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2019 

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Gaithersburg Winter Weather: Are You Ready? OK. We got a little bit of snow, but more is undoubtedly coming. Prepare now and visit our Snow Removal page on the City's website for insights into dealing with winter weather.   Service Requests Please direct any and all snow-related concerns to snow@...
12/16/2019

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Many of the things I do online today did not come directly by AR, but they were spurred by AR.       There has been some discussion about the value of Active Rain lately, and not just on the form. I was in a state conference in September and a certification class prior to the conference. In both ...
12/16/2019

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City of Gaithersburg Public Hearing: Animals & Fowl A Public Hearing will be conducted at the Monday, December 16 Mayor and City Council meeting to hear comment on proposed ordinance changes that would modify the City Code related to Animals and Fowl. Changes are proposed to sections that relate ...
12/15/2019

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The Republic of Tea Honey Ginseng Green Tea My blogging beverage served by Chef Dolores was Honey Ginseng Green Tea from The Republic of Tea. This was an excellent selection. You will find a large selection of teas when you visit The Republic of Tea website. Tea is an excellent holiday gift. Join...
12/15/2019

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This year, the people at Pantone who are all things color for defining colors by number internationally and for many decades..have chosen the Color of the Year for 2020 to be Classic Blue. Color experts are predicting you will see it welcomed in every venue from weddings to living room pillows, ...
12/15/2019

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CM Chicken to Open Germantown, Maryland Location CM Chicken is coming to Germantown, Maryland and is taking over the space that was home to Johnny’s Kabob Restaurant at 12933 Wisteria Drive in Germantown Plaza.Originally started in South Korea, CM Chicken specializes in Texas-Korean-style fried c...
12/14/2019

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McCutcheon's: Fruit Butters, Preserves, Jams and Jellies Chef Dolores and I did some serious holiday shopping at the McCutcheon's Factory Store in Frederick, Maryland. It took three trips to the car to load the boxes. If you are not familiar with this store, you should visit the website. You will...
12/14/2019

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According to Pantone, Classic Blue is a shade reminiscent of the sky at dusk. "It's a color that anticipates what's going to happen next," says the vice president of the Pantone Color Institute.       Pantone's Color of the Year for 2020 is - drumroll please - Classic Blue.    We always enjoy hea...
12/14/2019

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Crime of Opportunity: Theft from Autos Theft from Autos is a crime of opportunity. Criminals look for any chance by finding unlocked car doors and items of value in plain view.We would like to offer some Safety Tips to deter such activity: 1. Lock your car doors and close your windows.2. Don’t le...
12/13/2019

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Book Recommendation: The Second Sleep by Robert Harris The Second Sleep (2019) is a work of  speculative historical fiction set 800 years into the future and tells the story of a young English priest, Christopher Fairfax, sent to the far-flung village of Addicott St. George to conduct the burial ...
12/13/2019
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