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June 3, 2019 | Joe Yasharoff

MoCo’s Most Famous: Actor/Comedian and Magruder Graduate Jason Kravits

You may not know his name but chances are you know the face and have seen him on TV over the last several years. Jason Kravits has had roles on many prominent shows like Friends, Curb Your Enthusiam, The Practice, Law and Order, Everybody Loves Raymond, 30 Rock, Blue Bloods and many more. He grew […]

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June 2, 2019 | Staff Writer

Flags Fly at Half-Staff for Victims of Virginia Beach Shootings

Flags have been lowered to half-staff as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia at the city’s municipal center on May 31. President Donald Trump ordered the United States Flag to half-staff in a proclamation Saturday morning. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland flag is lowered […]

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May 25, 2019 | Michelle Queen

What’s Open and What’s Not in Montgomery County on Memorial Day

Montgomery County government observes the following schedule for Memorial Day, Monday, May 27: County Offices – closed Libraries – closed Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27. County Liquor stores – all County liquor stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Recreation – all indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities are open; administrative […]

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May 24, 2019 | Michelle Queen

County Pools Open on Memorial Day Weekend for Summer Season

Summer is nearly here and Montgomery County will offer residents a place to cool off. The County’s outdoor pools officially open at noon on Saturday, May 25th. During the pre-season from May 25 to June 14, the outdoor pools will be open on weekends and Memorial Day. The hours are noon to 6 p.m. The […]

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May 24, 2019 | Staff Writer

Flags For Our Heroes Returns to Gaithersburg’s Bohrer Park this Memorial Day Weekend

Seven hundred and fifty flags will fly at Bohrer Park to honor community heroes on Memorial Day Weekend in the annual Flags for Our Heroes event. This is the sixth year for the “Flags for our Heroes” exhibit of 8-foot tall American flags. The exhibit is organized and presented by the Rotary Clubs of Montgomery […]

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May 24, 2019 | Staff Writer

Memorial Day Weekend Parties, Festivals and Parades

This is something for everyone this Memorial Day Weekend in Montgomery County. Ceremonies Flags for our Heroes will open with a ceremony to honor local heroes in Bohrer Park, next to Gaithersburg High School at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25. The City of Gaithersburg invites the public to pay tribute to those who have served their […]

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May 21, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Wheaton Festival Ushers in Summer with Food, Live Music and Dance

The 24th Annual Taste of Wheaton Festival Features Food, Family Activities, Beer and Wine Garden and Live Music The 24th annual Taste of Wheaton Festival is scheduled for Sunday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival takes place at County Parking Lot 17, 2320 Price Avenue (Price Avenue and Fern Street). The […]

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May 21, 2019 | Staff Writer

Maryland Park Service Named Finalist for the 2019 National Gold Medal Award

The Maryland Park Service is a finalist for the 2019 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. The Gold Medal Awards program, founded in 1965, honors communities in the country that demonstrated excellence in parks and recreation through long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development, and agency […]

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May 20, 2019 | Joe Yasharoff

A Royal Celebration For 100 Year-Old Coaching Legend

It would be a substantial understatement to say that 100-year-old Doyle Royal has led a full life. More accurately, he has led many full lives as – among other things – a decorated soldier and a longtime and legendary soccer and tennis coach at the University of Maryland. On Sunday, Royal was honored by dozens […]

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May 20, 2019 | Phil Fabrizio

67th Annual Potomac Hunt Races

Poolesville, MD, Sunday, May 19, 2019 On a sunny, summer like Sunday afternoon the 67th Annual Potomac Hunt Races took place on it quarters off of Peach Tree Road near Poolesville.  Eight Races of various lengths around a kidney bean shaped race course ensued as locals and visitors enjoyed this track in the AgReserve. Notably, […]

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