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In its third year, the Montgomery County Executive Hispanic Gala announces that the organization has opened the scholarship opportunity to all students who are part of our diverse community. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Visit montgomeryhispanicgala.org or call 24.277.8072 to apply for scholarships.

Drivers along Interstate 270 this morning who thought they might have had a Halloween treat when a money bag fell from an armored car are being asked by the Maryland State Police to give the money back or face theft charges. About 8 a.m. Oct. 31, an armored transport vehicle from the GardaWorld security company […]

If you have thoughts of getting on that new Lakelands Park turf field in Gaithersburg, you’d better get your wallet out. It seems the only athletes, besides those on the Lakelands Park soccer teams or enrolled in a City of Gaithersburg sports program, who will step foot on the turf will be those who pay […]

A new campaign to encourage black women to breastfeed was launched by the African American Health Program, part of Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. The project is part of year-long effort to reach black women in the county, and educate the public about the benefits of breastfeeding. According to a county’s press […]

The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved $58 million for the construction of the new Wheaton Library & Recreation Center during their meeting on April 1.  Last week, the Council voted against placing an historic designation on the existing Wheaton Community Center, formerly known as the Youth Center. “This is an extraordinary example of how a […]

There is now more parkland in the city of Gaithersburg. That’s because MedImmune has conveyed a 6.5 acre parcel of land, known as the Meadows and located along Orchard Ridge Drive and adjacent to the Quince Orchard Park community, for use as parkland. In addition, city officials said MedImmune has contributed $200,000 towards park improvements. […]

At a press conference on Oct. 15, Montgomery County Council member Roger Berliner calls for the reopening of Glen Echo Park and said if the federal government does not reopen the historic park, the county will reopen it. Take a look: For the latest on Glen Echo Park, visit its website at www.glenechopark.org. Related Stories