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Resident Input Sought on Prioritizing Key Health NeedsThe Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will hold in-person public meetings throughout April to seek resident input to prioritize the important health needs identified in the 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment ...
04/14/2024
3D virtual tours are a great way to buy or sell a home, as they offer many benefits for both parties. They save you time and money, enhance your experience, and stand out from the competition.   If you are looking to buy or sell a home, you might have heard of 3D virtual tours. These are immersiv...
04/14/2024
Gaithersburg Zoning Ordinance DraftThe complete draft of the comprehensive update to the City’s Zoning Ordinance, Retool Gaithersburg, is up for public review and comment. Share your thoughts at retool@gaithersburgmd.gov or join our public hearing on April 15, 7:30pm. Full document: https://gburg...
04/13/2024
Capital Area ‘Solar Switch’ ProgramThe Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is promoting another round of the successful Capital Area Solar Switch program in collaboration with Solar United Neighbors, iChoosr and other Capital Area governments including the cities of Roc...
04/13/2024
Whether or not you’re preparing your home for sale or staying put…it’s time to give your home a new coat of FRESH!   Spring Cleaning? Don’t Miss These Areas!   Whether or not you’re preparing your home for sale or staying put…it’s time to give your home a new coat of FRESH! Most of us don’t wait ...
04/13/2024
April Nature Center ProgramsA Family Puzzle Palooza, a wildflower walk and a celebration of a full moon on a Friday are among the special events that Montgomery Parks will host to make April special in its nature centers.April nature center programs will include: Adaptive Recreation–Birding 101 S...
04/12/2024
Montgomery Parks April Special Events   Archaeology tours, a plant sale at Brookside Gardens and Sunday serenades are among the many special events that will be presented by Montgomery Parks in April. The schedule of programs also will include tours at Kingsley Schoolhouse and Oakley Cabin and s...
04/12/2024
A recipe from the kitchen of Will Hamm...      2 pounds (750g) well marbled chuck roast steak, 2 inches thick 1 head (383g) broccoli, chopped into large florets 4 garlic cloves, roughly minced 1 tablespoon (15g) ginger, roughly diced 1 tablespoon (15ml) peanut oil Black pepper, salt, and brown su...
04/12/2024
Snapdragon Vietnamese PhoA bowl of Snapdragon Vietnamese Pho was my choice for lunch at home. This is beef flavored noodles soup. You just add water, microwave and your lunch is ready. The advice on the side of the bowl: 'Slurp like nobody's looking.' Chef Dolores usually cuts the noodles to redu...
04/11/2024
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April is Earth Month The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will celebrate April as “Earth Month” with activities and events aimed at taking action and fostering environmental awareness and stewardship across our community.Throughout April, residents can participate in...
04/11/2024