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News and Public Affairs
Council members hold a hearing about the upcoming remediation of the Silver Spring Transit Center; Council considers increased funding for senior transportation; and more.
County Report This Week Episode 159





Lorna Virgil� hosts this episode of "Montgomery al D�a". Montgomery County's Spanish language live Radio Show on Radio Am�rica 1540 AM, Tuesdays at 2pm. On this show, we talk with Montgomery County Executive, Ike Leggett.
Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard invited the college community to engage with her online and at the Theatre Arts Arena on the College's Rockville Campus for an interactive Town Hall Meeting.
 
Lorna Virgili discusses current issues with County Executive Isiah Leggett.
Arts/Literature 
Friends of the Library hosted their final literary luncheon of the season at the Strathmore Mansion and the keynote author, who won the 2012 Grand Master award, attracted a sold out crowd. 
Mystery Writer Martha Grimes at the Strathmore











Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) Founder Jud Ashman interviews author Ellen Oh about her new book Prophecy. (Part one of three). 
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Jud Ashman interviews author and historian Garrett Peck about Peck's latest book: "The Smithsonian Castle and the Seneca Quarry." 

Author Ellen Oh describes how the inspiration for her novel occurred during rush hour on the Beltway.  (Part three of three). 
Lifestyle
Montgomery College Television's Michael Brown interviews Stan Salett, author and President of the Foundation for the Future of Youth. 
Access to History: Politics & Education Reform











Join in the Viewers' Choice voting for photos submitted during "A Day in the Life of Montgomery County" project on April 22. Vote in all three categories, People, Places, and Artistic.
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