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The United Nations has designated January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, as a time to remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims of Nazi persecution.   The Holocaust, sometimes referred to as “the Shoah,” the Hebrew word for “catastrophe”, was the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its allies and collaborators. […]

The KPC Buddhist Relief group is having a winter clothing drive. People have been so generous, and they’ve been making trips to support individuals in shelters (or those who choose to stay outside) with warm jackets, long johns, gloves, hats, and blankets. Jetsunma, their leader, is so worried about the weather this weekend and wants to provide as much warmth as they can. They’ve been able to get some great deals at stores — […]

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 […]

It may be difficult to think of Spring in the middle of an arctic freeze, but if you are a gardener, you need to prepare for Spring beginning with the big Seed Swap on Saturday, January 31st. The Poolesville Community Garden, located at the Poolesville Presbyterian Church property is sponsoring a SEED SWAP at the church Speer Hall 17800 Elgin Rd.  

Drop by this free event anytime during the hours of 11:00 […]

For many years, Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church has partnered with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to offer a FREE monthly dinner to their Poolesville neighbors. Each month, people from across the spectrum of humanity come together to prepare, share, chat, eat, and be one with each other.

The two churches alternate hosting the dinner on the first Wednesday of the month.  PMUMC will host the dinner February 4, April, June, August, October, and December, […]

Montgomery County passed a new law, the Bring Your Own Bag Law, that changes how you get bags when shopping in Montgomery County, beginning January 1, 2026. The goal is simple: reduce waste, protect our waterways, and encourage everyone to bring their own reusable bags. 

Key Things to Know 

• No more plastic carryout bags at many businesses.
  Plastic carryout bags […]

In June 2025, the MCDOT made MoCo Ride On buses FREE to make public transportation more accessible. As of Sunday, January 11, 2026, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has adjusted 36 Ride On bus route schedules to improve efficiency and on-time performance. MCDOT’s Transit Division adjusts Ride On bus schedules regularly (at least three times a year) to shift resources allowing for more reliable service where demand is higher. The […]

The third Monday after the beginning of the New Year is considered Blue Monday, January 19. The concept was introduced in 2005 by a UK-based psychologist as part of a public relations campaign for a travel company. The idea was based on a formula that factored in variables such as gloomy weather, post-holiday financial stress, broken New Year’s resolutions, low motivation levels, and the time elapsed since Christmas. Mondays particularly are associated with low […]