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April 21, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Leggett and Van Hollen Discuss Local and Federal Issues (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and Senator Chris Van Hollen met this week to talk about a variety of issues including, the federal budget and transportation issues. “We were meeting about a whole range of issues important to Montgomery County and Maryland,” Van Hollen said.  “I wanted to get an update from him on what […]

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February 1, 2017 | Staff Writer

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Consumer Alert About Online Scams (VIDEO)

The latest Consumer Alert from the Office of Consumer Protection is about online scams. Watch the alert, below:

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December 7, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Senator Mikulski’s “Summing Up Speech” (VIDEO)

Senator Barbara Mikulski, the longest serving woman in Congressional history, delivered her “summing up speech” today. It was a trip down memory lane for Mikulski, who recalled her roots in Baltimore and the neighborhood cause that changed the direction of her life. “I have served in elected public office for 45 years; more than half […]

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November 2, 2016 | Staff Writer

Girls Field Hockey: Springbrook Blue Devils Advance After Win Over Clarksburg Coyotes (PHOTOS)

The Springbrook Blue Devils are advancing to the Maryland 4A girls field hockey playoffs after a Wednesday night win, 1-0, against the Clarksburg Coyotes. The Blue Devils will play the Churchill Bulldogs on Nov. 9th at Paint Branch High School in the 4A state semifinal playoff match. Springbrook advances in 4A MPSSAA FH region. Defeats […]

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November 2, 2016 | Staff Writer

Girls Field Hockey: Churchill Advances After Overtime Win Over B-CC (PHOTOS)

The Churchill Bulldogs are advancing in Maryland 4A girls field hockey playoffs after a Wednesday night win, 2-1, against the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Barons. Churchill advances with a goal to win it in OT. @mymcmedia pic.twitter.com/UieW6MsblK — Phil Fabrizio (@Photoloaf) November 2, 2016 Here is the winning goal for Churchill FH. They advance in 4A MPSSAA […]

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November 1, 2016 | Staff Writer

Girls Soccer: Wootton Advances After Win Over QO (PHOTOS)

The Wootton Patriots are advancing in Maryland 4A girls soccer action after a Tuesday night playoffs win, 2-1, against the Quince Orchard Cougars. Wootton advances in 4A MPSSAA Girls Soccer with a 2-1 win over Quince Orchard @mymcmedia @allmetsports @gdpoze pic.twitter.com/hh9dYTtt6L — Phil Fabrizio (@Photoloaf) November 2, 2016 Wootton score on a penalty kick on […]

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September 15, 2016 | Staff Writer

Governor Hogan Reaffirms State’s Commitment to Fighting Cancer (VIDEO)

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is reaffirming the state’s commitment to fighting cancer by highlighting the recently updated Maryland Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan and by signing an Executive Order that renews the Council on Cancer Control. The governor made today’s announcement outside of the State House, where he is hosting a blood drive and bone marrow […]

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June 14, 2016 | Staff Writer

Council in Brief (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Council met on June 14, and the elected officials appointed a new Planning Board member and a new Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) member. Susan Kenedy has more about that and more in this episode of Council in Brief:

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June 12, 2016 | Sonya Burke

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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Orders Flags to Fly at Half Staff

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered flags to fly at half staff, from now thru sunset on June 16, in honor of the victims lost in the Orlando, Florida tragedy on June 12. Governor Hogan also released a statement: “The First Lady and I are shocked and saddened by the senseless violence this morning at a […]

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January 13, 2016 | Staff Writer

Filing Deadline Nears

The Board of Elections is reminding anyone who is planning to run for office that the deadline to file as a candidate for the 2016 Primary Election is Tuesday, February 3 at 9 p.m. Montgomery County individuals interested in running for Board of Education (Districts 2, 4, and At-Large) may file a Certificate of Candidacy […]

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