Remember those fitness tests from elementary school? They didn’t seem to be of much use then. After all, how often did you find yourself needing to do a jumping jack or sit-up in the middle of the school day?
For most of us, being fit is fundamentally about being able to function. Everyday feats of strength, balance, and endurance—such as getting up off the couch, climbing stairs, and playing hide and […]
You don’t have to be a genealogy expert to find out about your family’s history! Numerous websites and platforms now make it possible to start learning about your ancestors from home. In this lecture, we’ll discuss some of the most popular and explore their features. We’ll also talk about how to access free resources, including those available from many public libraries, and explore websites offering tips and guides to creating your own digital family tree.
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The State of Black Health Survey is now open for African American, African, and Caribbean residents of Montgomery County through August 28, 2026. The survey, available in English, French, Haitian Creole, Amharic, and Spanish, is intended to inform future health programs and services for Black communities in the county. It takes a few minutes to complete.
Montgomery County invites you to participate in the State of Black Health Survey […]
Join us for a step back into history in touring the Boyds Negro School on Tuesday, August 11th at 1pm.
This school is located in the historic “White Grounds” Black Community. The tour will provide a brief history of the founding of the school and describe the features that were present during it operation from 1896 to 1936.
Tickets are limited. Register Here
Astronomers and stargazers should look to the sky from mid-July through late August for the Perseid Meteor Showers. The Perseids, a trail of space debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle, will reach their peak on the night of August 12, before dawn on August 13, 2025. This year may be a great year to see the meteor shower because the sky will be […]
Quick and accurate communication is important to the military, especially in war. Despite a nearly 70-year effort by of the U.S. government to eradicate Native American languages, the Choctaw Telephone Squad used the Choctaw language to transmit secret tactical messages during WWI. It was instrumental in a successful surprise attack against the Germans.
After WWI, Germany and Japan sent students to the United States to study Native American languages and cultures, such as […]
Losing a spouse often brings financial changes at a time when you are the least prepared to handle them. The Social Security survivor benefit exists to cushion that transition. Depending on the age your spouse first claimed, you will be entitled to up to 100% of your late spouse’s benefit.
It is important to keep this in mind when deciding when to make claim your initial claim for Social Security benefits. The survivor benefit is calculated from the deceased spouse’s earnings record, and the amount depends on your age when you claim it. At […]
A tisane or herbal tea is a caffeine-free alternative to the true green, or black teas derived from the Camellia sinensis plant. Tisanes are infusions or decoctions made from any other plant, usually spices, roots, seeds, leaves, and bark.
Tisanes can be comforting warmed on a chilly evening or refreshing chilled on a warm summer day. They can be used as mixers for cocktails and mocktails.
Many popular tisane ingredients are perennials […]
Maryland will offer a Tax-Free Holiday just in time for Back to School this Summer. From 12:01 a.m. on Sunday August 10th through midnight on Saturday August 16th, Maryland will forgo the 6% State Sales Tax on clothing and footwear. The exemption does not extend to Accessory items.
Though this was originally conceived to help with back-to-school costs, it is available to […]
In 2020, there were 300,000 US WWII service persons still living. In 2025 the Department of Veterans Affairs reported that 66,000 of the 16 million Americans who served in World War II were alive. Even the very youngest of those enlisted would be in their nineties now. It will not be too […]