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November 24, 2015 | Maureen Chowdhury

What Are You Grateful For This Thanksgiving? (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, residents of Montgomery County tell us what they are thankful for this holiday season. Take a look:

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November 23, 2015 | Sonya Burke and Maureen Chowdhury

Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 23, in Montgomery County

Bundle up! It’s going to be our coldest day of the season. Here are five more things to know today, Nov. 23rd, in Montgomery County: 1. Catherine Hoggle is due back in court today. Follow @MyMCMedia on Twitter for the latest from the courthouse. #FindSarah #FindJacob 2.  Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is scheduled to hold a […]

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November 20, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Manna Food Center Helps Families Prepare for Thanksgiving

The days leading up to Thanksgiving are traditionally busy for the staff and volunteers at Manna Food Center and this year is no exception. “We are on track to help well over 4,000 families at this time of year,” said Jackie DeCarlo, the executive director of Manna Food Center. DeCarlo said her organization is seeing […]

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November 6, 2015 | Maureen Chowdhury

Fire Causes $500,000 in Damages at Nail Salon in Wheaton (PHOTO)

UPDATED  A fire at the Solar Nail Salon at 11204 Grandview Avenue in Wheaton has caused an estimated half a million dollars in damages, according to a Montgomery County fire and rescue spokesperson. Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the cause of the fire was ruled accidental and believed to be related to […]

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November 5, 2015 | Staff Writer

Pedestrian Safety Team Takes to the Streets in November

With fewer hours of daylight, fall and winter are the times of the year that are the most dangerous for pedestrians as people may be traveling in the dark during both the morning and evening rush hours. It is vitally important for drivers to watch out for pedestrians and for pedestrians to make themselves visible. […]

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November 3, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 3, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 3rd, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. Vote! It’s Election Day in the cities of Gaithersburg, Rockville and Takoma Park. 2. Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner is holding a “Day of Action” today to focus on traffic safety. 3. The Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) is expected […]

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November 2, 2015 | Staff Writer

Smart Parking Meters Coming to Silver Spring

Beginning the week of November 2, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Parking Management Division is scheduled to begin replacing more than 1,100 on-street parking meters in Silver Spring with new “smart” parking meter heads that expand payment options. The smart meters accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards in addition to […]

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October 27, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Oct. 27, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Oct. 27, in Montgomery County: 1. Over 350 people are expected for Montgomery County’s Business Hall of Fame luncheon today at the Universities at Shady Grove. 2. Early voting takes place today from 3 – 8 p.m. at Gaithersburg City Hall. 3. In Rockville, the candidates running […]

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October 2, 2015 | Sonya Burke

School Bus Fire on Georgia Avenue Slows Morning Commute (PHOTO)

A school bus fire closed southbound lanes of Georgia Avenue at Shorefield Road on Friday morning. Montgomery County fire and rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said there were no injuries in the bus blaze that was heavily involved when firefighters reached the scene. Motorists were advised to seek another route while the fire department responded. Fire […]

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October 1, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Oct. 1, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Oct. 1, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County officials will break ground on a new Progress Place, a homeless facility, in Silver Spring today. 2. The head coach of the Washington Spirit, Mark Parsons, is stepping down. 3. There’s good news for commuters in Montgomery County. Department […]

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