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This year the Fair Access Committee will hold a rally to raise voices and hopes for a re-opening of the centuries-old service that crossed the Potomac between Dickerson, an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, and Leesburg in Loudoun County. https://bit.ly/4p5LqW7
Virginia Lawmaker Weighs in on White's Ferry Impasse
Five years ago, the cable at White's Ferry snapped and life became a little more isolated in upper Montgomery County
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December 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
This year the Fair Access Committee will hold a rally to raise voices and hopes for a re-opening of the centuries-old service that crossed the Potomac between Dickerson, an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, and Leesburg in Loudoun County. https://bit.ly/4p5LqW7
On Saturday, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen spoke at a rally to protest the renaming of the Kennedy Center. https://bit.ly/497YeoW
Van Hollen and McClain Delaney Rally Against Renaming of Kennedy Center
Senator Chris Van Hollen spoke at a rally to protest the renaming of the Kennedy Center to include President Donald Trump.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
On Saturday, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen spoke at a rally to protest the renaming of the Kennedy Center. https://bit.ly/497YeoW
For families traveling from as far away as South America, The Children’s Inn at NIH becomes their home for the holidays as their young children undergo treatment for rare diseases and serious medical conditions. https://bit.ly/4jbFF8d
Hospitalized Over the Holidays: Families Find Hope at The Children’s Inn at NIH
Families spend the holidays at the Children’s Inn at NIH as their children receive treatment for rare and serious medical conditions.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
For families traveling from as far away as South America, The Children’s Inn at NIH becomes their home for the holidays as their young children undergo treatment for rare diseases and serious medical conditions. https://bit.ly/4jbFF8d
ICYMI: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles spent the week learning about the health and human services offerings in the county as part of her new role as committee chair. https://bit.ly/4ql4PU7
Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles Tours Early Childhood Services
Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles spends the week learning about the health and human services offerings in the county as part of her new role as committee chair. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
ICYMI: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles spent the week learning about the health and human services offerings in the county as part of her new role as committee chair. https://bit.ly/4ql4PU7
A Germantown man has been sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for sexually abusing young girls at a Derwood church. https://bit.ly/4sqQCqK
Church Teacher Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Minors in Derwood
A Germantown man has been sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for sexually abusing minors at a Derwood church where he was a teacher.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A Germantown man has been sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for sexually abusing young girls at a Derwood church. https://bit.ly/4sqQCqK
Last week, Del. Joseline Pena-Melnyk was elected as the new Maryland House Speaker. What do you think? Join the conversation on 21 This Week: https://bit.ly/3YaFoZv
New Speaker Chosen for Maryland General Assembly
21 This Week takes a closer look at new speaker for Maryland General Assembly and the special session that overrode Governor Wes Moore’s recent vetoes. Host Casey Aiken is joined by Mike Knapp and Mark Uncapher. 00:17 Intro 00:42 Conversation begins W...
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December 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Last week, Del. Joseline Pena-Melnyk was elected as the new Maryland House Speaker. What do you think? Join the conversation on 21 This Week: https://bit.ly/3YaFoZv
It’s Tuesday, Dec. 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/44HfgJq
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 23, In Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It’s Tuesday, Dec. 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/44HfgJq
DARCARS donated $230,000 to cover more than 80,000 meals for Montgomery County Public Schools students. https://bit.ly/3YEzekm
MCPS Gets $230K Donation to Counter Student Meal Debt
DARCARS® donated $230,000 to pay off some student meal debt and cover more than 80,000 meals for Montgomery County Public Schools students.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
DARCARS donated $230,000 to cover more than 80,000 meals for Montgomery County Public Schools students. https://bit.ly/3YEzekm
Watch local drag performers battle it out on the anticipated season 4 finale of Drag Dules! https://bit.ly/490Nwke
LIYT NIGHTS AND DRAG DUELS | SEASON 4 - EPISODE 05 | SEASON FINALE
🎭 LIYT Nights and Drag Duels Season 4 | Live Drag Lip Sync Competition 👑 Get ready for the SEASON FINALE of the ultimate drag showdown! Drag Duels Season 4 is a high-energy, live drag lip-sync competition filmed at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Ma...
