Asian American, Native Hawai’ian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month was created by a joint congressional resolution in 1992. May coincides with two key milestones, the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants on May 7, 1843, and the contribution of Chinese immigrants to the transcontinental railroad, completed on May 10, 1869. In [...]

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American particle and experimental physicist who made significant contributions in the fields of nuclear and particle physics. Wu worked on the Manhattan Project, where she helped develop the process for separating uranium into uranium-235 and uranium-238 isotopes by [...]

There are a wide variety of tastes and cuisines represented in Montgomery County eating establishments. Open your palate to mouthwatering Maryland flavors and eat your way plate by plate across the county. Whether you grab a quick bite while shopping or bring the family together for a formal dinner, MoCo’s [...]

As a US citizen you should be prepared to exercise your right to vote in the upcoming Primary and general elections. You may even be entitled to time off work to vote.  The Presidential and State Primary elections in Maryland are scheduled for May 14, 2024, and the General Election [...]

Stay Active – Community Activities The Town of Poolesville is looking for volunteers to fill two vacancies, one on the Planning Commission and another on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Applicants need to be residents of the Town for at least six (6) months and share a strong [...]

May Day, usually observed on May 1st, or the first Monday of May, was an ancient public festival marking the first day of Summer. These days this traditional spring holiday is celebrated in many European cultures with festivities of dancing, singing, and cake.  Ancient Roman holidays such as Floralia, [...]

It takes a rich tapestry of people to make a nation the best it can be. During Arab American Heritage Month, the contributions of the roughly 3.7 million individuals of Middle Eastern descent residing in the U.S. are recognized. Arab Americans' positive impact on the United States overall can’t [...]

Any day now, two of the seven named periodical cicada broods will emerge from the ground, molt, and take to the trees serenading. There may be trillions of cicadas in 17 states across the Southeast and Midwest. The birds will have quite a feast.  Most times when the 13- and [...]