Monday, May 21, 2012
Graduating seniors, parents, teachers and classmates can share their most cherished memories from high school with Patch.
That time of year has arrived for high school seniors across Montgomery County. It's when senioritis is at full force and feelings of excitement for the future intertwine with sadness around leaving friends creating a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. In order to celebrate the successes of Kensington teens, we're hoping to have graduating seniors, their parents, teachers and classmates share their most cherished memories from high school with us. Add your photos to the virtual yearbooks on Patch and share the link with family, friends and more. Tell us in the comments section what your best moments were from high school. Here are the virtual yearbooks for high schools listed to serve Kensington area residents: Parents feel free to add a …
Blowing a bubble, riding “no hands” and saying no to the 5th grade ladies.
Summer vacation begins in less than a month, and it’s time to assess whether your kid has learned all the lessons appropriate to his or her age. With the pre-schoolers, can they blow bubbles? Yes, it’s great that they’re going to robotics camp and curing cancer by the end of August but if they can’t take a hard piece of bubble gum, chew it into submission and then blow a monster bubble that gets on their glasses, they’re behind. Buy a bag of bubble gum and get them on it. Pre-schoolers should also be learning to make fart noises with their hands under their armpits. The truly talented will also figure out how to make fart noises with their hands at the back of their knees and my son, I am proud to say, can make fart noises with just his …
Community members can learn more at public meetings Monday afternoon and evening.
The Montgomery County Planning Department for the Maryland-National Park and Planning Commission has proposed a zoning text amendment that would make it easier for county residents to operate accessory apartments without always going through an extensive special exception approval process. What is an accessory apartment? The county defines it as "a completely independent living facility with separate cooking, eating, sanitation and sleeping facilities that is either in or added to an existing single-family dwelling or in a separate accessory structure on the same lot as an existing dwelling." Community members can learn more about this proposed ZTA at two public meetings today, from 3-4:30 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Both meetings will be held in …
Meet the candidates for town council and mayor tonight at 7 p.m.
Residents will have the opportunity to hear from the candidates in the upcoming council and mayoral election in Kensington tonight at 7 p.m. at a candidates' forum. This year two are running as incumbents— Mayor Peter C. Fosselman and Councilman Sean McMullen. But three newcomers are vying for their seats— Glenn Cowan and Tracey Furman for council, while Stowe Teti will run against the current mayor. The forum will be held at Town Hall. Editor's Note: This article has been updated to include the names of the challengers as well as corrected to include the name of McMullen as an incumbent. We regret our error.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
The operating budget for fiscal year 2013 is set to be formally adopted on May 24.
The Montgomery County Council tentatively agreed Thursday on a $4.6-billion county operating budget for fiscal 2013. The budget, along with a construction spending plan through fiscal year 2018, is set for formal approval May 24. “Our priorities have been, and will continue to be, our world-class school system, public safety, safety net service and growing our economy. This budget reflects that,” Council President Roger Berliner (D-Dist 1) said in a statement. The plan is based on a $4.57-billion budget proposed in March by County Executive Isiah Leggett (D), which included a $200-million spending boost and increased funding for police, firefighters, libraries and youth programs. Council members reached the budget agreement unanimously. …
Taste of Wheaton took place Sunday afternoon in downtown Wheaton.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Patch booth! We'll have pictures up soon. ------------- Don't miss out on the food samples, wine tastings, live music performances, Wheaton Idol Karaoke and kids activities! This is the 17th annual Taste of Wheaton, and it's the biggest event of the year. If you have time, stop by the Wheaton Patch booth and say hi! We are at Tent #46, right next to the Arts & Crafts area. Sign up to receive Patch's daily email newsletters and receive a free water bottle or canvas bag. When: Sunday, May 20, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Downtown Wheaton, 2424 Reedie Drive.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
With Pimlico triumph, I'll Have Another keeps Triple Crown dream alive.
I’ll Have Another proved the skeptics wrong by winning the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday in exactly the same way he won the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago. The Kentucky-bred chestnut colt chased down pre-race favorite Bodemeister in the stretch crossing the finish line first by a neck. In the process, I'll Have Another kept alive hopes for horse racing’s first Triple Crown champion in more than three decades. “More than anything, I’m glad I didn’t disappoint people,” said Mario Gutierrez, I’ll Have Another’s jockey. “Like I say, it’s not about me. It is about the horse. From day one, I’ve believed in him. I’m so happy for him because he’s just a great horse.” Affirmed, in 1978, was the last colt to capture the …
What's opening this weekend at the movie theater.
Looking for something to watch on date night or out with friends? Use the Moviefone application to find showtimes near you and read about the films opening this weekend. Make it a girls' night out with What to Expect When You're Expecting, which opens this weekend in theaters. Starring Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Matthew J. Morrison, Elizabeth Banks, January Jones, it's based off the self-help book for soon-to-be parents. The action-packed Battleship makes its debut this weekend. Starring Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Liam Neeson, Rihanna, Brooklyn Decker, Michael O'Sullivan of The Washington Post says, "An invigorating blast of cinematic adrenaline," of the action-packed movie. For a good laugh, check out the Dictator starring …
Friday, May 18, 2012
The surprise success of the Orioles and Nationals has the region buzzing.
The Orioles and Nationals "rivalry" has required quotations through the first few years of interleague play around the beltway. This year is different. Entering the three-game weekend set, beginning Friday night at Nationals Park, the two clubs are battling atop their divisions against clubs with star-studded rosters and larger payrolls. So as one of the most important series between these neighboring ball clubs gets underway, the Patch sites in the Maryland area are curious: who are you pulling for in this year's Battle of the Beltway? Are you cheering for Bryce Harper and the Nationals? Or are you behind Adam Jones and the Orioles? While we're at it, which team do you think stands the best chance of staying in the pennant race late into …
Share your memories of your time at Einstein.
As the school year comes to an end and graduation is around the corner, it's time to share memories of your time in high school with friends, family and classmates. So share them on Patch! Add your photos from your time at Albert Einstein High School to this post and have a place to share these memories beyond just the pages of your yearbook. Got a great picture from the homecoming game? What about that special pep rally or school play? We know you have those couple shots from prom. After you upload the photos, tell us who's in them. Congratulations class of 2012!
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1:05 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
To me, the conversation and the rule seem a bit academic. These houses have flourished in Wheaton over the past decade, and there are no County resources or efforts to enforce code. Consequently, whether you legitimize it or not, it's going to continue to happen and will happen more frequently in lower-cost areas of the county simply because rent is cheaper: $1,600 rent monthly for a detached … more ›