Keeping Your Heart Healthy
This month, doctors and other medical professionals are trying to raise awareness about heart disease. Former President Lyndon Johnson designated February as American Heart Month in 1964. Many people wonder… Read More
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Learn CPR for American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month and the American Heart Association (AHA) is placing a special emphasis this year on training people to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The Heart Association estimates… Read More
Keeping Women’s Hearts Healthy
February is American Heart Month, and each year, hospitals, doctors, and other medical providers try to highlight the dangers of heart disease during this time. The goal of this big… Read More
Wheaton Exhibit Explores History of Montgomery County Lynchings
An exhibit that examines the two lynchings that took place in Montgomery County in the late 1800s is on display at the Wheaton Library through Feb. 28. The exhibit, titled,… Read More
Healthy Tips for American Heart Month
February marks American Heart Month. That is when the country highlights heart disease. President Lyndon Johnson, who suffered numerous heart attacks during his life, issued the first proclamation in 1964. … Read More
Silver Spring Nonprofit Running Galentine’s Drive For Bras, Menstrual Products
Silver Spring Cares, a local nonprofit that serves Silver Spring community needs, is running a Galentine’s drive for bras, underwear and menstrual hygiene products throughout the month of February. People… Read More
Programas de la Bibliotecas Exploran la Historia Afroamericana Durante el mes de Febrero
El Mes de la Historia Afroamericana comienza el martes 1 de febrero. Las Bibliotecas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPL) tienen programas planificados durante todo el mes para que los… Read More
Library Programs Explore Black History During February
Black History Month begins on Tuesday. Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) has programs planned throughout the month for residents to learn more about African-American history and culture. The virtual programs… Read More
Takoma Park to Host On-Site COVID-19 Testing Wednesdays in February
The City of Takoma Park will offer on-site PCR COVID-19 testing every Wednesday in February from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Recreation Center. The tests will be self-administered… Read More
Noyes Library Offers Chance for Children to Have Their Own ‘Snowy Day’
Since 1962, families have been reading The Snowy Day to their children. The book by Ezra Jack Keats features an African American boy exploring his neighborhood after a snowfall. The… Read More
Hogan Proclaims February as Black History Month in Maryland
In a proclamation Monday, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan recognized Feb. 2021 as Black History Month in the state. “When we celebrate Maryland’s Black history, we celebrate the shared history of… Read More
Montgomery County Council to Commemorate Black History Month February 11
The Montgomery County Council plans to hold a special program Tuesday, February 11 at 9:30 am to commemorate Black History Month. The program will include a video segment that spotlights historic… Read More