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2015 

Gaithersburg Memorial Day Observance Loyalty and patriotism will be on full display as the City of Gaithersburg joins the nation in honoring all who have given their lives in military service at its Memorial Day Observance on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Christman Park. The public is inv...
05/22/2015
The distinction between a Heron and an Egret is rather vague, and depends more on appearance than biology. Egrets have long filamentous feathers that seem to cascade down an egret's back during the breeding season. Egret Spotted Along Albuquerque Bosque   An Egretis any of several Herons, most of...
05/22/2015
Maryland High Schools Receive Top Ranking Recognition Maryland leads the 2015 U.S. News and World Report annual education rankings as the state with the most high-performing high schools.The state certainly has bragging rights, with 28.9 percent of its eligible schools earning gold and silver med...
05/22/2015
View Saturn in Opposition on Observation Night View Saturn and its largest moons while it is in "opposition" (opposite the sun) during Observation Night on Saturday, May 23, from 9 to 10:30 p.m. (weather and cloud cover permitting). Learn about viewing the night sky, identifying stars and constel...
05/22/2015
Foreclosures and Short Sales: Baltimore Metro Area, April, 2015 Families who are moving to the Baltimore Metro Area and real estate investors asking about the purchase opportunities need to understand the current market conditions. The following report on foreclosures and short sales tells the st...
05/21/2015
The Lender Almost Killed the Sale. I don't pretend to know all about insurance premiums and neither should the lender. The Lender Almost Killed the Sale. What a wonderful situation it is to have a really qualified buyer that has been so conscientious that he has saved a hefty downpayment and paid...
05/21/2015
Kentlands Clubhouse Snack Bar Opening May 23rd The Kentlands Clubhouse Snack Bar will be open weekends only beginning May 23 through June 14, and daily beginning June 16.  Please note that the Snack Bar is open only when Montgomery County schools are closed.  The Snack Bar will not be open on Mem...
05/21/2015
Thirsty Thursday at Pinky & Pepe's Grape Escape The Thirsty Thursday happy hour event is now taking place at Pinky & Pepe's Grape Escape in Kentlands. This is a good time to meet with friends and neighbors after a chilly and rainy day in our community. You might even meet some new friends. The li...
05/21/2015
This Famous Artist Had an Interesting Answer to the Question "So What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?" If you know the history of the 603rd Camouflage Engineers, the picture below will take on a new perspective. That's because it's a triple salute this week—Memorial Day, the 92nd birthday of Ellswo...
05/21/2015
When buying a property located within a Homeowners Association, there are rules you have to adhere to. HOA Documents - What do I need to Know as a Buyer?   When buying a property located within a Homeowners Association, there are rules you have to adhere to.  Most homeowners associations for a de...
05/20/2015