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2023
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closures & Week of ServiceGaithersburg, Maryland In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, most City facilities and offices will be closed on Monday, January 16. Recycling will take place as scheduled. Bulk pick up is unavailable. Note that the regular Mayor and City...
01/12/2023
"Don't give up the journey to finding your worth, for it is a lifelong adventure with endless rewards." "The major value in life is not what you get. The principal value in life is what you become." — Jim Rohn. As adolescents, the world tells us our worth and teaches us what we should value thro...
01/12/2023
Ride On Bus: Free Fare Cards for Seniors and Kids Seniors age 65+ and Kids under 19 ride free in Montgomery County with the Senior SmarTrip and Youth Cruiser cards! Make sure to tap your SmarTrip card on the farebox - No fare will be deducted. Tapping the farebox is necessary to keep count for co...
01/11/2023
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Book Recommendation: Assegai by Wilbur SmithI enjoyed reading Assegai (2009) by author Wilbur Smith (1933-2021) and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and this book. Wilbur Smith has won acclaim worldwide as the master of the historical novel. No...
01/11/2023
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We are in a transitional market now in most parts of the country. Transitional market refers to a period of time between a seller’s market and a buyer’s market. There are lots of posts that explain how to sell in a buyer’s or seller's – but few that focus on what to expect and how to attract qu...
01/11/2023
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Strong Demand for Donated CoatsStrong demand for the hundreds of new and like-new coats donated over the last week by our community. They’re being distributed at the Long Branch Community Center in Silver Spring. Thank you to our community for stepping up.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland ann...
01/10/2023
Book Recommendation: Night Over Water by Ken FollettI enjoyed reading Night Over Water (1991) by British Author Ken Follett and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and this book. On a bright September morning in 1939, two days after Britain declar...
01/10/2023
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It's all about passion. The real estate business is the best profession in the world in any season. People buy and sell all year long. Go ahead, march to your drummer. There is no time clock. You make and set the hours. You are the boss. And this profession is compatible with all personalities. ...
01/10/2023
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Law Enforcement Appreciation Day It’s Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Montgomery County’s law enforcement officers' unwavering dedication and commitment have helped make this County a great place to live, work, play, and visit.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemum, B...
01/09/2023
Book Recommendation: Five Little Indians by Michelle GoodI enjoyed reading Five Little Indians (2020) by Canadian author Michelle Good and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and this book. WINNER: Canada Reads 2022WINNER: Governor General’s Lite...
01/09/2023
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