NPR Icon Bob Boilen Embraces Low-Power FM with Takoma Radio Role
Bob Boilen, the creator of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts and All Songs Considered, has been appointed as the new program director of Takoma Radio.
Meals on Wheels Takoma Park/Silver Spring Goes Old-School with Community Spaghetti Night
Meals on Wheels Takoma Park/Silver Spring will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on May 16 from 5 to 8 p.m., a first in the nonprofit’s 53-year history.
Healthy Futures Start Here: Silver Spring Teen Wellness Summit [Earn SSL Hours]
Attention MCPS students aged 14-19! Join CCI Health Services at the Healthy Futures: Teen Wellness Summit for an info-packed event with fun, prizes, and SSL hours up for grabs! [sponsored]
Ellsworth Place Welcomes Outback Steakhouse’s Newest Outpost on April 9th
Outback Steakhouse will hold a charitable ribbon-cutting ceremony next week to celebrate the grand opening of its newest location at Ellsworth Place.
Wheaton Seeks Community Leaders for Arts and Entertainment Advisory Board
Councilmember Natali Fani-González is teaming up with local artists, community leaders, and businesses to create a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Wheaton’s arts and entertainment scene.
Montgomery County Awards $900K to 136 Nonprofits for Hate Crime Prevention and Security Upgrades
County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Andrew Friedson, and local nonprofit leaders announced $900,000 in grants to 136 organizations vulnerable to hate crimes on Wednesday.
Dana Marlowe Discusses Impact of I Support The Girls on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ [Video]
Dana Marlowe, founder of I Support The Girls, appeared on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ to discuss collecting and distributing bras and hygiene products for women in need.
MHP Celebrates Milestone: Named Washington Business Journal’s Nonprofit Developer of the Year
Silver Spring-based MHP has been named Nonprofit Developer of The Year in the Washington Business Journal’s Best Real Estate Deal Awards of 2023.
Celebrating Visual Stories: The Return of Docs In Progress’ Community Stories Film Festival [March 15-17]
Local and international filmmakers will take center stage this month at the Community Stories Film Festival hosted by Silver Spring nonprofit Docs In Progress.