Laura Murray's (lauramurray) Blog

The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) warns county residents to be cautious when hiring contractors to repair damage caused by last week’s severe storm and advises consumers to do their homework before signing a contract for any home repair or improvement, or tree service wor...

  ·      Montgomery County's MC311 Call Center is open. Call 311 or 240-777-0311. Residents can also report downed trees and other non-emergency issues by using the web portal at www.mc311.com either through home or office computers or through mobile devices.   ·      To report “hot” or sparklin...

Residents will be able to Follow Crew Progress During Special Storm Tree Debris Pickups on County Maintained Roads Beginning July 11 The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will provide special storm tree debris collections -- on County maintained roads only -- throughout the ...

Silver Spring’s long-running, free “Silver Spring Swings” Thursday Night Concerts, presented by Discovery Communications, kicks off on July 12 with Zia Hassan and his Fancy Band and continues with Origem on July 19, The Eddie Becker Band on July 26, and Big Sur on August 2. The concerts are held...

5th Anniversary Celebration Happy Birthday Rockville Town Square!Join us for a Five Day Celebration Tuesday, July 17th - Saturday, July 21st Schedule of Events: Tuesday, July 17th 10am-1pm (extended!)Mommy & Me Extravaganza, featuring live entertainment & fountain play5pm-7pmLive performance by M...

Things are looking up in the Washington DC Maryland suburbs.  While prices are moving upward, inventory is in short supply.  If you are a seller with a realistically priced home, expect multiple quality purchase offers.  If you are a buyer, know that the competition is fierce.  Here is the latest...

City's Environmental Efforts Recognized Statewide   ROCKVILLE, Md., July 9, 2012 - Rockville is now the second Maryland municipality to earn a "Certificate of Sustainability" under a new statewide environmental program - and the first in this region of the state.   The Sustainable Maryland Certif...

 Matthews brings more than 25 years of experience to Rockville      ROCKVILLE, Md., July 9, 2012 -Rockville's Mayor and Council has announced that Barbara Burns Matthews will be the next city manager of Maryland's third largest city.   Matthews, who has more than 25 years of local government exp...

Youth and Adult Teams Available    ROCKVILLE, Md., July 9, 2012 - Make a plan to stay fit and social this fall by joining one of Rockville's many different teams. The City offers youth soccer, football and cross-country and adult softball, basketball, volleyball and kickball. More than 300 youth...

Rockville to Host 2012 DARCARS Rotary Twilight Runfest 27th Annual Festival Benefits Youth Recreation Fund   ROCKVILLE, Md., July 9, 2012 -The annual DARCARS Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest will take place on Saturday, July 21, at N. Washington Street and Middle Lane in Rockville Town Center. ...