Purple Line

May 11, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Council President George Leventhal’s May 11th News Briefing (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters at his weekly briefing in Rockville today. Leventhal discussed a variety of topics, including the latest on the budget. “We are going to get to the revenue discussion on Wednesday,” Leventhal said.  “And, we will make the big decisions by Thursday.” Other topics discussed included body […]

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May 9, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Affordable Housing and the Purple Line (VIDEO)

Affordable housing continues to be a top priority for county officials. This week, over 400 community leaders and housing advocates gathered for the 24th Annual Housing Conference and Labor Secretary Tom Perez said the conference was about the Purple Line. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its […]

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April 28, 2015 | Sonya Burke

State Senator Kagan on Purple Line (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, District 17 State Senator Cheryl Kagan says legislators are still waiting to hear from Governor Larry Hogan about the project’s future.

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April 24, 2015 | Staff Writer

County Report This Week (VIDEO)

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on new laws, campaign finance, the MCPS teacher of the year, a child car safety seat program, a solar co-op program, the Washington Spirit’s home opener and more.

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April 21, 2015 | Sonya Burke

George Leventhal on the Purple Line (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal says Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s decision on the Purple Line is coming soon.

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April 20, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Council President George Leventhal April 20th News Briefing (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters for his weekly briefing earlier today, April 20th. The first topic he wanted to talk about was the Purple Line. Other topics discussed included the Silver Spring Transit Center, free range parenting and more. Watch the briefing in its entirety here:

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April 20, 2015 | Aline Barros

Transit Advocates, Business Community Push For Purple Line (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

Montgomery and Prince George’s County business community and officials from both counties met in Silver Spring on April 20 to launch a final 30 day “Purple Countdown Action Plan.” Alexander Metcalf, CEO and president of TEMS, Inc., presented a summary of his findings on the economic impact of the Purple Line. According to Metcalf’s conclusion, the […]

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April 2, 2015 | Aline Barros

Franchot Talks Purple Line and his Relationship with Governor Hogan (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot talks about the importance of mass transit and the Purple Line during a recent visit to Montgomery County. He also notes that he is getting along well with Governor Larry Hogan. Take a look:

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March 31, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Council President George Leventhal Holds News Briefing (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters on March 30 to discuss a variety of topics, including news that Montgomery County is the healthiest county in Maryland. Other topics discussed included the camaraderie and productivity of the County Council, the Department of Liquor Control, the Purple Line, Silver Spring Transit Center, the Pepco/Exelon […]

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March 23, 2015 | Krista Brick

Five Things to Know Today, March 23, in Montgomery County

Happy Monday! Here are your five things to know today, March 23, in Montgomery County: 1. There was a special fan at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay women’s basketball game in College Parkon Saturday. 2. The Montgomery County Council committees will meet today, on the agenda are CIP Projects at MCPS. 3. Montgomery and P.G counties are to talk […]

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