Gaithersburg

The Arts Barn Legacy Campaign is raising funds to refurbish seating in Gaithersburg’s 99-seat upper-level theater, with a goal of $25,000 toward a $50,000 project, and will host a fundraising event, “Conversations of Love,” on Feb. 28 featuring live music, wine tasting, and a silent auction. (more…)


Maryland

On Wednesday, the Board of Public Works approved a contract for Fraport Baltimore Partnership, LLC to manage retail and dining services at BWI Airport, with Comptroller Lierman and Governor Moore voting in favor and Treasurer Davis opposing due to procurement concerns. The board also approved $3.6 million for a new state park in Wicomico County and authorized 70 items totaling nearly $397 million in state expenditures. (more…)


DMV

Many iPhone users are checking their Weather app today and seeing a 100% chance of snow, with amounts ranging from 11 to 18 inches for Thursday, depending on where they live. While that sounds exciting, it’s very unlikely that the weather can be predicted with 100% certainty just one day in advance, let alone a week ahead.

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Maryland

The Maryland Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Purple Line Small Business Grants Program, offering up to $50,000 to support businesses impacted by light rail construction in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.

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Entertainment

This Valentine’s Day, the Maryland Zoo is giving you the opportunity to “turn heartbreak into hilarity.”  The Zoo shares, “For $5, you can name a pile of animal dung after your ex.  It’s the perfect way to talk smack while supporting animal care and conservation.”

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Germantown

A Germantown Visioning Workshop will be held on Wednesday, February 19 at BlackRock Center for the Arts, where the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce will seek public input on a potential Business Improvement District, alongside updates from Montgomery County Park and Planning and Visit Montgomery. (more…)