Maryland Lottery Introduces New Scratch Off Games
The Maryland Lottery is almost 50 years old. Millions of people have played since the first lottery ticket was sold on April 14, 1973. In celebration, the lottery will launch… Read More
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Maryland Tax-Free Weekend Starts Saturday
Maryland shoppers will save on energy efficient appliances during Presidents Day weekend. Consumers will get a break from the state’s six percent sales tax on qualifying energy-efficient products from Feb.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 17, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Feb. 17. Here is the 10 day forecast and 5 things to know today as we head into the weekend. 1. Flu Vaccination Clinic: The Dennis Avenue… Read More
Montgomery Celebrates Craft Beer With Eye on Environment
Maryland’s annual celebration of the state’s craft beer industry, known as FeBREWary, takes place this month. According to the Brewers Association of Maryland, there are more than 140 operating breweries… Read More
Rockville Resident Claims $50,000 Powerball Prize
A Rockville man is $50,000 richer after picking up his Powerball winnings at Maryland Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore recently. Even though the Feb. 11 Powerball drawing did not produce a… Read More
Virtual Event Led by McKnight Will Explore Educational Equity and More
The NAACP Parents’ Council, the Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence and Identity, Inc. are sponsoring a virtual conversation with Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Monifa… Read More
What’s Open, What’s Not on Presidents Day
Here’s an overview of what’s open and what’s closed in Montgomery County this Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 20. Montgomery County County Offices—Closed. MC 311—Closed. Libraries—Closed. Alcohol Beverages Services (ABS)—All… Read More
MCPS 15th Annual HBCU Fair Set for Feb. 17
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in partnership with NAACP will be hosting the 15th annual HBCU College Fair. The free college-readiness fair is scheduled for Friday, Feb 17 from 6… Read More
Maryland Ranks as 2nd Most Educated State for 4th Consecutive Year
Maryland ranks as the second most educated state in the country, according to a new study released by WalletHub. This is the fourth year in a row that WalletHub ranked… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb 13, In Montgomery County
It’s Monday, Feb. 13 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council President Briefing: Council President Evan Glass will meet with the media today at 1:30… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 10, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Feb. 10. Here is the 10 day forecast and 5 things to know today as we head into the weekend. 1. Black History Month: The Montgomery Parks… Read More
Deja Vu: Another $50K Powerball Ticket Sold in Rockville
A lucky player in the state of Washington hit the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot Monday. Three players won $50,000 with tickets purchased in Maryland. The tickets were sold in Dunkirk,… Read More