“I think that it is important for kids to volunteer because it is good to show them it’s simple to help someone less fortunate than you, but to them it means the world. Not only do they get joy from your kind act, but you do too! The joy of giving is wonderful, and it leaves you with a sense that you’ve made a difference in someone’s life. If you learn this at a young age it becomes something that sticks with you for life.”
A two-alarm fire at the Parkside Terrace Apartments last night displaced about two dozen people and damaged 12 units, according to fire department officials.
Two local restaurants are participating in Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week, which will run from Jan. 22-28.
NaiNai’s Noodle and Dumpling Bar on East-West Highway is temporarily closed to implement some equipment and menu changes.
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, January 17 Artspace information session for artists on Sligo police station conversion, Silver Spring Civic Building, 7 p.m. RSVP requested Thursday, January 18 Virtual Town Hall with County Executive Isiah Leggett, 1-2 p.m. Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee meeting, Silver Spring Fire Station, 3rd Floor, 8110 Georgia Ave., 3:30-5:30 p.m. Long Branch Salsa Music … Read More
Purple Line work will cause lane closures next week on Wayne Avenue at Manchester Station near Plymouth Street.
“Little Drops is an online fundraising group whose members donate $5 twice a month to a charity selected by vote through Facebook. After the election, I felt compelled to take action and create the positive change I wanted to see in the world. I was part of a number of progressive Facebook groups and kept thinking about how impactful it would be if every group member contributed even just a dollar to nonprofits that are already doing great work. After suggesting this a few times, and no one taking the bait, I decided to try it myself.”
Due to the overwhelming success of our Community Events Calendar, and to eliminate confusion with our news stories, we are changing how our Weekly Newsletters will be distributed.
“Every child deserves to know that they matter. When Comfort Cases provides a case to a child in need, we not only offer them new items that they can keep during their journey, we also provide them with dignity and the notion that someone cares about what they are going through.”