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February 10, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Leventhal Disputes “Mass Exodus” (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal disputes the “mass exodus” described by a Maryland Governor Larry Hogan in a recent speech.

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February 7, 2015 | Sonya Burke

photo of Rockville Mayor Bridget Newton at Meet the Mayors filming

Circulator Discussion in Rockville (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video from the “Meet the Mayors” show, Rockville Mayor Bridget Newton shares information about an upcoming meeting to discuss launching a circulator to link Montgomery College with the Town Center and Rockville Pike. Take a look: Watch our “Meet the Mayors” show in its entirety below:

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February 2, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Leggett Plans to Withdraw Legislation for an Independent Transit Authority (VIDEO)

In a memo dated Feb. 2 and addressed to Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett indicates he will ask the State Delegation to withdraw State Bill MC 24-15, Montgomery County Transit Authority. “Over the last few weeks, we have heard a variety of opinions on how we should address our […]

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January 30, 2015 | Staff Writer

Meet the Mayors (VIDEO)

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts “Meet the Mayors,” a new television show on Montgomery Channel 21 about some of the issues and challenges facing two of Montgomery County’s biggest cities. Joining the discussion are Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman, Rockville Mayor Bridget Newton and Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz, who now represents both cities as the Council’s […]

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January 15, 2015 | Staff Writer

Online Winter Storm Tools (VIDEO)

Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation wants residents to know about its online storm tools that can help you plan your trip after a snowstorm. Take a look: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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January 13, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Councilmember Roger Berliner on Safety of the Metrorail System

Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner made the following remarks today about overall safety concerns regarding Washington’s Metrorail system after a tragic accident on the Yellow Line on Jan. 12. The complete text of Councilmember Berliner’s statement is below: “Yesterday’s tragic incident on Metro’s Yellow Line was a sad day for the Washington region and all […]

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December 29, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Roshdieh: ‘Our Road Network is Essentially Built Out’

UPDATED The new acting director of Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is sharing some of his goals and vision for moving the county forward in an interview posted online on Dec. 29. Al Roshdieh says the county’s “road network is essentially built out” in an online interview with Esther Bowring, the editor of Go […]

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December 3, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Author David Baldacci Shares A Traffic Story (VIDEO)

Author David Baldacci‘s latest book, The Escape, is the number one book in the country this week but he could not escape the traffic on his way to Montgomery County last night for an event at the Gaithersburg Library. Take a look:   Related:

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November 27, 2014 | Staff Writer

AAA Travel Forecast for Thanksgiving Holiday Week

AAA Mid-Atlantic estimates 46.3 million Americans, including over 983,000 Marylanders, will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving weekend, reflecting the highest volume for the holiday since 2007. The Thanksgiving holiday travel period is defined as Wednesday, November 26 through Sunday, November 30. Nationwide, travel is estimated to increase 4.2 percent compared […]

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November 25, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Widening I-270 Key Project Says Council President (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra VIDEO, County Council President Craig Rice said he is looking forward to working with Republican Governor-elect Larry Hogan. Transportation is a priority, Rice said at his weekly briefing, as he identified a key project as the widening of I-270. Take a look. Related:

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