Birdland Caravan “brings Orioles baseball to your hometown!” and it was just brought to our attention that a photo-op is coming to Montgomery County on Saturday, February 1st at the East County Rec Center (3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring, MD) from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. No ticket required, first come first serve, open to all fans, no autographs (just photos).
The Wonder Years had a successful run from 1988-1993– the show debuted 37 years ago today (January 31st, 2025). Though the series was set in “Anytown, USA”, there have been arguments through the years about where it was actually set. There isn’t a definitive answer, but there is a place that stands out to us…
Everything you need is at EDE: lifestyle, community, proximity, serenity, activity. What sets EDE apart is what’s inside, outside, and all around – an elevated suite of features and amenities that define living well.
Read on to explore the top 12 ways to experience a centrally astounding lifestyle at EDE apartments in Downtown Frederick.
1. CONTEMPORARY DESIGN: Finely crafted studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom floorplans showcase luxury finishes throughout, featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, soft-close cabinetry, sleek plank flooring, and a selection of two designer color palettes.
2. WFH PRODUCTIVITY: Accomplish your tasks efficiently in convenient co-working spaces within each residential building or at the co-working lounge in the Clubhouse. Select layouts include a den or built-in desk to create a dedicated home workspace.
3. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Support your wellness goals in the 24-hour leading-edge fitness center including cardio, strength, and functional training. Take your workout outside at the outdoor fitness stations.
4. ABUNDANT AMENITIES: Discover enviable lifestyle amenity spaces anchored by a high-design clubhouse with a warm, minimalist aesthetic. Rack up the fun in the clubroom with billiards and a double-sided fireplace. Unwind in the chic lounge with seating areas and curated artwork. Entertain your little ones at the enclosed playground.
5. ACTIVE EVENTS CALENDAR: Experience a welcoming community atmosphere with opportunities to connect through an engaging line-up of events featuring a monthly book club, wine tastings, food trucks, and other social gatherings. (more…)
The Construction Trades Foundation (CTF), the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), and Block Kids hosted a Block Kids Competition at Thomas Edison High School in Silver Spring on January 25, 2025, introducing K-6 students to engineering and construction careers through hands-on building activities, with local winners advancing to regional and national competitions. (more…)
The Public Safety (PS) Committee will meet on Monday, February 3, to receive briefings on the Police Accountability Board (PAB) and complaint data tracking, while the Transportation and Environment (TE) Committee will review petitions for the abandonment of public spaces in Rockville and Bethesda, along with two proposed bills—one establishing a parking permit program for specialized service providers in Silver Spring and another banning plastic carryout bags and taxing paper bags to reduce environmental waste. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County:
This is a 2 day Celebration of Culture Through Art, Fashion, Business, Wellness, and Community
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Shortly before 1pm, a driver crashed through the storefront of Big Greek Cafe at 3200blk Bennett Creek Ave in Urbana (Frederick County).
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 11 other state attorneys general issued a joint statement opposing President Trump’s executive orders aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) policies, arguing that these initiatives promote fairness, opportunity, and respect while rejecting claims that they contribute to discrimination or undermine merit-based practices. (more…)
Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman and the Office of the Comptroller are celebrating National Unclaimed Property Day on February 1, 2025, highlighting the state’s free unclaimed property service, which reunited Marylanders with $60 million in lost assets in FY 2024, while also introducing modernization efforts and legislative updates to improve the claims process. (more…)
Elmer Lopez-Cortez, 26, of Silver Spring, and Junior Del-Cid, 21, of Takoma Park, were each sentenced to life in prison without parole, plus three consecutive life sentences and 105 years, for the 2022 MS-13 gang-related murder of 19-year-old Willians Anderson Alberto Cruz and the attempted murder of three others in Montgomery County. (more…)
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris took out a full page ad in Thursday’s Washington Post newspaper, sharing a letter to the fans. It can be seen in full below:
A Maryland woman was sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to Medicaid fraud for falsely claiming to be a registered nurse, fraudulently obtaining employment at Denton Nursing and Rehab, and causing Maryland Medicaid to pay $3,576.20 for unqualified nursing services. (more…)
On Tuesday, February 4, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will offer free fares on all County buses to mark Transit Equity Day, which commemorates Rosa Parks’ birthday and highlights access to public transportation.