Fire And Rescue Service Releases Cooking Tips Ahead of Thanksgiving
With Turkey Day coming up next week, the County’s Fire and Rescue Services has released a list of cooking safety tips in its latest memo, “Just Say ‘No’ to Distracted… Read More
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Ceremony to Honor Victims of Lynching
The Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation will hold a ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11 in Rockville to honor two of the three known victims of racial terror lynchings in the… Read More
Montgomery Parks Announce Veterans Day Weekend Activities
Montgomery Parks has announced its schedule for Veterans Day weekend including updated hours and activities such as free skating for military personnel. On Saturday, Nov. 11, veterans and active duty… Read More
Silver Spring Man Places 4th in Marine Corps Marathon
Jordan Tropf of Silver Spring is no stranger to competing in marathons. Over the weekend, the seasoned runner finished fourth overall in the annual Marine Corps Marathon. Tropf’s official time… Read More
Fireplace Safety Tips as Winter Nears
As the temperature begins to dip and more and more residents heat their homes from their fireplaces, the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) wants to keep homeowners up-to-date… Read More
Alcohol Beverage Services, Partners Support ‘Labor of Love Initiative’
In conjunction with County Executive Marc Elrich, the county’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) and UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO are supporting the “Labor of Love Initiative” for March of Dimes from… Read More
Hillandale Local Park to Reopen After Renovations
Montgomery Parks is celebrating the reopening of Hillandale Local Park after considerable renovations and improvements. Headlined by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the park is set to reopen on Nov. 4 with… Read More
Late Takoma Park Fire Chief Honored
After 65 years of dedicated service to the Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department (TPVFD), 84-year-old Jimmy Jarboe passed away in Sept. of 2022, but his memory will now live forever… Read More
Montgomery Parks to Hold ‘Frankenskate’ Costume Party on Oct. 28
Montgomery Parks is set to hold “Frankenskate” at Ridge Road Recreational Park on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those attending are invited to come dressed in… Read More
Community Overdose Action Town Hall to Take Place Nov. 2
On Thursday, Nov. 2, Maryland’s Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC) and Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will host a town hall to hear residents’ ideas on… Read More
$250,000 Available in Grants for Certain Nonprofit Organizations
The Office of Grants Management is now accepting applications from qualified nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to community members. The amount, which has reached $250,000, is available through the… Read More
Johns Hopkins, Maryland Headline WalletHub’s Top Colleges in the State List
Ahead of the first “early decision” college application deadline looming on Nov. 1, the personal finance company WalletHub released its 2024 Best College & University Rankings report. According to its… Read More