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2020 

4th of July in Gaithersburg, Maryland The City of Gaithersburg is closed on Friday, July 3, 2020 in observance of the July 4th Holiday. Recycling and bulk pick up will be collected on their normal schedule. Have a safe and happy fourth! #StayHomeSummerfestCelebrate America's independence while yo...
07/03/2020
Leroy Rountree Hassell was born in Norfolk, Virginia back in 1955.   Leroy Rountree Hassell was born in Norfolk, Virginia back in 1955.  He attended Norview High School in Norfolk.  His classmates voted him “most likely to succeed”.  He continued his education at the University of Virginia earnin...
07/03/2020
Montgomery County, Maryland 4th of July Celebrations The ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis has led to Montgomery County canceling both of the County-sponsored Fourth of July celebrations for this year’s holiday. The traditional shows are “Germantown Glory” and “Mid-County Sparkles,” which has...
07/02/2020
Free Montgomery College Classes for Recent High School Grads Montgomery College #montgomerycollege has added 11 classes to the Raptor Ready Scholarship Program. If you're a recent @MCPSMD2 grad, you may be eligible for this program to take a FREE MC class (for college credit) & receive a computer...
07/02/2020
Book Recommendation: Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen Ice Cold (2015) is book number eight in the series of thrillers featuring homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles, the Rizzoli & Isles series, by The New York Times best selling American author Tess Gerritsen. I enjoyed ...
07/02/2020
Another good quote selection to ponder.     Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent and Broker Be happy with what you have and are, be generous with both, and you won't have to hunt for happiness! William E. Gladstone     Here are som...
07/02/2020
Free Grab-N-Go Meals for Children in Montgomery County, Maryland Beginning July 6, 2020, MCPS will provide breakfast and lunch meals to all Montgomery County children and all MCPS students (regardless of age) at more than 60 MCPS sites across the county and more than 30 community-based programs. ...
07/01/2020
2020 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Canceled  It's official: the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is canceled. Like many events across the country, the countywide fair in Gaithersburg was canceled over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. "In order to protect our volunteers, our exhib...
07/01/2020
Another recipe from the kitchen of Will Hamm...  This one works for a small party! 1 pkg. flour tortillas, warmed                                         1/2 lb grated Cheddar, 1 lb. ground beef                                                             Monterrey Jack or Longhorn cheese 1 minced...
07/01/2020