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June 13, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, June 13, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, June 13, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered flags to fly at half staff from now thru sunset on June 16th in honor of the shooting victims in Orlando. 2. The local Muslim community is planning a solidarity event, along with the LGBT community, […]

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April 18, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Council President Floreen Discusses Hogan, Budget and Zika Virus at Weekly Briefing (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen discussed a variety of topics at her weekly briefing with reporters on Monday, April 18. She began the briefing with information about her recent tour of United Therapeutics in Silver Spring with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan.  She said she was delighted to see the Governor at a business in […]

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February 29, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Council President Nancy Floreen News Briefing (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen began her weekly news briefing with condolences for the families involved in the fatal Bethesda collision over the weekend. Floreen discussed that fatal crash and a variety of other topics at the Feb. 29th briefing including: the Council’s support for DUI laws, the new Economic Development Corporation, the status […]

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February 5, 2016 | Sonya Burke

School Board Selects Dr. Jack Smith as Next Superintendent (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Board of Education unanimously approved, on Feb. 4th, the conditional appointment of Dr. Jack Smith as the next superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools. Meet Dr. Smith, and hear some of his philosophy, in this MyMCMedia Extra video: The appointment is contingent on contract negotiations and obtaining state approval. If all goes […]

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December 7, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Council President Nancy Floreen Discusses Budget Situation, Marijuana, Radon and More at Briefing (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen held her first weekly briefing with reporters on Dec. 7 at the Council Office Building in Rockville. Floreen discussed a variety of topics including: falling revenue projections, school funding, marijuana dispensaries, vaping and electronic cigarettes, the proposed Bus Rapid Transit system, radon testing and more. You can watch the […]

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November 2, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Council President George Leventhal Discusses Budget, OLO Report, Radon, Local Elections and More at Weekly Briefing (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal is counting down his days as Council President. “I think we have had a great year,” said Leventhal. At a news conference on Nov. 2nd, Leventhal noted he has about a month to go in his term as President of the Council. Some of the other topics he discussed […]

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November 2, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 2, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 2, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. There is no school for Montgomery County Public Schools students today. It is a Professional Day for teachers. 2. The Monroe Street entrance to the Montgomery County Circuit Court is closing today for construction and will not be reopened until […]

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September 28, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Leventhal Discusses Pope, Pesticides, El Salvador Trip, Early Voting Centers and More (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal held his weekly briefing with reporters on Sept. 28th and discussed a variety of topics including the Pope’s recent visit, the pesticide bill, an upcoming trip to El Salvador, early voting centers, police body-worn cameras, a new place for the homeless and more. You can watch the briefing in […]

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July 28, 2015 | Aline Barros

Leventhal on White Flint Redevelopment (Video)

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters on July 27 for a news briefing. In this MyMCMedia Extra, reporters asked Leventhal about White Flint Mall and Lord and Taylor lawsuit.

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July 27, 2015 | Aline Barros

Leventhal News Briefing (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters Monday, July 27, for a news briefing which he discussed the budget savings plan, the Purple Line, development in White Flint, the Silver Spring Transit Center, his upcoming vacation and more. He began by reading a list of all the accomplishments of the Council this year. Take […]

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