Community

As families across Montgomery County gear up for the July 4th holiday and a stretch of hot summer weather, many are turning to backyard inflatable pools as an easy way to cool off. But a local pediatric emergency physician is reminding parents that even small, portable pools can pose life-threatening dangers.

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Announcement

Mental Health with Meredith (MHM) is a new self-pay therapy practice serving adults in Bethesda, Maryland, and surrounding areas.

Founded by Meredith Adams, LCPC, LPC, and EMDRIA-Approved Therapist, MHM focuses on trauma-informed care and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Meredith provides individualized support for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, and major life transitions.


Event

Come enjoy the day at our annual Washington Grove Arts and Craft Festival in a beautiful outdoor setting. This festival highlights local artisans including wood creations, pottery, visual art, household products and so much more. We also have food trucks from El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster's Ice Cream and beverages from Saints Row Brewery. Bring the whole family because we have a kids activity area too. Pets on a leash are welcome too!


MoCo Government

Montgomery County officials, community leaders and family members gathered Thursday in Silver Spring to unveil a commemorative plaque honoring the life and legacy of Charlotte Coffield, a longtime Lyttonsville community leader, civil rights advocate and historic preservation champion who died in September 2024 at the age of 91. (more…)


Health

Maryland is making $10 million available through a new Produce Rx grant program designed to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for residents with chronic health conditions while addressing food insecurity and childhood poverty. (more…)


Laytonsville

A new independent bookstore has officially opened its doors in Laytonsville. The Brady Readery is now welcoming customers at 6860 Olney-Laytonsville Road, offering a selection of new and affordable used books, along with board games, educational children’s toys, and library-inspired décor.

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