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August 8, 2013 | Staff Writer

‘A Hidden Existence’ Film Screening (Video)

The premiere film screening and art exhibit of Gandhi Brigade’s Social Justice summer project will take place on August 9 at 7 p.m. in the Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Plaza. Gandhi Brigade partnered with Pyramid Atlantic to employ eight teen interns to learn about documentary filmmaking and printmaking. The youth used their art […]

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August 6, 2013 | Ellen Donnelly

“Miss Murder” [INSERT PRODUCTION NAME HERE] A fan-made video

MCM’s Inaugural Music Video Camp wrapped up 2 weeks of production yesterday with incredible projects. Thanks to our interns extraordinaire, Scott Goodin and Jeremy Sultan, our fantastic counselors, Jimmy Hall and Molly Donnelly, and the best teaching assistant, Jamie Fain. But we couldn’t have accomplished anything without our young filmmakers. Tag, facebook, tweet and share […]

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August 5, 2013 | Staff Writer

Youth Media and Action Summit Showcase (Photos)

Two youth organizations have partnered to present the first ever “Summer 2013 Youth Media and Action Summit” from August 5 – 7 in Silver Spring. Participants work will be showcased in the Great Hall at the Silver Spring Civic Center August 7 at 5 p.m. The showcase is open to the public. The Summit is […]

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July 30, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Teens Invited to Join Advisory Group for Libraries

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is recruiting high school students for its Teen Advisory Group (TAG) who are interested in promoting library programming for teens and advocating for teen library services. Teens, ages 14 to 18, who like to read, write, interview authors and public officials for the MCPL Teensite page, work with Facebook, and/or […]

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July 26, 2013 | Staff Writer

Dream 2 Destiny Film School Visits MCM (Photos)

The Columbia School of Broadcasting Dream 2 Destiny Film School visited Montgomery Community Media (MCM) on July 19 as part of their Television/Film Production class. MCM Producer Bryan Lyles hosted the group of three instructors and eight teenage students. They toured MCM facilities and oversaw the set up for MCM’s weekly political commentary show, 21 […]

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July 24, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

What a Day

We have had another busy day at MCM’s Summer Backpack Journalism Academy. Our reporters took a break from editing to help record a video for an upcoming project with Power2Give. If you haven’t checked out MCM’s first project, “Send a Kid to Camp” yet, you need to. What a great way to give back to […]

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July 21, 2013 | Staff Writer

Futbolito Youth Soccer Tournament (Photos & Video)

Gandhi Brigade and Impact Silver Spring hosted the second “Futbolito” soccer tournament earlier this month at Silver Spring International Middle School. Youth from local Montgomery County schools took part in the competition. Each player on the winning team received a trophy and they were reportedly surprised to also receive burritos from Chipotle. Gandhi Brigade recorded […]

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July 14, 2013 | Staff Writer

Camp Helps Build Life Skills (Video)

More than 100 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students attended the Courageous Young Men Leadership Camp June 24-28. This camp created and run by MCPS Security personnel strives to help build life skills and leadership ability. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

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July 13, 2013 | Staff Writer

Futbolito Street Soccer Tournament for Teens

Gandhi Brigade and IMPACT Silver Spring sponsored a street soccer tournament for teen boys on July 8. They are sponsoring a street soccer tournament for teen girls on July 15 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Silver Spring International Middle School, 313 Wayne Ave. Contact Edvin Hernadez by phone at 301.943.2521 or by email […]

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July 13, 2013 | Staff Writer

Mentoring Program Success at MC (Video)

Montgomery College’s “Boys to Men” mentoring program strives to help young men admitted to Montgomery College graduate. Learn about the program’s success in this video report by student reporter Brianna Hurwitz. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.

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