Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) in Derwood will be open for adoptions seven days a week beginning Sunday, Jan 14.

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Per Montgomery County: “The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and WSSC Water proudly announce the launch of the 2024 Salt Wise Campaign. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the impacts to our environment and drinking water from excessive salt use during winter weather and encourages residents to be “Salt Wise.” (more…)


Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County’s Commission on Aging (COA) recently honored Stuart Rosenthal, Mary Jo Deering and The Oasis Lifelong Learning Program as recipients of its “Community for a Lifetime” awards, recognizing individuals or organizations whose exceptional contributions align with the mission of enabling older adults to live quality lives and make the County their community for a lifetime. (more…)


The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services’ Child Care Support Services (CCSS) presented the first Early Care and Education Excellence Awards to eight individuals selected from more than 250 nomination submissions.

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Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) is celebrating “Dry January” with discount prices on non-alcoholic beverages in its retail stores. Throughout the month, ABS also will offer tastings of alcohol-free products and will post mocktail recipes on its social media accounts to promote responsibility and moderation. (more…)


Per Montgomery County: “As the holiday season ends, Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering opportunities for live-cut trees to be collected and composted or chipped, keeping trees in a natural state. Trees can be placed for collection starting on the next scheduled recycling collection day. (more…)


Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County Recreation’s RecFit passes will be free for Montgomery County residents again in 2024. The free RecFit pass provides access to fully equipped fitness rooms, open gym (drop-in) […]


Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Andrew Friedson, Maryland State Senator Will Smith, State Delegates Lorig Charkoudian, David Moon and Jheanelle Wilkins and Montgomery Parks Director Mike Riley joined community leaders this week for the presentation of two checks totaling $805,600 to fund improvements at the Long Branch Library and Long Branch Parks. The ceremony took place at the library. (more…)


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