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August 30, 2013 | Nancy Frieder

College Application Essay: A Dream or Nightmare?

Recently there has been a lot of mention in the news about reaching the 50-year milestone anniversary of Martin Luther King’s historic march on our nation’s capital. Now this may seem a little strange, but it has gotten me thinking about college application essays. Perhaps you’re thinking that I’m taking this too far, Or that […]

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August 30, 2013 | Laura Rowles

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Opportunity: Membership

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce is one of the most dynamic and active Chambers in this region. Being a part of a Chamber pays off in many ways. And starting Tuesday, September 3, membership with the GGCC can pay off – with money in your pocket- as we kick off our Annual Membership Drive. Here […]

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August 29, 2013 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

Finding The Right Therapist

With the school year now underway, many parents are seeking out services for their children and adolescents to assist them with behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other issues. It can sometimes be confusing trying to find providers in general, let alone ones who are a good fit for your child’s needs. Here are a […]

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August 28, 2013 | Tamika Smith

Heading to the March on Washington Events? Send Us Photos and Video

The March on Washington is expected to bring in thousands of people who want to take part in commemorating the March on Washington.

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August 26, 2013 | Ted Leavengood

Listening to Denard’s Mom

The Nationals have started to dig out of the hole. The mark of the good ball player and the good team is competing consistently, going out and playing to win day-in and day-out. Washington has been consistently competitive in recent weeks. Even when they have been down early in games, they have punched and clawed […]

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August 26, 2013 | Mary Ruth McGinn

What Do I See?

Join us as we, a third grade class of twenty-six students at Stedwick Elementary School, embark on a year-long adventure creating an original opera. Read about our weekly challenges and accomplishments as we move through the creative process using opera as an authentic vehicle to learn curriculum and 21st century skills. We begin with the […]

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August 25, 2013 | Marlyn Ferguson

Video and “Coupon Collab” for Make-Up Lovers

This week the Strategic Shopping Network did a coupon collaboration with The Makeup Soprano to present a video-coupon collaboration. Here’s how it works – The Makeup Soprano created a video on her favorite drug store makeup brands and the Strategic Shopping Network added the coupons and sales to help viewers save money if they see […]

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August 23, 2013 | Tamika Smith

Radio One Salutes Veterans of Color at the AFI

About 250 veterans to include the famed Tuskegee Airmen joined a special screening of the documentary “Veterans of Color” at the American Film Institute Theatre in Silver Spring on August 21. The documentary is part of an initiative introduced by Congress in 2000. It established a veterans project to preserve the stories of American war veterans and understand the […]

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August 21, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Teens, The Ag Fair & Bloggies – Oh My! (Video & Photos)

There’s a new type of journalist in town – the video journalist! Last week I was able to participate in one of the most amazing opportunities since I started working at MCM. I got the chance to teach a Video Journalism Camp at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair! For four days, well actually, three days […]

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August 21, 2013 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

New School Year, New Parenting Approach

When children go back to school each year, they more or less get a fresh start with new teachers and a clean slate to improve their academic performance and behavior. Some teachers have children write out goals on the first day of school on what they want to accomplish for the year and ways that […]

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