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President Donald Trump signed an executive order excusing federal government employees from work on Christmas Eve. However, executive departments still have the authority to determine if certain agencies should remain open for national security and defense purposes. The order states, “All executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed and their employees […]

The Montgomery County Department of Recreation has released its holiday event guide for the month of December.  Events are free unless otherwise noted, according to a news release. For events with an activity number, register online at ActiveMontgomery.org with the registration number. Dec. 8: Holiday Puppet Show 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday puppet show […]

Here are five things to know today, Dec. 16, in Montgomery County: 1. Congressman-elect Jamie Raskin is the keynote speaker at today’s Small Business University event at Montgomery Community Media studios. 2. Wheaton Officers along with  Blake High School football players are scheduled to play against Silver Spring Officers and Paint Branch High School football players in a […]

Here are five things to know today, Dec. 15, in Montgomery County: 1. Bundle up before heading out this morning. The forecast is for very cold temperatures today and possible snow showers Friday and Saturday. 2. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and Baltimore Mayor-elect Catherine Pugh are the featured speakers at the Committee for Montgomery’s annual […]

Here are five things to know today, Dec. 14, in Montgomery County: 1. Santa will be trading in his sleigh for a Harley-Davidson today during the Montgomery County Police Department’s annual Santa Ride that benefits The Children’s Inn at NIH. 2. Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy is scheduled to receive the Patriot’s award today […]

Here are five things to know today, Dec. 13, in Montgomery County: 1. Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford is scheduled to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for GlaxoSmithKline Global Vaccines U.S. Research & Development Center today in Rockville. 2. The Montgomery County Board of Education will be holding an all-day business meeting today. Superintendent Jack Smith […]

Here are five things to know today, Dec. 12, in Montgomery County: 1. Competency Hearing: Catherine Hoggle, the mother of missing Sarah (6) and Jacob Hoggle (4), is scheduled to appear in a Rockville courtroom today for a status hearing. 2. New President: Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner is holding his first news briefing today. […]

UPDATED Here are your five things to know today, Dec. 8, in Montgomery County: 1. The Minority Legislative Breakfast is happening this morning. 2. Football Finale: The Damascus Swarmin Hornets are to set face-off against the Franklin Indians tonight for the Maryland State 3A High School Championships in Annapolis. Meanwhile, local high schools will be teaming […]

Here are your five things to know today, Dec. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. A House Hearing with State Legislators will be held to discuss for local and bi-county bills affecting issues specific to Montgomery County today. View the hearing on County Cable Montgomery. 2. Councilmember Roger Berliner is the new president of the Montgomery […]

RecCalendar December 2016 December 1:  Drop In Bridge East County Community Recreation Center 3310 Gateshead Manow way, Silver Spring, MD 20904 240.777.8090 1-4pm Come drop in every Thursday and play with us. Free/Gratis   December 1:  Live Music with Dale Jarrett Holiday Park Senior Center 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906 240.777.4999 1-2pm Dale is […]