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inGaithersburg Magazine – Spring EditionIn our spring edition of inGaithersburg Magazine, learn about the City’s Move Safe action plan and how it aims to make sure everyone, regardless of travel mode, gets home safely. You’ll also find information about how the City is celebrating the 250th anniversary of both Montgomery County and America and how the City and Rebuilding Together Montgomery County are transforming the lives of Gaithersburg residents one home at a time. Plus, meet City staff including Digital Content Specialist Amanda Duncan and former summer camp counselors who now serve the City in a variety of full-time roles from communications to inclusion to recreation. Look for the magazine in your mailbox in the coming weeks or read it online. This is a City of Gaithersburg, Mary...
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Building Safety Month: Free Deck Inspections in GaithersburgEach May, the International Code Council spearheads an international observation of Building Safety Month. To help raise awareness about the importance of safe and resilient construction, the City of Gaithersburg’s Permits and Inspections Division is conducting free deck maintenance inspections on single-family homes all month long. The free service is open to City of Gaithersburg residents. To request an inspection, email buildingsafety@gaithersburgmd.gov.Click here to learn more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. African Daisy, Arctotis, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 4378Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
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Gaithersburg Active Aging ExpoJoin us for a fun and informative day dedicated to health, wellness, and vibrant living at the City’s Annual Active Aging Expo on Thursday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. The free event will be packed with educational talks, interactive demos, preventive health screenings, and resources from nonprofits and businesses focused on aging well. No registration is needed - just show up and get ready to change your life! Learn more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Dandelion, Kentlands Spring Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 2893Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg  Spring Loose Leaf Collection Starts March 23Spring loose leaf collection for single-family and townhouse owners in the City will run March 23 through April 10, weather permitting. Please place your leaves at the street curb by 7am on your regular recycling day.   Before you start your yard cleanup, consider waiting until temperatures stay consistently above 50°F. Many butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators are still overwintering in leaf piles and the hollow stems of last year’s plants. A little patience helps protect these important creatures!   Thank you for keeping our community clean—and pollinator‑friendly! This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland Daffodils, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 5508Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Ro...
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Book Recommendation: The Most Dangerous Man by Jack MurphyThe Most Dangerous Man (Scheduled publication date: June 9, 2026, Crooked Lane Books) is the new military thriller by author Jack Miller. I enjoyed this novel and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the link to learn more about this book and to place your order.There are rumors that in some corners of the world, wildlife poachers have become the prey themselves—hunted for sport: the sport of one man hunting another.Staff Sgt. Jeremy Lopez is a US Army Ranger serving in the highly secretive Regimental Reconnaissance Company, providing support on covert missions in West Africa. When Lopez accepts the wrong drink in the wrong bar from the wrong woman, her face is the last thing he remembers before waking up in a locked, dir...
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Book Recommendation: Daughter of Genoa by Kat DevereauxDaughter of Genoa (2025, Harper Perennial) is an interesting work of historical fiction by author Kat Devereaux. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and this book.The author of Escape to Florence returns with a thrilling adventure set in the war-torn 1940s and inspired by true events, about a young woman who risks everything to help Jewish Italians flee the fascists, and falls in love with the brave aviator behind a daring secret rescue operation.Anna's family fled to America years ago, to escape the Fascist regime, but Anna had stayed behind. Alone and terrified of discovery, Anna meets Father Vittorio, a Jesuit priest who takes her to shopkeepers Bernardo and Silvia, an older couple who offer shel...
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Book Recommendation: The Memory Foundation by Amanda WestThe Memory Foundation (Scheduled publication date: May 26, 2026, Crooked Lane Books) is the new psychological thriller by author Amanda West, the pen name of Amanda Reynolds. Click on the link to learn more about the author and this book. Wealthy clients looking for the cure for memory loss find themselves trapped in a remote mountainous facility in this ingenious thriller, perfect for fans of Blake Crouch and Alex Michaelides.Struggling new single mom Natasha Walker is desperate to get back to her job as an investigative journalist. When she receives an anonymous tip about the Memory Foundation, a secretive research clinic that promises the cure for memory loss, she is instantly intrigued. Given her mother’s dementia diagnosis, t...
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Happy St. Patrick's Day from Roy and Dolores KelleyA Look at the History of St. Patrick’s Day in the United StatesEvery March 17, people across the United States wear green, attend parades, enjoy Irish food and music, and share warm wishes with friends and neighbors. Whether you celebrate with a traditional meal, a festive gathering, or simply by appreciating a bit of Irish heritage, this holiday has a rich and fascinating history in America.The Origins of St. Patrick’s DaySt. Patrick’s Day honors Saint Patrick, the 5th-century missionary who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. Over time, March 17—the traditional date of his death—became a religious feast day in Ireland.For centuries the observance in Ireland was primarily religious, marked by church services and quiet fa...
