Aline Barros

May 3, 2015 | Aline Barros

Food, Music and Magic Shows, ‘Taste the World’ Brings Hundreds to Silver Spring (PHOTOS)

The annual Taste the World in Fenton Village, a restaurant crawl event, where visitors ended up tasting the world right at the heart of downtown Silver Spring. The annual event, held on May 3, brought hundreds of people to support the local business in the community and have the chance to try a taste of the diverse ethnic restaurants […]

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May 2, 2015 | Aline Barros

Taste the World in Fenton Village This Sunday in Silver Spring (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Reemberto Rodriguez, director of the Silver Spring Regional Center, invites the community to the fifth annual Taste the World in Fenton Village. More than two-dozen local restaurants are participating and festival goers can taste some of the diverse ethnic restaurants that are part of downtown Silver Spring. The event is scheduled […]

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April 28, 2015 | Aline Barros

Several Volunteers Honored At The Annual Montgomery Serves Awards (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

It was a night to celebrate the individuals and local organizations that make a difference in our county. To commemorate National Volunteer Month, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett presented awards to several outstanding volunteers at the fourth annual Montgomery Serves Awards on April 27 at Imagination Stage in Bethesda. Montgomery County Volunteer Center took its time […]

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April 28, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Leggett on Helping Baltimore Restore Peace (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett explains how Montgomery County is helping Baltimore restore peace.

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April 28, 2015 | Aline Barros

County Executive Isiah Leggett on the Protests in Baltimore (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra, County Executive Isiah Leggett talks about the protests in Baltimore and how to handle that kind of situation.

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April 27, 2015 | Aline Barros

Dedicated Volunteers Honored at Montgomery Serves Awards

The Montgomery Serves Awards acknowledges “those who have given extraordinary community service or volunteerism” and was held on April 27 at the Imagination Stage in Bethesda. County Ex. Isiah Leggett welcomes members of the audience. #MoCoServesAwards pic.twitter.com/wKgVZA8l4c — Aline Barros (@AlineBarros2) April 27, 2015 County Executive Isiah Leggett honored volunteers in four categories: youth, business, […]

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April 24, 2015 | Aline Barros

Kagan Talks Montgomery Serves Awards (VIDEO)

The Montgomery Serves Awards acknowledges “those who have given extraordinary community service or volunteerism” and is scheduled for April 27 at the Imagination Stage in Bethesda. In this MyMCMedia Extra, State Senator Cheryl Kagan of District 17 said the event recognizes “Montgomery County’s terrific organizations, long time activists, and youth.” County Executive Isiah Leggett will honor […]

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April 21, 2015 | Aline Barros

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MCPS Teacher of the Year To Be Revealed at the Annual Champions For Children Awards (PHOTOS)

Three MCPS teachers were named finalists for the 2015–2016 Teacher of the Year Award. The winner will be revealed at the 13th Annual Champions for Children Awards celebration on April 21 at the Fillmore in Silver Spring. The finalists are: Josephine Luster, a 5th teacher in the Highly Gifted Center at Chevy Chase Elementary School […]

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April 17, 2015 | Aline Barros

Gaithersburg Teen Charged With Shaare Torah Vandalism Regrets His Actions (VIDEO)

It was an emotional interview for Sebastian Espinoza-Carranza at his home in Gaithersburg. The teen was arrested and charged with vandalizing a Gaithersburg synagogue. The 18-year-old teen says he is not a racist person and that he is really sorry. The congregation’s surveillance video helped lead police to Spinoza-Carranza. It shows him allegedly spray painting swastikas, […]

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April 17, 2015 | Aline Barros

County Fire Department Fighting Fires Beyond U.S. Border (PHOTO)

Montgomery County Fire Department is donating personal protective gear to the African Fire Mission– a nonprofit organization that helps fire services in Africa. A shipment containing helmets, coats, gloves, boots and more will be delivered to Zambia. “For decades, we’ve been donating surplus gear overseas. … It’s gear that is no longer available for us to use. […]

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