montgomery county: Humane Society Adoptions, Montgomery County, Maryland
- 06/23/17 08:05 AM
Humane Society Adoptions, Montgomery County, Maryland
The Montgomery County, Maryland Humane Society has dogs, puppies, cats and kittens available for adoption. Call 240-252-2555 or click on the above link to visit the website.
The MCHS Adoptions and Education Center is located at 601 S. Stonestreet Avenue, Rockville, Maryland. The hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. except holidays.
Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland
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montgomery county: Unaccompanied Immigrant Children, Montgomery County, Maryland
- 04/24/17 01:21 PM
Unaccompanied Immigrant Children, Montgomery County, MarylandAccording to the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, 1,230 unaccompanied immigrant children came to Montgomery County and were released to sponsors between January and September.
In the entire region of Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Fairfax County, and the District of Columbia, a total of 4,575 unaccompanied immigrant children arrived during this same period.
Those numbers don’t include children who the federal government has been unable to track. Click on the following link to read more: Bethesda Beat
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montgomery county: Pink Star Magnolia, McCrillis Gardens, Montgomery County, MD IMG_5558
- 03/31/17 11:23 AM
Pink Star Magnolia, McCrillis Gardens, Montgomery County, MD IMG_5558
Pink Star Magnolia, McCrillis Gardens, Montgomery County, Maryland IMG_5558
Photograph by Roy Kelley, Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
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montgomery county: Montgomery County, Maryland Police Cadet Program
- 03/29/17 11:17 AM
Montgomery County, Maryland Police Cadet Program
The Montgomery County Police Department, in partnership with Montgomery College, is now offering paid positions in the Montgomery County Police Cadet Program. The application process of the program is now open and will remain open until April 10, 2017.
Click on the above link to see the requirements and to apply.
"The Cadet Program has been established to provide any qualified individual who is interested in becoming a police officer with the Montgomery County Police Department, first-hand experiences in law enforcement.Cadets participating in the traditional Cadet program receive a hourly rate of $15.50 per hour (work 20 … (13 comments)
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montgomery county: Orchid, Brookside Gardens, Montgomery County, Maryland IMG_2643
- 03/29/17 10:41 AM
Orchid, Brookside Gardens, Montgomery County, Maryland IMG_2643
Orchid, Brookside Gardens, Montgomery County, Maryland IMG_2643
Photograph by Roy Kelley, Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
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montgomery county: Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Montgomery County, MD
- 02/02/17 09:13 AM
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montgomery county: Brookside Gardens, Montgomery County, Maryland
- 10/03/16 03:49 AM
Brookside Gardens, Montgomery County, Maryland
Brookside Gardens in Montgomery County, Maryland is one of the favorite destinations for visitors to the Washington, DC area. Gardens especially appeal to international travelers since you do not need to be able to speak English to enjoy beautiful flowers and plants.
Have an outstanding week. Enjoy the colors of the season with your camera in hand.
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Butterfly, Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5250
Butterfly, Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5249
Photographs by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera
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montgomery county: Montgomery County, Maryland School Population Surge
- 08/11/16 11:06 PM
Montgomery County, Maryland School Population Surge
For the past eight years, the Montgomery County, Maryland public school enrollment has shown annual increases of over 2,000 students. An increase of over 2,500 students is expected this year with a total enrollment of more than 159,000 students. Neighboring Prince George's County expects an additional 2,051 students with a total enrollment close to 131,000 students.
In 2015-2016, Maryland's public schools hit a record high of close to 880,000 students.
Daylily, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 4539
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
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montgomery county: Montgomery County, Maryland School Calendar for the 2016-17 Year
- 08/06/16 01:10 AM
Montgomery County, Maryland School Calendar for the 2016-17 Year
The Montgomery County, Maryland schools begin the new session on Monday, August 29, 2016. The schools will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2016 for the Labor Day holiday. Click on the following link to see the full 2016-17 school year schedule.
Montgomery County, Maryland School Calendar for the 2016-17 Year
Coneflower and Bee, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley
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montgomery county: Clematis, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland
- 08/01/16 12:01 AM
Clematis, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Many of the white picket fences in Kentlands are decorated with clematis vines and flowers. It is interesting to see the variety of colors and shapes.
Kentlands, a neo-traditional planned community within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland is one of the favorite areas for families relocated to the Metro Area of Washington, DC.
Fine Gardening: Clematis in the Garden
Clematis, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland
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montgomery county: Kentlands Petunia, Gaithersburg, Maryland
- 06/16/16 01:23 AM
Kentlands Petunia, Gaithersburg, Maryland
When you are taking photowalks through your home community, it is easy to overlook some of the small gifts of nature. Take a close look at the small flowers like the petunias.
Enjoy the holiday weekend with your camera in hand.
Kentlands Petunia, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Photograph by Roy Kelley
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montgomery county: Dahlia in our Kentlands home garden, Gaithersburg, Maryland
- 06/16/16 12:56 AM
Dahlia in our Kentlands home garden, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Dahlias grow very well in Kentlands, our home community within the City of Gaithersburg, in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. One of the benefits is that they will keep blooming until the first frost in the fall.
If you want a background like this when you photograph flowers, simply use a sheet of paper behind the flower.
