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2015 

Brawler by Yards Brewing Company It is fun to try local beers and discover new favorites. Brawler by Philadelphia's Yards Brewing Company was our lunchtime selection during a recent visit to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA, south of Philadelphia. Use the links to learn more about the brewe...
06/19/2015
Median Days on the Market for DC Metro Area Home Sales, May, 2015 Families moving to the DC Metro Area will see the statistics that show the thousands of homes that are on the market in the various regional jurisdictions. It is easy to assume that an inventory this large would provide a broad sel...
06/18/2015
One of the pleasures of living near water is the opportunity to go fishing whenever you feel like it. Foto Friday:  Just Fishing One of the pleasures of living near water is the opportunity to go fishing whenever you feel like it.  And in Florida, fishing opportunities are everywhere with 1197 mi...
06/18/2015
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A Jackfruit lesson from Noah Seidenberg... I was in the store today and saw a bunch of people standing around talking about the Jackfruit and how it was on sale for a buck a pound and is rarely available. I purchased a piece that cost be $1.04. I started talking with a few people who had come spe...
06/18/2015
Stop Predatory Towing in Montgomery County, Maryland Many of us have read about some of the overly agressive towing practices that are taking place in Montgomery County, Maryland. Now is the time to voice your support of the County Executive as he trys to change the towing law to better protect r...
06/18/2015
Juneteenth, the End of American Slavery Some of us may not recall the history behind the celebration of Juneteenth on June 19th as the end of Americal slavery. The original Juneteenth took place in Galveston, Texas 150 years ago. The Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia provided the follow...
06/18/2015
DC Metro Area Median Home Prices by Jurisdiction, May, 2015 When they are being relocated to the Metro Area of Washington, DC, families discover that this a very large area that includes many jurisdictions. Two of the major factors in deciding on the location for a home purchase are the commute t...
06/17/2015
If you want to sell your home it needs to be in top notch condition and priced correctly for the market. Just because a seller wants a price doesn't mean it will sell anywhere near that price.  Price Grows Like Pinocchio's Nose I spoke with a seller that was interested in selling his home. It see...
06/17/2015
This is a very good lesson on pig trapping. Here piggy piggy, time to go to market... in my freezer! Back in the old days, pig hunting meant strapping on the back pack and heading out to the forest at the crack of dawn to spend all morning trudging through the woods chasing after those elusive pi...
06/17/2015
Splash into Summer Safely! As the weather heats up, chances are you will be headed to the beach or the pool. Drowning is the second leading killer of children ages 14 and under and the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service urges you to follow these important tips to ensure safety around the w...
06/17/2015