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Montgomery County Office of Consumer ProtectionFiling a complaint with the Office of Consumer Protection not only helps you but also protects others in Montgomery County from bad business practices. Stand up for yourself and your neighbors by reporting any issues.  https://bit.ly/40Ci4VgThis is a...
04/27/2025
In the fast-moving real estate market, cleanliness is non-negotiable. Whether your home is large or small, making it shine puts you on the path to selling at top dollar in no time.   Transform Your Space for a Winning Impression   Introduction   Selling a home can be an exhilarating yet overwhelm...
04/27/2025
A recipe from the kitchen of Will Hamm.    Prep Time 3 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 23 mins           8 chicken thighs skinless bone-in or with skin and bones 3 TBS unsalted butter melted 3 TBS grated Parmesan cheese 3 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped/minced ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 t...
04/26/2025
Gaithersburg Recycling ReminderPlease be sure to place your recycling cart or bin at the curb by 7 a.m. on your weekly recycling day. The City’s new recycling contractor starts service on April 28, and they may arrive in your neighborhood any time after 7 a.m. If you have any questions or concern...
04/26/2025
Out of Work, Not Out of OptionsConsumer Connection PodcastA new episode of our podcast, Consumer Connection, is out now! Host Michelle Escobar is joined by the National Association of Consumer Advocates executive director Ira Rheingold to discuss financial tips for navigating uncertain life trans...
04/26/2025
Montgomery County Free E-Scooter TrainingOur next free E-Scooter training class is this weekend in Wheaton, Maryland. Registration is NOT required for the class. Walk Ups Welcome. Arrive anytime between 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 688...
04/25/2025
Book Recommendation: The Maid's Secret by Nita ProseI enjoyed reading The Maid's Secret (2025), the latest novel by Nita Prose, and recommend it and this series for your reading list. Click on the link to reach the website.When a daring art heist takes place at the Regency Grand, Molly’s life is ...
04/25/2025
Not every relationship blooms every season. But the ones that matter? They survive the droughts. They keep growing. They find a way.   They say bloom where you’re planted 🌱, but anyone who’s been through a few seasons of life knows it isn’t always that simple. Sometimes, the soil is rocky. Someti...
04/25/2025
Bike Match Montgomery CountyGot a bike you’re not using? Give it a second life with Bike Match Montgomery County! Since 2020, we’ve matched 837 bikes with folks who need them—but 329 are still waiting. Your gently used bike could get someone to work, school, or errands.Donate: https://bit.ly/Bike...
04/24/2025
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Days of RemembranceDays of Remembrance is an annual eight-day period designated by the United States Congress to help citizens remember and draw lessons from the Holocaust. At the April 21 Mayor and City Council Meeting, Mayor Jud Ashman and Council Member Neil Harris presented the proclamation d...
04/24/2025