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Is it time for you to drain and flush your hot water heater?We have an annual service agreement with Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing, 301-670-0034, and have used and recommended that company for over 30 years. On Friday, one of their plumbers, Pablo Reyes, drained and flushed our hot water heater and recommended this service to be repeated every 12 months to avoid accumulation of mineral deposits. This service and advice made me wonder if other Gaithersburg area residents are aware of these needs. Public water in Gaithersburg, MD, is generally considered to be moderately hard, typically ranging between 70 to 99 PPM (parts per million) or around 4 grains per gallon (GPG). While not extremely hard, this level of calcium and magnesium can cause mineral deposits, appliance inef...
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Irish Apple Cake for St. Patrick's Day Irish Apple Cake A rustic, warmly spiced traditional Irish cake packed with tender apples and finished with a golden sugar crust — perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations! Servings 8   Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoons cinnamon 0.5 teaspoons mixed spice (or allspice) 0.3 teaspoons salt 4.1 ounces unsalted butter, cold and cubed 0.8 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 0.3 cups whole milk 1 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 large cooking apples (e.g. Granny Smith or Bramley), peeled, cored & diced 1 teaspoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons demerara or raw sugar (for topping) 1 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting) Steps 1Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch round springform or cake tin ...
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Book Recommendation: The Bookbinder's Secret by A. D. BellThe Bookbinder's Secret (October, 2025, St. Martin's Press) is the new novel by British author J. D. Bell. You will definitely want to read this book. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about this book and the author.Every book tells a story. This one tells a secret.A young bookbinder begins a hunt for the truth when a confession hidden beneath the binding of a burned book reveals a story of forbidden love, lost fortune, and murder.Lilian ("Lily") Delaney, apprentice to a master bookbinder in Oxford in 1901, chafes at the confines of her life. She is trapped between the oppressiveness of her father’s failing bookshop and still being an apprentice in a man’s profession. But when she’s given a burned book during a...
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By Roy Kelley
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Gaithersburg Junior Mayor ContestWe’re Looking for our Next Junior MayorFourth graders in Gaithersburg are encouraged to write essays telling us what they would do if they were mayor. The theme, to be explored in 275 words or less, is “Where Tradition Meets Innovation.” Students are asked to think about how Gaithersburg can keep its favorite traditions while adding cool new ideas for the future. Finalists will be invited to a panel interview, with the winner being selected as Gaithersburg’s next Junior Mayor. The submission deadline is March 19. Click here to read more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Stargazer Lily, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 1078Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Rio, Sat., March 14It’s all things Irish as the City of Gaithersburg, The Peterson Companies, and Rio host the 24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14. Bagpipe bands, Celtic dancers, fire trucks, and community groups of all kinds wind their way down Grand Corner Avenue starting at 10 a.m. Following the parade, stay for a festive Shamrock Stroll with specials, music, and activities throughout Rio. Free parking is available in three garages along Washingtonian Boulevard.Dorthy Winder, City of Gaithersburg retiree and the parade’s lead planner and organizer for nearly 15 years, will serve as this year’s Grand Marshal. The parade will be emceed by Carolyn Muller, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland...
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Book Recommendation: The Last Drop of Hemlock by Katharine SchellmanThe Last Drop of Hemlock (2023, Minotaur Books) is the second book of the Nightingale Mysteries by Virginia author Katharine Schellman. A good selection for your reading pleasure. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her books. You will also want to read her Lady Adler Mysteries books.New York, 1924. Vivian Kelly has gotten a job at the Nightingale, a speakeasy known to the young and fun as a place where the rules of society can be tossed aside for a dance and a drink, and things are finally looking up for her and her sister Florence. They might not be living like queens?still living in a dingy two-room tenement, still scrimping and saving?but they're confident in keeping a roof over...
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Shawn Eastman Named Gaithersburg Chief of PoliceCouncil Vice President Neil Harris conducts the swearing-in of Shawn Eastman as Chief of Police.Shawn Eastman has been appointed as the new City of Gaithersburg Chief of Police following the retirement of Chief Mark Sroka. He was sworn in during the Mayor and City Council meeting on March 2 and will officially begin his duties on March 7. View the swearing-in and presentation.“I am truly honored to lead the department where I have dedicated my career,” said Eastman. “Our success has always been driven by the unwavering commitment of our officers and professional staff and strengthened by the trust and collaboration of our City leaders and the community we serve. Together, we will continue to support one another, uphold disciplined policing...