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December 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Watch local drag performers battle it out on the anticipated season 4 finale of Drag Dules! https://bit.ly/490Nwke
Due to the generosity of the Diaz family, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Chief Corey Smedley announced every fire engine will get smoke evacuation hoods. https://bit.ly/4auuHIG
Arrive Fire Victim's Family Donates Lifesaving Gear to Firefighters
The fire chief said every fire engine will get smoke evacuation hoods, which is a protective hood that firefighters can put on civilians.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Due to the generosity of the Diaz family, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Chief Corey Smedley announced every fire engine will get smoke evacuation hoods. https://bit.ly/4auuHIG
ICYMI: 21 This Week covered the election of the new Maryland General Assembly speaker, Governor Wes Moore and more. Watch the full show here: https://bit.ly/4pNO5ox
21 This Week: New House Speaker Elected, Gov. Wes Moore, David Trone and More
0:18 Episode 821 of 21 This Week looks at the issues that matter in Montgomery County. Host Casey Aiken is joined by Mike Knapp and Mark Uncapher. Here are this week's hot topics: 1:16 New Speaker for Maryland General Assembly 6:42 Wes Moore’s Veto on ...
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December 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
ICYMI: 21 This Week covered the election of the new Maryland General Assembly speaker, Governor Wes Moore and more. Watch the full show here: https://bit.ly/4pNO5ox
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ICYMI: Toys for Tots in Montgomery County is facing a donation shortage. https://bit.ly/3Y87mVI
Toys for Tots Short on Donations in Montgomery County
It is the height of the holiday season. But, Toys for Tots in Montgomery County faces a toy shortage this season.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
ICYMI: Toys for Tots in Montgomery County is facing a donation shortage. https://bit.ly/3Y87mVI
Thanks to donations from Montgomery County residents, enough goods to fill two Amazon trucks with supplies will be donated to the victims of Hurricane Melissa. https://bit.ly/4925HWD
Sayles on Local Response to Jamaican Relief: I'm "Overwhelmed by the Outpouring of Support"
Montgomery County Councilmember Laurie-Ann Sayles shows appreciation to residents for donating enough first aid and relief supplies to fill two truck loads of supplies for Jamaican flood victims.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thanks to donations from Montgomery County residents, enough goods to fill two Amazon trucks with supplies will be donated to the victims of Hurricane Melissa. https://bit.ly/4925HWD
According to numerous news sources, the father-in-law of Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes was found dead on Saturday outside Roanoke, Virginia. https://bit.ly/4saerTt
Dominique Dawes' Father-in-Law Found Dead
after a five-day search the father-in-law of famed gymnast Dominique Dawes was found dead on Saturday outside Roanoke, Virginia.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
According to numerous news sources, the father-in-law of Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes was found dead on Saturday outside Roanoke, Virginia. https://bit.ly/4saerTt
It’s Monday, Dec. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/3LfuFtR
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 22, In Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It’s Monday, Dec. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/3LfuFtR
A Wheaton High School student suffered a minor hand laceration during an altercation Wednesday. https://bit.ly/44xwGIi
Wheaton High School Student Suffers Laceration During Campus Brawl
A student suffered a minor hand injury during a fight at Wheaton High School, prompting a police response. The investigation remains ongoing.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A Wheaton High School student suffered a minor hand laceration during an altercation Wednesday. https://bit.ly/44xwGIi
“We must ensure these decisions are transparent, accountable, and aligned with our community’s long-term planning and sustainability goals.” https://bit.ly/492ga4v
Data Center Could Be Built in Agricultural Reserve
Terra wants to build data centers and a battery storage facility on the former site of a coal fired power plant in the ag reserve in Dickerson.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
“We must ensure these decisions are transparent, accountable, and aligned with our community’s long-term planning and sustainability goals.” https://bit.ly/492ga4v
Community leaders, minority business owners and elected officials gather in Bethesda for the annual Minority Legislative Breakfast, a long-standing forum where policy meets lived experience. https://bit.ly/4aTqEFJ
Montgomery County’s Top Leaders Gather at 25th Minority Legislative Breakfast
Community leaders, minority business owners and elected officials came together in Bethesda for the annual Minority Legislative Breakfast, a long-standing forum where policy meets lived experience.
