For the fifth year, United Bank has stepped forward as lead sponsor for this event
City of Gaithersburg Reinstates Indoor Mask Requirement in City Facilities
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.
On Saturday, July 31st at 3pm at 31 S Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, community members will gather to demand justice for the lives of Kwamena Ocran and Ryan Leroux, two innocent young Black men who were senselessly murdered by Gaithersburg and Montgomery County police forces this yea…
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.
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 20, 2021—Montgomery County Councilmembers Hans Riemer, Gabe Albornoz, Andrew Friedson, Nancy Navarro and Craig Rice released the following statement in advance of the Transportation Planning Board vote regarding rebuilding the American Legion Bridge and adding capacity t…
It is with sadness that we share the passing of civil rights activist and Howard University alumna, Gloria Richardson, 99. As head of the Cambridge Nonviolent Action Committee, Richardson galvanized the community of Cambridge, Maryland against racial segregation and fought for economic justi…
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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…
Gaithersburg Establishes New Outdoor Seating Permit
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 9, 2021—On Saturday, July 10 at 10 a.m., Councilmember Will Jawando will host his 100th Storytime by reading to young people at Rockville Memorial Library in the Rockville Town Center.
New CASA Lawsuit: Maryland Landlord Illegally Overcharges Tenants for Water
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…
Cultural Event: Tracking the Footprints of African Americans: Juneteenth Welcome Party and Voting Information
Gaithersburg, Md. – June 2, 2021 – Arushi Singh, a senior at Richard Montgomery High School and a Rockville, Md., resident, was awarded first prize in the 2021 Gaithersburg Book Festival poetry contest for high school students for her poem "Leaking Memories."
28 MAY 2021, WASHINGTON, DC – Immigrant advocacy organization CASA issued the following statement after President Biden released the Department of Homeland Security budget for detention and detainment of immigrants.
Congratulations, Graduates!
The pre-show airs at 9:30 a.m. with the commencement program beginning at 10 a.m.
The service dogs and nurses will meet in MedStar Montgomery's Healing Garden on Thursday, May 6th at 3pm. This last year has been beyond trying for frontline workers and now it's time to focus on their well-being to honor the incredible work they do.
WHAT? Demonstration to divest MOCO pension funds locally and BOA nationally as part of national day of action (http://bit.ly/Line3Info) MOCO’ pensions fund the controversial Line 3 pipeline as does Bank of America (BOA).
We are fortunate to live in Montgomery County where we share a set of key values. We strongly believe in education and providing opportunities for our children. We celebrate our diversity and our strong immigrant communities. We support our most vulnerable residents and help them become more…
On April 20, Apple hosted the “Spring Loaded” event—the company’s first substantial launch of 2021. Just like it’s colorful name, the event revealed new striking and daring products all from a redesigned iMac to a bright purple iPhone 12. Chief executive officer, Tim Cook, began by discussin…
WASHINGTON, DC- The glowmedia project and Charley Bear Productions reveal their platform for their public service campaign, Creatively Coping with Covid. Directed by Angela Cohen and starring teens from across the United States, this public service campaign challenges teens nationwide to use…
Gaithersburg, Md. – April 26, 2021 – Beginning on Saturday, May 1, children, teens and families can jump on board the 2021 Gaithersburg Book Festival ride to enjoy literary stops at multiple “Inspiration Stations” throughout the City and on the Festival’s YouTube channel throughout the month.
GLEN ECHO: Join Adventure Theatre this Sunday, May 2, at 2PM ET to celebrate API Month with a Storytime reading of Start with a Spark, with author Patrick Lord and illustrator Nitya Ramylogan. Follow the journey of a very special little Spark as they discover that inspiration can be found al…
Saturdays year round Kentlands Main Street Market Thursdays Casey Farmers Market
Among the farms present are King Mushrooms Libery Delight Farms Toigo Orchards and Springfield Farm. Look here for updates and profiles
In celebration of Earth Day, families are invited to read the bilingual book Rainbow Weaver by Linda Elovitz Marshall, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri, on posted signs as they stroll through a park in Kensington. The Noyes Rainbow Weaver StoryWalk® will be available for self-guided exploration…
The vaccine clinic on Montgomery College’s Germantown Campus became a Maryland state-run mass vaccination site on Thursday.
The MCCPTA Delegates Assembly convened for a second night of countywide debate on April 7, 2021, to consider a new resolution on School Resource Officers (SROs). The Delegates Assembly voted to rescind its 2010 Resolution on SROs and supported the approval of a new resolution that discontinu…
Whereas: Montgomery County has placed police officers as school resource officers in our public schools since 2002. As recently as 2014, Montgomery County only had six police officers in MCPS schools. Today, MCPS has 26 police officers serving as school resource officers (one in each high school).
Gaithersburg, Md. – March 25, 2021 – The Gaithersburg Book Festival, which is taking place virtually this year due to the pandemic, has selected the finalists for its third annual poetry contest for high school students. The students had to write a poem on themes of isolation and/or communit…
Dance Workshop Presenter: Kim Broadie, Director of Precious Jewels Dancers
So many options. So little time! From streamed performances to special events to spring classes to summer camps to scholarships, there is so much going on at BlackRock. Because there's something for everyone, make sure to scroll through to the end. We look forward to seeing you at one (or a…
GLEN ECHO: This week, Adventure Theatre MTC’s Sunday StoryTime will feature guest host Dannielle Hutchinson and special guest Jessica Childress. The attorney and author will present her book series “Juris P. Prudence,” in celebration of Women’s History Month. Adventure Theatre MTC’s digital …
Our MCCPTA community mourns the loss of the victims of this week's horrific shootings in Atlanta, and our thoughts are with their family and friends. Although the killings remain under investigation, these attacks come amidst a disturbing nationwide rise in violence, discrimination, and xeno…
Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera releases new video as the Maryland Judiciary moves to Phase IV operations on March 15
ROCKVILLE, MD - Courageous Conversations Maryland, a series of virtual events by Maryland educators to open a dialogue among educators, students, and communities around the fight for racial and social justice, will hold its second event tonight on anti-racist curriculum and micro-aggression …
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