GLEN ECHO: Adventure features author Jessica Childress in the newest episode of Artistically Black with Dannielle Hutchinson. The dynamic duo will discuss creative challenges, how to keep the child and joy in all of us at play, and give us a peek into Jessica’s next book, President Prudence:…

GLEN ECHO: Adventure’s newest Story Time will feature Vicky Fang author-illustrator of Friendbots. Vicky is excited to introduce I Can Read Comics, a brand-new early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging…

Call Your Mother has opened a new location at Pike & Rose located at 11807  Grand Park Avenue in North Bethesda! You will find them as the 5th shop in the DMV.

Given the prolonged health crisis that our nation is experiencing, Montgomery College will implement COVID-19 vaccination requirements for faculty, staff, administrators, and students. All employees must verify that they are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by November 8, 2021. Stude…

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pat O’Neill, our longest serving board member, who will be remembered for her legacy of advocacy and activism on behalf of students, parents, teachers, and staff in Montgomery County. Pat worked tirelessly for decades toward the enhancement of public …

Friends of Moses Hall (FMH) is pleased with MDOT SHA’s commitment to help identify the natural boundaries of the cemetery in contracting Dr. Timothy Horsley to conduct a geophysical survey of portions of the cemetery and the existing state right-of-way. FMH appreciates the thoroughness of Dr…

Kensington, MD – The Noyes Children’s Library Foundation presents the 90th anniversary edition of The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper, with new illustrations by Dan Santat, as the eighth free Noyes StoryWalk®. Families are invited to read the book on posted signs as they stroll throu…

MCCPTA has two primary goals in the approach to COVID-19 prevention and mitigation that we hope MCPS administrators and the Board of Education share:

ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 10, 2021— The Montgomery County Council issued the following statement in remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001:

GLEN ECHO: Adventure unveils the second episode of Artistically Black. Host Dannielle Hutchinson will be joined by ATMTC Academy’s very own Tony Thomas, illustrious dancer, director, teaching artist and architect. What doesn't he do? Dannielle and Tony will talk about Tony's journey as an ar…

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera issued the following statement:

Bethesda, Maryland -- The co-chairs of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival will join local activists in supporting the return of Mose African Cemetery to the Macedonia Baptist Church in Bethesda, during a rally Friday.

GLEN ECHO: Peek behind the curtain of Adventure’s first in-theatre show since the beginning of the pandemic, Luchadora!. Written by Alvaro Saar Rios, the discovery of a worn pink wrestling mask prompts Nana Lupita, a Wisconsin grandmother, to share her tale about growing up in 1960s Texas. F…

Six teams of wounded, ill and injured military veterans are headed to the Rockville Ice Arena in Rockville, Maryland, August 20-22 to face off in the USA Warriors Sled Hockey Tournament, a first of its kind event for military members and veterans wounded or injured in service.

MCCPTA urges MCPS to formalize templates for use of outdoor spaces to ensure students have multiple opportunities each day to meet in outside spaces. Further, MCCPTA calls on MCPS to publish clear plans to ensure students are sufficiently spaced during unmasked activities. The MCPS 21-22 Reo…

This statement contains references to physical and sexual abuse and violence that may be disturbing and may trigger reactions for survivors. Resources for help and support are available and listed below.

The Montgomery County Education Association is dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities to students in a safe teaching and learning environment. We recognize that students learn best in person, and are eager to return to our schools. We also recognize that vaccination again…

Washington, D.C. - The following statement is attributable to Kyle Bragg, President of 32BJ SEIU, the largest property service workers union in the country:

GLEN ECHO, Md. (August 4, 2021)-- This week, Adventure Theatre MTC’s Sunday StoryTime will be the first presentation of Artistically Black with host Dannielle Hutchinson. In this new digital series, Dannielle will speak with fellow Black artists on the expansiveness of the community, the lov…

Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez released the following statement on the passing of AFL-CIO President and labor champion Rich Trumka:

For the fifth year, United Bank has stepped forward as lead sponsor for this event

Gaithersburg, MD, (July 30, 2021)  Four exceptionally inspiring high school seniors were awarded a total of $2,575 in scholarship funds for the 2021-2022 academic year through the W. Edward Bohrer, Jr. Memorial CHARACTER COUNTS! Scholarship program.

GLEN ECHO: This week, Adventure Theatre MTC’s Sunday digital productions will feature a digital reading of an original work entitled The Truth About Krampus by Charlotte La Nasa. Adventure Theatre MTC’s digital productions are Sundays at 3PM ET (note new time) free on Facebook-Live.

As part of Montgomery Parks’ celebration of the annual Latino Conservation Week, the Noyes Children’s Library Foundation presents the book ¡Olinguito! by local author Lulu Delacre as the seventh Noyes StoryWalk®. Families are invited to read the book on posted signs as they stroll through Wh…

The key language on SB 893/HB 1002 in the judge’s decision is:

WHAT: Virtual town hall sponsored by Maryland League of Conservation Voters (LCV) with Rep. Steny Hoyer to learn more about the Biden Administration’s Build Back Better Plan and how it will promote clean energy, environmental justice, and jobs in Maryland. 

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There are many ways you can help defeat the literacy crisis, but one of the most significant steps you can take is making a personal effort to take advantage of your own literacy skills. People must understand that the ability to read and write is a privilege that shouldn’t be taken for gran…

Maryland — Yesterday, Maryland Democratic Party spokesperson Zachary Hudson released the following statement on the court-ordered halt of Governor Hogan’s termination of pandemic unemployment benefits:

GLEN ECHO: This Sunday, Adventure Theatre will preview its upcoming summer show, Fairy Tales in the Sun, during its weekly digital production webcast. Artistic Director Chil Kong will present clips from rehearsals as well as background on the plays’ development and the interaction with the p…

The 1st Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition (BACC) Juneteenth Commemoration saw hundreds of participants fill the area that is considered sacred by the descendant African-American community. Historians, speakers, singers and spoken word artists celebrated the courage of ancestors that surviv…