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March in the Gaithersburg St. Patrick’s Day ParadeGaithersburg’s 24th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will wind its way through Rio on Saturday, March 14 at 10 a.m. If you are part of a club, civic organization, school, or other community group, we invite you to join in. There’ll be bagpipers, Celtic dancers, equestrian units, fire trucks, antique cars … and maybe you! All registration forms must be submitted by February 17.Click here to learn more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Dahlia, National Capital Dahlia Society Show, Brookside Gardens,Wheaton, Maryland USA IMG 3008Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Book Recommendation: Death at a Scottish Christmas by Lucy ConnelleyDeath at a Scottish Christmas (2024, Crooked Lane Books) is book number three of the Scottish Isle Mysteries by author Lucy Connelly. I enjoyed this novel and recommend this series for your reading pleasure. Click on the link to learn more about the author and her books.Merriment, mistletoe, and murder await in the third installment of the Scottish Isle mystery series, perfect for fans of Sheila Connolly and Joanne Fluke.Sea Isle, Scotland, is magical during the holiday season, and Dr. Emilia McRoy can’t wait to enjoy everything her village has to offer. But when the lead singer of a famous band is murdered in the village, just as they were about to launch a world tour, her holiday instantly comes to a halt. As the band...
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Book Recommendation: Murder at Midnight by Katharine SchellmanMurder at Midnight (2023, Crooked Lane Books) is novel number four of the Lily Adler Mystery series by author Katharine Schellman. I enjoyed this novel and recommed this series for your reading pleasure. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her books.When a body is found shot to death after an unexpected snowstorm, Lily Adler quickly realizes that some people will stop at nothing to bury their secrets this holiday season.Regency widow Lily Adler is looking forward to returning to Hertfordshire to spend time with the family of her late husband. She is also excited that Captain Jack Hartley, her friend and confidante, will be visiting his own family after a long voyage at sea. With winter qu...
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Build Gaithersburg 2040 Engagement SessionsCity residents are invited to upcoming engagement sessions to meet the Build Gaithersburg 2040 project team, learn about the project, visit interactive stations, and provide feedback on the Master Plan updates. Engagement sessions will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., and you're welcome to drop in at any time during that window. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.  February 10 - Benjamin Gaither Center February 12 - Gaithersburg Police Station February 19 - Kentlands Mansion February 26 - Casey Community Center Click here to learn more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 7704Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photog...
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Free Tax Preparation Appointments AvailableMontgomery County Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is offering free income tax preparation for households earning $69,000 or less. Appointments are available at multiple locations and virtually. Certified tax preparers will complete and file 2025 federal and state returns.Appointments: Mondays: 2–8 p.m. – Casey Community Center, 810 S Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg Tuesdays: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. & 2–8 p.m. – Community Action Agency, Rockville, 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 320, Rockville & TESS Center, 8703 Flower Ave, Silver Spring Wednesdays: 12–8 p.m. – Community Action Agency, Rockville Thursdays: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. – WorkSource Montgomery, 11510 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Wheaton & Community Action Agency, Rockvill...
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Book Recommendaton: This Town Won't Tell by Rhodi HawkThis Town Won't Tell (Scheduled publication date: May 12, 2026, Crooked Lane Books) is the new novel by author Rhodi Hawk. Click on the link to learn more about the author and her books.A single mom finds herself mixed up with the wrong people in this twisting crime novel perfect for fans of C.J. Box and Ruth Ware.Featuring a neurodivergent lead, this small-town thriller is a compelling story of tenacity and grit.In the snowy mountain town of Suspicion, Montana, single mom Janey Hendee waits tables at the local roadhouse—and on the sly, she runs an underground card game. All to give her daughter a better life than the one she had. When her sleazy ex fails to get their daughter to school, Janey takes matters into her own hands and bre...
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Book Recommendation: Death on a Scottish Train by Lucy ConnellyDeath on a Scottish Train (October, 2025, Crooked Lane Books) is volume number four of the Scottish Isle Mysteries by author Lucy Connelly (Candace Havens). I enjoyed this novel and recommend this series for your reading pleasure. Click on the link to learn more about this book.Dr. Emilia McRoy, an American in Scotland, has a killer in sight in the fourth installment of the Scottish Isle mystery series, perfect for fans of Paige Shelton and Connie Berry.Summer is coming to a close on beautiful Sea Isle in Scotland, and Dr. Emilia McRoy is celebrating one year since her big move. With a weeklong festival to end the season, the town gathers for a magical ride on the newly refurbished Storyteller’s Train but the launch’s succes...
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Free Support for Montgomery County CaregiversBeginning Monday, Feb. 9, Montgomery County caregivers can access Trualta, a free online education and support platform provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Trualta offers practical tutorials, skills-based learning, and resources to help caregivers feel more confident, prepared, and supported.Through the Care4MC portal, caregivers can: Learn caregiving skills at their own pace. Access guidance for safer, more confident care. Find resources to manage stress and avoid burnout. Sign up beginning Monday, Feb. 9.Visit the website.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Tulips, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 0923Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Ph...
