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March 17, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Elrich Joins Fauci at National Cathedral to Promote Vaccine to Faith Communities

County Executive Marc Elrich joined Dr. Anthony Fauci at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday to promote confidence in the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines to faith-based communities. During the event, 25 interfaith clergy members from around the Washington, D.C. area were publicly vaccinated on camera. Great also to talk with Dr. Fauci and NIH director […]

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May 3, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Nonprofit Organizations, Leaders Honored for Working Toward Equity

Two nonprofit organizations and a nonprofit leader were honored at the 2019 Making a Difference Awards at Bethesda Marriott Pooks Hill. The awards are organized by the Nonprofit Village, located in Derwood. Community Members and Organizations Honored at Nonprofit Village’s Making a Difference Awards At the awards, Alisa Ogden received special recognition from Council Vice […]

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March 18, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

County Officials, Faith Leaders Attend Interfaith Event at Gaithersburg Mosque

Montgomery County Councilmembers, County Executive Marc Elrich, and faith leaders showed support for the Muslim community Sunday by attending an interfaith event at the Islamic Center of Maryland in Gaithersburg. According to Councilmember Evan Glass, over “two dozen religious institutions” came to this interfaith event to show support for the Muslim community, days after the attack […]

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April 28, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, April 28, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, April 28, in Montgomery County: 1. Government Shutdown: Leaders are expected to pass a one week funding bill to keep the government open. 2. Metro Service: Metrorail officials were preparing for a possible “sick out” today, but, so far, service does not seem to be impacted. For the latest information, […]

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August 27, 2016 | Staff Writer

Rockville Teens Participate in Volunteer Summer Camp (VIDEO)

A group of Rockville teens spent their summer vacation in the city’s teen volunteer summer camp. Rock11 Now’s Willie James Inman has more: Visit our PEG partner Rock 11 Now to view more of its programming.

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February 2, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Feb. 2, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Feb. 2nd, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery Village Master Plan and Westbard Sector Plan are two of the topics on the Montgomery County Council’s packed agenda today. You can watch the Council meeting, beginning at 9:30 a.m. today, live, here. 2. The Montgomery County Department of […]

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November 21, 2015 | Maureen Chowdhury

County Faith Leaders React to Gov. Larry Hogan’s Syrian Refugee Statement (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Faith Community Advisory Council hosted a faith forum at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville on Nov. 17th. Maureen Chowdhury reports.

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November 17, 2015 | Maureen Chowdhury

Rev. Mansfield Kaseman on Gov. Larry Hogan’s Syrian Refugee Statement (VIDEO)

Rev. Mansfield Kaseman, interfaith community liaison for the Montgomery County Office of Community Partnerships, and the Montgomery County Faith Community Advisory Council hosted a faith forum at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville on Nov. 17th. Immigrants and refugees were among the topics discussed. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Kaseman reacts to Gov. Larry Hogan’s statement on […]

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November 17, 2015 | Maureen Chowdhury

Five Things to Know Today, Nov 17, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 17, in Montgomery County: 1. Governor Larry Hogan announced that he’s “cancer free,” at a news conference. Hogan is in remission after receiving treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. 2. The Montgomery County Faith Community Advisory Council is holding a forum today at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation […]

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November 16, 2015 | Maureen Chowdhury

County Faith Community Council to Hold Forum in Rockville

The Montgomery County Faith Community Advisory Council is hosting a faith forum with the County Executive for Faith Leaders on Tuesday, Nov. 17th at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville at 2 p.m. According to the event invite, faith leaders will discuss a number of topics including, racial injustice, mental health, refugees and immigrants. Also, […]

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