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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 […]

Any day now, two of the seven named periodical cicada broods will emerge from the ground, molt, and take to the trees serenading. There may be trillions of cicadas in 17 states across the Southeast and Midwest. The birds will have quite a feast. 

Most times when the 13- and 17-year cicadas co-emerge, every 5 or 6 years, the two broods have some distance between them, according to the University of […]

May is the Perfect Time to Explore Montgomery County. It is Go MoCo Month, a fun celebration of MoCo’s entrepreneurial spirit. You can indulge in deals, discounts, and festive events across the county’s hotels, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, and craft beverage spots.  

Check-in at participating locations each week using the weekly digital passports available on the Visit MoCo Adventure Planner app, for a chance to win the […]

It’s National Small Business Week! As part of Go MoCo Month in May shop local at boutique retail stores and small businesses that are unique to Montgomery County during GoShop MoCo Week, May 1 – 10, for special deals and discounts. 

Each week of Go MoCo Month, local businesses are offering special deals and experiences.  Find a great Shop MoCo deal, try a new restaurant during MoCo Eats Week, book a […]

Reprinted from MoCo blog. 

As the warm weather approaches, the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is warning homeowners about driveway-paving scammers who typically look to exploit them in spring. These scammers are a common problem not only in Montgomery County, but also across Maryland. Homeowners should be aware and take appropriate measures to avoid falling victim to it.

In the last year, OCP has been taking measures against individuals who performed […]

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The Town of Poolesville is looking for volunteers to fill two vacancies, one on the Planning Commission and another on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Applicants need to be residents of the Town for at least six (6) months and share a strong interest in keeping Poolesville the gem that it is!

Celebrate the Historic Medley District 50th Anniversary […]

You have no doubt heard of Cinco de Mayo, but do you know what it is? Well, prepare the guacamole, pour the tequila, and grab a Corona (the beer not the virus!) and let’s learn about it. 

Cinco de Mayo celebrates an important date in history – May 5, 1862. The Battle of Puebla pitted elite French forces against a vastly undermanned Mexican army. If you’re wondering why the results of this battle […]

Sleep is an important part of your daily routine—about one-third of your time. Sleep is important to several brain functions, including how nerve cells (neurons) communicate. In fact, your brain and body stay remarkably active while you sleep. Recent findings suggest that sleep plays a housekeeping role that removes toxins in your brain that build up while you are awake. 

Sleep affects almost every type of tissue and system in the body – […]

Most Americans eat 1 ½ times the recommended dietary allowance each day. Excess red and processed meat consumption is linked with various chronic diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and cancer. One study showed that the consumption of processed meats is associated with 42 percent higher incidence of coronary heart disease and 19 percent higher risk of diabetes. 

Meatless Monday was first introduced during World War I to reduce meat consumption […]

Whether you are planting flowers to beautify your garden, vegetables to supplement your diet, or you are just curious about what is being harvested locally, it can’t hurt to know a little about the planting guide for the area. 

Maryland includes four different USDA Hardiness Zones for planting. The start times for vegetable planting vary by zone. Be sure to identify which zone you live in so you can plant vegetables at the […]