Gandhi Brigade Changes Name to Action Youth Media
Gandhi Brigade Youth Media has changed the organization’s name to Action Youth Media, according to a press release.
New Bill Would Require Fire Extinguishers in All High-Rise Buildings Without Sprinklers
A new bill introduced in the Maryland House of Delegates would require fire extinguishers in high-rise buildings without sprinkler systems installed.
Silver Spring Cares Launches GoFundMe Campaign for Displaced Arrive Silver Spring Residents
Silver Spring Cares has launched a GoFundMe campaign to address the immediate needs of residents who were displaced by the fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex.
Family to Hold Vigil for Melanie Diaz, 25-Year-Old Killed in Fire at the Arrive Silver Spring Apartment Complex
A vigil will be held today for 25-year-old Melanie Diaz, who was killed in the three-alarm fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex Saturday morning along with her two dogs.
Silver Spring Chamber Board Announces Selection of New President
The board of directors of the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce announced the selection of a new president to take over from Jane Redicker, who announced her retirement last year after 17 years leading the organization.
MHP Launches Fund for Displaced Arrive Silver Spring Residents
Silver Spring nonprofit Montgomery Housing Partnership has launched a fund for residents displaced by the fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex.
UPDATED: 89 Units Condemned Following Fire at Arrive Silver Spring Apartment Complex
At least 89 apartments have been condemned following a fire on Saturday morning at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex in downtown Silver Spring.
Berg Named Acting Executive Director at CREATE Arts Center
Allie Berg has been named acting executive director of CREATE Arts Center, according to an email from the organization’s board of directors.
County Food Council Seeks New Executive Director
The Montgomery County Food Council, a nonprofit that “serves as the primary connection point for businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and residents around food system issues in our county,” (per its website), is looking for a new executive director, according to an announcement from its board of directors.