Marc Elrich (D-At-large

January 23, 2015 | Staff Writer

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County Council Bans Use of Styrofoam (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Councilmembers recently passed legislation to ban the use and sale of polystyrene. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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January 17, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Leggett Named MACO President (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has a new title. Leggett was recently named president of the Maryland Association of Counties (MACO). Michael Bruen has more from MACO’s annual meeting on the eastern shore. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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June 15, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Councilmember Marc Elrich at Silver Spring Police Station Opening (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Marc Elrich expresses his thanks at the opening of the new 3rd District Police Station in the White Oak section of Silver Spring: Related:

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December 2, 2013 | Staff Writer

County Council Votes to Increase Minimum Wage (Video)

There are more than 70,000 people who live in poverty in Montgomery County. The County Council has recently passed a bill to increase the minimum wage. CCM’s Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.   Related stories:

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November 5, 2013 | Staff Writer

Voting Underway in Takoma Park (Video)

Voters are going to the polls today in Takoma Park. Take a look: Post by Takoma Park City TV. Previous posts

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October 18, 2013 | Staff Writer

County Council Working to Raise Minimum Wage (Video)

There are just over 70,000 working adults in the state of Maryland who are trying to manage on earning minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. CCM’s Susan Kenedy reports on efforts to raise the minimum wage in Montgomery County and neighboring communities. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local […]

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September 4, 2013 | Tamika Smith

African Heritage Celebration Proclaims Year of Unity

More than 100 people filled the Silver Spring Civic Center main hall to celebrate African Heritage Month. The celebration kicked off with a panel discussion with the former Jamaican Ambassador for the UN Curtis A. Ward, Senior Advisor in Africa for USAID Jeffrey Jackson, political professor Dr. Alonzo N. Smith, history professor Dr. Gnaka Lagoke, […]

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August 20, 2013 | Tamika Smith

Nighttime Economy Task Force Seeks Public Input (VIDEO)

The Nighttime Economy Task Force is more than half-way through developing draft recommendations to help boost the nightlife in Montgomery County and the group wants more community input. At its latest meeting (on August 19), at the Rockville Library each subcommittee gave a few draft recommendations that they will be sharing with the community. The […]

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August 18, 2013 | Tamika Smith

Nighttime Economy Task Force Meets Aug. 19 (Video)

The Nighttime Economy Task Force meets on Aug. 19  at the Rockville Library. It’s scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Earlier this summer,  Nighttime Economy Task Force subcommittees began drafting recommendations that will be submitted to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) in August. The subcommittees include: entertainment, public use and amenities, quality of life, transportation, […]

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August 2, 2013 | Staff Writer

Task Force Member Says Permitting Issues Top Findings (Video)

In August, the Nighttime Economy Task Force subcommittees are expected to submit their draft proposal to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D). In this video extra, MyMCMedia’s Tamika Smith talks to Megan Pagado, who is a member of the arts and entertainment subcommittee. Take a look: Final recommendations are expected in October. Additional Coverage:

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