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June 24, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Former DNC Chair Tom Perez Enters Maryland Gubernatorial Race

Tom Perez, who recently completed his term as chair of the Democratic National Committee, announced on Wednesday that he is running for governor of Maryland. Perez, a resident of Takoma Park, announced his bid on social media, sharing a campaign video. Prior to serving as DNC chair, Perez served as U.S. Labor Secretary under former […]

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March 22, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Local Reaction to Brussels Attacks

UPDATED Local leaders and residents are sharing their reaction to the attacks in Brussels on social media. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said he was “incredibly saddened this morning by the news of the horrific attacks.” U.S. Senator Ben Cardin sent “condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones.” U.S. Rep. John Delaney said […]

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September 3, 2015 | Staff Writer

Leggett Kicks Off African Heritage Month in Silver Spring (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Did you know that Montgomery County is the first in the nation to proclaim the month of September as African Heritage Month? In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett kicks off African Heritage Month in Silver Spring this week. He was accompanied by County Councilmember Roger Berliner at the event that was […]

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August 30, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Montgomery County Celebrates African Heritage Month in September

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will kick off African Heritage Month on September 2nd with a special celebration from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building at One Veterans Place. Did you know that Montgomery County is the first in the nation to proclaim the month of September as African Heritage Month? […]

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June 23, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Kensington Girl Honored at White House for Saving Noyes Library Video

One Kensington girl’s dream to save her local library ended up with a trip to the White House. CCM’s Susan Kenedy reports. You can find out more about the Noyes Children’s Library here. You can find out more about the 2015 White House Student Film Festival here. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to […]

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April 23, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Weinstein Family Statement, Memorial Grows

Following the announcement by White House officials on April 23rd that American humanitarian aid worker Warren Weinstein, who was abducted more than three and a half years ago in Pakistan, has died in captivity during a U.S. counterterrorism operation, Elaine Weinstein issued the following statement on behalf of the family: “On behalf of myself, our […]

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January 20, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Jan. 20, in Montgomery County

Montgomery County Public Schools students have the day off today. Here are five more things to know today, Jan. 20, in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett holds his third budget forum tonight at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center in Silver Spring. 2. Registration opens today for Montgomery County’s summer camps and […]

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October 14, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Watch the Latest “21 This Week” (Video)

This episode of “21 This Week” with host Casey Aiken and his panel includes analysis of the upcoming U.S. Senate races and a look at the Maryland governor’s race and the County Executive race. The show’s panel of political observers includes Nicolee Ambrose, Cynthia Rubenstein, and Jerry Cave. “21 This Week” airs on Channel 21 […]

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October 11, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Flags Ordered to Half Staff on Oct. 12

President Barack Obama has issued a proclamation that the United States Flag is to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, October 12. This is in observance of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Accordingly, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the Maryland State Flag to also be flown at half-staff on October 12th.

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October 11, 2014 | Staff Writer

A Preview (VIDEO)

Here’s a look at what “21 This Week” host Casey Aiken and his panel of guests are talking about on the latest episode. You can watch the show at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Oct. 12 on Montgomery Channel 21.

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