Montgomery Community Media

On this MyMCMedia extra, Chung-Jen Chang, a Tai Chi instructor at the Riderwood Senior Living Community, explains the health benefits of practicing Tai Chi.  

The Bullying in Schools Town Hall meeting, held on September 28, was sponsored by Montgomery County Committee on Hate/Violence, the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights and Montgomery College. Related:

The Peace and Justice Studies Community of Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, hosted a conversation to celebrate the International Day of Peace- a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of nonviolent actions among all nations and all people. The event gave students the chance to ask questions and take notes about the significance of peace. Randall […]

Members of the community had the chance to share stories, experiences, and asked questions about bullying in schools. The Bullying in Schools Town Hall meeting, held on September 28, was sponsored by Montgomery County Committee on Hate/Violence, the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights and Montgomery College. The event focused on preventing bullying behavior, but […]

There is a new truck in town: The Fajita Sub Factory. Milvia Calvit, a Venezuelan with Italian blood, created the combination of Latino flavors and freshly made Italian pasta. She opened a food truck in Silver Spring, located at the Gulf gas station on Colesville and Georgia Avenue, where she serves Latino food and soon […]

The fourth annual Audacity of Hoops basketball tournament was on Saturday, September 20, in downtown Silver Spring. The 3 on 3 tournament uses sports and recreation as a way to engage students and their families in constructive activities. Watch some of the top local high school players who had the opportunity to show their skills on […]

The Peace and Justice Studies Community of Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, hosted an event on Sept. 25 celebrating the International Day of Peace- a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace among all nations and all people. Randall Amster, author, activist, lawyer, and director of the Peace and Justice Program at Georgetown University, spoke to […]

Giant chess, connect four, corn hole, tennis tournament, and much more. That’s just some of the games featured at the sixth annual Play Day on September 27 in Takoma Park- an event that celebrates fun, outdoor play and encourage residents to exercise. Pat Rumbaugh, founder of Takoma Plays– a group in Takoma Park that organizers […]

The African Heritage Month celebrations continues with the Pan African Cultural Festival in Silver Spring on September 27 from noon to 9 p.m. The Panafest will be held at the Veteran’s Plaza and will include arts and crafts exhibits, a taste of exotic African cuisine and live cultural performances from groups of various African countries. According to Daniel Koroma , community liaison to the […]

Parents, students, educators, and elected officials will meet September 28 at the Silver Spring Civic Center for a conversation about bullying in schools. Montgomery County Office of Human Rights, the Committee on Hate and Violence, and Montgomery College are hosting the meeting that will feature a panel with experts ready to start the conversation about […]