Education

Are fellow parents feeling the pressure of having to schedule an entire summer’s worth of camp six months in advance? Well, if that sounds like you then you might want to check out Planuary. The PTA at Oakland Terrace Elementary School is holding its first annual summer camp fair on Sunday, January 19 from 9-12.

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Event

Historic Indigenous Recognition Event to Take Place in Montgomery County, Maryland

The Taino American Indigenous National Organization (T.A.I.N.O.) proudly announces its upcoming signature public event,


Arts

The Gaithersburg Parks, Arts & Recreation Corporation (G-PARC) Arts & Culture Alliance, in conjunction with the City of Gaithersburg’s Stormwater Management Program & Cultural Events & Services Division, have announced the 2025 Storm Drain Art Contest, designed to bring attention to the importance of protecting our Chesapeake Bay watershed.

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DC Sports

The Washington Commanders have won their first playoff game since the 2005 season, beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 with a last second field goal that bounced in off the right upright. They head to Detroit to take on the 15-2 Lions in the divisional round on Saturday night for the right to play in the NFC Championship. Here are five fun facts about the Commanders following their playoff win:

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Burtonsville

In November 2023, we let you know that plans were submitted to convert the current site of 7-Eleven (15585 Old Columbia Pike) and the adjacent Mattress Warehouse (15595 Old Columbia Pike) in Burtonsville into a Wawa. Construction plans were approved on Thursday for what will be Montgomery County’s second Wawa.

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