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January 15, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Town of Somerset Calls for Trump to Resign or be Removed

It may be small and only have an estimated population of 1,216 according to the 2010 census, but the Somerset Town Council spoke loudly and clearly Thursday night when it called for President Donald J. Trump to either resign or be removed from office. Councilmembers unanimously approved the resolution Jan. 14 during a special meeting. […]

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August 20, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

All Maryland Jurisdictions Reporting COVID-19 Positivity Rates Lower Than 5%

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Thursday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 19,264 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is a 0.44% increase from the 19,180 cases reported Wednesday. Since the first case in March, 775 county residents have died from COVID-19. This is an increase of one death since Wednesday, according to the […]

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November 28, 2019 | Michelle Queen

What’s Open, What’s Not on Thanksgiving Day in Montgomery County

Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s not on Thanksgiving Day in Montgomery County: County Offices – closed. Libraries – closed. County Liquor stores – closed. Recreation – all programs and facilities are closed. Montgomery Parks – For holiday operating schedule on Parks’ facilities, including Brookside Gardens, ice rinks, tennis centers, trains and carousels, […]

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November 27, 2019 | Andrea Sarralde

Cierres durante el Día de Acción de Gracias en Montgomery

Aquí hay un vistazo a lo que está abierto y lo que no está abierto durante el Día de Acción de Gracias en el Condado de Montgomery: Oficinas del condado – cerradas. Bibliotecas cerradas. Tiendas de licores del condado – cerradas. Recreación: todos los programas e instalaciones están cerrados. Parques de Montgomery: para conocer el […]

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June 21, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Five Things to Know for June 21 in Montgomery County

Today is the summer solstice, the longest day and shortest night in the Northern Hemisphere and considered the first day of summer. Here are five more things to know for Friday, June 21, in Montgomery County 1. Germantown in the News: FOX 5 continues their Zip Trip series with a visit to Germantown Friday morning. […]

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March 14, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

North Potomac Ranked Nationally, Locally as Great Place to Live

The website Niche has ranked North Potomac as the 13th best U.S. suburb to raise a family, as well as the best place to live in Maryland. In an email, Jessica Hair, who works in media relations for Niche said, “North Potomac rose to #13 by excelling in factors like area public schools, cost of living, […]

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January 24, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Five Things to Know for Jan. 24 in Montgomery County

The National Weather Service’s flood watch continues through the afternoon. Here are five things to know Thursday, Jan. 24, in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS Board of Education Meets: The Board of Education meets today for a work session on the operating budget. The agenda may be found here. 2. Planning Board Meets: The Planning Board meets today […]

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November 20, 2018 | Michelle Queen

What’s Open, What’s Not on Thanksgiving Day in Montgomery County

Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s not on Thanksgiving Day in Montgomery County: County Offices – closed. Libraries – closed. County Liquor stores – closed. Recreation – all programs and facilities are closed. Montgomery Parks – For holiday operating schedule on Parks’ facilities, including Brookside Gardens, ice rinks, tennis centers, trains and carousels, […]

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September 6, 2018 | Michelle Queen

Another Hot Day on Tap With Cooler Temps Expected Friday

It’s going to be another hot and humid day in Montgomery County and a hyperthermia alert has been issued for Thursday afternoon from noon to 6 p.m. The good news is we should expect much cooler temperatures in the region by Friday. The Office of Emergency Management issues a Hyperthermia Alert whenever the National Weather Service forecasts […]

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July 11, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

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Franchot Lists People, Businesses Who Owe Taxes to State

Comptroller Peter Franchot on Wednesday released the names of 20 people and 25 businesses that collectively owe the state $12.7 million in back taxes, penalties and interest. “I want you to know that I understand that people and businesses sometimes fall on hard times, and my offices are more than willing to work out a […]

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