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Everything Old is New Again - Olney Library Reopens

Redesigned, renovated library is open for business, with more hours than before. Read more »

National Conference on Ending Poverty to be Held in Silver Spring

The program will include a discussion by individuals who have risen out of poverty and have firsthand knowledge of the challenges. 

Free Community Forum on Bullying in Schools

Montgomery County Public Schools students will participate.

Public Hearings on Proposed FY15 Operating Budget

Hearings at various times between April 8 and 10 in Rockville.

Council Leaders Urge School Board Support for Healthier Food Options Program

Eight recommendations for action included in letter to Board of Education.

Panhandling: It's Not Safe. It Doesn't Help

The question isn't whether to help, It's how.

Success of County’s Balanced Approach to Addressing Economic Challenges Cited in Article

Approach to challenges is paying off in recovery.

IN THIS ISSUE of

March 2014

NOTEWORTHY NOTES

• Recreation Department Hosts Free Job Fair
• Heritage Montgomery Debuts Documentary on Five Local Historic African American Church Communities; Public Invited to Free Screening
• How to “Heart Your Parks” When you Shop

MAKING NEWS

• CountyStat Program Earns National Organizational Leadership Award
• County Cited in “Governing” Article on Relation between Wages and Tax Credits in Fight Against Poverty
• Embracing the Village Concept for Seniors Aging at Home

Patrick Lacefield, Director

Bonnie Ayers, Editor