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Karina Velasco, 25, moved to the U.S. 11 years ago from Mexico City. She was 14; attended high school, graduated from Montgomery College, and is scheduled to graduate in December with a bachelor’s degree in social work from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) at the Universities of Shady Grove campus. Velasco is also a […]

President Barack Obama has ordered the United States Flag to be flown at full-staff on June 14. This is in observance of Flag Day. Accordingly, the Maryland State Flag will also be flown at full-staff from sunrise to sunset.  

President Barack Obama has ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff on May 15 for Peace Officers Memorial Day. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag to be flown at half-staff as well. Every year, by a 1962 resolution, the president has authorization to request May 15 as “Peace Officers […]

Here’s your daily rundown of the events and stories that people are talking about today, April 24, in Montgomery County: 1. Weekend Plan: You’ve got a weekend coming up and we’ve got some great plans for you. Check out our Weekend Planner here.  2. Play in the Park: A local group is planning an event to encourage […]

President Obama addressed the American people this morning regarding a U.S. counterterrorism operation this past January that resulted in the tragic deaths of two hostages, Dr. Warren Weinstein, a Rockville resident, and Giovanni Lo Porto, an Italian national. Watch it here: The White House’s Press Secretary also released the following statement: “It is with tremendous […]

President Barack Obama has ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff on April 15 for a Day of Remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag to be flown at half staff today as well.

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 […]

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 […]

Photos of famous Cuban-Americans and plaques with names of Cuban professors, journalists, and business people, adorn the walls of The Cuban Corner, a family-owned restaurant that has been opened in Rockville for the past 19 years. The smell of spices and seasoning from its famous ropa vieja- shredded beef with rice, beans- along with Cuban music […]

In this MyMCMedia’s Extra, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal wishes Alan Gross a “Happy Hanukkah” and adds “I entirely support President Obama’s decision.” Related: