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61st Wedding Anniversary for Roy and Dolores KelleyOur wedding took place on June 12, 1965 at the Cradock Baptist Church in Portsmouth, Virginia. I have been very lucky to have the best wife in the world. Asiatic Hybrid Lilies, Lilium 'Tiny Dessert', Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 2685Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.0, 1/160 sec., ISO-80, 16 mm, No FlashPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Who Could Live Here? I rarely ask this question when I list a home. Usually, the answer is obvious. But not this one. Is it for a family? An entrepreneur? Three generations? The Golden Girls? An artist? A musician?  Someone looking for a private retreat that's still close to everything. The more I think about it, the more possibilities I see. Recently, I wrote an article about the Golden Girls. Not the television show itself, but the idea behind it. Several people sharing a home, maintaining their independence, enjoying companionship, and reducing expenses. At the time, it seemed like an interesting concept. Today, it may be one of the fastest-growing housing trends around.Families are changing. Adult children are moving back home while saving for their own homes. Grandparents are livin...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Welcome to Eleven Slade in Pikesville! This rare corner apartment features beautiful wood floors, custom built-ins, and accent moldings. It includes three spacious bedrooms, one of which serves as an open den, perfect for a home office. The generous balcony allows plenty of natural light to flow into the living and dining areas. You will also enjoy the convenience of your own washer and dryer, along with ample pantry storage. The apartment has two bathrooms: the primary bathroom includes a walk-in accessible tub, while the second features a steam shower. The bright eat-in kitchen, equipped with a window above the sink, boasts granite countertops, double ovens, ample cabinet space, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. Residents can access both the front and back lobbies, with the back lobby feat...
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
🏡 JUST LISTED IN COLUMBIA! 🏡Not every home needs to be brand new to be special.Some homes stand out because they've been cared for, enjoyed, and thoughtfully maintained over the years.Welcome to 8106 Tide Rock Square—a spacious Colonial tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in Columbia, offering room to grow, space to gather, and endless opportunities to make it your own.✨ 4 Bedrooms✨ 3.5 Bathrooms✨ Hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels✨ Finished lower level✨ Fully fenced backyard✨ Deck, patio & fire pit✨ Quiet cul-de-sac locationWhether you're looking for a home you can enjoy from day one or one where you can add your own personal touches over time, this property offers a wonderful foundation in a sought-after Columbia location.📍 8106 Tide Rock SquareColumbia, MD 21045👀 Take...
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Stop Complaining and Start Using It!Now and then, I hear real estate agents grumble about all the websites that "take our listings!!"  There are so many...Zillow, Realtor, Google, Homes, Redfin, Compass, and the list goes on.I understand the frustration. After all, we do the work. We secure the listing. We take the photos. We manage the floor plans. We write the descriptions. We verify the information. We coordinate the showings. And we upload everything into the MLS and so much more.But this morning, I had a different thought.I entered a new listing last night. About fifteen or twenty minutes after it went live, I Googled the address. I was amazed at how quickly the listing appeared across multiple platforms. By this morning, just a few hours later, the information was everywhere. And ...
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Diabetes Coalition Meeting on Thursday, June 18Residents are invited to join the Unite 2 Integrate Diabetes Coalition meeting from 11 a.m.-noon on Thursday, June 18, via Zoom. Attendees will hear updates on Montgomery County’s Diabetes and Chronic Disease action plans and learn how the County Department of Health and Human Services’ Mobile Health Clinic is expanding access to chronic disease services in the community.Click here to register.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Miltoniopsis Orchids, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 8008Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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MudFest Returns to Beallsville on SaturdayMontgomery Parks will host MudFest from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, at Woodstock Equestrian Special Park, located at 20207 Darnestown Road in Beallsville. Families are invited to enjoy a giant mud slide, mud pies, a mud volcano, and other messy outdoor activities during one of the County’s muddiest events of the year.Admission is $20 per car and carpooling is encouraged. Advance tickets are available online, but attendees may also pay with cash at the event.Click here for tickets.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Croton, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 8009Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
When I have a home that really needs everything, I don't spend my time talking about the age of the windows or whether the dishwasher works. I say, 'Anything you find that does work, count it as a bonus.' It changes the whole conversation from disappointment to opportunity.Some homes sparkle and shine the moment you walk through the front door. Fresh paint, updated kitchens, gleaming hardwood floors, and that wonderful feeling that you can unpack your boxes and settle right in.And then there are the other homes.The ones that have been well-loved but not well-maintained. The ones that need vision, elbow grease, and probably a good contractor. The homes that investors call opportunities and some buyers call overwhelming.When I'm marketing a property that is truly being sold as-is, I take ...