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December 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Community leaders, minority business owners and elected officials gather in Bethesda for the annual Minority Legislative Breakfast, a long-standing forum where policy meets lived experience. https://bit.ly/4aTqEFJ
Montgomery County’s Resource Recovery Facility in Dickerson exceeded the state limit for the release of dioxins and furans from one of its units. https://bit.ly/3YzZ3Ca
Dickerson Waste Facility Cited for Violating Toxic Emissions State Limits
Montgomery County's Resource Recovery Facility in Dickerson exceeded state limits for emissions of dioxins and furans from one of its boilers, prompting a violation notice from Maryland environmental regulators, according to County Executive Marc Elrich.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Montgomery County’s Resource Recovery Facility in Dickerson exceeded the state limit for the release of dioxins and furans from one of its units. https://bit.ly/3YzZ3Ca
“One of the biggest things that we need to adjust for in declining enrollment is the change in staffing." https://bit.ly/3LazNiR
Amid Declining Enrollment, Superintendent Proposes Smaller Class Sizes
As student enrollment declines, the MCPS superintendent shared an operating budget proposal with an idea to reduce elementary class sizes.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“One of the biggest things that we need to adjust for in declining enrollment is the change in staffing." https://bit.ly/3LazNiR
Gregory Jones, 32, of Martinsburg, West Virginia was found guilty of first-degree murder for the shooting deaths of two people in Burtonsville in February 2018. https://bit.ly/44ZKYSa
W. Virginia Man Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder
Gregory Jones guilty of two counts of first-degree murder
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December 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Gregory Jones, 32, of Martinsburg, West Virginia was found guilty of first-degree murder for the shooting deaths of two people in Burtonsville in February 2018. https://bit.ly/44ZKYSa
Members of the Silver Spring United Methodist Church and Van Buren Methodist Church seek signatures on a petition to disinter bodies believed to be buried adjacent to the former Montgomery Hills Carwash at the Seminary Place shopping center. https://bit.ly/49i3EPC
Descendants Petition State to Disinter Bodies Buried at Silver Spring Site
the Silver Spring United Methodist Church seek signatures on a petition to the Maryland State Highway Administration to disinter bodies
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December 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Members of the Silver Spring United Methodist Church and Van Buren Methodist Church seek signatures on a petition to disinter bodies believed to be buried adjacent to the former Montgomery Hills Carwash at the Seminary Place shopping center. https://bit.ly/49i3EPC
On Monday, Jim McNulty, recently reelected to the Gaithersburg City Council, announced his candidacy for an At-Large seat to the Montgomery County Council. https://bit.ly/4oZd3jN
McNulty Enters Council At-Large Race
Jim McNulty, recently reelected to the Gaithersburg City Council, announced his candidacy for an At-Large seat on the County Council.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
On Monday, Jim McNulty, recently reelected to the Gaithersburg City Council, announced his candidacy for an At-Large seat to the Montgomery County Council. https://bit.ly/4oZd3jN
“Every eviction is a set of policy failures." https://bit.ly/3Yuzfav
New Law Requires 2-Weeks Notice Before Eviction
A bill was signed into law Monday that requires renters get more advanced notice before evictions in Montgomery County.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“Every eviction is a set of policy failures." https://bit.ly/3Yuzfav