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February 17, 2017 | Phil Fabrizio

It’s All Black & White to Me (PHOTOS)

Quince Orchard varsity boys basketball ends regular season with 2 losses both to very good teams. One to Seneca Valley in January and then on Thursday night outside of Frederick, MD to Tuscarora.  Both are 3A division teams – neither of which QO will face in the MPSSAA state playoffs which gets into full swing […]

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February 16, 2017 | Laura Rowles

Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Celebration Art Glass

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) supported Celebration Art Glass and celebrated the grand opening of their new studio by conducting a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for them on Thursday, February 16. They are located at 18247-A Flower Hill Way in Gaithersburg.             Celebration Art Glass is an art glass studio, where students come to relax, […]

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February 11, 2017 | Daryl Schultz

Barons Upend Bulldogs 66-54 in Boys Varsity Basketball (PHOTOS)

It was senior night at Bethesda Chevy Chase (BCC) High School, Feb. 7, as the Churchill Bulldogs visited the Barons. These down county rivals did not disappoint those in attendance in what was a closely contested game with BCC coming out on top 66-54. In the first half, the Bulldogs lead the early going behind […]

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February 10, 2017 | Juanita Farmer, CPA

IRS Tax Scams 2017: FAQs

As tax season approaches, taxpayers are reminded to be on the lookout for an array of evolving tax scams related to identity theft and refund fraud. Every year scam artists look for new ways to trick taxpayers out of their hard-earned money, sensitive financial information or even access to their computers. It seems that no […]

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February 9, 2017 | Mark Avallone, MBA, CFP®, CRPS®, AIF®

How to Succeed Financially During and After a Divorce

Few people enter a marriage expecting it to end in divorce, but unfortunately, many marriages do. While no one wants to plan for a divorce, sound financial planning can help ease or protect against the financial effects of a divorce, should one come to pass. Below are 9 steps you can take that will serve […]

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February 8, 2017 | Laura Rowles

What is Big Data & Why You Should Attend the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chambers BIG Data Seminar

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) invites you to its BIG Data for Business Seminar sponsored by Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus & M&T Bank on Tuesday, April 4. The amount of data out there is incredible, and it just keeps growing. It’s what organizations do with the data that matters. Big data can […]

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February 7, 2017 | Juanita Farmer, CPA

Who Should File a 2016 Tax Return?

Most people file a tax return because they have to, but even if you don’t, there are times when you should–because you might be eligible for a tax refund and not know it. The six tax tips below should help you determine whether you’re one of them. 1. General Filing Rules. Whether you need to […]

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February 2, 2017 | Phil Fabrizio

A Walk With Linda

I have known Linda for nearly 20 years. Back in the day we were members of a local Gaithersburg training group preparing for Marine Corps Marathons. The larger group dispersed except for a small select number of runners and cyclist friends who have been getting together religiously for decades on Saturday mornings to train, to […]

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February 2, 2017 | Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

Montgomery County Recreation Calendar for February

February 1:  Soul Line Dancing Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD 20853 240.777.6893 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Every Wednesday until March 29. Back to the days of American Bandstand! Join in this fun, lively, rhythmic dance session that teaches the Active 55+ community all the latest and old school dances. […]

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February 2, 2017 | Laura Rowles

GGCC Conducts Ribbon Cutting for Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) supported Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and celebrated the grand opening of their new restaurant  by conducting a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for them on Friday, January 27. They are located at 390 Spectrum Avenue in Gaithersburg.      Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is a polished-casual restaurant specializing in classic America cuisine, […]

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