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December 16, 2016 | Staff Writer

Council President Roger Berliner Honored with Scull Public Service Award (VIDEO)

Council President Roger Berliner was recognized for outstanding leadership and service to the region by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Dec. 14 at its annual meeting. He was presented with the Elizabeth and David Scull Award for Metropolitan Public Service, COG’s highest honor.  In this video from County Cable Montgomery, Berliner explains his […]

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December 6, 2016 | Mitti Hicks

Montgomery Community Media Awarded $25,000 to Assist Youth

Recognized for their effort and commitment to providing bold ideas to move their community forward, Montgomery Community Media was awarded $25,000 for pitching a program that will assist youth in the County. “The NBC Universal Innovation Grant is something given out to nonprofits in the Washington D.C. area. Only three each year receive it and […]

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November 7, 2016 | Staff Writer

Re/Max Realty Group Celebrates 30 Years in Business

The RE/MAX Realty Group is celebrating 30 years in business this month. According to a news release, the brokerage, which serves real estate agents and clients in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, opened the doors to its first office in Montgomery County in 1986. The office was only the third RE/MAX franchise in the county […]

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October 3, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Human Trafficking discussed on Studio501(c)3, hosted by Pamila Wilkins

Human Trafficking Task Force Meets in Montgomery County (VIDEO)

At the Universities at Shady Grove, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett recently welcomed regional task force members who are working together to identify ways to prevent and prosecute human trafficking. Attendees at this conference included representatives from Frederick County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Northern Virginia, Prince George’s County and Washington, D.C. For more information about […]

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September 8, 2016 | Nick Rhule

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett Proclaims African Heritage Month (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett helped kick off African Heritage Month on September 6th with a special celebration at the Silver Spring Civic Building. The celebration included musical entertainment and African cuisine. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, below, Leggett also mentions his plans to visit the new National Museum of African History and Culture in […]

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September 2, 2016 | Staff Writer

Travelers Urged to Pay Close Attention to Weather Forecasts

If you are traveling this holiday weekend, it’s important to pay attention to the weather forecast. Tropical Storm Hermine is expected to affect the Eastern Shore and parts of southern Maryland, although a track to the west could impact additional parts of the State. “While the Eastern Shore and southern regions of the State are […]

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May 28, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Police to Escort 2,000 Rolling Thunder Motorcyclists from Gaithersburg to D.C.

Montgomery County police officers are planning to escort approximately 2,000 motorcyclists to the Pentagon as part of the annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride into Washington, D.C. this Memorial Day weekend. The escort is scheduled to depart from Battley Harley Davidson, located at 7830 Airpark Road in Gaithersburg, at 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 29. As […]

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May 11, 2016 | Staff Writer

Senator Barbara Mikulski Meets with Chief Judge Merrick Garland (PHOTOS)

U.S.Senator Barbara Mikukski met with President Obama’s nominee to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, Chief Judge Merrick Garland on May 11th. See photos, below: PHOTOS |Submitted

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May 10, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Officer Noah Leotta’s Name Added to National Officers Memorial in D.C.

Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta’s name has been added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. Officer Leotta was on duty last December when he was struck by a vehicle while working a Holiday Alcohol Task Force in Rockville. He died from his injuries a few days later. Next week is […]

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April 19, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Montgomery Blair High School Students to Compete in National Academic WorldQuest Championship (PHOTO)

A team of Montgomery Blair High School students will soon compete on the national stage in the Academic WorldQuest (AWQ) championships in Washington, D.C. on April 23. The international competition tests students on critical global issues, international affairs and current events. Vivian Tarbert, Lalise Beyene, Vivian Bauer and Ben Hardin are members of the Blair […]

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