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Book Recommendation: Voted Most Likely To Murder by Lacey MooneVoted Most Likely To Murder (Scheduled publication date: May 12, 2026, Crooked Lane Books) is the new novel by Canadian author Lacey Moone. A good selection for your reading pleasure. Click on the link to reach the website to  learn more about the author and this book.A high school reunion comes to an abrupt end when the dead body of the class jock shocks the school’s gymnasium in this cozy mystery debut, perfect for fans of Ellery Adams and Jenn McKinlay.Belinda Bishop is unemployed and single. At thirty-two, her journalism career feels stuck and let’s not even speak about her love life, which isn’t helping her look forward to her upcoming high school reunion. Stuck working at her parent’s seaside cottage and RV park in Nov...
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Book Recommendation: A Legacy of Murder by Connie BerryA Legacy of Murder (2019, Crooked Lane Books) is novel number two of the Kate Hamilton Mystery books by author Connie Berry. Another good series for your reading list. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her books.American antique dealer Kate Hamilton's Christmastime jaunt to a charming English village leads to an investigation of a missing ruby...and a chain of murders.It's Christmastime and antiques dealer Kate Hamilton is off to visit her daughter, Christine, in the quaint English village of Long Barston. Christine and her boyfriend, Tristan, work at stately-but-crumbling Finchley Hall. Touring the Elizabethan house and grounds, Kate is intrigued by the docent's tales of the Finchley Hoard, a...
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Book Recommendation: A Scandal in Mayfair by Katharine SchellmanA Scandal in Mayfair (2024, Crooked Lane Books) is novel number five of the Lily Adler Mysteries books by author Katharine Schellman. I have enjoyed reading this series and recommend it for your reading pleasure. Click on the link to learn more about this book and the author.Sometimes danger lurks in plain sight, and in the cutthroat London Season socialite Lily Adler must race against time to catch a killer.Fans of Bridgerton will delight in this Regency-era mystery featuring an intrepid sleuth, plenty of intrigue, and a touch of romance.London, 1817. The London Season is beginning once more, and Lily Adler’s return to her home on Half Moon Street feels different this year. No longer a recent widow, she has a life and frie...
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Cooking Up History: 250 Years of Recipes, Stories & FlavorsMarch 7, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.Casey Community CenterCelebrate 250 years of culinary history in this unique class that blends captivating storytelling, historic cookbooks, and delicious tastings. Explore how American cooking has evolved through live chef demonstrations, engaging discussion, and samples inspired by recipes from centuries past. Click here to learn more and register.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemums, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 6793Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Marriage at the Mansion Bridal ShowcaseMarch 7, Noon to 4 p.m.Kentlands MansionPlanning your dream wedding and don’t know where to start? Discover one-of-a-kind ideas at Marriage at the Mansion. At this one-stop wedding shop, you’ll experience the elegance and charm of Kentlands Mansion while meeting one-on-one with wedding vendors who can help make your day a dream come true. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day. Tickets are $5 per person.Click here to purchase tickets.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. 
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Book Recommendation: The Last Book Club by Joanne RockThe Last Book Club (Scheduled publication date: May 26, 2026, Crooked Lane Books) is the new murder mystery novel by author Joanne Rock. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her many books.A book club’s murder mystery game goes fatally wrong in this page-turning mystery, perfect for fans of The Block Party.Making friends in a new town can be murder, so when Jordyn is invited to attend a book club meeting in her new Saratoga Springs neighborhood, it’s safe to say she’s excited. But she has no intention of making friends with the tight-knit group—she has plans for revenge.Jordyn’s foster sister was a member of the book club until she was killed in a hit-and-run after a meeting one year prior. Member...
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Book Recommendation: Everything Has Happened by T. GreenwoodEverything Has Happened (Scheduled publication date: April 28, 2026, Crooked Lane Books) is the new novel by author T. Greenwood. A good selection for your reading list. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her books.A disappearance from the past echoes in the future in this ambitious and wrenching mystery, perfect for readers of The God of the Woods.In 1986, a child disappeared. Nearly forty years later, a tip line rings.It’s been almost four decades since Edie Marshall’s little brother, Charlie, vanished on his walk home from day camp. After the case went cold, Edie—who had once dreamed of pursuing a life beyond the confines of her small Vermont town—never left, her dreams disappearing rig...
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Celebrate National Banana Cream Pie DayFew desserts say “comfort” quite like a homemade banana cream pie. With its flaky crust, silky vanilla custard, fresh bananas, and billowy whipped cream, this timeless favorite deserves its own holiday. Whether you're hosting friends or just treating yourself, this made-from-scratch version is worth every bite.Classic Banana Cream Pie (No Instant Pudding!)🛒 IngredientsFor the Crust:1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought), completely cooledFor the Vanilla Custard Filling: 2 cups whole milk ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract For the Banana Layer:3 ripe (but firm) bananas, slicedFor the Whipped Cream Topping: 1 cup heavy whippi...
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