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Researchers at the Silver Spring-based Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) are looking for volunteers to participate in a Phase 1 clinical trial of a new type of COVID-19 vaccine. Phase 1 of the trial will examine the vaccine’s safety and will look to generate an immune response that researchers expect to find, according […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Friday, Dec. 20. 1.It’s National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! This celebration gives holiday lovers worldwide a chance to show off their most gaudy holiday sweaters. 2. Animal Encounters: This is a chance to meet an animal in the Meadowside Nature Center Lobby from 2:30 p.m. […]

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Thursday, Dec. 19. 1.It’s National Re-Gifting Day: Re-gifting or re-giving is the act of taking a gift that has been received and giving it to somebody else, sometimes in the guise of a new gift. As a method of recycling, some people believe that re-gifting is becoming […]

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services are seeking volunteers to assist victims of sexual assault and their families through its Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP), according to a news release. VASAP volunteers provide 24-hour crisis counseling and companion services in throughout county hospitals and police stations for victims. Requirements to […]

Montgomery County officials are seeking volunteers to assist sexual assault, domestic violence victims and their families through the Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP) of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, according to a press release. Volunteers provide victims with 24-hour crisis counseling and companion services at Montgomery County hospitals and […]

The 19th Annual Thanksgiving Parade will take place downtown Silver Spring on Nov. 19 and event organizers say volunteers are still needed. Volunteers will be responsible for handling balloons and dressing up in costumes such as elves and pilgrims for floats. “We are looking for people ages 13 and up,” said Parade Coordinator Elizabeth Gallauresi. […]

Montgomery County is looking for volunteers to assist sexual assault victims and their families through the Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP) of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. Interviews are currently being conducted for a September 2014 training session. In 2013, VASAP outreach volunteers donated more than 10,000 hours while […]

Volunteers are needed to assist sexual assault victims and their families through the Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP) of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. Interviews are currently being conducted for a May 2014 training session. VASAP outreach volunteers donated more than 10,000 hours in 2013 serving victims of sexual […]

The Tiger Woods Foundation will return to the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda when the top 132 PGA TOUR professionals compete for their share of a $6.5 million purse at the AT&T National on June 23-29. The event raises funds and awareness for the Tiger Woods Foundation while paying tribute to our country’s armed forces. […]