Montgomery County Council

March 9, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Is Councilmember Craig Rice Considering a Run for Congress? (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice is asked if he is considering a run for Congress. Take a look:

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March 9, 2015 | Krista Brick

Five Things to Know Today, March 9, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, March 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Some MCPS students spent their snow days sleeping in or sledding. These Takoma Park kids spent them helping their neighbors. 2. A Montgomery Village man was hit by a car and killed while walking at the intersection of Goshen Road and East Village […]

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March 6, 2015 | Krista Brick

Five Things to Know Today, March 6, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, March 6, in Montgomery County: 1.Montgomery County is under a wind chill advisory through 10 a.m. 2. The Hoggle toddlers are missing six months this weekend. Here’s an update on the case. 3. BlackRock Center for the Arts got an unprecedented gift and is naming its main gallery after the […]

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March 5, 2015 | Krista Brick

Five Things to Know Today, March 5, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, March 5, in Montgomery County: 1. First Lady Michelle Obama joined MCPS students for a mental health summit Wednesday. 2. Congressman Chris Van Hollen is officially making a bid for Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s seat in the Senate. 3. Ridgeview’s Middle School Principal was named Maryland’s Principal of the Year. 4. Montgomery County Councilman […]

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March 4, 2015 | Krista Brick

Five Things to Know Today, March 4, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, March 4, in Montgomery County: 1. We had some freezing rain yesterday but forecasters say snow is on the way late tonight. 2. A Montgomery County Council committee has tabled a proposal to renovate the Council Office Building in Rockville. Find out what was being proposed here. 3. Antsy […]

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March 3, 2015 | Krista Brick

County Council Approved Both E-Cigarettes and Ban on Pet Stores Bills Today

UPDATED – The Montgomery County council approved both a ban on retail pet stores that sell cats and dogs and the use of electronic cigarettes in public places where traditional tobacco smoking is prohibited. The bills now go to County Executive Ike Leggett for his approval. It will take effect 91 days after he signs it. […]

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March 2, 2015 | Staff Writer

Residents Talk History to Council During Black History Month (VIDEOS)

Six long time Montgomery County residents whose activism on Civil Rights played key roles in the Civil Rights movement spoke to the County Council about history as they lived it. The presentation was in recognition of Black History Month. Take a look. County Cable Montgomery producer/editor Barbara Grunbaum and videographer Mike Springirth compiled the recollections […]

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February 26, 2015 | Krista Brick

County Working to Reduce Cost for Wheaton Library/Community Center

The proposed Wheaton Library and Community Center carries a $89 million price tag and county officials are working to optimize the scope of the project to bring that cost down. County Department of General Services Director David Dise presented an update of the project to a joint meeting of the Montgomery County Council’s Health and […]

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February 24, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Black History Month Commemoration (PHOTO)

Six long-time residents of Montgomery County, each of whom played a key role in civil rights changes that impacted the County, told their personal stories on Feb. 24 as they were honored by the County Council as part of a Black History Month commemoration event. At the event were, left to right; Council President George […]

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February 24, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Council in Brief (VIDEO)

Susan Kenedy hosts the latest episode of Council in Brief, which includes reports about Black History Month, streamlining the development application process and a preview of an upcoming APFO meeting at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.

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