Roy Kelley

CDC Issues New Guidance for COVID-19 & Respiratory Illness Prevention The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidance on protection for common respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, flu and RSV.The nation is in a better place than it was in the early months of t...

Maryland Hunters Harvest 72,642 Deer for 2023-2024 SeasonPhoto by Debbie Blair, submitted to Maryland DNR Photo Contest.The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported that deer hunters harvested 72,642 deer during the combined archery, firearms, and muzzleloader seasons, from Sept. 8...

Have you ever wondered how monarch caterpillars, those tiny and colorful creatures that transform into beautiful butterflies, breathe?   Have you ever wondered how monarch caterpillars, those tiny and colorful creatures that transform into beautiful butterflies, breathe? You might think that they...

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Trout Fishing in Maryland: Youth-Only Day, Season OpenerFor Children Under 16 The state’s first-ever Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day for children under 16 years of age will take place on March 23, one week before opening day for all trout anglers. The state’s put-and-take trout areas under closure a...

A recipe from the kitchen of Will Hamm..  Dive into the flavors of the tropics with this easy and irresistible Hawaiian Chicken Delight recipe. Whether you’re longing for a taste of summer or looking for the perfect dish to brighten a chilly day, this slow-cooked marvel brings the warmth and zest...

National Pi Day Celebration on March 14 Mathnasium of Gaithersburg will be celebrating National Pi Day on March 14 in partnership with Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando. Elementary and middle school students, together with their families, are invited to the free event, from 6:30 p.m. t...

Free Trees Available for Maryland’s ‘Backyard Buffers’ A streamside buffer can create habitat for wildlife, reduce peak summer temperatures​, and reduce the amount of sediment, fertilizer and toxic materials that enter our waterways. To bolster this green infrastructure throughout Maryland, the D...

Thanks to some longtime "buds" in ActiveRain (Patricia Feager and Eileen Burns) who reached out to me to jump back into ActiveRain after a very long hiatus, I attended a Tuesday Zoom call to reconnect with many wonderfully familiar faces! Been too long and here's why. Real estate at my beloved F...

Montgomery County Seeking Grant Reviewers Your expertise needed! Join the Montgomery County team as a grants reviewer. Help shape our future with your experience in project management, social justice, or subject expertise. Get compensated for your insights. Apply now! https://ow.ly/aQXa50QM88ZThi...