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November 4, 2012 | Staff Writer

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A Preview (Video)

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken previews this week’s show. Topics of discussion focus on the November 6th general election. The panel discusses the Maryland ballot initiatives, the sixth district congressional race and the effect Hurricane Sandy had on the presidential polls. Take a look. The next show of 21 This Week airs on Sundays […]

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November 4, 2012 | Staff Writer

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Casey Aiken’s Monologue (Video)

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken comments on Hurricane Sandy and the gratitude Montgomery County residents feel for the lack of destruction in our area. Aiken expresses sympathy for residents in New York and New Jersey who experienced numerous losses from the storm. Take a look. 21 This Week airs on Sundays at 11 a.m. […]

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November 2, 2012 | Staff Writer

Berliner On Pepco’s Response (Video)

During Hurricane Sandy, thousands of Montgomery County residents lost power. In this video Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner comments on Pepco’s response to the storm. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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November 2, 2012 | Staff Writer

Hurricane Sandy Wrap Up (Video)

Montgomery County was spared from the massive damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett held a press conference in which he explained how the county was well prepared and was spared from the worst of the storm. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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November 1, 2012 | Staff Writer

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Sec. of Energy Visits Pepco in Rockville

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu treated Pepco field workers to coffee and doughnuts Thursday, Nov. 1 to thank them for their hard work to restore power to customers whose service was interrupted by Hurricane Sandy. Chu dropped in to morning planning meetings for about 60 Pepco employees at the Rockville Service Center. Pepco had […]

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November 1, 2012 | Staff Writer

Governor’s Executive Order Regarding Absentee Ballots

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today (Nov. 1)  issued an Executive Order regarding Hurricane Sandy and Absentee Ballots. The Executive Order makes accommodations for Marylanders who, due to Hurricane Sandy, are unable to apply for an absentee ballot in person at their local board of elections. “From National Guard members assisting residents in Garrett County to […]

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October 31, 2012 | Staff Writer

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Halloween Safety Tips

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service reminds residents to be especially vigiliant and have safety in mind this Halloween following Hurricane Sandy. For many, trick or treating may not be safe this year due to power outages, wires, trees down and debris in the area. However, if your children will be going trick or […]

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October 30, 2012 | Staff Writer

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After the Storm: Safety Tips

• Be careful of standing and running water. Residents are urged to continue to be alert and prepared for possible flash flooding, storm surges and areas of standing water over the next 24-48 hours as the after effects of Hurricane Sandy continue to impact the area. Never drive through moving water or flooded areas. As […]

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October 30, 2012 | Staff Writer

Gaithersburg Council Appoints Tony Tomasello as Acting City Manager

Gaithersburg Lifts State of Emergency

Acting City Manager Tony Tomasello has lifted the state of emergency for the city of Gaithersburg as of 5 p.m. on Oct. 30. The city will be open for business as usual on Wednesday, October 31. All facilities will be open, and programs and activities will take place as originally scheduled. City employees should report […]

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October 30, 2012 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County EOC Briefing (Video)

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and other county officials held a press briefing today (Oct. 30) to discuss storm operations at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Gaithersburg. You can watch the entire press conference here.  

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