Announcement

Dreaming about your next vacation? Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for an inspiring day devoted to ocean and river cruises, guided tours, luxury travel and unforgettable destinations around the world!

Meet representatives from four leading travel brands, each offering a different way to explore. Discover AmaWaterways’ award-winning river cruises; Collette’s expertly planned guided vacations and immersive land experiences; Oceania Cruises’ destination-focused, small-ship voyages and renowned cuisine; and Premier World Discovery’s guided tours, river cruises and rail journeys.


Maryland

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

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Maryland

Maryland’s six casinos generated $162,640,960 in revenue from slot machines and table games in April 2025, down $509,714 (-0.3%) from April 2024, according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming. Casino gaming contributions to the state totaled $70,574,438, a 1.1% increase of $775,366 compared to last year, with $50,904,734 going to the Education Trust Fund, up 1.1% from April 2024.

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MCDOT

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a public open house on May 14 to discuss the New Hampshire Avenue Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Planning Study and gather public input on the proposed project, which aims to provide faster, more reliable transit service between Fort Totten Metro Station and Colesville Road.

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MCDOT

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host a free, student-led Safety Day event on Saturday, May 10 in Rockville to promote traffic safety through interactive activities, demonstrations, and entertainment for all ages. (more…)