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Aging in Place: Creating Homes for a Safe and Comfortable Future Aging in place or Universal Design is a growing focus in the realm of home remodeling, as individuals seek to make their homes suitable for long-term living. With today’s current economy more people are realizing they will be in their home longer than originally…
15 Years of Paving the Road to New Beginnings This month marks an important milestone for 495 Movers – 15 years of guiding residents and businesses alike on their road to new beginnings. How they started: Their story began in 2009 when two lifelong friends took a chance on their shared vision to redefine the…
Could the fentanyl crisis get any worse? Unfortunately, yes. Just when fentanyl seems maximally destructive – addicting more youth, driving up overdoses and deaths – an even more dangerous drug, xylazine, has infiltrated the fentanyl supply, making the deadliest drug in the nation even deadlier. Fentanyl powder and pills are now commonly laced with xylazine,…
“I knew if I didn’t get help, I was going to die.” – Roy’s Story of Hope For most of his adult life, Roy managed to juggle drugs, alcohol, employment, and relationships. He’d go through phases of substance abuse – drinking, cocaine, sometimes both. He’d wait tables, sell cars, drive a truck, manage a grocery…
Charming Movers Our company was founded by a woman who fell victim to the moving practice of ‘Bait and Switch,’ also known as price gouging. “The price started at $700 and ended up at almost $1600. I felt so helpless, standing there, recently widowed, with a set of young twins at my side… all I…
Rockville Science Center Sponsors 33rd Annual Rockville Science Day The largest science festival in Montgomery County is coming to Rockville, MD on Sunday, April 21st. This family-friendly event takes place at Montgomery College (51 Mannakee St, Rockville) and runs from noon – 5:00 PM. Best of all, admission and parking are free! Learn more here:…
Stamping to Tapping Feet: How the Geneva Method Invites Two-Year-Olds to Step Up Terrible twos? Terrific twos! The tiniest of scholars may have a reputation for tantrums, yet the professionals at Geneva Day School (GDS) see promise in stamping feet. “Starting preschool is a big developmental milestone for a toddler,” acknowledges Mrs. Porras, a passionate…
As we look towards the horizon of 2024, the future of Dawson’s Market and independent local grocery businesses gleams with promise and resilience. Dawson’s Market, a beacon of community spirit and sustainability, continues to thrive as it champions local producers, fosters meaningful connections, and nourishes both body and soul. In the landscape of grocery retail,…
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ONE-STOP OPERATOR Period of Performance: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 (Option to extend annually, based on successful performance for a total of two (2) years). Proposals Due: March 15, 2024 by 3:00 pm. Download RFP One-Stop Operator Document