Barnes & Noble Bookfair This Sunday

Shopping + entertaining kids + helping an adorable library = a great bookfair

Pet Safety Tips for a Stress Free Thanksgiving Feast

Before bellying up to a table full of turkey and all the trimmings, make sure your dog is ready to join in the fun in a safe way, too.

A HEALTHY, ACTIVE AUTUMN

Autumn is in the air. Leaves are changing, the days seem shorter, and temperatures are cooler. You can enjoy it all and protect your family by following a few healthy habits.

THANKSGIVING-A PERSONAL REFLECTION

This is a sharing from my heart of the love I have for this town and its residents. God bless us; everyone!

Interested in Upcycling? Using what you have or have gotten from someone else?

Interested in Upcycling? Interested in how you can transform what you already have or have gotten from someone else?

Get Your Exterior Painting Done Before Wintertime in Maryland

But, here’s some good news: there’s still time to get your exterior painting completed and protect your home’s exterior from the harsh, cold weather.

Safe Trick or Treating? There's An App For That

The spookiest holiday of the year is drawing near and AT&T is bringing showing you apps to prepare scary Halloween parties, ghoulish costumes and trick or treating routes to keep children safe.

Why I Do What I Do? By Sr. Jenna, Director, Meditation Museum

that my brothers and sisters in the world will begin to awaken at the right time and realize for themselves that to be alive is such a privilege, an honor, a fortune, a gift…

What's Going Around: Colds & Allergies

After a very hot summer, the cooler temperatures of autumn are welcomed by many and fall ailments tend to emerge. Fall is a time when many people get symptoms of colds or allergies.

Straightening My Long & Winding Road

Back to the basics for Tim's Deals.

GROUND ZERO

An exploration of our interdependence on a higher power.

"Our Hearts Go Out to All Who Are Affected by Violence – A Spiritual Perspective"

At what point do we start to find deep rooted changes, rather than change that initiates further sorrow, pain, anguish, and what happens later on, regret?

Enjoy a "Self-cation" - 14-Self-Realizations

I hope you've had time off from work or school this summer but what time have you taken for you? Try a “self-cation” to reduce stress and boost energy. Here are 14 realizations to get you going!

The Fight By the Parking Lot

What creates the fire in a human being to intend on physically harming another? If discovered and attended to, what are the possibilities for healing the world from this new vantage point?

Shared Prosperity

Dan Bongino is the GOP candidate for Senate in Maryland

Bring the Outdoors In Using Nature’s Colors

To bring the outdoors in, many local homeowners select natural paint colors to create a connection with nature and foster serene moods.

Are we Ignoring Results?

Dan Bongino is the Republican nominee for United States Senate in Maryland. His campaign website is www.Bongino.com

Generations in the Kitchen

It’s been said that the kitchen is the ‘new’ or ‘real’ living room, and this has been especially true during the past decade.

What's your favorite Kensington non-profit?

GreatNonprofits.org released its first ever list of top-rated charities near Kensington, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top volunteer, giving, and internship opportunities.

Tired of Being Tired? Kick the Sugar Addiction & Join the Challenge

What's really happening in the body when we try to nourish ourselves with additives that do anything but nourish us? Check out the blog post to support your health & nutrition goals!

Aging in Place: Resources for You

While you research the topic of “aging in place,” take a look at the following websites. We found them informative and easy to navigate, while providing useful resources and sound approaches.

BLOG: Owl Chocolates for Noyes Children's Library

Owl chocolates make their debut in Kensington this weekend as a fundraiser to benefit the Noyes Children's Library Foundation, which provides funds to help operate Noyes Library.

Striking a Balance, Inside & Out

What if, you were able to change your perception and the energy that you put out in to the world?

HOWARD AVENUE PARK

This is a short piece about one of our many town parks and gardens which give a real sense of beauty and joy to all who live here.

RITA CLARKE AND THE NATURALS

This is a short piece about about one of our summer concerts in Kensington and took place in Howard Avenue Park.

What to do when Fido says "Achooo!"

Seasonal allergies can make your dog miserable. Here's a quick Q&A on common allergy questions.

Sport Injuries and First Aid - Are Your Coaches Trained?

Many of us have children (or grandchildren) who play sports. Are their Coaches or Leagues equipped to handle this emergency?

Blog: Aging in Place—Home Remodeling Changes to Consider

If you're considering aging-in-place modifications in your home, it's important to examine all of your home's major spaces including entry ways, bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen and even your yard.

EMBRACE CHANGE!

A few thoughts on the future of Kensington; change, divisiveness, and the way forward.

MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBERENCE

This is a piece to honor our soldiers and sailors who bravely fought in this country and elsewhere for freedom.

Blog: Break the Sugar Addiction

Break free of your sugar addiction. Join the 30 - day "Kick the Sugar Challenge." Wherever you are on your journey to better health, the program can be customized to fit your needs.

Aging in Place: Three Scenarios

These days, there’s a lot of conversation around the topic of “aging in place“, so we’ve decided to write a little bit on the subject.

KENSINGTON THEN AND NOW - A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE

This is a personal retrospective of an appreciative individual for opportunities at one time which I never dreamed would be possible!

RECOVERING AMERICA, 1.

Rumors and scandals are destroying the values America has stood for: do not contribute to rumors of any kind by spreading them.

Local Author Announces the Release of New Short Story Collection

New short fiction release by Mike Maggio called The Keepers.

The Entertaining Kitchen

Merrick Design and Build has completed multiple kitchen remodeling projects over the years and one of the most memorable was for an "empty nester" couple living in the DC metro area.

Crossfit: If You Are Hurting Yourself, You Are Doing It Wrong!

Joining a CrossFit gym is a great way to get fit, but it is important to stay grounded in our context and be smart in our training in order to keep the results positive!

BLOG: A Spring Cleanse For the Body

Spring is a popular time of year to start cleaning, not only in our homes and yard, but throughout the media we're hearing a lot about spring cleanses or "eating clean."

A Spring Checklist for Your Home

Spring’s in full swing and, for many DC area homeowners, this season prompts a professional check of their homes spaces in need of inspection, maintenance and repair.

Kensington Then & Now - A personal Perspective

This is a short summary of growing up in Kensington and humble and thankful for the changes.