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February 15, 2016 | Staff Writer

Police Believe Bank Robberies Committed by Same Suspect (PHOTOS)

Montgomery County police officers are investigating two bank robberies that they believe were committed by the same suspect. Police said on Feb. 13, at approximately 9:18 am, 2nd District officers responded to the armed robbery of the PNC bank at 10211 Old Georgetown Road. According to police, the suspect entered the bank, displayed a small […]

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February 10, 2016 | Staff Writer

MML and Maryland Mayors, Including Fosselman and Newton, Advocate for Restoration of Highway User Revenues (VIDEO)

The Maryland Municipal League (MML) and the Mayor’s Association is calling for an overhaul of the state funding formula that provides for the distribution of Highway User Revenues to local governments. Find out more in this video: https://youtu.be/cmcwFKs9nGM Mayors and municipal leaders are joined by a number of state legislators – including lead sponsors, Senator […]

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February 10, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Board of Elections to Ramp Up Voter Outreach at Local High Schools

The Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) is working to get out the youth vote in Montgomery County this election season.  Ahead of the primary election on April 26th, the BOE is aiming to register as many young voters as possible. Gilberto Zelaya is the Outreach and Early Voting Coordinator for the Montgomery County Board […]

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February 5, 2016 | Sonya Burke

County Report This Week (VIDEO)

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the upcoming Feb. 9th snow operations debriefing, the county’s truancy program, the reopening of the Twinbrook Library and much more. You can watch the show, in its entirety, below:

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January 23, 2016 | Willie James Inman

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Ten Places to Eat and Drink During the Snowstorm

Not everything is closed today. If your within walking distance, here’s a few places around Montgomery County where you can grad a drink, a bite to eat, or some last minute groceries. And don’t forget to tweet your snow pics to @mymcmedia. Silver Spring Snow day vibes! https://t.co/yuOJSQrbB9 — Bump N’ Grind (@BmpNGrind) January 23, […]

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January 22, 2016 | Willie James Inman

UPDATED: Important Snowstorm Information for Kensington Residents

UPDATE: January 25, 10 a.m. Town Council meeting scheduled for Monday, January 25 has been rescheduled for Monday, February 8 Original The mayor and town council of Kensington are asking for the assistance of residents during this weekend’s winter weather. Residents are being asked to park their cars off the street whenever possible. The Town is […]

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January 20, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Montgomery County Residents Prepare for Potential Winter Storm (VIDEO)

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm and blizzard watch for Montgomery County this Friday and Saturday. In this MyMCMedia video, Willie James Inman talks to local store owners and residents about their winter weather preparations. The snow accumulation fcst for Friday into Saturday storm is below. Impacts include heavy snow & windy […]

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January 20, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

MCPS Officials Meeting Today to Discuss Snow Protocol (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials are meeting today to discuss snow protocols given the possible snowstorm that’s predicted to hit the region on Friday and Saturday. According to MCPS Public Information Officer Derek Turner, a notification about school delays or closings will be announced by 5 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22. And in case you’re […]

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January 8, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

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County Education Officials to Hold Second Annual Budget Forum Series in February (PHOTO)

Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice, Education Committee chair, will hold a series of five public forums to discuss programs and budgets for the County’s public school system and community college. Councilmember Rice is hosting the event along with MCPS Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers, and Montgomery County College President DeRionne Pollard. According to a news release, the […]

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January 7, 2016 | Michelle Queen

Weekend Planner, January 8 – 10 (VIDEOS)

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, January 8 Donate blood this month and receive a voucher for a pound of Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee in return. The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission blood drive takes place in Derwood from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Red Cross encourages […]

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