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January 28, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Former Takoma Park Councilmember, Delegate Heather Mizeur Challenging Rep. Andy Harris

Heather Mizeur, former Takoma Park City councilmember and former state delegate representing Montgomery County, announced she is challenging Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD. 1) in 2022. In a video Thursday, Mizeur said Harris’ actions on Jan. 6 prove he should not represent the 1st district, which includes the Eastern Shore and parts of Baltimore, Harford and […]

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January 10, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

A Conversation With State Delegate Elect-Jheanelle Wilkins

The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee (MCDCC) has elected Jheanelle Wilkins to fill the vacant Maryland state delegate seat for Maryland’s 20th Legislative District covering Silver Spring and Takoma Park. Wilkins will succeed former Delegate Will Smith, who will serve the remaining term in the office of State Senator for District 20 after the seat […]

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January 4, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Delegate Marc Korman Rules Out Run for County Council (VIDEO)

State delegate Marc Korman, a Democrat who represents District 16, says he will not run for Montgomery County Council in 2018. In a video posted on YouTube and shared on Facebook and Twitter, Korman said he plans to ask the voters of District 16 to reelect him as their state delegate. You can watch the […]

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September 14, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Officials Dedicate Portion of Route 97 in Olney in Memory of Officer Noah Leotta (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

State and local officials have unveiled a new sign dedicating a portion of Georgia Avenue (MD 97) in Olney to honor fallen Police Officer Noah Leotta. At the dedication ceremony on Tuesday afternoon, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan described Leotta as “a true Maryland hero.” Leotta was struck by a drunk driver on December 3, 2015, […]

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March 21, 2016 | Staff Writer

State Delegate Bill Frick Endorses Kathleen Matthews

The Kathleen Matthews for Congress campaign is touting an endorsement from Maryland State Delegate Bill Frick. Matthews is running to replace Chris Van Hollen in the 8th Congressional District. Frick represents the 16th Legislative District, home to tens of thousands of 8th Congressional District voters. “The 8th Congressional District has been incredibly well represented by […]

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December 18, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Leggett on Toughening Maryland’s Drunk Driving Laws (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett said toughening Maryland’s drunk driving laws is going to be an uphill battle. But he said it can be done. You can find out more about State Delegate Ben Kramer, who represents District 19, here. You can reach Mothers Against Drunk Driving, here.

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November 16, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Liquor Control Questions Dominate Council President George Leventhal’s News Briefing (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal met with reporters on Nov. 16 for his weekly briefing and he was joined by Council Vice President Nancy Floreen. Leventhal began the briefing with a report about his recent trip to El Salvador. He also previewed tomorrow’s scheduled Council discussion about the cost drivers of government. But it […]

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November 12, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Montgomery County Delegation to Hold Hearing on Nov. 30 in Rockville (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Delegation will hold a public hearing on local bills at 7 p.m. on Nov. 30 at the Montgomery County Office Building in Rockville. State Delegate Bill Frick invites Montgomery County residents to attend this meeting to learn more about legislation he is sponsoring that would call for a referendum when it comes […]

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November 10, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Delegate Bill Frick on Bill to Put MoCo’s Liquor Monopoly to Referendum (VIDEO)

Maryland Delegate Bill Frick is pushing state legislation that could end the liquor monopoly in Montgomery County. If the General Assembly passes this bill in the upcoming legislative session, Frick said voters would decide at the ballot box in 2016 if they want to keep Montgomery County’s liquor monopoly in place or not. In this […]

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February 18, 2015 | Sonya Burke

State Delegate Introduces Legislation to Limit Use of Drones

Maryland State Delegate Aruna Miller of Montgomery County (D-15th District) said she is sponsoring legislation to protect residents from the unauthorized use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (also known as drones) surveillance. “While the emergence of this technology is exciting and holds great promise, it also raises significant concerns about its potential use for unauthorized surveillance […]

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