Roy Kelley

Jan 17, 2025 | activerain.com | Roy Kelley

To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Mayor and City Council proclaimed January 18 and 19 as “Days of Service” in Gaithersburg. Residents are encouraged to participate in service projects that strengthen our community and foster a spirit of equality and inclusiveness, not only during these days but throughout the year. The Montgomery County Volunteer Center continues the tradition of honoring Dr. King through service projects and volunteer opportunities.

Jan 16, 2025 | activerain.com | Roy Kelley

Milestone of 1 Million Trees Planted in MarylandMaryland Forest Service staff, along with volunteers from MedStar Harbor Hospital and the National Aquarium, plant trees at MedStar Harbor Hospital in Baltimore in a 2024 planting for the 5 Million Trees Initiative. DNR photoBefore the close of 2024, Maryland planted more than 1 million trees towards the state’s 5 Million Trees Initiative.

Jan 15, 2025 | activerain.com | Roy Kelley

Surprise Package: Penzy's RESIST SeasoningA surprise package was delivered to our home and we discovered that it contained a box of Penzy's RESIST Seasoning. Click on the link to visit the website. Our RESIST! seasoning is nicely spicy with a hint of smokiness. Sprinkle RESIST! heavily on hummus or chopped avocado and it will be spicy. Sprinkle it on a burger, or wings, or vegetables before roasting and its heat fades with cooking, leaving just wonderful tastiness.

Jan 15, 2025 | activerain.com | Roy Kelley

It's National Bagel Day!History of National Bagel DayBagels have a long and highly documented history that travels from the Jewish families of Poland in the 1600s to wrapped up in parchment paper in your hands today. And, unlike many things created nearly five-hundred years ago, bagels are remarkably unchanged. Sure, cream cheeses and butters and flavors and toppings may have evolved over time but bagel is a beigel is a beygal.

Jan 15, 2025 | activerain.com | Roy Kelley

As Montgomery County residents navigate icy conditions following this week's snow, the Montgomery County Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP), Transportation (MCDOT), and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) are urging residents and businesses to moderate salt usage during winter weather events. The 2025 SaltWise campaign aims to increase awareness of the environmental and water quality impacts caused by excessive salt application during snow and ice events.