A longtime Kentlands tradition is returning next week with a community-driven twist, as a local bar crawl will once again bring residents together for a good cause.
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The Student Athlete Mentoring Program (SAMP), created by Watkins Mill alumnus Joseph Hooks through the 480 Club, is entering its fourth year with a new twist that brought a professional sports feel to youth mentorship in Montgomery County.
A student-led Montgomery County-based nonprofit is quickly making an impact across the region, collecting and distributing hundreds of pairs of shoes to students and families in need just weeks after launching. Lift Every Step, founded by Brianna Frank and her brother Brandon, is a registered 501(c)(3) organization focused on increasing access to essential footwear throughout the DMV. What started out of a garage in Montgomery County has rapidly grown into a community-driven effort with donation sites and partnerships across the area.
Montgomery County’s own Pedro Night and Walter Alvarado are bringing their rapidly growing multicultural event, Adobo, back to Nationals Park for its second annual day party.
After more than eight years as a staple in Montgomery County’s craft beer scene, Saints Row Brewing has announced it will close permanently at the end of April.
Students from Olney Elementary School and Candlewood Elementary School teamed up with TeamSpirit Cheer to perform at the Wizards vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game on March 21, bringing high energy to one of the largest crowds in Washington DC.
March marks Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and a MedStar Health gastroenterologist based in Olney is helping highlight widespread confusion about when Americans should be screened for colorectal cancer.
The community is rallying to support an Olney father and teacher identified as Nick, who was seriously injured while trying to help victims of a crash last week. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been started to support his family as he recovers from his injuries.
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Members of the community are rallying to support the family of a Clarksburg man who died following a crash early Sunday morning. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been started to raise funds to cover funeral expenses.
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Give A Hoot Comedy Club in Gaithersburg has surpassed a major milestone, raising more than $100,000 for nonprofit organizations since opening its doors in 2023. The club, located at 16143 Shady Grove Rd., opened on January 20, 2023 as Montgomery County’s first full-time comedy club. From the beginning, the venue was built around a simple mission known as “Comedy For the Community,” using live entertainment to raise money and awareness for local nonprofit organizations.