Purple Line

June 25, 2015 | Staff Writer

AAA Mid-Atlantic Reacts to Hogan’s Purple Line Announcement

AAA Mid-Atlantic released the following statement after Gov. Larry Hogan committed to moving forward with plans to build the Purple Line: “We applaud the Governor for moving the Purple Line light-rail project forward. AAA has long been a supporter of the Purple Line and recognizes the importance of continuous improvement of mass transit systems in […]

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June 24, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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UPDATED: Hogan Announces Purple Line is Moving Forward

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the Purple Line is moving forward. At a news conference this afternoon, the governor said it will require an additional investment from both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. The Governor also announced a nearly $2 billion investment in improving roads and bridges across the state. He said one […]

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June 22, 2015 | Aline Barros

Purple Line: Leggett Sends Message to Governor Hogan (VIDEO)

During the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Silver Spring Library on June 20, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett took a picture of the crowd standing on what is scheduled to be one of the Purple Line’s stops. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Leggett said he was going to send the photograph to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan […]

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June 22, 2015 | Sonya Burke

UPDATED: Leventhal Fields Questions at Weekly Briefing (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters on Monday to discuss several key items that will be facing the County Council and its respective committees in the near future. Leventhal began the discussion with his impressions of the new Silver Spring Library that opened on Saturday. He described it as the nicest library […]

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May 21, 2015 | Krista Brick

Leggett to Meet with Governor Hogan on Purple Line (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett along with Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III are expected to meet with Gov. Larry Hogan today to talk about the Purple Line project. Here’s what Leggett told MyMCMedia about that meeting.

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May 21, 2015 | Krista Brick

Five Things to Know Today, May 21, in Montgomery County

Here’s your daily look at the events and stories that people are talking about today, May 21, in Montgomery County: 1. County executives from Montgomery and Prince George’s counties are expected to meet with Gov. Larry Hogan today on the Purple Line project. Here’s what County Executive Isiah Leggett has to say about the meeting. 2. […]

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May 20, 2015 | Krista Brick

Five Things to Know Today, May 20, in Montgomery County

Here’s your daily look at the events and stories that people are talking about today, May 20, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education is holding a meeting at 3 p.m. today to appoint an interim superintendent. 2. Steve Dorfman is tomorrow’s speaker at the MCM Small Business Event at […]

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May 19, 2015 | Krista Brick

Five Things to Know Today, May 19, in Montgomery County

Here’s your daily look at the events and stories that people are talking about today, May 19, in Montgomery County: 1. There’s a groundbreaking set today for the Gaithersburg headquarters of Emergent Biosolutions. 2. Did you see who was named Montgomery County PTA President of the Year last night? 3. On Thursday county executives from […]

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May 18, 2015 | Krista Brick

Leventhal Says Governor Close to Picking a Fight Over Purple Line (VIDEO)

As Governor Larry Hogan is expected to meet with Mont­gomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III on Thursday about the Purple Line, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal told the media Monday nixing the project now would like kicking the two largest counties in the shins. Leventhal said he has […]

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May 18, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, May 18, in Montgomery County

Here’s your daily look at the events and stories that people are talking about today, May 18, in Montgomery County: 1. Double Murder: Montgomery County Police announce that an arrest has been made in the murder of a Rockville couple. 2. New Fire Station: Montgomery County officials will break ground on a new fire station […]

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