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UPDATED 6.24.16, 9 p.m. Police have located Ingidashet Haile safely. Update: Missing person Ingidashet Haile has been located safe and unharmed. TY for sharing. https://t.co/NCk0s3cplx pic.twitter.com/DEEHAGoOwM — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) June 24, 2016 Montgomery County police officers are asking for your help to find a missing 75-year-old man from Silver Spring. Police said that Ingidashet […]

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.  

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 […]

Qmem, a line of spices sold in Montgomery County stores is looking to do more than just help its customers make Ethiopian meals. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk has the story of how one local business is looking to empower single mothers in Ethiopia. Related posts:

“Trade instead of charity” is the theme of one local Ethiopian business looking to make a difference. Qmem, a line of spices sold in Montgomery County stores and online, along with its sister company Think Smart Trade, is a privately help social enterprise with the vision of improving the living standards for socially disadvantaged single […]