The Council of the District of Columbia confirmed the passing of former Councilmember Jim Graham on Facebook Thursday. Following the announcement, 32BJ SEIU Vice President Jaime Contreras released the following statement: “Immigrants and low-wage workers in the District are mourning the loss of one their most passionate and reliable champions,” said Contreras. “From living wages for […]
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June 16, 2017 |
February 7, 2016 |
Remembering Scotland Community Activist Bette Thompson (VIDEO)
Local leaders, including County Executive Ike Leggett, are remembering Scotland native and community activist Bette Carol Thompson, who passed away on Feb. 3rd at the age of 80. Watch this MyMCMedia Extra video: @CoUnTy_ExEc Honors #BetteThompson with a moment of silence at #SOBM16 event in Silver Spring @mymcmedia pic.twitter.com/zn0oDIKpPi — Willie James Inman (@imwilljames) […]
August 31, 2015 |
Former Governor Marvin Mandel to Lie in State at Maryland State House
Former Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel will lie in state for a public viewing at the Maryland State House in Annapolis on Wednesday, September 2, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The viewing is open to the public. Governor Larry Hogan, along with other dignitaries and elected officials, will receive Governor Mandel’s family at the State […]
August 24, 2015 |
Memorial Service for Late Wootton High School Principal Michael Doran (VIDEO)
More than 2,000 people among them students, parents, educators, and county officials gathered at a memorial service to pay tribute to Wootton High School Principal Michael Doran. Doran died unexpectedly on Aug. 19. Former and current students sang songs to honor the principal’s Irish roots and shared memories of a man who they say cared deeply […]
August 19, 2015 |
Wootton High School Principal Michael Doran Dies
UPDATED The Wootton High School community is mourning the loss of its beloved principal. Dr. Michael Doran passed away on Aug. 19, according to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) interim superintendent Larry Bowers. For the past 12 years, Dr. Doran served as the principal of Wootton High School. According to Bowers, Doran was found unresponsive in his […]
June 14, 2015 |
MCPD Mourns Loss of Retired Chief Carol Mehrling (PHOTO)
The Montgomery County Police Department is mourning the loss of retired Chief of Police Carol Mehrling. Mehrling was the first woman Chief of Police of Montgomery County and at the time of her appointment to Chief, it was the largest police department in the United States ever lead by a woman. A Silver Spring resident, […]
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