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Montgomery County’s Juneteenth Celebration: Freedom at The Rock Event This Saturday in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

County Executive Marc Elrich in coordination with the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights is hosting the 24th Juneteenth Celebration will be held at the BlackRock Center for the Arts located at 12901 Town Commons Drive in Germantown on Saturday June 19th.

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that the Civil War was over and that the enslaved were to be freed. This event is created to inform and educate the community about an incredibly important moment in U.S. history that is often forgotten and left uncelebrated.

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Montgomery County Executive Elrich Announces ‘Shared Streets’ Will Be Continued Throughout Summer Months by County Department of Transportation

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Executive Elrich Announces ‘Shared Streets’ Will Be Continued Throughout Summer Months by County Department of Transportation

Per Montgomery County:

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Next Round of Minimum Wage Increases Begin July 1st, Including $15/hour For Large Employers

By Patrick Herron

Next Round of Minimum Wage Increases Begin July 1st, Including $15/hour For Large Employers

The latest round of minimum wage increases in Montgomery County will take effect July 1st of this year in which the minimum wage for large employers will move to $15 an hour.

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