“Happy New Year! I’m Kenny Sholes, creator and director of Foundry Admissions Strategies, a small educational consultancy helping students and parents navigate the college admissions process!” [sponsored]

“As a former litigator, Paula Gibson saw the economic and emotional costs of prolonged disputes and recognized that there could be better ways to resolve cases. And after spending too many days and hours at home during the pandemic, Paula realized that it was the right time in her life to start her own business by doing something that was personally rewarding and helpful to others. She decided to open her own mediation practice because she was mediating family law cases in the D.C. Superior Court and wanted to expand on doing that work in Maryland and elsewhere. Her practice, the Gibson Mediation Group, LLC consists primarily of divorce and eldercare cases.” [sponsored]

“The Drain Guys, locally based in Rockville, Maryland, was founded to provide homeowners an alternative to the behemoth companies. Licensed and insured, they provide quality plumbing at a price guaranteed to be lower than companies like Roto-Rooter or Len the Plumber. Their owners pride themselves on providing honest, affordable, and safe service to the community.” [sponsored]

“COVID has hit everyone hard including our youth. So, let’s uplift their spirit by uplifting their voices with the Alpha Phi Alpha, Incorporated Montgomery County Chapter.” [sponsored]