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December 11, 2015 | Staff Writer

Learning about Government (PHOTO)

More than 100 third graders from Fairland Elementary School visited the Montgomery County government on Dec. 10 to learn more about how local government operates. Among the speakers with whom they engaged was County Councilmember Sidney Katz, who talked about the role of the County’s legislative branch.

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May 4, 2013 | Staff Writer

photo Edward Blansitt

County’s Inspector General (Video)

Montgomery County’s Inspector General talks about what his office is looking into at the Silver Spring Transit Center and why it is important. Take a look. Additional Coverage:

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May 4, 2013 | Staff Writer

photo Edward Blansitt

“Key Controls Failed” (Video)

In this interview with MyMCMEdia’s Sonya Burke, Montgomery County’s Inspector General Edward Blansitt explains why it is important for him to look into the Silver Spring Transit Center. Additional Coverage:

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May 3, 2013 | Staff Writer

photo Phil Andrews

When Will the Transit Center Open? (Video)

Montgomery County Councilmember Phil Andrews wants to know when the Silver Spring Transit Center will realistically open? Take a look. Additional Coverage:

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May 3, 2013 | Staff Writer

Photo Nancy Floreen

“This is a Really Big Issue” (Video)

During a discussion with officials from the County Executive’s office, Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Floreen said the point of the May 1 Silver Spring Transit Center briefing was to find out what is happening with Metro. Watch the conversation here.

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May 3, 2013 | Staff Writer

photo Nancy Navarro

“There are Two Issues to Address” (Video)

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro addresses county officials from the executive’s office at a May 1st briefing to discuss the status of the Silver Spring Transit Center. In this video clip, Navarro expresses her disappointment that County Executive Isiah Leggett did not attend the May 1st meeting and she identifies the two issues that […]

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May 2, 2013 | Staff Writer

photo George Leventhal

“That Was the Wrong Answer” (Video)

Montgomery County Councilmember George Leventhal addresses Tim Firestine, Montgomery County’s chief administrative officer, at a May 1 briefing to discuss the status of the Silver Spring Transit Center. The nine-member Montgomery County Council called the meeting after learning from The Washington Post that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) sent an important letter about […]

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May 1, 2013 | Staff Writer

photo Hans Riemer

Implications for Regional Bus Service (Video)

At a recent briefing, Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer asks some questions about WMATA not operating regional bus services out of the Silver Spring Transit Center and the implication that the Fenton Street Greyhound station would remain open. Take a look Additional Coverage:

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