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July 21, 2015 | Aline Barros

Ethiopians Showcase Their Culture and Traditions in Silver Spring (VIDEO)

Ethiopians celebrated tradition, culture, and heritage on July 19 in downtown Silver Spring. The event was hosted by the Ethiopian Community Center in Maryland, and featured Ethiopian traditional food, jewelry, dancers, local and out of the state vendors- all showcasing their home country’s customs.  

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July 19, 2015 | Aline Barros

Residents Celebrate Ethiopia Heritage and Culture in Silver Spring (PHOTOS)

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory on July 19 for our area but the hot and humid weather did not stop Ethiopians from celebrating Ethiopia’s tradition, culture and heritage in downtown Silver Spring. Sunday’s celebration was hosted by the Ethiopian Community Center in Maryland, and featured Ethiopian traditional food, jewelry, dancers, local and out […]

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April 20, 2015 | Aline Barros

Transit Advocates, Business Community Push For Purple Line (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

Montgomery and Prince George’s County business community and officials from both counties met in Silver Spring on April 20 to launch a final 30 day “Purple Countdown Action Plan.” Alexander Metcalf, CEO and president of TEMS, Inc., presented a summary of his findings on the economic impact of the Purple Line. According to Metcalf’s conclusion, the […]

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