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Celebrate Juneteenth Early with Family DayKick off Juneteenth week on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Josiah Henson Museum and Park in North Bethesda for a free, family-friendly event honoring the birthday of Josiah Henson. This free celebration will feature hands-on activities, games, and a special appearance by international storyteller and griot The Honorable Baba‑C.The event pays tribute to Henson, who was born into slavery in Maryland, escaped to freedom, and later became a conductor on the Underground Railroad. Join Montgomery Parks to celebrate this historic figure and learn more about his remarkable life.Click here to learn more.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Asiatic Lily, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 2599Canon Powe...
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Book Recommendation: Murder Like Magic by Trisha BlanchetMurder Like Magic (Scheduled publication date: August 25, 2026, Crooked Lane Books, Penguin Random House) is the new novel by Massachusetts author Trisha Blanchet. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and this book.Being able to read minds should make it pretty easy to solve crimes, right? Right?A sort-of-telepathic witch-slash-PI takes on a murder case in this light urban fantasy mystery, perfect for fans of A Grim Reaper’s Guide to Catching a Killer.Tess Tulley is the proud proprietor of Mill City Investigations—the premier (if you ask her) private investigation business in her small Massachusetts city. Business is slow, especially after she blew up her credibility among her fellow Spinners (do n...
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By Andrea Bedard, Fluent in Real Estate & German. Associate Broker.
(Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860)
Most buyers start the homebuying process by scrolling listings and clicking a button to request more information or to schedule a home tour. In Maryland, where homes can still move quickly and demand shifts from week to week, the smartest first step isn't randomly connecting with an agent that paid (a lot) for prominent placement, but assembling a team of professionals you trust. Before you walk into a single property, you want to interview buyer's agents and local loan officers to match with the ones best for you. That agent Zillow or similar sites "suggest" isn't necessarily going to be the best fit for you. It's not their credentials, experience, or market knowledge that made them pop up on your screen but their (and their broker's) willingness to pay the 3rd party - that will play n...
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By Adam Chubbuck, Real Estate Expert & Navy Veteran
(Team Alpha Charlie of Douglas Realty)
 Baltimore City Neighborhoods With the Strongest Appreciation Potential in 2026I've spent the last several years helping buyers and investors put their money to work across the Baltimore–Annapolis corridor, and the question I get more than any other right now is some version of "where in the city is the upside?" People want to know where a purchase will hold its value and where rents and resale prices are most likely to climb over the next three to five years. Fair question. Baltimore is not one market. It's dozens of micro-markets stacked on top of each other, and the block you buy on matters more here than almost anywhere I've worked.Let me set the citywide backdrop first. As of March 2026, the median sale price across Baltimore sat at roughly $240,000, up about 6.6% year over year, w...
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Introduction to Women's Self-DefenseA Free ClassWe are excited to announce a series of free, in-person introductory women’s self-defense classes this spring. These two-hour sessions are designed to provide participants with practical tools to increase awareness, reduce risk, and respond effectively in unsafe situations.Led by an experienced instructor, the course covers: Recognizing and avoiding potentially dangerous situations Verbal strategies and assertiveness techniques Basic physical defense skills, including strikes and escapes Building confidence to take control in threatening scenarios Class Dates and Locations:Monday, June 23 | 7:00–8:45 p.m. – Marilyn J Praisner Branch Library (14910 Old Columbia PIKE, Burtonsville, MD, 20866)Classes are free, but registration is required.Plea...
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Book Recommendation: It Girl by Allison PatakiIt Girl (March 10, 2026) is the new novel by the New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki. I enjoyed this book and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her books.A sweeping, sensational novel of America’s first “It Girl,” whose dramatic journey to center stage echoes through the decades—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post.New York, 1900. At the dawn of a new century, the city’s streets teem with electricity, automobiles, a brash young President Teddy Roosevelt—and the It Girls. As artist’s muses and working models, these independent young women soar to stardom not because of their pedigrees or inherited wealth, bu...
