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June 29, 2016 | Staff Writer

What’s Open, What’s Not on Fourth of July in Montgomery County

Montgomery County government will observe the following holiday schedule for Independence Day, Monday, July 4: County Offices – closed. Libraries – closed. County Liquor stores – all county liquor stores are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Deliveries will be made on a normal schedule; but there will be no pickups. Recreation – the […]

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June 7, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Water Park at Bohrer Park

Splash Pool Opening Delayed in Gaithersburg (PHOTO)

UPDATED A total of 2,641 people visited the Water Park at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg on opening weekend for the kickoff of the summer swim season. Although the main pool was open for swimming and wading, the popular Splash Pool for young children was closed for maintenance. “Aquatics staff encountered issues with the internal components […]

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May 10, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Gaithersburg’s Pam Truxal Receives Award from President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition

She’s making a big difference for thousands who call the city of Gaithersburg home. The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition has selected Pam Truxal, a program supervisor with Gaithersburg’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture, as a recipient of its 2016 Community Leadership Award. The award is given annually to individuals and organizations […]

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May 7, 2016 | Sonya Burke, Willie James Inman, and Michelle Queen

UPDATED: Police Announce Charges in Shopping Center Shootings (VIDEO)

Police Announce Charges in Shopping Center Shootings Montgomery County police officers have charged the suspect in the shopping center shootings, Eulalio Tordil, with two counts of first degree murder, two counts of attempted murder and four counts of the use of a handgun in the commission of a felony. LIVE on #Periscope: May 7 Press […]

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May 6, 2016 | Sonya Burke

UPDATED: Shelter in Place Orders Lifted at All Schools

UPDATED Montgomery County Public Schools have lifted shelter in place orders for the five schools in the Aspen Hill area. Students at Parkland Middle, Strathmore Elementary, Georgian Forest Elementary, Brookhaven Elementary and Harmony Hills Elementary schools are being dismissed at the normal time.   All shelters-in-place have been lifted and school dismissals will continue on […]

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April 24, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Move More Montgomery Festival to be Held on April 30 (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Recreation is scheduled to hold its inaugural Move More Montgomery Festival on Saturday, April 30 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center, 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville. The event is free and open to the public and dogs.

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April 13, 2016 | Staff Writer

Recreation to Hold ‘Move More Montgomery Festival’ on April 30 (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Recreation will host the inaugural Move More Montgomery Festival on Saturday, April 30 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center, 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville. The event is free and open to the public and dogs. Move More Montgomery is an initiative to encourage residents to get up and […]

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March 15, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Police Chief Says Leggett’s Budget Could Result in Decline in Crime (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger is voicing his support for County Executive Ike Leggett’s recommended FY 2017 budget. Find out more in this MyMCMedia Extra video:

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March 6, 2016 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Recreation Seeks Teens for Annual Talent Show (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Recreation’s Third Annual county wide talent show for middle and high school aged students will take place in Silver Spring at the Fillmore May 22nd. Auditions are scheduled for March 18, April 1, April 8 and April 15. For more information, call 240.777.8080. Register for an audition on activemontgomery.org by searching for “MCGT […]

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February 16, 2016 | Staff Writer

Weather Delays and Closings in Montgomery County

UPDATED The icy weather conditions are resulting in delays and closings at many offices and schools across Montgomery County. Montgomery County Public Schools are closed today. Montgomery County government is opening its offices at 11 a.m. today. The federal government has announced it is opening three hours late because of the weather conditions. Montgomery Community […]

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