City of Gaithersburg Celebrates Labor Day with Picnic, Fireworks
The City of Gaithersburg is hosting its first major event since the start of the pandemic on Sept. 5. Traditionally, the city has a fireworks event on the Fourth of… Read More
Neighborhoods
Donations for Afghanis Pile Up Thanks to Caring Neighbors
Mounds of dishes, pots and pans, toys, blankets and cleaning products piled high on the driveway and parking area of Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington await sorting by volunteers… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 26, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Aug. 26 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Summer of Peace Event: The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Street Outreach… Read More
Fall Parks and Recreation Programs Registration is Underway
The fall issue of the Montgomery County Guide for Recreation and Parks is now available and registration for programs and classes is underway. The Fall Guide offers a wide variety… Read More
County’s Shared Streets Program, Including Alcohol Sales, Extended Through Thanksgiving
A Montgomery County program that prohibits vehicular traffic on designated streets so bikers, diners and pedestrians could find safe outdoor spaces during the pandemic will continue until at least Nov.… Read More
Montgomery County Animal Services Reduces Fees to ‘Clear the Shelter’
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) will participate in the nationwide Clear the Shelters event from now through Sept. 19. During the event, fees to adopt a… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 25, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 25 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hyperthermia Alert: Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. County… Read More
Learn to Ride a Bike This Fall
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation sponsors six classes for residents interested in learning to ride a bicycle. The classes are for adults and will be taught by the Washington… Read More
Thousands of Backpacks for Schoolchildren Donated During Charity Event
The 13th annual Park Potomac Ice Cream Social for Charity featured a parade with police cars, fire engines, vintage cars, pom pon girls and former Washington Football Team great Dexter Manley as… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 24, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 24 and it is National Waffle Day and this is your opportunity to channel your inner Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation. As you feast, here are… Read More
Photos: Pooch Pool Party at Upper County in Gaithersburg
With summer winding down, everyone’s trying to squeeze in some last minute fun…including dogs. Over the weekend, the Recreation Department hosted a Pooch Pool Party at Upper County Outdoor Pool… Read More
Food, Fun, and Farm Animals: Images from the Fair
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair wrapped on Saturday. If you didn’t have a chance to attend, we’ll take you there through the lens of photographer Julia Nikhinson.