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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) delivered a eulogy at Cokie Roberts’s funeral at Saint Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington D.C. on Saturday. During Pelosi’s remark‘s she called Roberts a “national treasure, whose passing is a great loss for America.” “The passing of Cokie Roberts is a great official loss for our nation, and a deep personal […]

Cokie Roberts’ family is inviting the public to participate in celebrating the life of the renowned journalist. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for contributions to The Children’s Inn at NIH, where Roberts served on the Board of Directors since 1992. She lived nearby in Bethesda. MyMCMedia spoke to Jennie Lucca, CEO of […]

The loss of trailblazing journalist Cokie Roberts is certainly felt in Montgomery County. She may have been born in Louisiana, and both parents served in the U.S. House of Representatives. She lived in the county for more 67 years. In 1960, she graduated from the all-girls Catholic school Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart […]

Somerset Mayor Jeffrey Slavin remembers growing up near journalist Cokie Roberts. Catherine Ronan Karrels, head of school at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, says Roberts supported the school. Here are there remembrances:  

Cokie Roberts, the award-winning journalist, bestselling author and Montgomery County resident for more than 68 years, passed away today. Montgomery Community Media is grateful for Roberts’ friendship and support. Here are some of the stories she graciously shared with us: April 2018: Cokie Roberts Receives EPIC Chairman’s Award December 2016: Stone Ridge School Dedicates New […]