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U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) took aim at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Twitter Monday. McConnell tweeted a tribute for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which said, “Today we honor one of our nation’s great heroes. Dr. King called on America to truly fulfill our founding principles and provide justice and opportunity for […]

The Montgomery County Volunteer Center is once again sponsoring a full day of activities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day but this year the events will be virtual and expanded to one week. The 2021 Volunteer Center’s MLK service event runs from Jan. 16 to 24. Some projects include creating toys for service […]

Here’s five things to know today, Tuesday, Jan. 16, in Montgomery County: 1. Capital Budget: County Executive Ike Leggett discusses his capital budget at a press conference at 11 a.m. 2. Meet the Media: County Council President Hans Riemer holds his regular meeting with the media today at 12:30 p.m. in the Council Office Building. […]

Congressman Chris Van Hollen is expected to attend the rally in Washington, D.C. today (Jan. 26) to prevent gun violence. Earlier this week, he addressed the issue of gun violence before a Montgomery County audience gathered at the Strathmore for the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. As he spoke about the progress made over the […]

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Committee is seeking entries for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2013 Literary Arts Contest. This contest is open to all Montgomery County area students in Elementary, Middle and High School. Entries must be 150 words or less, in poetry or essay format. The deadline to submit entries […]

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Committee is seeking nominations for the Humanitarian Award and the Children of the Dream Awards to be presented at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Sunday, January 20, 2013. Nominations must be received by Friday, November 16.