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Reader Note By Cheryl Kagan: At Long Last… The ICC!

Published: Thursday, February 24, 2011
Source: Rockville Central
After roughly five decades of discussing options and drawing routes… purchasing parcels of land and dealing with politics… rising costs and controversy… the Intercounty Connector (ICC) finally opened yesterday. As...

For Republicans in Montgomery's District17, it takes money, sweat and moderate politics

Political observers say newcomer Campos has all three

Published: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Source: Gazette.net
For Republicans, winning in District 17 is widely regarded as an uphill battle. The district, which includes Rockville, Gaithersburg and Garrett Park, is known as a notably blue district in a notably blue county. To have...

Voter Turnout Breakdown

Published: Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Source: The Town Courier
Voter turnout in Kentlands, Lakelands and Quince Orchard Park was well under 20 percent on primary day. According to an election summary report for Lakelands Park Middle School, only 12.31 percent of voters cast a ballot...

City searching for local solution to county problem of overcrowding

Most schools in Rockville are over capacity

Published: Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Source: Gazette.net
As county school system officials struggle with a school overcrowding issue they did not anticipate, Rockville officials struggle with identifying their role in a possible solution. On Monday night, the City Council...

Democrats in Montgomery County try to reconcile after primary

Party rallies, gears up for general election

Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Source: Gazette.net
After months of mudslinging in what some are calling the ugliest primary season in Montgomery County's history, Democrats gathered Thursday to kiss and make up. The Woman's Suburban Democratic Club hosted the celebration...

Forehand said she is ‘relieved' after District 17 primary election win

She and Democratic House candidates set their sights on Republican challengers in general election

Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Source: Gazette.net
The campaign State Sen. Jennie M. Forehand (D-17) called the toughest of her career is over. Challenger Cheryl C. Kagan called Forehand the day after last week's primary election to congratulate her on her win and to wish...

Bitter fights could make for tough healing process

Parties stress unity as attention turns toward November

Published: Friday, September 17, 2010
Source: Gazette.net
ANNAPOLIS — After every primary election in Montgomery County, the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club hosts a "Kiss and Make-Up Party" to foster party unity and allow candidates and their supporters to reconcile. There's...

Midcounty voters turn out for various reasons

At Leisure World, early turnout is light

Published: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Source: Gazette.net
When the polls opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday at Leisure World, one of the largest voting blocs in the county, there were more candidates and campaign volunteers at the District 19 voting precinct than voters. According to...