Three generations bring Mexican flavors and caring to Silver Spring
About a decade ago, Jose Tovar Gamez suggested to his son, Jose Tovar Ibarra, that they open a restaurant together. They opened J & J Mex-Taqueria on Georgia Avenue in… Read More
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Montgomery County leaders urge residents to prepare for winter storm
Montgomery County leaders are urging residents to take winter storm warnings seriously as a potentially hazardous system is expected to bring snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures to the region.… Read More
Toys, Meals Will Be Distributed on Christmas Eve
MHP, which develops affordable housing communities throughout Montgomery County, is distributing toys to children and teens in need this Christmas Eve. For the 27th year, MHP will be delivering gifts… Read More
MCPS Gets $230K Donation to Counter Student Meal Debt
DARCARS donated $230,000 to cover more than 80,000 meals for Montgomery County Public Schools students. The donation will cancel two years of meal debt for families who get free and… Read More
‘The Need is Great’: Council Approves Millions to Buffer Shutdown Impacts
Following the longest federal shutdown in the nation’s history, county councilmembers approved $7.75 million dollars on Tuesday for local organizations to offset some impacts and help with resources like food.… Read More
Gaithersburg Provides Emergency Grants to Local Food Providers
The City of Gaithersburg will double its food assistance funding in the coming days. Three local providers will receive $30,000 each in emergency grants to help residents still struggling from… Read More
Full SNAP Benefits to Resume Nov. 18
Maryland will start issuing full federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits Tuesday, Nov. 18, following the end of the 43-day government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. Residents who would… Read More
Farmers, Chefs and Policymakers Unite to Strengthen Farm-to-Table Efforts in Montgomery County
Local farmers and restaurateurs joined Montgomery County policymakers at a symposium at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown Monday to discuss how to support agriculture and “farm-to-table” initiatives that bring… Read More
Raskin, Delaney Discuss Where SNAP Stands For Marylanders
As uncertainty around SNAP benefits continues, U.S. Reps. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) and April McClain Delaney (D-Md.) talked about where the program stands Tuesday in Gaithersburg while the federal government shutdown reaches… Read More
‘They Want to Break Us, But We Can’t,’: Delaney Packs Snack Bags for Kids Before SNAP Benefits End
Before federal benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are set to end Saturday, Nov. 1 volunteers, including U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-Md.) and County Council President Kate Stewart… Read More
Shepherd’s Table Names New Executive Director
Jan Weetjens, who has been interim director of Shepherd’s Table since August, was named as the nonprofit’s executive director. “During his interim role, Jan has led with compassion, thoughtful mentorship,… Read More
Furloughed by the Shutdown? Gaithersburg Resource Fair Offers Help Friday
Multiple organizations will be at Gaithersburg High School from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday to help furloughed federal workers connect with area resources. The event also will focus on providing… Read More