Illustration from FiveStone Church Thursday, May 17 Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee meeting, Silver Spring Fire Station, 8110 Georgia Ave., 3rd Floor, 3:30 p.m. Third Thursday Poetry Reading, Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave., 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, May 18 Bike to Work Day, various locations Romeo & Juliet, The Highwood Theatre, 914 Silver Spring Ave., $20, 8 p.m. … Read More
Photo of the candidate courtesy Brandy Brooks Why are you running for County Council? I’m an organizer, educator and designer living in a multi-racial, multi-generational household in Wheaton. I’m running so that people and families all over Montgomery County have access to affordable housing, good public transit to help us get around the county, good education, and a thriving economy … Read More
Graphic from MCPL/Kanopy site. Beginning today, holders of a Montgomery County library card can stream movies for no charge from Kanopy, an on-demand film streaming service, according to a press release. The Kanopy app is available for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku, and is compatible with any computer, television, mobile device or platform. The service offers films such as … Read More
Why are you running for County Council? I have worked for the Montgomery County government for the past 11 years, including 10 on the senior staff of the County Council. Over the past 40 years, I have lived for long stretches in Bethesda, Gaithersburg and in the upcounty. I have listened to what people want to make this a better … Read More
While buying and selling a home can be very exciting, it can also be very emotional. If you are selling your home, be cognizant that not all people would have made your style choices. [sponsored]
Photo of the candidate courtesy Gabe Albornoz Why are you running for County Council? I love Montgomery County. I feel a duty to serve my community and work for the common good. I believe that elected office is a noble profession and provides a clear opportunity to impact social change and to serve as a bridge between communities. There are … Read More
Over the past few months, the Cissel-Saxon American Legion Post #41 on Sligo Avenue has quietly expanded its weekend offerings of free live music performances, with the help of a group of local musicians.
Great Shoals Winery will open its second tasting room in Montgomery County at 7050 Carroll Ave. in Takoma Park, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma.
Photo of the candidate courtesy Lorna Phillips Forde Why are you running for County Council? I am running to represent the diverse interests of the people who live in Montgomery County. There are a number of areas in which I hope to effect positive change for county residents, including: Universal economic viability (affordable housing and childcare, access to quality healthcare … Read More