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From Maryland State Wire

American Kidney Fund thrilled with governor's signing of living donor bill

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The American Kidney Fund (AKF) applauds Gov. Larry Hogan and the state's General Assembly for signing a bill that makes it easier for people to receive transplants from living donors.

CITY OF TAKOMA PARK RECREATION COMMITTEE: Celebrate Takoma: The block is hot in our little melting pot to be held May 19

By Press release submission | May 16, 2018

What is a festival? A festival is an event celebrated by a community focusing on a specific characteristic of that community and its cultures. Celebrate Takoma fits this definition to a tee!

CITY OF GAITHERSBURG DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE: Jubilation Day Brings Gospel Music to City Hall Concert Pavilion to be held June 2

By Press release submission | May 16, 2018

Gospel music, the uniquely American art form that gave rise to jazz, blues, R&B, and rock and roll, will be celebrated in all of its glory as the City of Gaithersburg presents the 12th Annual Jubilation Day Gospel Concert Extravaganza.

From Maryland State Wire

Analysis: Prince George's County has the highest foreclosure rate for first quarter

By Maryland State Wire | 6 years ago

One in 221 properties in Prince George's County started the foreclosure process during the first quarter of the year -- the highest foreclosure rate in Maryland, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

CITY OF ROCKVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Non Profit Lunch Seminar - Grant Writing to be held May 17

By Press release submission | May 15, 2018

Rachel Werner, a nationally recognized grant professional in the field will review these types of grant applications, discuss the ways you should present information for the different audiences, and tools to use immediately after the session.

Alan B. and N. W. Kutz sell 1 Pickering Court, Germantown

By Montgomery News | May 15, 2018

The property at 1 Pickering Court, Germantown was sold on May 15, 2018 by Alan B. and N. W. Kutz for $741,324. The buyer was Joshua Sholander.

Maya Ashley Vemuri sells 13 Granite Place, Gaithersburg

By Montgomery News | May 15, 2018

On May 15, 2018, Maya Ashley Vemuri sold their property at 13 Granite Place, Gaithersburg to Ann G. Parambil for $247,500.

CITY OF GAITHERSBURG: STEAM Programs Feature Music, Video Production, Vocal Training & Animation at Gaithersburg Youth Centers

By Press release submission | May 15, 2018

The City of Gaithersburg invites STEAM enthusiasts ages 11 to 14 to engage in specialty summer clinics, with sessions focusing on music production, vocal music, digital video production, and animation. STEAM, Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics, is an educational approach that integrates STEM principles through the arts. The dates and times of the specialty clinics vary depending on the program.

CITY OF GAITHERSBURG DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE: Winning Class Reads 800+ Hours in Mayor’s Book Club Competition to be held May 19

By Press release submission | May 15, 2018

Over a four-week period in March and April, 115 third grade students in five area elementary schools collectively spent more than 2,500 hours reading as they competed for top prize in the 9th Annual Mayor’s Book Club Reading Contest, held in conjunction with the Gaithersburg Book Festival.

Malini D Arambewala acquires 13 Granite Place, Gaithersburg

By Montgomery News | May 14, 2018

On May 14, 2018, Robert N. Yamazaki (trustee) sold their property at 13 Granite Place, Gaithersburg to Malini D Arambewala for $407,500.

Bryan C Taylor sells 8919 Ridge Place, Bethesda for $1.49M

By Montgomery News | May 11, 2018

The five bedroom home at 8919 Ridge Place, Bethesda was sold on May 11, 2018 by Bryan C Taylor for $1,490,000. The buyer was Can Yerebakan.

From Maryland State Wire

4,748 borrowers in default on student loans after attending public schools in Maryland

By Maryland State Wire | 6 years ago

University of Maryland University College in Adelphi reported the largest share of borrowers at public higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Jennifer D. and Frank P. Hurst acquires 4515 Willard Ave., Friendship Village

By Montgomery News | May 10, 2018

On May 10, 2018, Jennifer D. and Frank P. Hurst sold their property at 4515 Willard Ave., Friendship Village to Eileen M Wall for $189,000.

From Maryland State Wire

Analysis: 424 college athletes play softball in Maryland

By Maryland State Wire | 6 years ago

Maryland is the 29th most popular state for college softball, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

321 Beall Ave LLC acquires 321 Beall Ave., Rockville for $1.11M

By Montgomery News | May 7, 2018

The three bedroom home at 321 Beall Ave., Rockville was sold on May 7, 2018 by 321 Beall Ave LLC for $1,110,000. The buyer was Ilian Bandaranayake.

Cabin John home prices rise in April 2018

By Montgomery News | May 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in Cabin John rose by $188,500 while total sales remained unchanged with four homes sold.

Montgomery Village home prices rise in April 2018

By Montgomery News | May 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in Montgomery Village rose by $25,500 while total sales increased by 37.3%.

South Kensington home prices fall in April 2018

By Montgomery News | May 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in South Kensington fell by $47,500 while total sales increased by 10%.

Clarksburg home prices fall in April 2018

By Montgomery News | May 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in Clarksburg fell by $7,400 while total sales decreased by 52.4%.

Darnestown home prices rise in April 2018

By Montgomery News | May 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in Darnestown rose by $14,000 while total sales decreased by 11.1%.