Automatic Payment Plan for registration in Summer Camps

Automatic Payment Plan for registration in Summer Camps

Rotting’s Fun!

Composting at home is easy when you have the knowledge and the right equipment.

2013 Summer Camps in MC Recreation

The Montgomery County Recreation starts the 2013 Summer Camps season with registrations beginning on January 22.

K-9 Veterans Day ideas for March 13, 2013

They Served to Save They Deserve to be Remembered.

Open letter to Superintendent Starr and the Board of Education

Why the silence from MCPS on the siting the Costco fueling station?

Catching a Double Agent

Robert Hanssen is the notorious FBI agent who was charged with selling American secrets to Russia for more than 1.4 million dollars and diamonds.

White Oak Senior Center

White Oak Senior Center is a full service facility serving 55+ Active Adults 5 days a week.

Cooking Programs in MC Recreation

Few highlights from ‘what’s cooking’ in our kitchens. Aspiring chefs, young and old, can find a course that fits their skills and interests this winter. Cooking classes make great gifts as well

Seniors Can Drop in Anytime for Exercise

Seniors stay active on their own sometimes. MC Recreation offers a slew of opportunities for seniors to drop in on an activity when it best fits their schedule.

Futsal for High School Students

See a video at: http://youtu.be/h6nswvrSgJ0

Costco's Mega Gas Station "Need Study" Tallies Potential Sales but Ignores Impacts on Wheaton

Costco says the potential to divert traffic from across the northern Metro Area to its mega station proves that Wheaton needs it.

New Year's Resolution: Become a U.S. Citizen in 2013!

Because being a permanent resident is only temporary.

Beware of wintry woes

Winter is settling in so the chances of snow, sleet, ice and colder temperatures will increase. As you make your way through the winter months, it is important be cautious outside.

Join The National Effort to Make March 13th of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day

Things certainly changed by the time Vietnam, came to be. That is the only war where the dogs were declared “surplus equipment”, and left behind.

Strong Community Support for New Children’s Museum in Montgomery County

Silver Spring residents weighed in on plans to create a new children's museum in Montgomery County focused on international culture, STEM and the arts, and social responsibility.

Inform Yourself About Costco's Push for a Mega Gas Station at Wheaton Plaza

Faxing in a simple form will get you on a Montgomery County mailing list.

Holiday Happenings

Montgomery County Recreation Holiday Activities throughout the County and throughout the month!

Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas

Santa always has great gift ideas, but are you still trying to finish your holiday gift list? Give your loved ones a gift of good health.

Knights Defeat Vikings, 48-47

Wheaton evened their season record to 1-1 with the victory.

Seeing the Future

Of all the technological breakthroughs in the modern world, the invention I’d like most is a device that would let parents see into their children’s future.

Greening Wheaton with Solar Power

Greening Wheaton is getting easier and easier thanks to Solar Renewable Energy Credits and Solar Power Purchase agreements for homeowners.

Board of Education Members Installed

Three members of the BOE were installed this week. In their speeches, they represented the personal history, experiences, and perspectives that they bring to the table.

WUDAC: Re-energize and re-engage with the community

The Chair of the Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee (WUDAC) discusses the group's goals for the upcoming year.

What's it take to get a Trader Joe's around here?

What should go in the space at Plaza del Mercado? A Trader Joe's!

Car and Computer Sale 12/8/12

Support loca MCPS students while getting a great deal on a used car/computer!

What is your favorite Wheaton nonprofit?

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

An opportunity to be part of the Glenallan New School

Glenallan Elementary school is in the process of being rebuilt and we are selling personalized bricks to help raise money for the new led sign

Is Your Child a Victim of His Birthday?

At Montessori schools like ours, we believe that children grow on their own timeline. This is in contrast to traditional schools where everyone automatically moves up in September. Ready or not.

Improving Your Soil

If we ever want to see cool, clean water flowing through Sligo Creek, we will have to stop treating our soil like dirt.

Find the Perfect Gift This Christmas

Christmas celebrates the source of real peace. The Archdiocese of Washington invites you to find the perfect gift this year; the love of Jesus Christ. Learn more at http://www.findtheperfectgift.org.

Giving Thanks for Reading

Last year, I wrote a post that imagined a world where shoppers wait in line for doorbusting sales for children’s books just the way they do for televisions in our world. Yes, it’s a fantasy.

‘TIS THE SEASON… Holiday Shopping made EASY!

Montgomery County Students Foundations Office will host the first student-run used car and computer sale of the school year.

Donate Your Vehicle!

Donate your vehicle to The Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation, Inc. (ATF), a non-profit foundation

Olney Ballet Theater - Three Claras and One Nutcracker

Three special girls will be dancing Clara in the Nutcracker with the Olney Ballet Theater from December 13 to 24.

Sandy Underscores Importance of Disaster Planning

This weekend, HSUS staff members cared for nearly 500 animals at emergency shelters we're running in Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey, and also in Nassau County, New York.

Adapting Wheaton to Climate Change

Using green infrastructure is an important strategy in our nation’s adaptation to climate change. Greening Wheaton, therefore, can help us adapt locally to our rapidly changing climate.

Generosity of Spirit and Great Parent Teacher Conferences

How was your parent-teacher conference? With parent conferences fresh in many Montgomery County parents’ minds, a quick question: What are the characteristics of the best teachers?

iPads and Education: Good, Better, Best?

Education has come into the digital age. There are already 74,000 educational apps available for iPhones and iPad. Is this a good thing? Why isn't it a GREAT thing?

The Sweeter Side of the General Election: Kemp Mill PTA hosts Election Day bake sale

In light of recent controversy, parents show what Kemp Mill Elementary is really made of—sugar, spice and everything nice.

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.