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To Help Prevent Trash Fires, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Asks Residents to Take Extra Care Before Throwing Materials into Trash

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: As residents take on summer cleaning, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is urging residents to be responsible when disposing of batteries to prevent fire hazards. Improper battery disposal has led to several recent incidents of fires.

Even seemingly harmless household batteries, such as AA, AAA or button cell batteries, can contribute to these risks if not disposed of correctly. Improperly disposed materials can cause fires in trash cans, on trash trucks and at the County Transfer Station and Recycling Center in Derwood.

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Where to Watch Fireworks in Montgomery County This July

By Patrick Herron

The City of Rockville will hold its annual Independence Day celebration and fireworks display at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in King Farm on Tuesday, July 4th from 7pm to 10pm. “This location offers wonderful spectator viewing, and ample and convenient parking for the 4th of July festivities. Enjoy live music by Vertigo Red and a 20-minute fireworks display.”

 

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Three MCPS Students Earn $55K Scholarships From Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

By MCS Staff

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced earlier this school year that three graduating high school seniors from Montgomery County will receive the Cooke College Scholarship. This year’s recipients will receive up to $55,000 annually to cover the costs of their undergraduate education, as they go on to attend the nation’s top colleges and universities next fall. The winners from Montgomery County are:

The Cooke College Scholarship Program seeks to help high-achieving students with financial need earn a college degree. In addition to substantial financial support, Scholars also receive ongoing academic coaching and advising, graduate school and career advising, and access to a network of thriving and motivated peers in the Cooke Scholar community. Scholars will also receive opportunities for internships, study abroad, and access to graduate school funding.

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Temporary Taste and Odor Changes to Tap Water Continue in Parts of Maryland

By MCS Staff

Last week we let you know that customers served by WSSC Water’s Potomac Water Filtration Plant (Potomac River) may notice a change in the taste and odor of their tap water because of algal activity in the Potomac River. The customer alert remains active on the WSSC website and the service map can be seen below.

Per WSSC, This temporary change is not harmful and is due to an increase in a naturally occurring substance, Geosmin, caused by warmer weather and low water levels in the Potomac River. The naturally occurring compound, Geosmin, has no health effects at the current concentration. Despite the taste and odor issues, the water remains safe, meeting all EPA Safe Drinking Water Act standards.

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County Council to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, June 21

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Council will hold a community conversation on Wednesday, June 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Weller Road Elementary School and virtually on Zoom. Councilmembers have scheduled this community conversation to answer questions and listen to concerns from community members. Some of the topics for discussion will include pedestrian safety, housing and transportation, public safety and other issues of community concern. 

“Community conversations are an opportunity for residents to get to speak directly with council members and ask questions about the issues that are of concern to them,” said Council President Evan Glass. “This listening session in Mid-County will be an important dialogue about the future of the community and county.” 

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Five Things To Do in MoCo This Weekend

By Patrick Herron

Never letting the grass grow under their feet, the Kentlands Under the Lights committee has been hard at work since the beginning of the year on what will be a wholly new and reimagined Kentlands Under the Lights for 2023. Kentlands Under the Lights will have a new and expanded footprint on Market Street running from the traffic circle to CenterPoint – and now fully including the Paseo space and merchants – more music options including three band stages, more food and drink options, and more places to sit and linger and enjoy the company and fellowship of our friends and neighbors on a warm summer night. Kentlands Under the Lights 2023 will be the best yet.

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Free e-Scooter Class Adults This Sunday

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Residents 18-and-older interested in e-scooter lessons will have the opportunity to attend the last free clinic of the spring schedule sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation. The class will be from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, at Montgomery College, which is located at 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville.

The classes will be in Parking Lot 13. Participants can take a test ride, learn safety tips and get details on basic scooter laws. A valid driver’s license or ID is required to participate. The clinic is drop-in and no registration is required. Those interested in e-scooters can stop in at any time during the two-hour clinic. Scooters will be available at each site.

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Six Community Leaders to be Honored with ‘African American Living Legend Awards’ on Friday, June 16, at BlackRock Center in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County’s 26th Juneteenth Celebration, themed “Journey to Freedom . . . Memorialize the Struggle, Celebrate the Successes and Secure the Justice and Equality,” will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 16, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown when Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich presents “African American Living Legend Awards” to six County residents. This year’s honorees are Henry Hailstock, Jr., Rev. Theresa M. Henderson, Pauline G. Johnson, Sheila G. Ogilvie, Vernon H. Ricks, Jr. and Lt. Colonel Shelton (Ivan) Ware.

The Juneteenth celebration will continue at BlackRock with activities from noon-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. The BlackRock Center is located at 12901 Town Commons Dr. in Germantown. The public is invited to the award ceremonies. The event is free to attend. The African American Living Legend Awards honor distinguished individuals who have helped shape the cultural heritage of the African American community. The 2023 awards will be presented to six individuals who have dedicated their lives to service, advocacy and selfless acts of kindness to their community.

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Montgomery County Recreation’s Summer Pool Season Begins Saturday, June 17

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Recreation’s outdoor pool summer season begins Saturday, June 17. The summer season will have the seven County-operated pools open seven days a week. During the summer season, June 17 -Aug. 13, outdoor pool hours will be 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. on weekdays and noon-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. on weekends. The Upper County Pool is closed on Fridays during the summer season.

For more information about pool hours, including holiday and post-season hours, visit the website.

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Steeze Burger Ranked #1 Burger in the DMV

By Patrick Herron

Steeze Burger has been ranked the #1 burger in the DMV by the Washington Post. Laytonsville resident Hunter Karametos, owner of Steeze Burger, started the pop-up burger business in 2022 after spending the better part of a year consuming over 150 different burgers for research.

According the article, “Topped with steamed onions, pickles and American cheese, it’s a burger that sends your needle into the red zone on first bite. Your brain cannot begin to process the experience, so it just goes along for the ride — delirious over this buttery and rewarding burger, the best around these parts.” Burgers from Soko Butcher (Takoma Park) and Quarry House Tavern (Silver Spring) were also listed in the article as “honorable mentions.” You can read the full top ten at www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/best-burgers-washington-dc/

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