Montgomery Community Media

To highlight a pattern of racial stereotyping, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Students released a video called “I, Too, Am B-CC.” The students also plan to produce “I, Too, Am MCPS.” “They shared things that I was sort of shocked to hear. Things they seem to think as normal to me seemed the opposite,” said Sarah […]

Local Nonprofit A Message of Hope Cancer Fund, Inc. is scheduled to host the 8th annual gala fundraising event on May 2 at the Gaithersburg Hilton.  The initiative aims to raise funds to provide financial assistance to more than 250 cancer patients in Maryland and D.C. area. This year’s theme is “All That Glitters is […]

The Montgomery County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) hosted a free Alcohol Law Education and Regulatory Training (ALERT) class for Latino business owners who serve or sell alcohol. This class was held on Feb. 23 at the Silver Spring Civic Building, and is part of a campaign that aims to avoid alcohol sales to people who are […]

Montgomery College Rockville Campus is scheduled to host an event on March 5 to share information about college services for immigrants and adult learners. This special session is cosponsored by the Parent Academy-Montgomery County Public Schools. During this meeting, potential students will meet with Montgomery College’s staff, faculty, students and alumni. They will also learn more about: […]

Montgomery County parents who were under investigation for letting their kids walk home from a park were found responsible for “unsubstantiated” child neglect. A letter from The Montgomery County Child Protective Services, dated Feb. 20, stated that Danielle and Alexander Meitiv are responsible for child neglect and would receive a separate notice regarding their right to […]

Carnival season is over in Brazil, but YMCA-a youth development nonprofit- hosted its carnival celebration on Feb. 25 during its “Globally Inspired Experience” series. Approximately 100 people visited the open house that featured a celebration of Brazilian culture with food, samba dance performances and local community vendors. “My hope is to get our community inspired […]

Silver Spring’s coworking space is about to turn one. Creative Colony is a place where people share workspace while focusing on different projects. The company is celebrating its first anniversary in March, and Shala W. Graham, the company’s founder, said it has been a “great adventure so far.” “March 20 will be one year from […]

Community Clinic, Inc. a community-based health care agency, has been serving Montgomery County for more than 40 years. The clinic provides medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition services and more. According to Jose Luis Diaz, communications director of Community Clinic, Inc., the clinic will offer a new HIV care program that features counseling, general care, and […]

The Faith Community Working Group (FCWG) and law enforcement officials are scheduled to host a town hall meeting to discuss violent extremism prevention, mental illness and the relationship between police officers and the community. The conversation is scheduled to take place on March 16 at 6 p.m. at the People’s Community Baptist Church in Silver Spring. […]

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 […]