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August 6, 2013 | Sonya Burke

“You Need Public Officials to be Relentless” (Video)

Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer is a long-time supporter of the Purple Line. In this MyMCMedia extra, he talks about the significance of the Governor’s recent transportation investment announcement. Take a look: For more about the Governor’s announcement: Millions for MoCo Transportation Projects (Photos & Video) For more on the Purple Line: Purple Line (Infographic) […]

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August 2, 2013 | Staff Writer

Task Force Member Says Permitting Issues Top Findings (Video)

In August, the Nighttime Economy Task Force subcommittees are expected to submit their draft proposal to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D). In this video extra, MyMCMedia’s Tamika Smith talks to Megan Pagado, who is a member of the arts and entertainment subcommittee. Take a look: Final recommendations are expected in October. Additional Coverage:

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August 1, 2013 | Tamika Smith

Noise and Affordable Housing Top Concerns for Subcommittee (Video)

The  Nighttime Economy Task Force subcommittees are more than half of the way towards their draft-proposal deadline in August. In this video extra, MyMCMedia’s Tamika Smith talks to Evan Glass, who is a member of the quality of life engagement subcommittee. Take a look: Final recommendations are expected to be submitted to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) […]

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July 31, 2013 | Tamika Smith

Task Force to Keep Rising Professionals Engaged (Video)

The Nighttime Economy Task Force subcommittees are expected to submit their final recommendations to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) October. In the meantime, members are working towards an August deadline to submit their draft recommendations. In this video extra, MyMCMedia’s Tamika Smith talks to Holly Sears Sullivan, president of the Maryland Business Development Corporation, and member of the […]

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July 30, 2013 | Sonya Burke

Gaithersburg Circulator (Video)

The city of Gaithersburg recently received a $45,000 grant to launch a feasibility study of a circulator system.   Although the study is not yet underway, MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke talked to area commuters who said they would welcome more transit options to get around town.

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July 30, 2013 | Tamika Smith

Task Force Member Says Parking Tops Issues (Video)

The Nighttime Economy Task Force subcommittees have started drafting recommendations that will be submitted to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) in August. In this video extra, MyMCMedia’s Tamika Smith talks to Dan Reed, who blogs at “Just Up The Pike”, and is a member of the transportation subcommittee. Take a look: The subcommittees include: […]

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July 28, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Resurfacing of MD 410 Begins July 28

Beginning on July 28, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will begin final resurfacing on MD 410 (East West Highway) from Park Avenue to MD 650 (New Hampshire Avenue) in Takoma Park  as part of the ongoing $550,000 safety and resurfacing project. Weather permitting, the work should be complete by late August. To complete the […]

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July 2, 2013 | Staff Writer

Congressman Delaney Visits County Council (Video)

U.S. Congressman John Delaney met with the Montgomery County Council over lunch on June 25. One of the topics Delaney discussed was his National Transportation Infrastructure Bill. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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April 19, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Travel Advisory Due to Heavy Rain

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is alerting motorists to be extra vigilant for potentially heavy rainfall later today and to curtail travel if conditions warrant. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for most of Maryland. This storm is predicted to bring wind gusts of an estimated 60 mph. Truckers are urged […]

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April 7, 2013 | Staff Writer

Street Sweeping Program Begins Today (April 8)

Montgomery County’s residential street sweeping program will begin April 8. Montgomery County’s residential roadways will get a spring cleaning on about 4,000 of the county’s 5,000 curb miles of roads. This joint effort between the Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) removes abrasives and other debris left behind after the winter […]

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