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Book Recommendation: Hot Wings and Homicide by Carmela DutraHot Wings and Homicide (Scheduled publication date: May 12, 2026, Crooked Lane Books) is the second novel of The Food Truck Mysteries by author Carmela Dutra. I enjoyed this book and recommend it for your reading pleasure. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her books.Twins Beth and Seth Lloyd are on the chopping block in the follow-up to A Murder Most Fowl, where a perfect recipe for murder is stirred up.Business at Kluckin’ Good is smoking hot. To keep momentum going, Beth and her twin brother, Seth, just scored a prime spot at the Flavors of the Bay Food Festival. For three and a half days, food lovers will flock to the Bay Area’s biggest culinary event to enjoy gourmet food trucks, cook...
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Gaithersburg Ranked 3rd Most Ethnically Diverse City in U.S.WalletHub ranked Gaithersburg as the 3rd Most Ethnically Diverse City in the United States. Gaithersburg was ranked #2 in the Small City Category for communities with populations under 100,000. WalletHub compared more than 500 of the largest cities in the U.S. based on three key measures of ethnic diversity, including ethnicity and race, language, and birthplace.Click here to learn more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.Most Ethnically Diverse Cities (3 of the 5 are in Montgomery County, MD) Germantown, MD Jersey City, NJ Gaithersburg, MD Silver Spring, MD Federal Way, WA Rose, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 1826Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley ...
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Book Recommendation: The View from Lake Como by Adriana TrigianiThe View from Lake Como (2025) is the latest standalone novel by the New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani. I enjoyed this book and highly recommed it for your reading pleasure. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her many books.From the beloved New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani, a “dazzling” storyteller (Washington Post), and a “comedy writer with a heart of gold” (NYT), comes a novel about one woman’s quest to build her own life before it’s too late.Jess Capodimonte Baratta is not living the life of her dreams. Not even close.In blue-collar Lake Como, New Jersey, family comes first. Recently divorced from Bobby Bilancia, “the perfect husband,” Jess moves ...
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Student Registration for National History Day CompetitionThe 2026 Montgomery County National History Day Competition will be held at Sligo Middle School in Silver Spring on March 7. Student registration for the competition starts on Monday, Feb. 9 and ends on Friday, Feb. 13.  For middle and high school students who participate, History Day sparks critical thinking, and helps develop skills in research and analysis, writing, and public speaking. Working solo or in small groups, students create original documentaries, exhibits, performances, research papers or websites exploring a breadth of historical topics within an annual theme. The County's National History Day Competition is also looking for 230 student, community, and/or parent volunteers for the event. Volunteers who are 18 and o...
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Open Positions on Board of Social ServicesCounty Executive Marc Elrich seeks applicants to fill five public member vacancies on the Board of Social Services, which oversees the County’s social welfare programs. They include food assistance, medical aid for those without insurance, and child protective services. Social services are essential to connecting County residents to housing, energy, and economic stability through our community outreach and partnerships. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, Feb. 11.Apply online.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Thistle, Meadow Garden, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 5815Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Alert Montgomery - Cold Emergency Alert UpdateMontgomery County has extended the cold emergency alert until Tuesday, 2/10 at 12pm. Residents should be prepared for wind chill values to be below 20 degrees. These dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin within 30 minutes and/or hypothermia. Try to stay indoors if possible. Take extra precautions if you work or spend long amounts of time outdoors. Wear extra layers and when possible, take frequent breaks in a warm location. If you need relief from the cold, visit County facilities such as Libraries and Recreation Centers during business hours. Public shopping centers are also available as warm locations during their hours of operation.Residents concerned about the well-being of a homeless individ...
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Book Recommendation: Blown Away by Brett BattlesStuart Woods' Blown Away (2025) is a Teddy Fay Novel Featuring Stone Barrington by author Brett Battles. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and this book. (Stuart Woods passed away in 2022).Former CIA operative Teddy Fay returns for another thrilling Hollywood adventure in this latest installment in the New York Times bestselling series.Teddy Fay whisks away to join Peter and Hattie Barrington in Palm Springs. But his hope for a relaxing vacation vanishes when he attends a prominent actor’s annual birthday party, where he witnesses a heated squabble between two women, only for one of them to turn up dead the next day.Teddy investigates who might be lurking in the shadows and uncovers a web of intrigue inv...
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Positions Open on Montgomery County’s Human Rights CommissionMontgomery County is looking for some fresh voices for its Commission on Human Rights. The group promotes equal rights and opportunities for all persons. Members work to eliminate discrimination, prejudice, intolerance, and bigotry in housing, recreation, education, health, employment, public accommodations, and justice across our community. Commissioners are expected to serve on special or standing committees and participate in community activities.Applicants of diverse backgrounds, professions, genders, geography, abilities, ethnicities, and ages are encouraged to apply.The application deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 11.Apply online.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Water Lily, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square,...
