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2023 

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Book Recommendation: Death in Kew Gardens by Jennifer AshleyI enjoyed reading Death in Kew Gardens (2019) by The New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer Ashley and recommend this novel and her Below Stairs Mystery series for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author ...
02/10/2023

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THOSE Who SCREAM the LOUDEST are LOSERS.   Used to be that raising the voice was warranted when very dangerous situations occurred outside the scope of control, like falling through thin ice or getting too close to a live wire or warning a child of a hot stove top.   Now, it is used as a tool by...
02/10/2023

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Gaithersburg Zoning Code to be Updated It’s been decades since Gaithersburg’s Zoning Code was originally written. If you’ve ever travelled through the maze of text, you know it’s time for a re-write. If you haven’t had that thrill, congratulations! We’re tackling the “big edit.”More at https://re...
02/09/2023

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City of Gaithersburg Committee Vacancies Get involved! Play an important role in advising the Mayor & City Council on vital issues by joining one of the volunteer committees.Visit https://gburg.md/vacancies to learn more!This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemum, Longwo...
02/09/2023

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This post is an entry into the February 2023 Challenge: "What's Love Got to Do With it?" The challenge is being sponsored by Brian England and Debe Maxwell, CRS , and their instructions are to write 500 words about what makes your city/town/area so special. 500 Words? How in the world could I po...
02/09/2023

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Black History Month: Black Resistance Get ready to unlock the power of history, knowledge, & resilience with Black Resistance. Join us for a unique virtual panel featuring living participants sharing their stories of strength, power, & influence on Feb 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m: https://bit....
02/08/2023

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Family DramaI spent some time with Chef Dolores at Promedica in Potomac, Maryland, where she is receiving therapy to regain mobility after her hip replacement. When I got home, I decided to have a beer and my selection was Family Drama Imperial Pilsner from Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryla...
02/08/2023

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SUPER BOWL BY THE NUMBERS: FUN FACTS How much do you know about the Super Bowl? The recent WalletHub Super Bowl study provides the following fun facts about Super Bowl LVII: This is the 3rd time Glendale, Arizona is hosting the big game. The Super Bowl's economic impact for the Glendale region i...
02/08/2023

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Rockville Lantern FestivalSaturday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.F. Scott Fitzgerald TheatreThe annual Lantern Festival features live onstage cultural performances, ethnic cuisine and cultural displays. This free, family-friendly event is organized by the Rockville Sister Cities Corporation in part...
02/08/2023

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I recently found an online directory of Kalispell City ordinances and thought it would be intriguing to see what some of the ordinances of the past were. If I can find enough interesting material, I hope to share one ordinance from each year. This week's post will cover a Kalispell ordinance I f...
02/08/2023
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