‘Our Job Is to Build a Bridge’: How the Red Cross Serves the Community
The American Red Cross provides disaster relief, training, and educational services, in addition to blood drives.
Silver Spring Nonprofit Developer MHP Raises $15.8M to Expand Affordable Housing
Silver Spring-based nonprofit developer MHP has launched a $20 million campaign to double its affordable housing impact by 2030.
Pedal Power: MCDOT Sponsors Pit Stops for Annual Bike to Work Day
The county’s Department of Transportation will host eight pit stops in Montgomery County for “National Bike to Work Day” on May 17th.
Journalism at Blair High School Gets a $5,000 Boost from NEA and PTA
Three Montgomery Blair High School teachers received a $5,000 grant this week to support Silver Chips, the school’s student newspaper.
Adventist HealthCare Expands Patient Capacity at White Oak Medical Center
Adventist HealthCare is adding 30 beds at its White Oak Medical Center to boost capacity for emergency, inpatient, and surgical patient care.
JBG Smith-Managed Fund Surpasses Affordable Housing Goal with Takoma Park Refinancing
The Washington Housing Initiative’s Impact Pool surpassed its goal of preserving 3,000 workforce housing units in the region by helping Montgomery Housing Partnership refinance the loan for Franklin Apartments in Takoma Park.
Color the Streets: Downtown Silver Spring’s Chalk Fest Returns
Chalk Fest returns to Downtown Silver Spring this Saturday with vibrant art and the unveiling of Chalk Riot’s new seasonal street mural, “Sweet Network.”
Rowing Trio Will Journey Across the Pacific Ocean to Promote Inclusivity and Equality
Courtney Farber and her Oar the Rainbow teammates plan on rowing across the Pacific Ocean to support Athlete Ally and Doctors Without Borders.
Silver Spring Nonprofits Among Awardees of Childhood Hunger Grant Programs
Several Silver Spring nonprofits have received grants to bolster the implementation of the county’s Strategic Plan to End Childhood Hunger.