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Concord's Green Growth Takes Root in the Younger Generation

The green movement in Concord, CA, is taking root in the younger generation. Students at Monte Garden Elementary are taking part in a milk carton recycling program – the first of its kind in the country – and the school's efforts earned it a spotlight as the worldwide nonprofit Go Green Initiative's School of the Week. The students' enthusiasm for green living likely stems from the city's larger eco-friendly plan, which includes a litter-reduction program that earned Concord a... Read More »
John Muir Medical Center-Concord Campus

John Muir Health System Provides Continuing Care for a Growing California Community

In Contra Costa County‚ John Muir Medical Center – Concord Campus is continuing a heartfelt tradition of bringing world-class health care to the families of Northern California. “Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve with quality and compassion‚” says Thomas Harlan‚ president and chief admin istrative officer of John Muir Medical Center – Concord Campus. “We have an outstanding staff and physicians and are able to provide leading-edge services and medical expertise... Read More »

Diverse Monument Boulevard District Takes Center Stage

Concord has big plans for the future of Monument Boulevard Corridor, a vibrant neighborhood that is both a commercial hub and residential area. The corridor has a large immigrant population that makes it one of city’s more diverse neighborhoods. “There’s a strong population that lives along the corridor, and the diversity and ethnicity creates a strong sense of community in the area,” says John Montagh, business development man­ager for the city of Concord. The corridor has a rich variety of... Read More »