National Walking Day, the first Wednesday in April, was created by the American Heart Association to remind people about the health benefits of walking. The goal of this special day is also used to encourage us to begin, maintain, or expand the healthy habit of regular walks.
Most Americans do not get enough exercise. That makes it the perfect day to get outside and take a walk or a hike […]
Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated holiday that recognizes the importance of trees. The most common way people celebrate Arbor Day is to get together in groups to plant trees.
National Arbor Day is Friday, April 24. Many states observe Arbor Day on different days, based on the best tree planting times in their area. Maryland’s Arbor Day is April 1st, the First Wednesday in April. The Maryland State Tree is […]
It takes a rich tapestry of people to make a nation the best it can be. During Arab American Heritage Month, the contributions of the roughly 3.7 million individuals of Middle Eastern descent residing in the U.S. are recognized. Arab Americans’ positive impact on the United States overall can’t be understated, but a few famous Arab Americans stand out in their ranks. These notable Arab-Americans have shaped our country in so many […]
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Join us for Brain Injury 101 on March 26th, 1:00-2:00 p.m. (ET) on Zoom for an introductory presentation to raise awareness and provide practical knowledge for anyone who supports or interacts with brain injury survivors. Angel Benson of the Brain Injury Association of Maryland (BIAMD) will present an overview of brain injury and will help participants better understand the challenges survivors may face and how to provide meaningful support.
Introduced as “Maryland Wine Week” in 2011, Maryland’s wine industry expanded the celebration to “Maryland Wine Month” in March 2017. Maryland Wine Month allows the Free State’s flourishing wine industry to showcase the innovation, diversity, and quality found in the wineries throughout the state. This month-long promotion embraces the businesses and consumers that have supported Maryland’s growing wine industry since 1945.
Montgomery County is home to seven wineries! Enjoy rolling hills […]
If you need help with your 2025 Maryland or Federal income tax return, contact the AARP/IRS Tax-Aid program. For several years, knowledgeable volunteers have been assisting primarily low income and senior clients with preparing their Federal and Maryland state income tax returns. Each year, the Montgomery County Tax-Aide team prepares nearly 4,400 federal and state (Maryland) returns.
This service is available each Friday starting February 2, 2026, until April 9, 2026, at […]
Valerie L Thomas was born in Baltimore in 1943 and graduated from an all-girls public high school only seven years after public schools were desegregated. As a child she was a voracious reader who loved science fiction. She watched her father repair television sets and became fascinated with the way things worked. She attended the HBCU Morgan State University as one of only two female students in the Physics department. After graduating with honors, […]
Seward’s Day is celebrated on the last Monday in March, which in 2026 falls on March 30. This holiday honors William H. Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867. Although the purchase was initially ridiculed as “Seward’s Folly,” it later became significant due to the discovery of natural resources, leading to Alaska’s economic growth. The day is recognized as a legal holiday in Alaska, and […]
Margaret Brent, one of 13 children from a landed gentry family, was born in England in 1601. Publicly her family was Church of England but privately, they were Catholic. In the late 1620s, older sister, Catherine left for Belgium to become a nun, bringing suspicion on the family.
With little prospects for inheritance, brother Giles journeyed to the Catholic colony of Maryland, and Margaret, her sister Mary and brother Fulke arrived the next […]
Christians observe Palm Sunday as a remembrance of God’s faithfulness. It marks the beginning of Holy Week and always falls on the Sunday (March 29, 2026) before Easter Sunday. Other names for this day include Passion Sunday, Fig Sunday, Willow Sunday, Branch Sunday, or Blossom Sunday.
Many churches hold special Palm Sunday services that involve distributing palms to the congregation. The palm branch is traditionally a symbol of joy and […]