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Book Recommendation: The Patriot's Daughter by Brittany ButlerThe Patriot's Daughter (Scheduled to be published: April 21, 2026, Crooked Lane Books) is the new geopolitical thriller by South Carolina author Brittany Butler ( Brittany Butler Jennings). I enjoyed this novel and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the link to learn more.Democracy is fracturing—and one woman may hold the key to saving it.This electrifying debut from former CIA officer and TikTok sensation Brittany Butler is the perfect geopolitical thriller for fans of David McCloskey and Alma Katsu.When a wave of Russian cyberattacks ignites a disinformation firestorm, the United States is pushed to the brink of a civil war. State governments defy Washington. Militias rise. As trust crumbles and chaos spreads, the...
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Federal Funds for Housing and Community NeedsCommunity MeetingsMontgomery County's Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) is developing its Five-Year Consolidated Plan to guide the use of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  Input from residents on community needs helps shape how the County will use these funds over the next five years.DHCA is kicking off its consultation with three in-person community meetings on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 1401 Rockville Pike in Rockville, room 1003/1004. The hour-long meetings will start at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meetings will be held virtually through Zoom. Registering allows us to alert you to any schedule updates.After registration, an email with meeting in...
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Cold Emergency Alert Continues through Early Next Week Cold weather will persist through the weekend, prompting a Cold Emergency Alert for Montgomery County through Tuesday, Feb. 3. Residents are warned to prepare for wind chill values below 20 degrees at times. That could cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes or hypothermia.If you are experiencing homelessness or see someone without shelter, contact the Crisis Center at 240-777-4000 for assessment and connection to shelter and support. During extreme cold or other dangerous weather, if the situation appears to be a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately, as emergency responders can provide faster assistance. County facilities, such as libraries and recreation centers, serve as places to warm up during norma...
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Book Recommendation: A Wicked Conceit by Anna Lee HuberA Wicked Conceit (2021) is book number nine of the Lady Darby Mystery series by author Anna Lee Huber. Click on the link to reach to website to learn more about the author and her books. Dolores and I have enjoyed this series and recommend it for your reading pleasure.Soon-to-be new parents Kiera and her husband, Sebastian Gage, have been hoping for a respite from their inquiries, but murder and mayhem have a startling way of dropping into their laps in the all-new historical mystery in this national bestselling series.Edinburgh, Scotland. March 1832. Kiera and Gage have been eagerly awaiting their bundle of joy but trouble has been brewing in the form of the roguish criminal Bonnie Brock Kincaid. A new book and subsequent play feat...
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The Power of Pause: Why Writers Must Taste Their WordsThere's a Scottish proverb that author Anna Lee Huber features in her Lady Darby Mystery novel A Wicked Conceit: "Be sure to taste your words before spitting them out." For those of us who make our living—or our passion—through the written word, this wisdom deserves a place on every desk, every computer screen, every notebook cover.We writers are in the business of spitting out words. It's what we do. We string them together, arrange them just so, and send them out into the world where they'll be read by strangers, critics, fans, and everyone in between. But how often do we truly taste them first?What It Means to Taste Your WordsTasting your words isn't just about proofreading or fact-checking, though those matter too. It's about sit...
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Black History Month Kick-OffThe Montgomery County African American Advisory Group invites the community to its first Black History Month Kick-Off and Good Trouble Awards Presentation from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Organizers are hosting this inaugural event to launch Black History Month with purpose, honoring a century of Black history while creating space to reflect, connect, and prepare together as a community. The event will be held at the Isiah "Ike" Leggett Office Building, located at 101 Monroe St. in Rockville.  Register online.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Thistle, Meadow Garden, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 5806Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Book Recommendation: Baking Up a Murder by Hattie FoxBaking Up a Murder (Scheduled publication date: March 24, 2026, Crooked Lane Books) is the new mystery novel by Kentucky author Hattie Fox. Click on the link to learn more.A family-owned bakery gets mixed up in trouble in this cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Ellie Alexander and Bree Baker.When her beloved grandfather dies, pastry chef Madeline quits her high-brow job at a renowned LA restaurant to take up her grandfather’s mantle and keep his bakery running alongside his widow, her big-personality Grandma Ruth. For Madeline, bringing her passion for French pastries to Solvang, California, is her biggest baking challenge The town is completely Danish themed, down to the windmills.In an effort to connect with the locals and convince t...
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Alert Montgomery - Cold Emergency AlertA Cold Emergency Alert has been extended for Montgomery County until Tuesday, 2/3 at 12pm. Residents should be prepared for wind chill values to be below 20 degrees. These dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin within 30 minutes and/or hypothermia. Try to stay indoors if possible. Take extra precautions if you work or spend long amounts of time outdoors. Wear extra layers and when possible, take frequent breaks in a warm location. If you need relief from the cold, visit County facilities such as Libraries and Recreation Centers during business hours. Public shopping centers are also available as warm locations during their hours of operation.Residents concerned about the well-being of a homeless individu...
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