Community

As families across Montgomery County gear up for the July 4th holiday and a stretch of hot summer weather, many are turning to backyard inflatable pools as an easy way to cool off. But a local pediatric emergency physician is reminding parents that even small, portable pools can pose life-threatening dangers.

(more…)


Sponsored

Everything you need is at EDE: lifestyle, community, proximity, serenity, activity. What sets EDE apart is what’s inside, outside, and all around – an elevated suite of features and amenities that define living well.

Read on to explore the top 12 ways to experience a centrally astounding lifestyle at EDE apartments in Downtown Frederick.

1. CONTEMPORARY DESIGN: Finely crafted studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom floorplans showcase luxury finishes throughout, featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, soft-close cabinetry, sleek plank flooring, and a selection of two designer color palettes.

2. WFH PRODUCTIVITY: Accomplish your tasks efficiently in convenient co-working spaces within each residential building or at the co-working lounge in the Clubhouse. Select layouts include a den or built-in desk to create a dedicated home workspace.

3. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Support your wellness goals in the 24-hour leading-edge fitness center including cardio, strength, and functional training. Take your workout outside at the outdoor fitness stations.

4. ABUNDANT AMENITIES: Discover enviable lifestyle amenity spaces anchored by a high-design clubhouse with a warm, minimalist aesthetic. Rack up the fun in the clubroom with billiards and a double-sided fireplace. Unwind in the chic lounge with seating areas and curated artwork. Entertain your little ones at the enclosed playground.

5. ACTIVE EVENTS CALENDAR: Experience a welcoming community atmosphere with opportunities to connect through an engaging line-up of events featuring a monthly book club, wine tastings, food trucks, and other social gatherings. (more…)


MoCo Government

Montgomery County officials, community leaders and family members gathered Thursday in Silver Spring to unveil a commemorative plaque honoring the life and legacy of Charlotte Coffield, a longtime Lyttonsville community leader, civil rights advocate and historic preservation champion who died in September 2024 at the age of 91. (more…)


Health

Maryland is making $10 million available through a new Produce Rx grant program designed to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for residents with chronic health conditions while addressing food insecurity and childhood poverty. (more…)


Laytonsville

A new independent bookstore has officially opened its doors in Laytonsville. The Brady Readery is now welcoming customers at 6860 Olney-Laytonsville Road, offering a selection of new and affordable used books, along with board games, educational children’s toys, and library-inspired décor.

(more…)