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1 week ago | bethesdamagazine.com | Bryan P. Sears |Josephine Jack

Photo credit: William J. Ford/Maryland MattersFive Maryland voters who are not affiliated with any political party filed a lawsuit this week asking a state judge to declare Maryland’s restrictions on primary elections a violation of the state constitution. Maryland, which has a partially closed primary system, requires voters to affiliate with the Democratic or Republican party if they want to vote in the primary election. The five unaffiliated voters, represented by Republican former Lt. Gov.

1 week ago | bethesdamagazine.com | Josephine Jack

Various pride flags representing the LGBTQ+ community photographed at a Maryland pride event. Photo credit: Mishka EspeyTake a look at our roundup of upcoming LGBTQ+ Pride events in Montgomery County. Thursday: Pride Mixer6 – 8 p.m.Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Road, OlneyWashington, D.C.-area drag performer D’manda Martini joins Olney Theatre for a night of drag bingo, wine and snacks. Martini will lead the bingo contest and prizes will be awarded.

1 week ago | bethesdamagazine.com | David Hagedorn |Josephine Jack

There’s something so alluring and irresistible about the simple combination of dough, sauce and cheese fresh out of the oven, which may explain why pizza shops are always opening. Here are six Montgomery County spots that have opened since 2023 and garnered our attention.

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Josephine Jack

Slip into one of Washington, D.C.’s most active waterways to take in the Wharf’s glittering skyline, swoon over yachts in the marina and peek into a neighborhood of houseboats. Explore Washington Channel (and farther, the Potomac and Anacostia rivers) from single and double kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and canoes, available by the hour from Boating in DC at the Wharf (single kayaks and SUPs are $16.80 on Thursdays, $22 on other weekdays, and $24 on weekends and holidays).

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Josephine Jack

Share Family, loved ones and colleagues of Davis Martinez gathered in Annapolis Tuesday for a bittersweet occasion – to witness the signing of a law named to honor the slain parole agent’s memory by boosting protections for state workers. “His family and his loved ones turned that pain into purpose,” Gov. Wes Moore (D) said before signing the Davis Martinez Public Employee Safety and Health Act.