Subhash Sharma "This delightful dahlia (genus Dahlia) is the national flower of Mexico known for its continuous, colourful flowers that bloom throughout the growing season. The dahlia comes in variety of colours, shapes and sizes, making it a … (23 comments)
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montgomery county: Montgomery Village Farmers' Market, Montgomery County, Maryland
- 05/09/16 03:32 AM
Montgomery Village Farmers' Market, Montgomery County, Maryland
The Montgomery Village Farmers' Market will be open on Saturdays from June 4 to October 29, 2016. The hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Click on the link for a list of vendors and be sure to watch for the special winery and brewery dates. Elk Run Vineyards will be there on June 4 followed by Great Shoals Winery on June 11.
The location is the parking lot of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 9801 Centerway Road Montgomery Village, on the corner of Montgomery Village Avenue and Centerway Road in Montgomery Village.
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montgomery county: Distracted Driving
- 03/22/16 06:44 AM
Distracted Driving
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Montgomery County, Maryland police officers will enforce distracted driving-related violations throughout the month as they watch for drivers talking on cell phones, texting and otherwise violating traffic laws.
All of us see distracted drivers when we are on the road. Be careful and avoid a ticket or an accident by trying to sneak in a text while driving.
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montgomery county: Montgomery County, Maryland Schools Closed on Monday and Tuesday
- 01/08/16 04:23 AM
Montgomery County, Maryland Schools Closed on Monday and Tuesday
“Montgomery County Public Schools and all administrative offices are closed Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 25 and 26, because of weather conditions.
All school, child care and community activities in school buildings are canceled both days.
Snowfall amounts range from 27 inches in the Bethesda area to 33 inches in Germantown, and crews are struggling to clear the county’s roads.
A decision about administrative offices and childcare in school buildings for Tuesday will be made by 6 p.m. on Monday, the school system says.” – Gaithersburg Patch
Winter Colors, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 9852
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montgomery county: What you need to know about fireworks in Montgomery County, Maryland
- 06/18/15 03:03 AM
What you need to know about fireworks in Montgomery County, Maryland
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and Montgomery County Fire Chief Scott Goldstein is reminding residents that ALL fireworks are illegal in Montgomery County and that the County will be continuing its ‘zero tolerance’ policy regarding illegal fireworks.
In an effort to stress the seriousness posed by the use of dangerous and illegal fireworks, Fire Officials across the region launched a comprehensive effort several years ago to inform and educate the public about illegal fireworks. “The law in Montgomery County is clear and the safest, and smartest, way to enjoy fireworks is at … (17 comments)
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montgomery county: Montgomery County, Maryland Heritage Days, June 29-30, 2013
- 06/28/13 09:08 PM
Montgomery County, Maryland Heritage Days, June 29-30, 2013
The Civil War Comes to Rockville
This weekend, Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, is the 16th Annual Heritage Days Weekend sponsored by Heritage Montgomery. The hours are from noon to 4 p.m.
Heritage Days Weekend is a free county-wide event. There is much to see and do and it is best if you plan your visits before leaving your home. There are art exhibits, demonstrations and music as well as many activities for the children.
Rockville celebrates The Civil War Comes to Rockville, the 150th anniversary of Confederate General J.E.B. … (26 comments)
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montgomery county: Montgomery County, MD Prepares for Storms
- 06/12/13 10:47 PM
Montgomery County, MD Prepares for Storms
Residents of Montgomery County, Maryland have been advised to prepare for severe thunder storms in the area. There has been talk of a possible derecho. Everybody should be alert for weather updates.
It is a good time to review your family emergency plans. Outdoor activities may need a schedule change. Be prepared for possible power outages and tree damage.
Be careful and be safe. Do not drive through flooded area and keep you family members and pets away from downed power lines.
The following notice was provided by Montgomery County. You may wish to … (6 comments)
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montgomery county: Montgomery County, MD Population Exceeds One Million
- 04/05/13 09:30 PM
Montgomery County, MD Population Exceeds One Million
Census data shows that the population of Montgomery County, Maryland reached 1,004,709 last July. Montgomery County has been the largest jurisdiction in the state since 1989 and is now the first county in Maryland to reach the million milestone.
The total population for the county was up 1.3% from the previous year. 13,097 births exceeded the 5,467 deaths for what is called a “net natural increase”. 8,700 people moved into the county while 3,100 moved out of the county.
The strong local economy is expected to continue to attract new residents but … (8 comments)
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montgomery county: Montgomery County, Maryland Police Headquarters Relocation
- 12/18/12 07:22 PM
Montgomery County, Maryland Police Headquarters Relocation
As of December 20, 2012 at 4:00 p.m., the Montgomery County Police Headquarters located at 2350 Research Boulevard in Rockville will close permanently. All units formerly housed in the Headquarters building have moved or will be moving to the new Public Safety Headquarters located at 100 Edison Park Drive in Gaithersburg.
Beginning on December 21, all residents needing to visit the Headquarters should report to the new location. Please be advised that you will need photo identification to be admitted into the building.
Also, please note that the MCP Records Division will be re-locating … (12 comments)
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Humane Society Adoptions, Montgomery County, Maryland
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