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Hundreds Gather to Celebrate Pat Carpenter Parade

As the noon sun on December 7th gleamed in the chilly air, hundreds of spectators, bundled up in hats and scarves, rushed out to Bay Avenue to witness the 13th Annual Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade in North Beach. Adorned with garland and cheery … Read Full Article

Project Echo’s Annual Turkey Trot Brings Out Crowd

Our participants return year after year for many reasons. They love to show off their costumes. They love giving back to the community. They love spending quality time with family. And last but not least, they really love beating their siblings, … Read Full Article

Accounts Payable Technician Honored as Employee of the Month

The Employee Recognition Committee (ERC) was created on January 1, 1982, to publicly recognize County employees with awards such as Employee of the Month. The Employee of the Month award acknowledges individual excellence for superior job … Read Full Article

CSM Welcomes Three New Executives to Leadership Team

Ellen Flowers-Fields, Erin Ebersole, Sybol Anderson Accept Appointments The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces the appointment of three new members to its leadership team. Ellen … Read Full Article

North Beach Census 2020 Timeline

Residents from the State of Maryland will receive invitations to respond to the 2020 Census in spring of 2020. It looks like North Beach residents will receive the 2020 Census letter asking you to go … Read Full Article

Experience the Magic of Garden in Lights!

Experience the Magic of Garden in Lights! Join us for the most magical time of year as Annmarie Sculpture Garden is transformed into a twinkling wonderland! Annmarie Garden In Lights will transport … Read Full Article

OTD Welcomes Three New Staff Members

The last few months have been a time of growth at OTD (Office of Tourism Development) as three new members joined the team. Research Analyst Rianna Wan came on board in August after more than ten … Read Full Article

Atlantic Population Canada Goose Season Begins Dec 20

Hunters Can Bag One Goose Per Day The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the state’s migratory Atlantic Population (AP) Canada goose hunting season will take place in two segments, … Read Full Article

Maryland Deer Firearms Opening Day Harvest Up 29%

Wind, Rain Hamper Overall Weekend The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that hunters reported 8,061 deer taken on opening day of the 2019 Maryland firearm season, Nov. 30. This … Read Full Article

Maryland State Fireman’s Association Recognizes Pike

Maryland State Fireman’s Association Recognizes “Fire Top Responder” Richard Pike Congratulations to Richard Pike for receiving the “Fire Top Responder” award from the Maryland State Fireman’s … Read Full Article

Winter Weather Expected Late Tonight

And Early Wednesday Morning Late Night and Early Morning Commuters Urged to Use Caution in Travels The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is closely … Read Full Article

Governor Hogan Announces Two Judicial Appointments

Fills Vacancies in Montgomery County Governor Larry Hogan today announced Magistrate Bibi Berry and Michael McAuliffe as judicial appointees for the Circuit Court for Montgomery County. “The … Read Full Article

“Innovation Schools” Accountability Initiative Announced

Largest School Construction Plan in State History Education Package Emphasizes Increased Investment, More Accountability, and Better Results for Our Children Governor Larry Hogan today announced … Read Full Article