Laura Murray's (lauramurray) Blog

  Children and teens in all age ranges are invited to participate in this year’s Summer Reading Program at Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) which will run from June 12 to August 11. The themes are “Read to Me” for birth thru Pre-K; “Dream Big” for children K thru 6; and "Own the Night" ...

Make a Difference as a Mentor   ROCKVILLE, Md., July 17, 2012 - For the 18th year, the City of Rockville is partnering with elementary schools to conduct a mentoring program. Adults and high school students are sought to work one-on-one with elementary school students and help them develop their...

School Supply Donations Needed ROCKVILLE, Md., July 17, 2012 - The City of Rockville will host children's activities for the 12th consecutive year at its Back to School Jam on Friday, Aug. 17, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Community Center, 357 Frederick Avenue.Backpacks and school ...

Exhibit Features Paint and Screen Print Art ROCKVILLE, Md., July 17, 2012 - The Glenview Mansion Art Gallery at Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive will host a free show in August featuring a painter, Eric Garner, and a screen printer, Maggie Gourlay, which will run Sunday, Aug. 5, ...

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...