Studio 501c3: Career Catchers
This episode of Studio 501c3 features the Silver Spring based nonprofit Career Catchers. Host Kim Jones speaks with Mariana McNeil who is the executive director and co-founder of Career Catchers.… Read More
Blog: Pros and Cons of a 529 College Savings Plan
Would you like to start saving for your child’s college? In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of saving through a 529 college savings plan. If you… Read More
Blog: Four Bond Market Risks That Can Impact Your Investment Portfolio
Typically, most investors are concerned about the rise and fall of the stock market. Daily stock market monitoring on the major business news outlets adds to a hyper short-term focus… Read More
29 Montgomery Public Schools Report at Least One COVID-19 Case During March
So far during the month of March, 29 schools have reported at least one incident in which someone within the school community either tested positive or was assumed to be… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 30, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, March 30, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Maryland Enters Vaccine Phase 2B: Maryland moves into vaccine phase 2B starting today, meaning residents ages… Read More
At Home, Digital Testing Will be Default Option for AP Exams When Possible
At home, digital Advanced Placement (AP) exams will be, when possible, the default option for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students this semester, school officials discussed during a meeting last… Read More
Asian Pacific American Group Hosts Poster Contest for MCPS Students
The Asian Pacific American Student Achievement Action Group (APASAAG) is hosting a poster contest for Montgomery County Public Schools students. Students are asked to demonstrate the courage of the AAPI… Read More
Students Open Dialogue on Making Civic Education More Relatable, Equitable Nationwide
A new social media survey led by local teens aims to make civic education more relatable and equitable for youth nationwide. The #CivicsForUS social media campaign is spearheaded by the… Read More
Studio 501c3: Ethiopian Community Development Center
On this episode of Studio 501c3, host Kim Jones speaks with Sarah Zullo, the managing director of the Ethiopian Community Development Center (ECDC). Studio 501c3 focuses on the nonprofit organizations… Read More
Landlord Cited for Renting Apartment Without License
The property owner who had been renting out a basement apartment that was deemed unsafe was issued a Notice of Violation by Montgomery County for leasing an accessory dwelling unit… Read More
Ex-Bullis Football Player Who Saved Woman from Sexual Assault Tells Story to CNN
New England Patriots’ offensive lineman and Bullis School alumnus Justin Herron is being recognized for his heroic actions last week when he helped save a 71-year-old retired schoolteacher from being… Read More
Raskin Joins MCPL for Discussion on the Future of American Democracy
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin will join The Council of Former Federal Executives (COFFE), Little Falls Village and Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) to discuss “Constitutional Patriotism, Partisanship and the Future… Read More