Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center to Open in 2024
The Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center is set to open in early 2024, according to the Silver Spring and Takoma Park Community News. The center will include “three pools,… Read More
Samantha Ebner
Samantha Ebner is a junior at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is majoring in journalism and minoring in general business. When she is not reading or writing, she enjoys working out and traveling.
County-Operated Buses Will Commemorate Rosa Parks With Placards
This month marks 68 years since Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a White man. The county will honor her courage and activism by celebrating December as… Read More
County Hosts Annual Breakfast for World AIDS Day
To celebrate World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, the county will host their third annual event to “highlight HIV’s disproportionate impact on Black women[,]” according to the press release. The… Read More
Gaithersburg Opportunities for Civic Involvement
Gaithersburg is accepting applications for vacant spots on the city’s boards, committees, and commissions. Members advise the mayor and city council on how to best support the city, promoting community… Read More
MCPS to Hold Operating Budget Forum
A virtual forum regarding Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) operating budget will be held Nov. 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. MCPS board member Julie Yang will be hosting this… Read More
County Council Plans to Hold Public Hearings
The County Council will be holding three public hearings during November. They are scheduled to be held at the Council Office Building on Nov. 7, 14, and 28. Residents must… Read More
Bike and Scooter Classes Offered for Adults
As the county works to find alternative methods of transportation, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is providing classes for people 18 and older to learn how to ride… Read More
Gaithersburg Will Honor Veterans Day in Annual Observance
Gaithersburg will hold their annual Veterans Day Observance ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the City Hall Concert Pavilion. City officials and members of local veterans groups… Read More
Montgomery College Club Holds LGBTQIA+ Job Fairs
LGBT History Month focuses on educating members and allies of the community’s heritage. Montgomery College Pride and Allies affinity group for LGBTQIA+ students will honor the month by hosting LGBTQIA+-Friendly… Read More
5 Floating Pumpkin Patches Scheduled in October
The Floating Pumpkin Patch, planned by Montgomery County Recreation, is an event for kids to swim in a pool with pumpkins and then decorate them. Children between the ages of… Read More
Outpouring of Support for Israel After Hundreds Killed in Surprise Attack
Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas waged a surprise attack on Israel at around 6:30 a.m. Saturday. The Islamist group launched rockets and invaded South and Central Israel areas by air, land,… Read More
Silver Spring Concert Features Jess Eliot Myhre
Singer and songwriter Jess Eliot Myhre performs at the Patsy Cline tribute concert at Bloom at Good Hope, on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 5-6 p.m at the Good Hope Neighborhood… Read More