Announcement

On August 22, the New Neighbor Interfaith Alliance (NNIA) will host the 2026 Set Them Up for Success Volleyball Tournament and Family Fun Day from 9 am-4 pm at the Interdenominational Church of God in Gaithersburg, gathering volleyball teams, faith community members, and the public to raise funds to help recent refugees in Montgomery County attain independence.

An interfaith non-profit alliance of 37 faith communities and civic groups, NNIA raises funds to help resettled refugees with rental assistance, deferred medical care, English language skills and job placement. They also hope to expand their volunteer numbers to help more beneficiaries with job assistance, reliable transportation, and mentoring.


Event

Dear Educators,

You are invited to join us for our one and only discount event of the year! 20% off everything in our store, to include used books, from 4:00-7:00 Monday, August 17th. The Brady Readery will close to the public early and open exclusively for you. Plus, free wine and food for as long as it lasts. 🙂


Maryland

Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman issued a statement on Friday in support of American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten’s letter raising concerns about the risks public pension funds face by investing in Tesla, citing the company’s weak performance, governance issues, and lack of transparency. (more…)


MoCo Government

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced the expansion of the County’s residential curbside recycling program to include on-call collection of electronic items and batteries for residents with County-provided recycling services, with full implementation expected by the end of 2025. (more…)


MoCo Government

Montgomery County officials announced $1.2 million in FY25 grants to help local nonprofit and faith-based organizations enhance security and deter hate crimes, with funding available for measures such as hiring security personnel, installing cameras, and participating in a new MoCo Connect public safety program. (more…)