Kevon Dupree

Charleston

Multimedia Journalist/Reporter at DC News Now

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Montgomery County food bank sees drop in clients due to deportation concerns

22 hours ago | dcnewsnow.com | Kevon Dupree

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – The Upcounty Hub has seen dozens of families stop coming to its food distributions over the past few months. The food bank’s executive director, Marko Rivera-Oven, says it’s due to fear that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents could show up. Although fewer people are coming, the need for food assistance is as great as ever.
Annual Salvadoran festival in Montgomery County canceled amid deportation concerns

2 days ago | dcnewsnow.com | Kevon Dupree

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – An annual festival in the DMV won’t be taking place this year. The people who host it say they canceled it because of the political climate and fear of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The celebration of El Salvador’s Independence Day normally takes place in Montgomery County in September. It highlights Salvadoran food, music and culture at the county fairgrounds.
Montgomery Co., LGBTQ+ leaders discuss potential impact of Trump’s suicide hotline proposal

2 days ago | dcnewsnow.com | Kevon Dupree

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – The Trump Administration is proposing to eliminate a division of the nation’s suicide hotline that specifically serves LGBTQ+ youth. On Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and leaders in the county’s LGBTQ+ community say the changes could be a matter of life and death.
7th annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony held in Rockville

3 days ago | dcnewsnow.com | Kevon Dupree

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – Dozens of people were at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Rockville Tuesday morning for the 7th annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony. It’s an event that is meant to celebrate and acknowledge members of the LGBTQ+ community who call Montgomery County home.
7th annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony held in Rockville

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Kevon Dupree

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – Dozens of people were at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Rockville Tuesday morning for the 7th annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony. It’s an event that is meant to celebrate and acknowledge members of the LGBTQ+ community who call Montgomery County home.
Montgomery College recieves grant for program helping displaced federal workers transition to teaching

1 week ago | dcnewsnow.com | Kevon Dupree

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – The Maryland Higher Education Commission is providing $1 million to 11 colleges and universities across the state. Montgomery College is one of the grantees and will receive $100,000 for its newly expanded “Feds to Eds” teaching program. Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the funding Tuesday at Montgomery College’s Rockville Campus.
Spring Street Bridge delayed opening disappoints Montgomery County neighbors

1 week ago | dcnewsnow.com | Kevon Dupree

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – The Spring Street Bridge closed and went under construction last June. The new bridge was scheduled to be finished in January, then that date got moved back to spring and summer. The project is part of construction for the Purple Line, and officials said work won’t be finished until next year. Neighbors who live in the area say they’re just ready for the work to be done.
Spring Street Bridge delayed opening disappoints Montgomery County neighbors

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kevon Dupree

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – The Spring Street Bridge closed and went under construction last June. The new bridge was scheduled to be finished in January, then that date got moved back to spring and summer. The project is part of construction for the Purple Line, and officials said work won’t be finished until next year.
Thousands turn out for 81st Rockville Memorial Day Parade

1 week ago | dcnewsnow.com | Kevon Dupree

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – Large crowds lined the streets of downtown Rockville Monday for the 81st Rockville Memorial Day Parade. Thousands in Rockville Town Center came together to honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. “It’s really nice to see a community like this,” Andrew Bryant said.
‘Just stunned’: Montgomery County leaders react to deadly shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers in DC

2 weeks ago | dcnewsnow.com | Kevon Dupree

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – Leaders in the Montgomery County Jewish community are devastated after a man shot and killed two Israeli Embassy staff members outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in D.C. on Wednesday night. “I think everybody who I’ve spoken to and myself, is just stunned,” Ron Halber, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, said.