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“As the new superintendent, I am frustrated to continue to discover operational challenges that originated prior to this administration and should have been corrected long ago." https://bit.ly/4o1xk7W
Inspector General Flags Inconsistencies in MCPS Procurement Practices
A report by the OIG found inconsistencies in how MCPS handled its procurement process in the past. MCPS responded.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
“As the new superintendent, I am frustrated to continue to discover operational challenges that originated prior to this administration and should have been corrected long ago." https://bit.ly/4o1xk7W
The City of Gaithersburg will double its food assistance funding in the coming days. https://bit.ly/3LOBH8M
Gaithersburg Provides Emergency Grants to Local Food Providers
The City of Gaithersburg will double its food assistance funding in the coming days to help families affected by the shutdown
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November 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The City of Gaithersburg will double its food assistance funding in the coming days. https://bit.ly/3LOBH8M
“The need is great, and we need to take action now." https://bit.ly/3K6aEFr
'The Need is Great': Council Approves Millions to Buffer Shutdown Impacts
Councilmembers approved $7.75 million to offset some impacts of the recent shutdown and help with resources like food.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“The need is great, and we need to take action now." https://bit.ly/3K6aEFr
Amar Mukunda originally registered to run as a delegate for District 39 in the Maryland State House. Now he has changed his course and has filed for election as the Senator from District 39. https://bit.ly/3X4QRJG
Newcomer Challenges King in District 39 State Senate Race
Amar Mukunda, a first-time candidate from Germantown, will run to challenge longtime incumbent State Senator Nancy King in 2026.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Amar Mukunda originally registered to run as a delegate for District 39 in the Maryland State House. Now he has changed his course and has filed for election as the Senator from District 39. https://bit.ly/3X4QRJG
“Having served on the Council previously, I know the influence it can have on the future of our County, its neighborhoods, schools, ag reserve, environment, businesses, economic development, and its people." https://bit.ly/49r8RVW
Elrich Kicks Off Campaign for Council
Marc Elrich sent out emails to voters on Tuesday to announce the kickoff event for his campaign for County Council.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“Having served on the Council previously, I know the influence it can have on the future of our County, its neighborhoods, schools, ag reserve, environment, businesses, economic development, and its people." https://bit.ly/49r8RVW
AstraZeneca officials announced that the pharmaceutical company is investing $2 billion in a new state-of-the-art clinical manufacturing facility in Gaithersburg. https://bit.ly/44kf3vh
AstraZeneca Announces $2 Billion Expansion with New Jobs Coming to Gaithersburg, Frederick
AstraZeneca announces expansion in Gaithersburg and Frederick, an investment that will bring 2,600 jobs, including 300 highly skilled positions and 1,850 construction jobs by the year 2029.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
AstraZeneca officials announced that the pharmaceutical company is investing $2 billion in a new state-of-the-art clinical manufacturing facility in Gaithersburg. https://bit.ly/44kf3vh
Current county Council Vice President Will Jawando announced he will not seek the title of council president. https://bit.ly/4a5dh4W
Jawando Decides Not to Take Council President Role
County Council Vice President Will Jawando, who is running for County Executive, has decided not to seek the title of council president.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Current county Council Vice President Will Jawando announced he will not seek the title of council president. https://bit.ly/4a5dh4W
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen stopped by Nourishing Bethesda to thank volunteers and help hand out food. https://bit.ly/43IsPYx
Van Hollen Aids Food Pantry in Serving Up Hope Ahead of Thanksgiving
Nourishing Bethesda distributes Thanksgiving feast
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November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen stopped by Nourishing Bethesda to thank volunteers and help hand out food. https://bit.ly/43IsPYx
The Montgomery County Board of Education voted to approve more than $2.7 billion in school facility upgrades under the superintendent’s Capital Improvements Program and budget. https://bit.ly/4idPP7H
School Board Approves More Than $2.7 Billion Plan to Upgrade School Facilities
The school board approved $2.78 billion to upgrade school facilities under the superintendent's Capital Improvements Program and budget.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Montgomery County Board of Education voted to approve more than $2.7 billion in school facility upgrades under the superintendent’s Capital Improvements Program and budget. https://bit.ly/4idPP7H
Montgomery County police detectives are investigating a homicide that took place in Fairland on Wednesday. https://bit.ly/4rbEcSK
Police Investigate Homicide, Multiple Shootings in Fairland
Montgomery County police detectives are investigating a shooting-related homicide that took place in Fairland on Wednesday.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Montgomery County police detectives are investigating a homicide that took place in Fairland on Wednesday. https://bit.ly/4rbEcSK
ICYMI: Mayor Jud Ashman will run for the County Council in 2026. He talked with MCM about his decision. https://bit.ly/48ci02r
Ashman Running for Council
Mayor Jud Ashman will run for the County Council in 2026. He talked with MCM about his decision. Montgomery Community Media (MCM) is a community media center that is dedicated to connecting people and inspiring people to live their best lives. 💻Stay...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
ICYMI: Mayor Jud Ashman will run for the County Council in 2026. He talked with MCM about his decision. https://bit.ly/48ci02r
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November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
📺 Did you know you can watch Montgomery Community Media on TV? MCM broadcasts on channels 19, 21 and 995! Learn more about our channels here: https://t.co/PWhDqaHs1l https://t.co/1bS3wZWJ2D
ICYMI: John Bittner of Rockville said his 10-year-old was recently struck in the head by another student this fall. MCM’s "The Pulse" investigates rising concerns about school safety, school responses, and transparency in this special report. https://bit.ly/3LRLsmI
The Pulse: Special Report on Bullying
A Montgomery County parent who says his kid has been bullied for years is calling for stronger safety measures after reading the story of Lenny Diaz, an MCPS middle school student who suffered a serious head injury during a gym class incident this fall....
