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Before 1983, if you were one of approximately 30 million people in the United States who suffer from 10,000 “rare” diseases, you had no hope. Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies did not invest in developing drugs and biologics for rare conditions because there was no reasonable expectation that the drug sales would recover the development costs. 

The Orphan Drug Act of 1983 is a U.S. law designed to encourage the development of treatments for […]

Attention 73 Year Olds 

Congratulations if you are turning 73 in 2024 or have already achieved that milestone! 

Seventy-three is the age when you must begin taking your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your 401(k), 403(b) and Traditional IRA (a Roth IRA has no required distribution). The amount of your RMD is based on a formula that includes your IRS determined life expectancy and the value of your account […]

Hip-hop dance began during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, originally inspired by the movements of African dancing, and flourished as a new style of dance performed on the street for the people. Hip-hop incorporates aspects of modern dance, tap, and swing, integrating music and complex movements to form artistry.  

It emerged as a cultural movement among African American and Latino communities, primarily in the Bronx. Hip hop dancing originated as a form […]

If you want to do something good for your brain, turn on some music and sing along. Few things have the power to stimulate the brain like music does. Music is not just an art form but also a structural, mathematical, and architectural wonder constructed one note at a time.  

While listening to music, your brain makes significant computations to make sense of these complex patterns. Listening to or playing music is an […]

Poolesville is very fortunate to have a vibrant culture of art, theater and dance unusual for such a small town. On December 7th at 2 and 6 pm, Hope Garden Children’s Ballet Theater will present its holiday production at the JCC Bender Kreeger Auditorium in Rockville, MD. A Winter’s Eve, celebrating the season’s holidays with dance will unite a Christmas classic with broader cultural representations, transporting the audience into a […]

Stay Active – Community Activities

November 14th – Historic Medley District Lecture Series- The Life and Legacy of Noah Clark, Poolesville’s Crusader for Black Schooling -A conversation with Tina Clarke, moderated by Knight Kiplinger about the life and legacy of her remarkable grandfather, Noah Clarke. Old Town Hall Bank Building – FREE – 7:00-8:30p.m. Registration required.

November 19th-Montgomery County, MD – Virtual 50+ Employment Expo sponsored by the Montgomery County Government and […]

In Montgomery County, the earliest native sites are believed to be late Pleistocene Paleoindians, dating back more than 12,000 years. The Native American lands in our area of the Potomac River valley were called Cohongorooto, “land above the falls”. The climate at the time was colder and the area was forested with conifers. The Paleoindians lived in small bands, moving seasonally to hunt bison and mammoths, as well as giant beavers. Using stone tools, […]

Veterans Day is observed on November 11 in commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice between the Allies and Germany, declaring a cessation of WWI hostilities on the western front. It took effect at the 11th hour (am) of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. 

However, the official end of WWI came on June 28, 1919, with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Due to the objections […]

Whether you are signing up for Medicare for the first time in the Initial Enrollment Period IEP (the month you turn 65 plus 3 months before and 3 months after) or you are reviewing your current Medicare plan, now is the time to pay attention and do your research. The 2025 Medicare Enrollment period is October 15th to December 7th.  

It is not necessary to sign up for Medicare at […]

For the holidays each year, Wreaths Across America (“WAA”) coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies to “Remember, Honor, and Teach” about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. This tradition began in 1992 as The Arlington Wreath project with the laying of 5000 Christmas wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery by Morrill Worcester. 

WAA remained relatively obscure until a photo of the snow-covered, wreath-adorned Arlington Cemetery gravestones went viral in 2005, resulting […]