Articles by Aline Barros

March 5, 2015 | Aline Barros

Volunteer-Run Gala to Help Cancer Survivors

Local Nonprofit A Message of Hope Cancer Fund, Inc. is scheduled to host the 8th annual gala fundraising event on May 2 at the Gaithersburg Hilton.  The initiative aims to raise funds to provide financial assistance to more than 250 cancer patients in Maryland and D.C. area. This year’s theme is “All That Glitters is […]

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March 3, 2015 | Aline Barros

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Latino Business Owners Take County’s ALERT Class

The Montgomery County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) hosted a free Alcohol Law Education and Regulatory Training (ALERT) class for Latino business owners who serve or sell alcohol. This class was held on Feb. 23 at the Silver Spring Civic Building, and is part of a campaign that aims to avoid alcohol sales to people who are […]

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March 3, 2015 | Aline Barros

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Montgomery College To Host An Information Session for Immigrants and Adult Students

Montgomery College Rockville Campus is scheduled to host an event on March 5 to share information about college services for immigrants and adult learners. This special session is cosponsored by the Parent Academy-Montgomery County Public Schools. During this meeting, potential students will meet with Montgomery College’s staff, faculty, students and alumni. They will also learn more about: […]

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March 2, 2015 | Aline Barros

Free Range Parents Found Responsible For Child Neglect (VIDEO)

Montgomery County parents who were under investigation for letting their kids walk home from a park were found responsible for “unsubstantiated” child neglect. A letter from The Montgomery County Child Protective Services, dated Feb. 20, stated that Danielle and Alexander Meitiv are responsible for child neglect and would receive a separate notice regarding their right to […]

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March 2, 2015 | Aline Barros

Winter Weather Advisory for Snow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory on Monday for Montgomery County beginning Tuesday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Temperatures are expected in the upper 20s and winds are predicted to blow around 15 mph. Road and sidewalk surfaces may be slippery with snow and ice. About one inch […]

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February 28, 2015 | Aline Barros

Teens in Montgomery County Have a Place to Show Their Passion for Art

Arts On The Block, a nonprofit in Kensington that works with youth and gives them a space to create mosaics, illuminated mosaics and more. Teens spend their Saturdays on projects to be displayed on other nonprofits and residents’ houses. The organization helps more than 300 teens a year. To be part of the projects, each […]

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February 27, 2015 | Aline Barros

Brazilian Carnival Party at YMCA in Silver Spring

Carnival season is over in Brazil, but YMCA-a youth development nonprofit- hosted its carnival celebration on Feb. 25 during its “Globally Inspired Experience” series. Approximately 100 people visited the open house that featured a celebration of Brazilian culture with food, samba dance performances and local community vendors. “My hope is to get our community inspired […]

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February 27, 2015 | Aline Barros

Silver Spring’s Creative Colony Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

Silver Spring’s coworking space is about to turn one. Creative Colony is a place where people share workspace while focusing on different projects. The company is celebrating its first anniversary in March, and Shala W. Graham, the company’s founder, said it has been a “great adventure so far.” “March 20 will be one year from […]

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February 26, 2015 | Aline Barros

New HIV Treatment Program at Community Clinic, Inc. (VIDEO)

Community Clinic, Inc. a community-based health care agency, has been serving Montgomery County for more than 40 years. The clinic provides medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition services and more. According to Jose Luis Diaz, communications director of Community Clinic, Inc., the clinic will offer a new HIV care program that features counseling, general care, and […]

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February 26, 2015 | Aline Barros

“Funding is always an issue” Community Clinic, Inc. Jose Luis Diaz (VIDEO)

Community Clinic, Inc. a community-based health care agency, has been serving Montgomery County for more than 40 years. The clinic provides medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition services and more. According to Jose Luis Diaz, communications director of Community Clinic, Inc., funding is always an issue to the organization that helps annually 50,000 people in Montgomery […]

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