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Book Recommendation: Death at a Scottish Halloween by Lucy ConnellyDeath at a Scottish Halloween (Scheduled publication date: August 11, 2026, Crooked Lane Books, Penguin Random House) is novel number five of the Scottish Isle Mystery Books by author Lucy Connelly (Candace Havens). This is a well written series for your reading pleasure. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her books.When Dr. Emilia McRoy stumbles upon a dead body in a haunted house, she resolves to find the killer before another body can fall.Halloween isn’t the only cause for fright in the fifth Scottish Isle mystery, perfect for fans of Paige Shelton and Connie Berry.It’s the week of Halloween—or as they say in Scotland, All Hallows' Eve—and the town of Sea Isle is full of spooky ...
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Be Cool, Save Lives: Heat Safety Starts With AwarenessThe County’s Be Cool, Save Lives campaign is helping residents, workers, and employers understand the warning signs of heat illness, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The campaign encourages everyone who lives and works in Montgomery County, especially those exposed to extreme heat conditions, to recognize the dangers of high temperatures and understand workers’ rights to water, shade, and rest. As part of the campaign, the County will host a virtual “Extreme Heat Safety Standards Briefing: Compliance, Best Practices, and Protections” from 2-3 p.m. on Thursday, June 11. The briefing will be conducted in English, with Spanish interpretation available, and will provide information on protecting family members, friends, and wor...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Be Cool, Save LivesExtreme heat can be dangerous and even deadly. Stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade, check on neighbors and know the signs of heat illness. Learn how to protect yourself, your family and your pets with Montgomery County’s Be Cool, Save Lives campaign: https://ow.ly/Owji50Z5xLVThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Tulips, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6040Canon PowerShot G11Photograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Taste of Wheaton Sunday, June 7Celebrate the flavors, culture, and community that make Wheaton unique during the Taste of Wheaton 2026, Maryland’s Culinary and Cultural Festival, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, at Marian Fryer Town Plaza, located at 2424 Reedie Drive in Wheaton.The free event will feature local food vendors, live music, dance performances, family-friendly activities, and community vendors throughout the day.Click here to learn more.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Pink Dogwood Blossom, Kentlands Spring Photowalk,Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6055Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Free Electric Scooter Class for Adults on SundayThe Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is offering a free electric scooter class from noon - 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, at Westfield Montgomery (former Sears parking lot), located at 7101 Democracy Blvd. in Bethesda. Participants can take a test ride, learn safety tips, and get details on basic e-scooter laws. No registration is required.Scooters will be provided free of charge. Individuals must be 18 years old or older and have a valid driver’s license or ID.Click here to read the press release.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Stock, Matthiola incana, 'Katz yellow', Conservatory Display, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 2688Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy an...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Program to Help Pay Child Care CostsMontgomery County’s Working Parents Assistance (WPA) Program helps eligible County residents pay for child care while parents work or attend school. The program supports families with children from birth to age 13, or up to age 19 for children with disabilities who require care. To qualify, applicants must meet income guidelines and work at least 25 hours per week, attend school full time, or a combination of both. Immigration status is not a requirement for participation. Applications for the WPA program can be completed online. Click here to apply.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Tulip, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6038Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 
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By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome
( HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400)
Dinosaurs, Tigers, Giraffes, Oh My!I've listed homes with indoor swimming pools. I've listed homes with tennis courts. I've listed homes with spectacular gardens and one within a few feet of the railroad tracks.However, this is the first home I've listed where I encounter monkeys and a camel while walking the grounds. Nestled on three and a half private acres, this home is coming soon.  This remarkable architectural home offers something you don't often find in Baltimore County:  Fun and surprises.            And this house is not that old, but check out the dinosaurs.And a few tigers, a lion, and I think I see a bear in the background.No, they aren't real. But they do make you stop, look, and wonder what other treasures you might discover next. The sculptures create a sense of whimsy t...
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White Oak Day Returns Saturday, June 6Montgomery County Recreation will host the 14th Annual White Oak Day from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, at the White Oak Community Recreation Center, located at 1700 April Lane in Silver Spring. This free community event will feature food, games, inflatables, music, vendors, and family-friendly activities for all ages. Click here to learn more.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Tulips, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6041Canon PowerShot G11Photograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Ellie McIntire, Luxury service in Central Maryland
(Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate)
8106 Tide Rock Sq, Columbia, MD Click here to Get Directions$650000 4 Beds - 4 Baths - 0.23 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Follow This Home
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