffic. Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has received a $1,008,000 grant for a proposed bike share program for the downcounty areas of Friendship Heights, Bethesda, Medical Center, Takoma Park and Silver Spring. In addition, during its regular session, the Maryland […]

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