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July 25, 2016 | Sonya Burke

County Official Says Pokemon Go Meeting in the Works

UPDATED The Pokémon Go phenomenon is not slowing down, in fact, it is the topic of an upcoming meeting of local recreation officials. Susan Hoffmann, communications and public outreach manager for Montgomery County’s Department of Recreation, is organizing the meeting. “We want to talk about impacts of people who might wander onto sites where young children […]

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July 6, 2016 | Staff Writer

Libraries Offer a New Program to Obtain a High School Diploma (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Public Libraries is offering a program to earn an accredited high school diploma and a credentialed career certificate through a new program called Career Online High School. For more information, visit montgomerycountymd.gov/library or call 240.777.0036.

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July 5, 2016 | Staff Writer

Check Out: What Montgomery County Was Reading in June

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) maintain an extensive collection of materials for county residents to check out. Have you ever wondered what the county’s library visitors are reading? We turned to our county’s librarians to find out. For the month of June, the most read books by genre are: Juvenile Fiction Don’t Throw It to […]

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July 1, 2016 | Staff Writer

County Report This Week (VIDEO)

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the relocation of the Shady Grove bus depot, expansion of the police body worn camera program, the Quicken Loans National golf tournament, and more.

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June 7, 2016 | Staff Writer

Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebrations in Montgomery County

Montgomery County and the County Executive’s Caribbean American Advisory Group will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Caribbean American Heritage Month with two events in the month of June. This year’s theme is “Caribbean … Champions of Inclusivity.” Saturday, June 11, from 1 to 4 p.m., Montgomery County Public Libraries will present a Caribbean American Heritage […]

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June 2, 2016 | Staff Writer

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Check Out: What Montgomery County Was Reading in May

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) maintain an extensive collection of materials for county residents to check out. Have you ever wondered what the county’s library visitors are reading? We turned to our county’s librarians to find out. For the month of May, the most read books by genre are: Juvenile Fiction Drum Dream Girl: How […]

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May 4, 2016 | Staff Writer

Check Out: What Montgomery County Was Reading in April

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) maintain an extensive collection of materials for county residents to check out. Have you ever wondered what the county’s library visitors are reading? We turned to our county’s librarians to find out. For the month of April, the most read books by genre are: Juvenile Fiction Fish in a Tree […]

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April 14, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Five Things to Know Today, April 14, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, April 14, in Montgomery County: 1. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for parts of Montgomery County until 9 a.m. Temperatures are expected to dip to the mid 30’s. 2. Primary Election early voting starts today until April 21st in Maryland. Former President Bill Clinton held a […]

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April 12, 2016 | Staff Writer

Kennsington Park Library Celebrates Grand Reopening (VIDEO)

The Kensington Park Library has officially reopened after closing for a few months for renovation. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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April 5, 2016 | Staff Writer

Check Out: What Montgomery County Was Reading in March

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) maintain an extensive collection of materials for county residents to check out. Have you ever wondered what the county’s library visitors are reading? We turned to our county’s librarians to find out. Are you a teen and love writing poetry? MCPL is sponsoring a competition for teens ages 13-18 this […]

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