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Takoma Park Students Aim for Excellence at 2025 Culinary Challenge
Takoma Park Middle School aims for a sixth victory as students prepare to compete in the Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge this weekend.
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Average Daily Meals at Shepherd’s Table Jump to 422 Amid Rising Homelessness
Shepherd’s Table officials report serving an average of 422 meals daily, reflecting a 28% increase in homelessness in Montgomery County from 2023 to 2024.
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GOTR FilmFest 2025: Empowering Girls Through Films and Community
Girls on the Run of Montgomery County will host its annual GOTR FilmFest on Thursday, featuring independent short films and guest speakers to support its scholarship fund.
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Former Councilmember Craig Rice Takes the Lead at Manna Food Center
Former Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice is the new CEO of Manna Food Center, succeeding Jackie DeCarlo, who retired at the end of 2024.
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MHP Surpasses $20 Million Goal to Expand Affordable Housing in Montgomery County
Silver Spring housing nonprofit MHP has exceeded its $20 million goal for its ambitious Making Home Possible for All campaign to double affordable housing availability by 2030.
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Casseroles for a Cause: A Simple Way to Make a Big Impact in Your Community
Silver Spring Cares has reprised its Casseroles for a Cause campaign, supplying free meals to food-insecure residents by filling freezers for partner nonprofit Shepherd’s Table.
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WRAP Debuts Super Bowl SoberRide Campaign to Prevent Drunk Driving in the DMV
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will provide free rides on Super Bowl Sunday through its SoberRide program.
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Silver Spring Resident Honored on The Kelly Clarkson Show for Life-Changing Nonprofit Work
The local nonprofit I Support The Girls was chosen by The Kelly Clarkson Show as its 2024 Good Neighbor of the Year and received a $100,000 donation from Starbucks.
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Four Bands Unite for Mental Health Fundraiser in Downtown Silver Spring
Four bands will perform at McGinty’s Public House on Sunday evening to raise funds for the new nonprofit branch of Transition House, a local mental health rehabilitation and housing agency.