Aline Barros

February 3, 2015 | Aline Barros

Music, Arts and Essay Contest to Celebrate African American History Month

In celebration of African American History Month, Gaithersburg will host a reception Feb. 18 at the Activitiy Center at Bohrer Park. Winners of a student essay contest will be recognized.

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February 3, 2015 | Aline Barros

Faith Leaders To Talk Community Issues at a Town Hall Meeting in Rockville

Members of the Montgomery County Office of Community Partnerships and the Montgomery County Council are scheduled to host a town hall meeting for faith Community leaders to find out what issues most concerns residents. The annual meeting will take place on Feb. 26 at the County Council Office Building in Rockville starting at 8 p.m. “There […]

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February 3, 2015 | Aline Barros

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Community Meeting to Raise Awareness About Immigration Relief

The Montgomery County Office of Community Partnerships is scheduled to host a community meeting on Feb. 5 to help residents learn about who can apply for immigration relief. The event is an orientation session that will take place at the White Oak Community Center in Silver Spring from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. “Education is […]

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January 31, 2015 | Sonya Burke

A Recap of Our January MCOL Video Reports

The first month of the new year is already in the books and it’s been a busy start of the year for the web team at MyMCMedia. We produced 14 Montgomery Channel on Location (MCOL) video segments for Montgomery Channel 21. Our most watched video online was produced by Krista Brick and it spotlighted three […]

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January 29, 2015 | Aline Barros

Students in Silver Spring Learn About Suicide Prevention (VIDEO)

The school day started with games, sharing fun memories from the holidays, and favorite foods just before a more serious talk about one of the leading causes of death among teenagers: suicide. To help in the efforts of preventing suicide among teens, the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Montgomery County in partnership with Umttr– […]

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January 29, 2015 | Aline Barros

County Resident Honors Mother By Giving Back to the Community

Aubrey Alston, of Gaithersburg, said his mother did “the best she could with what she had.” He grew up in single parent home in the inner city of Newark, New Jersey, and said his family was part of the “working-poor.” Alston decided to start Julie’s Food Pantry, an organization to “uplift and support” Montgomery County’s low income […]

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January 26, 2015 | Aline Barros

Gutierrez on Hogan’s Budget Proposal: “I’m Very Disappointed” (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Maryland State Delegate Ana Sol Gutierrez of District 18 said she is “very disappointed” about Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s budget proposal. “He is harming education in Montgomery County,” said Gutierrez. Take a look:

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January 25, 2015 | Aline Barros

Hundreds Attend Women’s Legislative Briefing (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Commission for Women hosted the 35th Women’s Legislative Briefing on Jan. 25 at The Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville. Hundreds of women attended the all day event where a variety of issues were discussed. Among the topics equal pay, domestic violence, paid sick leave, human trafficking, encouraging woman to run for […]

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January 25, 2015 | Aline Barros

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Teen Awarded Children of the Dream at Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Adam Huie was honored with the Children of the Dream Award at the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration at the Strathmore. Related:

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January 24, 2015 | Aline Barros

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MCPS Student Receives Dream Award at MLK Day Celebration (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Tigit Tadesse was honored with the Children of the Dream Award at the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration at the Strathmore. Related:

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