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March 17, 2016 | Staff Writer

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Levine Music to Open 5th Location at Silver Spring Library

Levine Music plans to open a fifth location at the Silver Spring Library later this year. “We have seen exponential enrollment growth in Montgomery County and know that the Silver Spring Library will fit perfectly into our plans for expanding services to the community and in serving as an arts destination for County residents,” said […]

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March 17, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Coming Soon to Kentlands: Potomac Village Deli (VIDEO)

On March 14th, the owners of Potomac Pizza closed their Center Point Way location at Kentlands Market Square after 17 years of business. Now interior renovations are taking place for a new restaurant, Potomac Village Deli, that will open later this spring in the same spot. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports.

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March 16, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Trust the Bald Eagle is Recovering at the Owl Moon Raptor Center (VIDEO)

Trust, the bald eagle, is on the road to recovery after being struck by a car on River Road earlier this month in Potomac. County Cable Montgomery’s Susan Kenedy reports. You can find out more about Trust’s condition, here.

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March 15, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Council Celebrates National Agriculture Day (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Council saluted farmers and their contributions to the economy as part of its celebration of National Agricultural Day on March 15th. In 1981, Montgomery created its Agricultural Reserve—which has been called the country’s most successful farmland preservation program as it protects 93,000 acres. Watch the proclamation in this video, below:  

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March 14, 2016 | Staff Writer

Montgomery College to Premiere Documentary About Local Vietnam Veterans (VIDEO)

Save the date: March 23.  That’s when a screening of the documentary,  “Honor and Gratitude: Chronicles of Montgomery County Vietnam Veterans” will be held at 2 p.m. at the Takoma Park campus of Montgomery College. Find out more in this report, below: Register here to attend the screening as seating is limited.

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March 13, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Community Turns Out for Closing Ceremony of Wheaton Library (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Wheaton will soon have a new library and recreation center to replace the Wheaton Regional Library on 11701 Georgia Avenue. Over 100 members of the community turned out for the final closing of the library on Sunday. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, Councilmember Nancy Navarro and several officials from Montgomery County Public Libraries gave remarks […]

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March 7, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Gaithersburg City Council Recognizes Former Quince Orchard High School Athlete (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Dozens of residents turned out for a Gaithersburg City Council meeting on Monday night to honor a former Quince Orchard High School football player. The meeting took place at Gaithersburg City Hall which is located on 31 South Summit Avenue. The City Council had a full agenda for Monday night’s meeting, but the biggest draw […]

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March 7, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Trust the Eagle Recovering at Owl Moon Raptor Center (PHOTOS)

A bald eagle is recovering at the Owl Moon Raptor Center in Boyd after sustaining injuries from an impact. The eagle was discovered by a resident near River Road and Riverwood Drive on the morning of March 4 in Potomac. Officer Jennifer Gill responded to the call along with Maryland Department of Natural Resources Officer Danny Thomas. […]

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March 4, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Senator Mikulski Meets with Eagle Scout from Sandy Spring (PHOTO)

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski met with Ian Napoleon, an 18-year-old Eagle Scout from Sandy Spring, who is serving as a national delegate to deliver the “2015 Boy Scouts of America Report to the Nation” to federal government leaders. “I am so proud to salute Ian Napoleon, who has demonstrated his leadership and commitment to serving […]

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March 1, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Rep. Chris Van Hollen Says Changes Must be Made at River Road Intersection

U.S. Representative Chris Van Hollen is calling for safety improvements at the River Road and Pyle Road intersection where three people were killed in a collision on Saturday night. On his Twitter account, Van Hollen sent his condolences to the family and,  he said, “changes must be made to the dangerous River Road intersection.” On […]

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