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Today is Thursday, April 9 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Virtual Town Hall: The topic is “Faith Communities Responding to COVID-19”. This virtual town hall will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Grants for faith communities, and safe volunteer opportunities are among the topics that will be discussed. […]

Sundown Wednesday marks the beginning of Passover, an eight-day festival. It commemorates the emancipation of the Jewish people from slavery in ancient Egypt. Normally, Jews would gather with family and friends to retell the story and enjoy a huge meal that often starts with matzah ball soup. Included in the service are four questions, which […]

Today is Wednesday, April 8 and it marks the beginning of the eight-day Jewish holiday, Passover which commemorates the freedom of Israelites from ancient Egypt. Happy Passover to those celebrating! Here are five things worth knowing in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Board of Elections Selects Voting Centers:  Montgomery County Board of Elections meets via […]

This Sunday at noon, Gov. Larry Hogan is calling on Marylanders to join together for a moment of prayer for those who died or are sick from COVID-19 as well as all the health care professionals and first responders who are risking their health to help others. “Let us pray for each other,” Hogan said […]

Here are five things to know today, April 15, in Montgomery County: 1. It’s Tax Day! 2. Montgomery County firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze at a Rockville business on Monday that caused one million dollars in damage and displaced several businesses. 3. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for Montgomery County that […]

Sunset marks the first night of Passover, a holiday to commemorate the exodus of the Jews from Egyptian slavery. Passover begins the evening of April 14 and ends on April 22. “Jews celebrate the holiday by telling the story around a dinner table with a special book called the Haggadah,” said Rabbi Jonah Layman of the Shaare […]