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Montgomery County Public Libraries’ (MCPS) presents a conversation with award-winning journalist Bob Levey as part of their Contemporary Conversations. The series provides a forum for journalists, authors and speakers to discuss cultural and current issues. Former Washington Post columnist and TV-radio commentator Bob Levey will talk about his 37-year career covering all aspects of life […]

As part of Rockville 2040, the Rockville Planning Commission will hold information sessions and public hearings on the draft comprehensive plan. Rockville 2040, the city’s initiative to update the 2002 comprehensive master plan, began with a kickoff meeting May 2015. Since that time, the city held listening sessions, citywide forums, open houses and other meetings. […]

The Maryland State House honored 10 high school and middle school students from Poolesville High School and Eastern Middle School on Monday. The students were recognized for awards and honors they received at the 2018 National History Day competition in June 2018. Last year, over 3,000 students from around the world competed in the academic competition […]

Here are five things to know for Monday, May 14, in Montgomery County: 1. Budget Time: The Montgomery County Council continues work on the fiscal 2019 budget with a session that starts at 9:30 a.m. in the Third Floor Council Room. Here’s the agenda. 2. Meeting the Media: Council President Hans Riemer will meet reporters […]

Here are five things to know for Friday, May 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Maryland State Police Fallen Heroes: Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal Sander Cohen will be honored during this annual ceremony in Pikesville. Cohen was killed while assisting a motorist on I-270 last year. 2. Mother’s Day Restaurant Picks: Here’s 10 restaurants to celebrate Mother’s […]

The officer who died in the line of duty on I-270 last year will be honored at the annual Maryland State Police Fallen Heroes Ceremony. Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal Sander Cohen will be honored during the unveiling of a new memorial honoring members of the Office of the State Fire Marshal killed in the […]

Free outdoor summer concerts return to downtown Bethesda Thursday evenings during May, June and July. The concerts, sponsored by the Bethesda Urban Partnership, offer a diverse range of music including rock, funk, jazz, swing, and reggae. The concerts begin in May and take place on Thursday evenings, from 6 – 8 p.m. in Veterans Park, […]

Here are five things to know today, May 11, in Montgomery County: 1. Roasting: Kathleen Matthews, the new chairwoman of the Maryland Democratic Party, will be roasted by Alison Starling, anchor at WJLA; Rep. Jamie Raskin; and her husband, Chris Matthews. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will host its 14th Annual Wine Tasting event on May 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Kentlands Mansion in Gaithersburg. This year’s wine tasting will feature a guided tutorial of five featured wines compliments of Pinky and Pepe of Pinky and Pepe’s Grape Escape. Also attendees will receive a special […]

U.S.Senator Barbara Mikukski met with President Obama’s nominee to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, Chief Judge Merrick Garland on May 11th. See photos, below: PHOTOS |Submitted