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November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
ICYMI: John Bittner of Rockville said his 10-year-old was recently struck in the head by another student this fall. MCM’s "The Pulse" investigates rising concerns about school safety, school responses, and transparency in this special report. https://bit.ly/3LRLsmI
Montgomery County Police is lowering its hiring qualifications for new officers. Is this the best way to address vacancies? Join the discussion in 21 This Week: https://bit.ly/49wvIQ0
Montgomery County Police Lower Hiring Qualifications for New Officers
21 This Week takes a closer look at Montgomery County Police, which includes a discussion concerning Montgomery County lowering the qualification standards for hiring new police officers. Host Casey Aiken is joined by Cary Lamari and Stacey Souter. Wat...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Montgomery County Police is lowering its hiring qualifications for new officers. Is this the best way to address vacancies? Join the discussion in 21 This Week: https://bit.ly/49wvIQ0
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 21, In Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/4inKqLp
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 21, In Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 21, In Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/4inKqLp
A Rockville man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend. https://bit.ly/3LJEMHr
Rockville Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison For Killing Ex-Girlfriend
Francisco Lara-Garcia, 33, of Rockville, has been sentenced to serve 40 years in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A Rockville man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend. https://bit.ly/3LJEMHr
Montgomery County school board members have elected a new president and vice president. https://bit.ly/488s6kS
Grace Rivera-Oven Named School Board President; Brenda Wolff Named Vice President
On Thursday, school board members elected Grace Rivera-Oven to be board president and Brenda Wolff to be vice president.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Montgomery County school board members have elected a new president and vice president. https://bit.ly/488s6kS
A 90-unit senior housing complex is currently under construction on University Boulevard West in Wheaton. https://bit.ly/4obfhvP
Affordable Apartments for Seniors 'Topped Off' in Wheaton
A "topping off" event was held for a 90-unit senior housing complex currently under construction on University Boulevard West in Wheaton.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A 90-unit senior housing complex is currently under construction on University Boulevard West in Wheaton. https://bit.ly/4obfhvP
Parents are pushing back against MCPS’s redistricting plans. Are parents overreacting or is MCPS moving too fast? Join the discussion on 21 This Week: https://bit.ly/4i6qKeM
MCPS Redistricting Plan Sparks Tension as Parents Reach a Boiling Point
21 This Week takes a closer look at Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes a discussion on the redistricting of the schools. Host Casey Aiken is joined by Cary Lamari and Stacey Souter. Watch episode 818 here: https://youtu.be/8aIlm7vKDT4 00...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Parents are pushing back against MCPS’s redistricting plans. Are parents overreacting or is MCPS moving too fast? Join the discussion on 21 This Week: https://bit.ly/4i6qKeM
Nicole Murray-Lewis , was elected to serve as the teacher member of the Maryland Board of Education. https://bit.ly/4ihqMAU
Blake Teacher Chosen as Teacher Member of State Board of Education
Nicole Murray-Lewis, a teacher at James H. Blake High School, was elected to serve as the teacher member of the Maryland Board of Education.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Nicole Murray-Lewis , was elected to serve as the teacher member of the Maryland Board of Education. https://bit.ly/4ihqMAU
ICYMI: Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman was sworn-in Monday night along with City Councilmembers Lisa Henderson and Jim McNulty. All three were re-elected this month in the 2025 Gaithersburg City Election. https://bit.ly/48owQEa
Ashman, Gaithersburg Councilmembers Sworn In
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman, who is a member of the Board of Directors at Montgomery Community Media, was sworn-in Monday night along with City Councilmembers Lisa Henderson and Jim McNulty. All three were re-elected this month in the 2025 Gaithersbur...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
ICYMI: Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman was sworn-in Monday night along with City Councilmembers Lisa Henderson and Jim McNulty. All three were re-elected this month in the 2025 Gaithersburg City Election. https://bit.ly/48owQEa
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources awarded the Rockville park with $1.5 million for renovations. https://bit.ly/49ZEC8I
RedGate Park Awarded $1.5 Million for Renovations
RedGate Park was awarded $1.5 million from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources' Land and Water Conservation Fund for renovations.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources awarded the Rockville park with $1.5 million for renovations. https://bit.ly/49ZEC8I
Baba Oladotun’s journey continues. The James Hubert Blake High School basketball star is heading to the University of Maryland. https://bit.ly/4oXAZ86
Oladotun Staying in State with Terps
Highly recruited Baba Oladotun out of Blake High School in Silver Spring, MD has chosen Maryland to play basketball at next year.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Baba Oladotun’s journey continues. The James Hubert Blake High School basketball star is heading to the University of Maryland. https://bit.ly/4oXAZ86
The funeral service for former Vice President Dick Cheney will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Washington National Cathedral. Learn more about how to watch: https://bit.ly/488RwPd
How to Watch Former Vice President Dick Cheney's Funeral Service
Montgomery County residents can watch the funeral service live on MCM channel 21 or on the Washington National Cathedral's YouTube channel.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The funeral service for former Vice President Dick Cheney will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Washington National Cathedral. Learn more about how to watch: https://bit.ly/488RwPd
Newly re-elected Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman will run for County Council in the June 2026 Democratic primary to represent District 3. https://bit.ly/3LOrWrg
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman to Run for District 3 Council Seat
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman will run for County Council against Rockville City Councilmember Izola Shaw in the June 2026 Democratic Primary.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Newly re-elected Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman will run for County Council in the June 2026 Democratic primary to represent District 3. https://bit.ly/3LOrWrg