Blog Roundup: Tax Hikes, Mother's Day, and Adopt a Pet

40 O’Malley-Brown Tax Hikes = $20 Billion by 2018

Change Maryland released today stunning new figures on the tax impact that is accruing to Marylander's since 2007.  In two separate reports released today, Change Maryland documents the cumulative impact to 2014 and the one projected to 2018, the latest year for which there are official government estimates.

Give Your Mom the Time of Day

Did you know that as many as 86 percent of American moms feel unappreciated? Is there any chance that your mom may fall into that group? You may want to think through the number of times you’ve called or visited her in the past month as a guide to answering that question.

Be Safe, Be Happy, Be Healthy, and Be Active Montgomery!

Join us to kick off the Be Active Montgomery! Initiative on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the South Germantown Recreation Park. Admission is free and includes activities for the entire family from kids to seniors!

MCHS Featured pets, 5/8/13

Wag-wag-wag!  I’m a friendly puppy looking for a stable, predictable and loving home.  I was left tied to a pole so I really need committed owners who understand this is Be Kind to Animals Week!  Because I came in as a stray just recently, the staff doesn’t yet know how I would be around cats or kids, but the staff trainer says I’m pretty calm for a puppy.

Celebrity Spa Owner Nominated for Neighborhood Award

Maisie Dunbar Spa Lounge has quickly become a safe haven in the Silver Spring community for women looking to relax and socialize. The spa has been nominated for the Best Nail Salon for the Neighborhood Awards in 2013 and needs the community's help. During this limited nomination process, you can visit 2013.neighborhoodawards.com/nominations and cast your vote!

Area Teen Trains To Walk Alongside Mother in Susan G. Komen Washington, DC 3-Day Event

While other teenagers are sleeping in, 16-year-old Alexis Smith is waking up to train so that she can walk 20 miles alongside her mother in the fight against breast cancer. As a participant in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Young Women Walking program, Alexis will be walking with her mother, Debbi, who has committed to walk 60 miles in the Komen 3-Day this October.

Shortcut to Europe | Experience the best of European Culture without the Jet Lag 

European Union Embassies and incoming Member State Croatia are greeting visitors this Saturday to Open House tours organized by Passport DC and the Delegation of the European Union to the United States. Visitors will have an opportunity to experience international cultural activities, sample authentic food,  a country’s beverages, music, dance, crafts, and preview art exhibitions.