Spreading Holiday Cheer in Gaithersburg
The holiday season came a little early for several dozen kids in Gaithersburg on Friday. 200 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students were expected for a gift distribution holiday event… Read More
Holidays
Police Officers Take Children Gift Shopping in Annual Holiday Event
On Saturday morning, Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers took children gift shopping at Target to celebrate the holiday season. Each child received a $100 gift card donated by the… Read More
How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season has officially begun. And for many of us the urge to consume all the tasty treats the season offers means we will eat and drink more than… Read More
Staying Healthy During the Holidays
Thanksgiving is upon us. For many of us that means post pandemic gatherings. While much has changed over the past few years, the threat of COVID-19 and other viruses like… Read More
Strathmore Hosting 33rd Annual Museum Shop Holiday Market
As the holiday season approaches, Strathmore is helping residents get into the festive spirit and give back to the community with the 33rd annual Museum Shop Holiday Market. The free… Read More
Shop Local: Silver Spring’s Creative Cakes
Randi Brecher started decorating cakes when she was ten years old. Later, she sold fudge and made cheesecakes for her high school teachers. Today she makes fantastic cakes to order… Read More
Health Officials Expect COVID-19 Cases to Rise But Hope to Maintain Low Peak
As COVID-19 cases rise in Montgomery County, health officials anticipate numbers will continue to increase but hope local efforts will help maintain a low peak, County Public Health Emergency Preparedness… Read More
Maryland’s First Family to Host Holiday Open House
Gov. Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan will host a Holiday Open House Saturday, December 11, from 1-4 p.m. at the Government House in Annapolis, according to a press… Read More
‘Even More Special’: Residents Celebrate Thanksgiving Parade After Cancellation Last Year
Montgomery County’s Thanksgiving Parade was canceled last year due to COVID-19, but it carried on this year and on Saturday several streets in Downtown Silver Spring shut down for the… Read More
Bethesda Row to Host LEGO Menorah Lighting
Bethesda Row invites families to celebrate Hanukkah this year at an interactive LEGO menorah build, hosted by Chabad of Bethesda. The event is free to the public and does not… Read More
Residents Welcome Holidays With Thanksgiving Parade in Silver Spring
Several roads in Downtown Silver Spring closed to traffic Saturday for Montgomery County’s annual Thanksgiving Parade. The parade was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, residents… Read More
Day Before Thanksgiving Now a Holiday for MCPS Due to Shortage of Substitutes
Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education passed a resolution that modifies MCPS’ 2021-2022 calendar, making Nov. 24—the day before Thanksgiving—a holiday for students and staff. Initially, Nov. 24 was… Read More