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It was a snowy day outside, but inside the Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg hundreds of people celebrated the 4713 Chinese New Year. It’s the year of the goat and in Chinese culture anyone born in this year is calm and gentle. The 16th Annual Lunar New Year Festival celebration was hosted by the Chinese Culture […]

The Government of El Salvador and guerrillas reached a peace agreement 23 years ago. On Friday, Feb. 20, the Embassy of El Salvador in the United States along with Montgomery College and Casa De Maryland are scheduled to host a celebration to honor the country’s history, people and legacy at the Cultural Arts Center in […]

Montgomery County is known to be one of the most diverse places in America. Now, WalletHub- a finance website that rates things and places- named Germantown as the second most diverse city in the country. “Yes, the world is coming to us with riches in cuisine, fashion, culture, faith, intellect and socialization,” said Rev. Mansfield “Kasey” Kaseman, interfaith […]

It’s the year of the goat and in Chinese culture anyone born in this year is calm and gentle. In Montgomery County, the Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year, will be celebrated with free programs on Montgomery County Public Libraries from Feb. 7 to 22 that include special performances, introduction to traditional dances, and puppet […]

The opening of the new Montgomery College Community Engagement Center on Feb. 12 at the Gaithersburg Library was emotional for many residents who shared stories about how the college had changed their lives for the better. Germantown resident Arfilío Carrero said the opening of the center meant a lot to him. He is studying to […]

Montgomery County officials kicked off construction for its new Public Safety Training Academy on Feb. 11. The groundbreaking ceremony for the state- of-the-art facility included many county officials, police, and firefighters. “It’s a wonderful opportunity. We ordered this day special for you” said David Dise, director of the of the Department of General Services. According […]

When neighbors get together in Gaithersburg it is to help one another. On Feb. 9, volunteers at the Seneca Creek Community Church hosted Neighbors 4 Neighbors- a community meeting where neighbors come together to find out about jobs, housing, child care, and more. “The first benefit is that they get to know their neighbors, and they […]

Alexander Quispe, of Silver Spring, is about to graduate with an accounting major from the University of Maryland. He wants to work, help his family, and give back to the community. Quispe was at a community meeting on Feb. 5 in White Oak with his girlfriend, Vivian Urzua, to find out more about the Deferred […]

A partnership between Montgomery College and the Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity at the Gaithersburg Library resulted in the first Montgomery College Community Engagement Center. The grand opening is scheduled to take place on Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. at the brand new Gaithersburg Library. Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard will be at the event. […]