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July 21, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Leggett to Hold a Virtual Town Hall Meeting This Week

Got a question for the county’s top executive? Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is holding a “virtual” town hall meeting from 2- 3 p .m. today. You can submit questions to the county executive before and during the chat at Live Discussion with Ike Leggett. According to a county news release, questions and answers will […]

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July 7, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, July 7, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, July 7, in Montgomery County: 1. Heat Wave: Montgomery County officials have posted some online health and safety tips to beat the heat during this week-long heat wave. For more information about staying cool, visit the county’s Summer of Safety website. 2. Power Outages: Pepco officials say they are […]

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February 25, 2016 | Sonya Burke

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Consumer Alert (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection is celebrating National Consumer Protection Week by offering important information for seniors.

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December 14, 2015 | Staff Writer

UPDATED Leggett to Hold Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Dec. 15

UPDATED Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett will hold a “virtual” town hall meeting from 2-3 p.m. on December 15. County residents will be able to ask questions of the County Executive before and during the chat at Live Discussion with Ike Leggett. Questions and answers will be posted both during and after the chat. For […]

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November 6, 2015 | Staff Writer

Gaithersburg Residents Invited to Participate in Citizen Survey

The City of Gaithersburg is in the process of conducting a biennial citizen survey and all who live, work or conduct business in the City of Gaithersburg are invited to participate. The electronic survey is available from a link on the homepage of the City’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov through December 7. These results will be […]

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September 22, 2015 | Sonya Burke

County Executive Fields Questions on Libraries to Tree Limbs at Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett answered questions on a number of topics during a virtual Town Hall meeting on Sept. 22. There were questions from residents across Montgomery County and the topics ranged from libraries to falling tree limbs to the Silver Spring Transit Center to volunteer opportunities for new residents. You can read a […]

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August 7, 2015 | Aline Barros

Man Charged on Human Trafficking and Prostitution Offenses

Montgomery County Police has charged a Germantown man with two counts of human trafficking, one count of operating a business for prostitution, and two counts of prostitution. Armand Theinkue Donfack, 35, of the 19900 block of Choctaw Court, was arrested on Aug. 3. Police said on July 7 police began an investigation after receiving information […]

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June 16, 2015 | Staff Writer

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Food Truck Bill First for New County Online Legislation Tool

The Montgomery County Council is using a new web-based tool to try to increase public participation in new legislation. The new tool is offered by the OpenGov Foundation and is called “MyMadision.” It’s first test involves Bill 32-15, which was introduced today and would extend the hours of operation for food trucks in Montgomery County. […]

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June 15, 2015 | Merlyn Reineke

Digital Disruption and the Loss of the Gazette

No one can replace the Gazette. With the sudden announcement that the Montgomery County’s newspaper of record will print its last edition this week, there has been an understandable amount of shock and loss. The skilled staff of nearly 70 individuals (greatly downsized over the years of nearly-constant cutbacks) is the biggest loss of all. […]

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March 19, 2015 | Aline Barros

Police Chief Offers Tips For Safety Against Online Predators

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger says there are few things parents need to know to keep kids safe from online predators.

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