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In this MyMCMedia extra, the executive director of the Glen Echo Partnership for Arts and Culture tells us how much the park has lost as a result of being closed by the federal government. For more about Glen Echo Park, visit www.glenechopark.org. Related Posts

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken and his panel discuss the current federal government shutdown. Guests Mark Uncapher and Eric Hensal comment. Take a look. Learn more about 21 This Week and watch previous episodes, on demand. Guests: Eric Hensal, Democratic Activist Jim Shalleck, Republican Attorney Mark Uncapher, Chairman Montgomery County Republican Committee “21 This […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, you will hear just how much the federal government’s shutdown of Glen Echo Park is costing a children’s theatre who calls the national park home. For more on Glen Echo Park, visit www.glenechopark.org. Related Posts

At a press conference on Oct. 15, Montgomery County Council member Roger Berliner calls for the reopening of Glen Echo Park and said if the federal government does not reopen the historic park, the county will reopen it. Take a look: For the latest on Glen Echo Park, visit its website at www.glenechopark.org. Related Stories

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett calls on the federal government to reopen Glen Echo Park immediately. If that doesn’t happen, he said the county is preparing to remove the barricades on Friday, Oct. 18. Take a look: For the latest on Glen Echo Park, visit its website at www.glenechopark.org. Related Posts

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett called on the National Park Service (NPS) on Oct. 15 to reopen Glen Echo Park, which remains closed despite the fact that its arts and cultural programs receive no federal funds. At the event, Leggett reiterated the County’s offer to take responsibility for grounds maintenance and security, the functions that […]

  Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner on Oct. 14 wrote to Sally Jewell, secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, asking for an immediate reopening of Glen Echo Park. The park has been closed as part of the federal government shutdown.   The complete text of Councilmember Berliner’s letter: Ms. Sally Jewell, Secretary United […]

Here’s a look at what “21 This Week” host Casey Aiken and guests are talking about on this week’s show: “21 This Week” airs on Sundays at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m.; Mondays at 12 and again at 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 and again at 8:30 p.m. Don’t miss it! Learn more […]

On Oct. 10, Senator Barbara Mikulski, spoke on the Senate floor on the disastrous impact of shutdown on Maryland, nation and the world. Take a look. Video Courtesy: mikulski.senate.gov   Senator Mikulski’s remarks on the Senate floor, as delivered. “The Senate is meant to be the greatest deliberative body in the world. If we follow […]

On Oct. 9, Senator Barbara Mikulski, stood on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building and fervently called on the House Republicans to end the shutdown. Mikulski highlighted the negative impact the shutdown is having on federal government agencies and used the FBI not having money for gas as an example. Take a look. Video […]