Practice Heat Safety to Beat the HeatStay weather aware as high temperatures are expected today and this weekend!With high temperatures expected for this weekend, County officials are urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves, and their pets, against heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion.“We encourage residents to take precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones,” said Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Acting Director Marianne Souders. “Check on elderly friends, relatives and neighbors to ensure they are not showing signs of heat-related illnesses.” Extreme heat affects the body's ability to regulate temperature, which can create dangerous conditions if appropriate safety measures are not taken. Heat may affect air ... 05/20/2022

Montgomery County Land is Available for Affordable Housing Attention Developers! Montgomery County, Maryland has 18 sites available for affordable housing. Letter of interest is due June 1, 2022.More information here: https://bit.ly/3PxJ9CAThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 1279Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 05/21/2022

Gaithersburg CARES Hub The Gaithersburg CARES Hub at Seneca Creek Community Church is a consolidation center for essential health items & food for children, families and seniors dealing with the health and economic impacts of the pandemic. Starting on May 23, the pantry will be open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2 to 3 p.m. Learn more about how you can volunteer and donate here.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 1282Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 05/22/2022

Gaithersburg Recycling Tip: Ceramic & Clay Flower Pots  Are you starting your garden? Do you have last year’s flower pots that you don’t know what to do with? Don’t throw these in your recycling! Download the @RecycleCoachApp  and use the ‘What Goes Where’ search tool to find out what other gardening supplies are recyclable!This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.Gaithersburg Recycle Coach Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 1280Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 05/21/2022