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March 28, 2019 | Tonia Bui

A Look Back in History to Charge Ahead in Politics

During Women’s History Month in March, I looked back at my 15-year-old self when I competed in the historical oratory category of a speech competition. I stood in front of two judges — two males and one female — and delivered the following words in my most loudest and fiercest voice I could project: “…we […]

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March 28, 2019 | Phil Fabrizio

Bethesda-Chevy Chase Boys Varsity Lacrosse Outscore Quince Orchard, 14-6

Bethesda-Chevy Chase Outscore Quince Orchard March 28 The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Barons boys lacrosse survived a 3rd period rally by Quince Orchard to defeat the Cougars 14-6, Wednesday in Gaithersburg.  The Barons led the entire game but QO found the spirit in the third to narrow the Baron’s lead to five goals at 11-6.  B-CC bounced […]

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March 28, 2019 | Suzanne Tobin

ABCs of Brain Injury: L Is for ‘Love You Hard’

I met Abby Maslin when she was the closing keynote speaker at the Brain Injury Association of Maryland’s 2016 annual conference. Pregnant with her second child, she was writing a book, while helping her husband deal with traumatic brain injury after a vicious attack on Capitol Hill. The book, titled Love You Hard: A Memoir […]

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March 26, 2019 | Juanita Farmer, CPA

Are Social Security Benefits Taxable?

Social Security benefits include monthly retirement, survivor, and disability benefits; they do not include Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, which are not taxable. Generally, you pay federal income taxes on your Social Security benefits only if you have other substantial income in addition to your benefits such as wages, self-employment, interest, dividends and other taxable […]

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March 26, 2019 | Christen Milstead

When Your Aging Parent Does Not Want to Move

April 11 | 6:00–8:00 p.m. Ingleside at King Farm 701 King Farm Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850 Barbara Kane, LCSW-C and Linda Hill, LCSW-C of Aging Network Services are pioneers in care management since 1982. They are seasoned psychotherapists and consultants who are experts in assisting adult children with the challenges of aging parents. This talk […]

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March 22, 2019 | Laura Rowles

Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Presented with 70-Year Milestone Citation

Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz presented the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) with a citation from Governor Larry Hogan commemorating its 70-year milestone on March 20, 2019. In her remarks she applauded the Chamber on its accomplishments and sent best wishes for future success. Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce president Marilyn Balcombe – joined […]

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March 20, 2019 | Christen Milstead

Ingleside at King Farm Career Fair March 29

Ingleside at King Farm is a CARF accredited, not-for-profit, continuing care retirement community central to the award-winning intergenerational King Farm neighborhood. We have a great opportunity for candidates whose core values are in line with those of Ingleside at King Farm: accountability, respect, innovation, stewardship and striving for excellence. Friday, March 29 / 9:30 a.m. […]

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March 18, 2019 | Alvin Carlos, CFA, CFP®

How to Get Rid of Your Student Loans

Watch the video below for some avenues available to you for getting rid of your student loans!   https://youtu.be/I4_RE4EaYaE Learn more at https://www.districtcapitalmanagement.com/!

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March 14, 2019 | Marian Merewitz

Connecting Our Community: Living a Happy Life with a Special Needs Child

On this episode of Connecting Our Community, host Pat Shoemaker is joined by Robin Williams Evans. Robin is the author of Living a Happy Life with a Special Needs Child. Robin discusses her story and shares how she and her husband have grown to appreciate how their situation has enriched their lives. Robin’s book gives […]

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March 14, 2019 | Marian Merewitz

Telling Your Story with Terrel and Nic: Devenio

Stay tuned for our exclusive interview with the founder of Devenio in Motion, Gena Mitchell, and a Devenio athlete. This local non profit is getting people moving in more ways than one.

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