Holiday Light Festivals in the County
Montgomery County offers festive light displays this holiday season. Here’s a look at three. The 27th Annual Winter Lights Festival in Gaithersburg is open nightly from now through Dec. 31.… Read More
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County Releases Thanksgiving Day Holiday Schedule
Here is a breakdown of the open and closed Montgomery County offices, services and recreational areas during the Thanksgiving holiday week, according to a Montgomery County press release. Closed on… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 11, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Nov. 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Observes Veteran’s Day Holiday: Take a look at what’s opening and what’s… Read More
Day Before Thanksgiving Now a Holiday for MCPS Due to Shortage of Substitutes
Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education passed a resolution that modifies MCPS’ 2021-2022 calendar, making Nov. 24—the day before Thanksgiving—a holiday for students and staff. Initially, Nov. 24 was… Read More
County Announces Thanksgiving Parade Festivities
Montgomery County announced details on Tuesday for its annual Thanksgiving parade which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 10 am. The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade returns to Silver… Read More
What’s Open and What’s Closed for July 4th Weekend
Here’s an overview of what’s open and what’s closed in Montgomery County this Independence Day weekend: County Offices – closed Libraries – closed Alcohol Beverage Services (ABC) Liquor and Wine stores –… Read More
Montgomery County Government Closed Friday to Observe Juneteenth Holiday
Montgomery County announced their offices will be closed Friday, June 18 in observance of the new federal holiday, Juneteenth. Thursday, President Biden signed into law Juneteenth as a national holiday… Read More
A Guide to St. Patrick’s Day in Montgomery County
St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday where you could normally find Montgomery County residents celebrating at favorite local pubs such as McGinty’s or Flanagan’s Harp & Fiddle, will undoubtedly look very… Read More
Honoring an Icon: March 10 is Harriet Tubman Day
March 10 is national Harriet Tubman Day. The American holiday was made into law in 1990 to honor the woman that led hundreds of slaves to freedom and served as… Read More
Gov. Hogan Declares Christmas Eve State Holiday
Several state employees will officially have a day off on Christmas Eve. Gov. Larry Hogan has declared Dec. 24 as a state holiday, meaning the state’s government agencies and offices… Read More
County Wants to Share Residents’ Holiday Decorations
To boost holiday spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic, Montgomery County is inviting residents to submit photos of winter and holiday decorations that will then be displayed on the county’s website.… Read More
Bethesda Big Train Returns for Virtual Holiday Events and Auctions
Bethesda Big Train Base Ball will be returning this month, but not to the baseball diamond. In order to stay connected with fans and the community, the organization is launching… Read More