Bike to Work Day Set for May 20
The annual Bike to Work Day in the D.C. region takes place Friday, May 20. The Metropolitan Council of Government’s Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association are co-organizers… Read More
Michelle Queen
Maryland Residents Shoulder 11th Highest Tax Burden in U.S.
A new study by the personal finance website WalletHub looks at how much residents pay in taxes and ranks the 50 states from highest to lowest. Tax burden is the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 28, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, March 28 and here are five things to know happening in Montgomery County today. 1. Council President Briefing: Council President Gabe Albornoz will hold a media briefing… Read More
Job Fairs for Seasonal Summer Positions Set for April 9
The Montgomery County Department of Recreation currently looks to fill part-time seasonal positions for the upcoming summer. The department will host two job fairs on Saturday, April 9 for anyone… Read More
Maryland Ranks 4th in the Nation for Innovation
A new study looks at innovation across the country and ranks Maryland as the fourth most innovative state. Only three states fared better. Innovation is considered an important factor in… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 25, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, March 25 and today is National Waffle Day. Here are five more things to know today in Montgomery County. 1. Ride On 47th Anniversary Celebration: Montgomery County’s… Read More
Flags at Half Staff in Honor of Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
Flags have been lowered to half staff in honor of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright who died Wednesday. Albright was 84 and died from cancer, according to a statement… Read More
Biden Appoints Andrés to President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, & Nutrition
President Biden released a statement Wednesday to announce his intent to appoint two local celebrities to serve on the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, & Nutrition. Bethesda Restaurateur José Andrés… Read More
Kenwood Offers Beautiful Cherry Blossom Alternative
The cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. usually get more attention but for those who don’t want to venture all the way downtown, the Kenwood neighborhood in… Read More
County Council to Hold Budget Public Hearings April 19-21
The Montgomery County Council is asking residents to give testimony about County Executive Marc Elrich’s recommended Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget. The council will hold five public hearings in April. … Read More
Montgomery County Boasts 18 of Top 25 Places to Live in Maryland
Eighteen of the best 25 places to live in Maryland are in Montgomery County according to a recent report by Niche, an online site that provides rankings, report cards, and… Read More
Tidal Basin Cherry Trees Reach Peak Bloom a Day Early
The National Park Service predicted peak bloom for the Tidal Basin cherry trees—when 70% of the flower buds at the Tidal Basin blossom—to be March 22-25. The recent warm weather… Read More