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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream! July is the month to do just that. 

National Ice Cream Month was championed by the American Dairy Association. Two joint resolutions, one in the House of Representatives and one in the Senate, asked President Reagan to proclaim July as National Ice Cream month and July 15 as National Ice Cream Day.   

Subsequently, bills were introduced in the 98th congress […]

After 20 years, Adventist HealthCare has decided to close its Germantown Emergency Center effective July 1, 2026, due to declining patient numbers.  

The Germantown Emergency Center opened in 2006, when the 24/7 emergency room filled a gap in acute-care health services for patients in upper Montgomery County who might later be transferred for inpatient care in Rockville. 

Over the years, the healthcare landscape in Germantown developed substantial choices, and the community now has Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, an acute-care hospital within 2 miles on Observation Drive, along […]

The Fourth of July is just a few days away and many of us are looking forward to a spectacular fireworks display. Since they can be so dangerous, fireworks are best left to the professionals who know how to handle them safely.  

Each year, fireworks in the United States cause approximately twelve deaths, 2000 serious eye injuries, and 5000 other injuries (including amputated fingers). 

In Montgomery County, ALL fireworks are illegal to […]

In the U.S., people consume enough ice cream for 48 pints per person each year. Nine percent of cow’s milk in the U.S. is used to make ice cream. Eighty-seven percent of Americans have ice cream in their freezer, and nine percent of the milk production of the US milk production goes into ice cream production. 

The origins of this frosty confection can be traced back as far as Alexander the Great in […]

2026 may be an off-year Federal election cycle, but the State and County elections are as important as ever. 

The Democratic and Republican Parties use primary elections to choose their candidates for the general election. Generally, only registered voters affiliated with the Democratic or Republican Parties may vote in that party’s primary election. 

Online and mail in voter registration has already closed, but you may be able to register and vote In […]

If you love history and are looking for an outing weekend of June 27-28, come out for the 267h Annual Heritage Days Weekend. This countywide festival offers programs, activities, and tours appealing to visitors of all ages and interests. With over 34 free events all around Montgomery County, Heritage Days Weekend is the perfect time to explore local history, culture, and nature. Sites are […]

If you are looking for a fun activity to entertain your grandchildren, Riverworks and Story Tapestries’ are offering a Playful Performances Summer Series, a free family arts series taking place every Thursday from June 25 through August 20 at the Riverworks Outdoor Stage.

The free interactive family performances will feature storytelling, music, dance, culture, and audience participation. Each week brings a different professional artist and a new adventure for children and families to enjoy together. 

Thursdays, 10:00–11:00 AM
Riverworks Outdoor Stage,  West Willard […]

Depending on the weather, mosquito season in Maryland is from April through October. If you want to control mosquitoes in your yard, there is a better way than fogging which kills wildlife and harms pets and children. Fogging does not stop mosquitoes at their source. Instead, try the low-tech Mosquito Bucket Challenge designed by Professor Doug Tallamy, co-founder of the Homegrown National Park movement.  

The bucket draws in mosquitoes already […]

If you are planning on visiting any US National Parks, you should be aware of some fee changes, particularly if you are traveling with foreign visitors. Access to most National Park Service sites remains free. Less than a quarter of the more than 400 National Park Service sites actually have an entrance fee. 

The new 2026 fees, implemented by a U.S. government executive order, involve two major updates. The first has been the creation of a separate “non-resident” America the Beautiful pass. Unlike […]