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This Mother’s Day, skip standard flower delivery and give Mom an experience that lingers long after the flowers have bloomed.

Blooming Blossoms is hosting a Mother’s Day experience that hits all the right notes. Join us at our flower studio in Silver Spring for a hands-on floral workshop, the perfect calming two-hour escape. We’ll guide you through creating a gorgeous arrangement of fresh flowers, while sipping on drinks and nibbling on gourmet pastries.

Whether you’re celebrating Mom, Grandma, or your favorite mentor, it’s the perfect way to relax and bond in a creative, upscale environment. We are hosting sessions the entire week leading up to Mother’s Day weekend, so you can choose the workshop time that fits your schedule best. Come make a memory (and a masterpiece) together!

Spaces are limited to keep things intimate and relaxing. Don’t wait until the last minute—click the button below to book your tickets online today!

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Education

A Northwood High School student will represent Montgomery County students at the highest level of local education leadership next year. Leul Dawit, a 10th grade student, has been elected as the Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) for the 2026-2027 school year. His term will begin on July 1.

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Damascus

A Damascus High School senior has been named Maryland’s top student journalist for 2026. Mia Dove, editor-in-chief and marketing manager of The Buzz, was selected as the 2026 Maryland Student Journalist of the Year by a panel of journalism educators, according to the Maryland-DC Scholastic Press Association.

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Crime

Montgomery County police released a summary of reported incidents from April 21, 2026, highlighting cases across multiple districts, including a weapons offense involving a juvenile, several vehicle thefts, and a reported hate/bias incident at a local high school.

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