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Hello Montgomery County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Robotics team advances to national competition, Swan Lake, and Youth Democracy Fest + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

Future engineers take spotlight: Clarksburg’s Team MiniTech, six fifth and sixth graders from Montgomery County, advanced after regional and state success and will represent Maryland at the Western Edge Open in Long Beach — read the full story.

Agencies track water quality: DC Health lifted the Potomac River advisory more than a month after the Jan. 19 sewage spill in Montgomery County. Restoration expected mid-March, and bacteria can spike after rain — get details on recovery timeline.

FY26 budget supplements outlined: The Montgomery County Council holds public hearings today at 1:30 pm on EV charging and urban tree funding, plus a proposed $12 million for MCPS employee benefits — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Swan Lake
• Elementary kids explore science at Break Blast
• Seniors explore Patapsco Flea Market
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Flowers that spark joy: Park Florist lifts everyday moments, from your entry table to a Tuesday mood to an overdue thank-you, with artful, seasonal arrangements and easy ordering. Ideal for self-gifting or brightening a neighbor’s day, their designers add just enough magic to make everything look and feel better.

Chalk up and climb: Forearms sleepy? Movement Rockville packs fresh routes, legit bouldering, and a crew that actually cheers for you, ideal for a quick after-work burn or a weekend send with friends this week. Show up, try hard, leave buzzing.

Pie cravings, solved: Team apple, pecan, or banana cream? Classic Bakery rolls out flaky crusts and generous, not-too-sweet fillings on repeat. When dessert duty sneaks up this week, grab a pie, add a wink, and pass it off as homemade… we’ll keep your secret.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🐻 Cozy Creatures Crafts and Stories @ Croydon Creek Nature Center (Rockville) | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:00 AM – Bundle up your busy bee for a cozy winter storytime with a simple, nature-themed craft, perfect for toddlers and their caregivers. Interactive, short, and delightfully low-mess, it’s built for little hands and grown-up patience. Ages 2 to 5, registration required.

🏗 Marble Run Construction Crew @ Little Falls Library (Bethesda) | Wednesday (3/11) at 3:30 PM – Whether your kid is three or just moonlighting as a tiny engineer, Marble Run Construction Crew lets them build, test, and chase marbles while you supervise with coffee. Hands-on fun for ages 3 and up, low stakes, big smiles, and zero Lego landmines.

♻ Clean Energy & Community Resources Day @ Montgomery County Green Bank (Rockville) | Wednesday (3/11) at 5:00 PM – Whether you’re solar-curious or just tired of surprises on your Pepco bill, swing by this free, family-friendly clean energy day, steps from Rockville Metro. Meet the local pros who help you go solar, cut costs, and actually understand your options, kids welcome.

❄ The Snow Queen @ Arts Barn (Gaithersburg) | Friday (3/13) at 7:30 PM – Trade your doomscrolling for a heartfelt fairytale as Gerda treks to the Snow Queen’s palace, rescues Cai, and proves friendship still beats frostbite. North Pole vibes, no parka required, with local talent, music, and kid-approved adventure. Bring the grandkids, or just your inner one.

✂ FamilySearch Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ Seneca Maryland Stake Latter-Day Saints (Germantown) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Take a break from sorting old shoe boxes, and come watch the ribbon get snipped at the reopened free FamilySearch Center in Seneca. Enjoy a short program, tour the place, learn to trace your people without the guesswork, then toast your ancestors with light refreshments.

🗳 Youth Democracy Fest @ Takoma Park Community Center | Saturday (3/14) at 4:00 PM – Celebrate youth poetry, song, story, and art at The Civic Circle’s Youth Democracy Fest, a community gathering that lets students run the mic. Expect fresh poems, fearless stories, and a civics refresher, no attack ads, just kids who remember how to use their voices.

🌍 St. Mary’s Multicultural Festival @ St. Mary’s School Rockville | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Winter calls for a passport free world tour, and St. Mary’s delivers with homemade dishes, global beats, art, raffles, and kid mayhem. Come eat your way around the globe, or sign up to share your family’s recipe, a dance, or a story.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Montgomery County report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 79°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 57%

A chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 48, with temperatures rising to around 56 overnight. Southwest wind 12 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 50°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 75%

Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 2 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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