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May 28, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

750 Flags to be Unfurled in Memorial Day Ceremony at Bohrer Park

For the seventh year in row, hundreds of American flags will be on display at Gaithersburg’s Bohrer Park during Memorial Day. This year, the flags are being placed not just in memory of those who died fighting for this country, but also front line heroes as well. This Memorial Day weekend, 750 eight-foot tall American […]

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June 26, 2015 | Aline Barros and Krista Brick

Local Reaction to Supreme Court Ruling on Same Sex Marriages

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that same sex marriage is a legal right across the country. Dana Beyer, executive director of Gender Rights Maryland, said today’s court decision is a moment that “brings people to tears.” Beyer said Justice Anthony Kennedy’s opinion was so “beautifully written.” “It hit me. Some of the language is […]

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June 7, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Girl Scouts Promote Crosswalk Use Along Route 355 in Gaithersburg

The Juniors of Girl Scout Troop 274 teamed up with Gaithersburg Police on June 7th to promote pedestrian safety alongside Route 355 at Summit Avenue. The troop members are working to complete their Bronze Award project by “promoting crosswalk use.” “We applaud the Girl Scouts of Troop 274 for their willingness to help us in […]

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November 4, 2013 | Larry Merewitz

New Explorer Post Open House Set for Nov. 6

This open house is to introduce people to the  Explorers program.  Exploring is Learning for Life’s career-education program for young men and women ages 14 (who have completed 8th grade) – 20. Many community organizations are selected to be Explorer Posts and are available to give real hands on experience for the youth in the community. […]

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