Mike Knapp

November 15, 2021 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Congressional Redistricting Issues

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Governor Hogan and the legislature issue competing congressional redistricting maps. What is causing the teacher shortage at MCPS? Who are the nominees seeking to fill the school board vacancy? Why is the Cherry Blossom festival being […]

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October 25, 2021 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Montgomery Council Set to Vote on Updated Land Use Plan; COVID-19 Vaccine Focus Shifts

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Guests Mike Knapp and Mark Uncapher provide their opinion on Thrive Montgomery. COVID-19 vaccines for Montgomery County Employees and students. The election in Virginia for their next governor is drawing national attention. What does this mean […]

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September 13, 2021 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Student Quarantine Challenges, Remembering 9/11

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: County Executive Marc Elrich calls for a vaccine passport program. (1:03) Students are back in school for in-person learning and parents are criticizing the schools’ quarantine requirements. (7:36) Remembering the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the 20th […]

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August 2, 2021 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: County Redistricting Commission, Delta Variant

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Do you understand the function of the county’s commission on redistricting? Commission Chair Mariana Cordier explains. ( 1:12 ) The County is preparing for the COVID-19 Delta variant. ( 11:08 ) County Executive Elrich proposes a […]

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July 19, 2021 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Montgomery County’s Draft Land Use Plan

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Montgomery County is working on a new 50-year plan for land use titled Thrive Montgomery 2050. A coalition of 29 neighborhood associations wrote to the County Council requesting significant changes to the initial draft plan. Special […]

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June 21, 2021 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Maryland Ends State of Emergency

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Maryland’s COVID State of Emergency ends June 30.  ( 1:06 ) A new state law expands adolescents’ access to mental health care. This law provides for minors as young as 12-years-old to seek mental health care […]

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June 6, 2021 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Hogan Vetoes Immigration and Parole Reform Bills

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Maryland Gov. Hogan vetoes immigration and parole reform bills. ( 1:03 ) With many restrictions lifted in the county, how soon will residents give up their masks? (10:17) Councilmember Hans Riemer announces his candidacy for County […]

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May 3, 2021 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: County Relaxes COVID-19 Restrictions

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Gov. Hogan lifts outdoor mask requirement.  ( 1:03 ) County relaxes COVID-19 restrictions based on vaccination rate. ( 3:36 ) Two new candidates enter race to succeed Lary Hogan. ( 13:20 ) President Biden delivers first […]

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April 30, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Departing Montgomery College President Dr. Pollard: ‘She Has Been An Amazing Leader’

Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard announced this week that she has accepted a position as President of Nevada State College in Henderson, NV. Montgomery College Board of Trustees member and former Montgomery County councilmember Mike Knapp commented about Dr. Pollard leaving Montgomery College during a recent 21 This Week episode. “She has been an amazing leader,” said […]

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April 12, 2021 | Staff Writer

21 This Week: Maryland General Assembly Adjourns April 12

Casey Aiken hosts the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss: Governor Hogan opens vaccination sites for all Marylanders 16 years and older. ( 1:02 ) A look at what bills will pass in the current General Assembly session. ( 7:13 ) The County Council passed a […]

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