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2020 

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Don't Turn Your Trash Can into a Fire Hazard  The COVID-19 health crisis has led to many residents spending more time at home. Often, extra down time offers opportunities to address long-awaited cleanups. While encouraging those cleanups for safety and environmental reasons, Montgomery County’s D...
07/23/2020

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New Gaithersburg City Manager: Tanisha Briley The Mayor & City Council have appointed Tanisha Briley as Gaithersburg's new City Manager. She will assume the position as of September 14. "I am thrilled to be joining the Gaithersburg team," said Tanisha. "Gaithersburg is an incredible city with a h...
07/23/2020

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Another history lesson from James Dray....   Peter Heniein was born in Nuremberg, Germany back in 1485 to Peter and Barbara.  From what records, I could find is he apprenticed as a locksmith.  In 1504, he was involved in a brawl that left fellow locksmith Georg Glaser dead. Instead of fleeing he ...
07/23/2020

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Free COVID-19 Testing Today, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 TODAY! A pop-up #COVID19 testing clinic is taking place at Oakdale Church from 2 to 6 p.m. in Olney. Details: https://buff.ly/2ZvYZ7F.  Dahlia, Brittany Rey, National Capital Dahlia Society Show,Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, Maryland USA IMG 314...
07/22/2020

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Utility Shutoffs Moratorium May Expire on August 1, 2020 Maryland Governor Larry Hogan had extended the moratorium on utility shut offs and late fees due to the economic impact of the COVID-19  to Aug. 1, 2020. However, residents should be aware that the moratorium has not been extended and could...
07/22/2020

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Montgomery County, Maryland Recreation Pools Are Open   Montgomery County residents are now able to use County pools. Entrance to Montgomery County Recreation pools has been limited due to County Phase 2 reopening guidelines relating to the COVID-19 health crisis.Daily admission rates for County ...
07/22/2020

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Public Health Order: Face Coverings Wear a mask in public places, maintain your physical distance, and frequently wash your hands. Together, we can stop the spread of #COVID19. This is a Montgomery County, Maryland notice.   Raccoon, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 4392Canon ...
07/22/2020

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Take time to recharge your mind and learn something new. Lily, Oriental Magic Star, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 8688 If you are going to respond pro-actively to the ever-changing world we live in, it is important that you sharpen your strategic thinking.   This will help ...
07/22/2020

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Montgomery County Community Recovery Advisory Group  Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has formed a Community Recovery Advisory Group to advise him and the County Council on community needs as they work toward making the County more equitable during recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 ...
07/21/2020

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Another good lesson from James Dray...  Oriental Lily, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 8679 Sonja Henie was born in Oslo, Norway back in 1912 to Wilhelm and Selma.  From a young age, she showed talent as a tennis player, swimmer and equestrienne.  She was educated by tutors a...
07/21/2020
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