Monday, December 31, 2012
A guide to living, eating and politicizing in Montgomery County in 2013.
1. Nancy Navarro In; Roger Berliner Out Each year Montgomery County sees a peaceful leadership change, when the county council president steps aside, making way for a new head at the helm of the county’s democratic process. In 2012, Councilman Roger Berliner (D-Dist. 1) took the reins from Councilwoman Valerie Ervin (D-Dist 5). After a year focused on economic development, budget wrangling and squabbles with Pepco and public utilities, Berliner stepped down as council president in December, and Nancy Navarro will take over council leadership for 2013. Each council president sets the tone and agenda for the year’s government focus. For 2013, Navarro says she'll emphasize economic development and educational equality. 2. Renting In; Home …
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Use New Year's leftover Champagne to make some sweet treats for the kitchen.
What to do with that wonderful bubbly leftover from your celebrations? You hate to throw it out, but you just can't face another Champagne cocktail. Even if your Champagne has lost some of its fizz, you can use it in many ways, for recipes both sweet and savory. You won't taste the alcohol, but the Champagne flavor will really enhance the other flavors. Here are some ideas for you: 1. If you happen to have one of those little ice cream makers, pull that baby out and put it in your freezer. Then you can make sorbet with your leftover sweet Champagne and serve with fresh berries. I'm not normally a fan of out-of-season fruit flown in from heaven knows where, but Champagne and raspberries are pretty darn magical! 2. Treat Champagne as if it …
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital delivered the baby boy shortly before 1am.
Staff at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville welcomed the first baby born at the hospital in 2012 into the world this morning at 12:49am. The baby boy weighed 7lbs, 14oz, and both he and his mother are doing well, the hospital said in a news release. The baby and his family are from Silver Spring. “At Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, our expert physicians and staff recognize that each birth is an intimate and special experience for a family,” said Terry Francis, Director of Perinatal Services. “We are pleased to welcome this first baby of 2012 and look forward to celebrating many more births at our hospital this year.” The hospital delivers more than 5,000 babies each year. Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring welcomed its first …
Friday, December 31, 2010
Here are some of the highlights of Patch news coverage around the county.
This was Patch's first year with news sites in Montgomery County. Today, 13 sites operate bringing residents community news that matters to them. Here are just a few of 2010's top news stories from the county's Patch sites.
