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The Pepco Debriefing
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Councilmembers grilled Pepco during a session that questioned the utility company's response to the Derecho storm.
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Derecho
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Weather again became a huge story for Montgomery County, when a powerful storm left many residents without power and other utilities for several days.
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The bag tax approved in late 2011 went into effect in 2012. The new fee allows retailers to charge five cents per bag provided to customers.
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The County introduced an ambulance fee that would charge insurance companies for ambulance services. Residents without insurance or below a certain income level will not be charged.
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Discussion about the potential overturn of prohibition in the city of Damascus.
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Same Sex Marriage Bill
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Residents now have the right to marry partners of the same sex thanks to the approval of state legislation expanding the definition of marriage.
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Montgomery County grants hiring preference to persons with disabilities.
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Olympians Return
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This year's olympic games featured several Montgomery County residents including gold medal winner Katy Ledecky.
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Mongomery College Soccer
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Montgomery College's sports accomplishments on and off the field.
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Town Square Anniversary
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City and County Officials lead a gathering to celebrate Rockville Town Square as it commemorates its one-year anniversary.
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The City of Rockville unveils its new state-of-the-art police headquarters.
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A Montgomery College professor creates a mural to honor the traditional New Orleans funeral jazz band.
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Vietnam Vet Volunteers
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A local Vietnam Veteran visits Montgomery County Public Schools to bring his inspiring story to their understanding of history and life.
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A Wider Circle
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A local community organization, A Wider Circle, is a valued resource for residents struggling to overcome financial challenges.
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University of Maryland students develop a program to collect leftover food from the school cafeteria and donate it to homeless shelters and food banks.
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CRTW profiles music prodigy Nate Foley, the first artist to become an eight time winner of the Apollo amateur night.
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MCPS students participate in the 13th Annual Latin Dance Competition.
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Silverdocs Film Festival
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Silverdocs Documentary Film Festival showcased the DC premiere of "Don't Stop Believing", a documentary about the rock band Journey.
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County Report This Week introduced a Spanish language version in 2012.
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Transportation Update
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This episode of Transportation features information about the free cab service called SoberRide during the Holiday Season.
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This special program in Silver Spring saluted heroes who were part of our history that changed the world.
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