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June 16, 2016 | Sonya Burke

NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Montgomery County from now until 10 p.m. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH in effect for Montgomery County 2PM – 10PM. Remain alert for severe weather #mdwx https://t.co/WZPICrbAwZ — MC Emergency Mgt (@ReadyMontgomery) June 16, 2016 SVR Thunderstorm Watch til 10 pm for the entire area! Main […]

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June 16, 2016 | Staff Writer

NWS Issues Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Watch from 5 p.m. today thru 6 a.m. on Friday for Montgomery County. According to the NWS, thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are expected today and tonight. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Be prepared and continue monitoring […]

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June 16, 2016 | Jeff Getek

Riderwood to Host A Feast for the Eyes IV, an Artwork Showcase

Riderwood retirement community is also home to a thriving, vibrant community of artists. Their work will be on display again in July. What makes the event extra special is that most of the artists are available to discuss the technique and inspiration behind their pieces. You can read more below about A Feast for the […]

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June 16, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, June 16, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, June 16, in Montgomery County: 1. Networking Breakfast: Antonio Doss headlines the Small Business University event at Montgomery Community Media’s studios today. He will be talking about world trade as it pertains to small business. 2. Let’s dance! The city of Gaithersburg’s Thursday morning concert series for […]

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June 15, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Ellsworth Urban Dog Park Opens in Silver Spring (PHOTOS)

The Ellsworth Urban Dog Park opened at noon on June 15, at 621 Ellsworth Drive in Silver Spring. This new dog park consists of two separate, fully enclosed exercise areas. There is a small dog area for dogs weighing under 20 pounds, and a large dog area for well-socialized dogs over 20 pounds. Each enclosure […]

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June 15, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Local Muslim and LGBTQ Leaders Hold Solidarity Event in Montgomery Village (VIDEOS & PHOTOS)

Prayers led by an imam, a reverend, and rabbi were held at a gathering hosted by local Muslim and LGBTQ leaders to condemn violence a day after the the worst mass shooting in United States history that happened at gay night club in Orlando Florida. Dozens filled a room at the International Cultural Center in Montgomery Village, […]

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June 15, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Craig Rice on Reported Bullying of Muslim Students in Schools (VIDEO)

Surveys by the Muslim Community Center in Silver Spring and the International Cultural Center (ICC) in Montgomery Village show that that national and international events like the tragic Orlando shooting are having an impact on students, according to a report by The Washington Post. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice addresses the surveys […]

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June 15, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, June 15, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, June 15, in Montgomery County: 1. The Josiah Henson Leadership Conference II takes place this morning at the studios of Montgomery Community Media. 2.  It’s the first of its kind. The Ellsworth Urban Dog Park opens today at 621 Ellsworth Drive in Silver Spring. 3. Montgomery County Department […]

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June 14, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Montgomery College Partners with the Library of Congress (VIDEO)

Montgomery College is partnering with the Library of Congress on a new fellowship program in which faculty and students from the school will use the Library’s extensive assets to deepen the participants research and scholarship skills. MCTV reports. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.

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June 14, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Commuting in Montgomery County During SafeTrack (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is developing plans to help commuters during WMATA’s SafeTrack. SafeTrack is a year-long effort to improve the safety and reliability of the Metrorail system. Three planned line segment repairs and around-the-clock single tracking projects, referred to as “safety surges,” will affect Metro’s Red Line service beginning in August. […]

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