Montgomery Community Media

Some people call them Silver Spring ambassadors. The Red Shirts are a group of Montgomery County employees who help keep the Silver Spring Central Business District clean and safe. They also speak English, Spanish, French and other languages. Some were born in the U.S. and others are from Panama, El Salvador, Thailand, Guatemala, Jamaica and […]

The filing tax deadline is fast approaching and Comptroller of Maryland Peter Franchot wants to raise awareness among the immigrant community about the services offered at the state’s office in Wheaton. During a conversation with members of the local media on March 30, Franchot stressed that his staff often engages with the immigrant population to […]

Learning a new language can be difficult, but Montgomery County residents can participate in conversation clubs throughout Montgomery County Public Libraries to practice English or Spanish. Residents and volunteers sat around the table to learn English and American culture by sharing experiences and asking questions at the Quince Orchard Library in Gaithersburg. This conversation program […]

Learning a new language can be difficult. Residents in Montgomery County, however, can participate in conversation clubs hosted at county libraries.This program is offered in English and Spanish where people can practice a new language in an “informal” and “friendly” environment. “Everyone is welcome and registration is not required. These sessions are discussions led by […]

Organizers at the Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy (MCAEL) are hitting the dictionary to prepare for their first annual “Grown-Up Spelling Bee for Adult Literacy.” The event, which will be held April 9 at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center in Silver Spring, is designed to bring the community together to focus on literacy issues in […]

The Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity in Montgomery County is helping non-native English speakers find employment through a workshop catered to learning the skills needed to apply and interview for positions in the career fields they’re interested in. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk looks at how the program is assisting local residents secure jobs. Related posts: