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When it comes to the school calendar, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has some advice for the president of the Montgomery County school board. “Considering the series of recent troubling incidents reported in Montgomery County schools, I suggest you and your colleagues consider shifting your focus from arguing over which 180 days class is in session […]

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, sleet and freezing rain from now thru 2 p.m. for Montgomery County. This is your source for the latest wintry weather news in Montgomery County. We hope you will contribute your snow updates and photos for this blog as well. You can email […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has signed an Executive Order tonight declaring a state of emergency in Maryland in response to the winter storm which could bring significant amounts of snow to areas across the state. “Our state is taking every precaution and coordinating all available resources to respond to this winter storm,” said Hogan. “We […]

County Report This Week includes reports on Governor Hogan’s visit to the Germantown campus of Montgomery College, a recent summit in Silver Spring focused on STEM education, the urban redevelopment of downtown Wheaton, and more. Watch the show in its entirety, below:

The 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election may be over a year away but several candidates are already off and running in Montgomery County. On Feb. 28, Germantown resident Tom Ferleman, a Republican, became the first candidate to file his paperwork for the election of 2018 in Montgomery County. Ferleman was at the Board of Elections offices […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan describes the recent threats and acts of hate directed at Jewish schools and community centers in Maryland as “despicable and unacceptable.” Our administration condemns all forms of racism and discrimination,” wrote Hogan on his Facebook page. “I offer my full support to the Jewish community, and the Maryland State Police stands […]

In an effort to show support for women in commercial real estate, Governor Larry Hogan joined other Montgomery County leaders to discuss Maryland’s economy with Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Maryland Suburban. The event entitled, “2017 Economic Development Update for the State of Maryland,” was held at Montgomery College Germantown campus. Organizers say the goal […]

The Board of Education voted unanimously on Monday night to adopt an updated calendar for the 2017 – 2018 school year. The first day of school will be Sept. 5, 2017, for students and the last day of school will be June 12, 2018. According to a news release, the Board of Education originally adopted […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. Aiken and panelists discuss the political climate for increasing charter schools in Maryland, Maryland bail system overhaul, County Council struggles with fossil fuel pension fund investments, and Under Armour CEO’s pro-Trump comments. This week’s panel of political observers includes Sam Statland, William Askinazi, Diane Nash Dillon, and […]

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. Aiken and panelists discuss Governor Hogan’s address on the state of Maryland, possible legislation to make Maryland a sanctuary state, marijuana legalization in Maryland, and potential increases in electric bills. This week’s panel of political observers includes Henry Hailstock, Phil Bell, Nicolee Ambrose, and John Hurson. You […]