Sonya Burke

March 14, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Rockville “If I Were Mayor” Contest (Video)

Rockville Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton recently visited some elementary schools to talk to fourth graders about the annual, “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. Rockville 11 has more. Visit our PEG partner Rockville11 to view more of its programming.

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March 14, 2014 | Staff Writer

Parking Lot Pedestrian Safety Campaign (Video)

Nearly a third of the county’s pedestrian collisions are occurring in parking lots or garages. That’s why County Executive Isiah Leggett has launched a pedestrian safety campaign to raise awareness of this issue. Community Relations Manager Tom Pogue of the Department of Transportation has details. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more […]

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March 14, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Leggett Testifies for Increased State Funding for School Construction (Video)

Twice this past week, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett traveled to Annapolis where he testified for the great need for increased state funding for school construction. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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March 14, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Jim Henson’s Biography, ‘A Dream Project’ (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, author Brian Jay Jones describes his bestselling book, “Jim Henson: The Biography,” as a dream project. Take a look: You can meet Jones at a Gaithesburg Book Festival event on April 16 at the Gaithersburg Library. Find our more: www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org. Related:

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March 12, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Five Things to Know Today in Montgomery County

Here’s a quick look at five things you should know today (March 12) in Montgomery County: 1. County Executive Isiah Leggett will be testifying for more school construction funds in Annapolis. Find out more: https://archive.mymcmedia.org/event/leggett-testify-in-support-of-additional-funding-for-school-construction/. 2. At least two, maybe three, rock stars will be at the Strathmore tonight to help raise money for the […]

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March 10, 2014 | Sonya Burke

“He’s the Reason I Do What I Do” (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Dave Mencarini, the head football coach of Urbana High, remembers former Gaithersburg Football Coach John Harvill. Take a look: Mencarini attended a celebration of Harvill’s life on March 1 at Gaithersburg High School. See our related posts for more: Related:

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March 10, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Coach Kreg Kephart at John Harvill Tribute (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg High School Football Coach Kreg Kephart remembers his mentor, Coach John Harvill: Related:

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March 8, 2014 | Sonya Burke

‘He Had a Family on the Field’ (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Kelly Bolcik remembers her grandfather, John Harvill, who coached the Gaithersburg High School football team for decades. In fact, during his coaching career he was known as the dean of Maryland coaches. Harvill was recently celebrated at an event that brought together many of his former players, rival coaches, colleagues, family […]

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March 7, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Dave Mencarini on Legacy of John Harvill (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Dave Mencarini, head football coach of Urbana High, talks about the influence of former Gaithersburg High School football coach John Harvill. Take a look: For more coverage, see our related posts on the celebration of Coach Harvill’s life. Related:

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March 7, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Coach Mencarini Shares His Favorite Coach Harvill Memory (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Dave Mencarini, Urbana High School’s head football coach, shares his favorite memory of the late Coach John Harvill. During his coaching years at Gaithersburg High School, Harvill was considered the dean of Maryland coaches and he greatly inspired Mencarini’s coaching style. Take a look: Former players, rival coaches, colleagues and friends […]

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