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February 24, 2017 | Staff Writer

Watch County Report This Week (VIDEO)

County Report This Week includes reports on the new Science Building at Montgomery College, the archaeological study launched by the Planning Department in Bethesda, expansion of Ride On routes, Black History Month celebrations and more. Watch the show in its entirety, below:

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February 22, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

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Mayor Jud Ashman Says There’s No Need to Call Gaithersburg A Sanctuary City

Gaithersburg was recently ranked number one by WalletHub as the most diverse city in the country, which is why one resident expressed his concern over the recent executive orders on immigration signed by President Donald Trump at last night’s mayor and council meeting. “We celebrate the fact that we are the most diverse city in America […]

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February 17, 2017 | Staff Writer

Watch County Report This Week (VIDEO)

County Report This Week includes reports on the Montgomery County Public Schools’ operating budget, upcoming education forums, a town hall meeting in Rockville about diversity and more. Watch the show in its entirety, below:

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February 2, 2017 | Staff Writer

Watch County Report This Week (VIDEO)

Watch County Report This Week for the latest news and information about life in Montgomery County.

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February 2, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Governor’s Office for Children Launches Program to Connect Disconnected Youth to Job Opportunities

“Disconnected youth,” are young people ages 16 to 24 who are neither working or in school. About 1 in 10 of Maryland youth is considered disconnected, according to staff from the Governor’s Office for Children. Also referred to as “opportunity youth” because of their potential value to the economy, the Governor’s Office for Children announced […]

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January 27, 2017 | Staff Writer

County Report This Week (VIDEO)

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on the County Executive’s veto of the minimum wage bill, the Silver Spring budget forum, Marriott’s announcement to relocate their headquarters to downtown Bethesda, and more. You can watch the show, in its entirety, below:

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January 26, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Takoma Park Mayor Addresses Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration

Takoma Park city officials released a statement following the Executive Order that President Donald Trump signed on Wednesday regarding immigration and border security. Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart stated in a phone interview that city leaders will review the Executive Order to determine the impact it will have on residents and how they will work to […]

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January 6, 2017 | Staff Writer

County Report This Week (VIDEO)

The latest episode of County Report This Week includes reports on the sudden passing of Dr. Ulder Tillman, the county executive’s upcoming budget forums and Rockville’s new city manager. You can watch the show in its entirety, below:

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December 21, 2016 | Mitti Hicks

Chevy Chase Girl Raising Money for Refugees in Jordan (VIDEO)

Shaadi Ghorbani is only 12-years-old and has managed to raise more than $4,000 to help children at Zaatari Refugee Camp in Jordan; a mission that all started with her dad. “Watching the news over the past year the situation wasn’t getting any better and I felt like I wanted to do something,” said Dr. Ali […]

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December 19, 2016 | Mitti Hicks

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Senior Housing in Germantown Set for Dec. 20

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett will join other county leaders for a ribbon-cutting celebration at Churchill Senior Living, Phase II on Dec. 20 in Germantown. Churchill Senior Living is an independent senior living community that offers one and two bedrooms for individuals ages 62 and over. “There’s a growing demand in Montgomery County for senior […]

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