Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Olney - Brookeville and Gaithersburg have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Area Information | |
| Libraries - Your Montgomery County Public Library Home Page where you can search Library locations and hours, renew/request/hold books, search calendar of events and much more! | |
| Local News - Access to the Greater Washington D.C. area local news. | |
| Montgomery Co. Information - This Montgomery County Government website has many helpful links to local area information such as education, public safety, voter registration, community resources, etc. | |
| Motor Vehicle Administration - Maryland Departement of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Administration website full of information & resources: state vehicle inspection, driver's licenses, renew your tags online, etc. | |
| NOAA's National Weather Service - Official U.S. weather, marine, fire and aviation forecasts & warnings, climate predictions, weather-related resources and more! | |
| Olney MD Information - Your direct link to the Olney Chamber of Commerce website! Keep up to date with all the news and happenings in Olney. | |
| Schools | |
| ASD (American School Directory) - Browse through all our nations schools. K-12. | |
eSchoolprofile.com - Free school reports.
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| Frederick County Public Schools - Frederick County Public Schools website provides a comprehensive look at the school system. | |
| Howard County Public Schools - Howard county Public Schools website offers a comprehensive look at their system. | |
| Johns Hopkins University - Based in Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins has outreach programs in near-by locations. | |
| Montgomery College - Community college offers traditional 2 and 4 year programs, plus many other programs. | |
| Montgomery County Public Schools - Montgomery County Public Schools website offers general and local school information. | |
| State dept. of education - School reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| University of Maryland - Explore University of Maryland and its many campuses and wide-ranging programs. | |
| Health and Fitness | |
| Fitness for Children - Articles on fitness and nutrition for children. | |
| On-Line Fitness - Great tips for weight loss and fitness training | |
| President's Fitness Challenge - Remember this program from school? Let's get today's kids in shape. Sign up to earn patches and certificates. | |
| Household Tips | |
| Salt - SO many uses - When it rains, it pours! Check this site out for helpful hints, water softening, meat curing, recipes, fun stuff & more! | |
| Well Water and Septic Systems - Your direct link to WVU's National Environmental Service Center's quarterly "Pipeline" newsletter issues, which focus on a single waste water topic and presents it in an easy to read format. | |
| KOOL STUFF FOR KIDS | |
| Activities for Children - This site has it all! Holiday theme stories, clip art, screensavers, games, project ideas for many age groups. | |
| Activities for Children - Ideas for parties, crafts, recipes, parenting skills. | |
| FEMA offers activities for kids - FEMA site offers ways to teach your children how to prepare and cope with disaster. Children can sign up to become a Disaster Action Kid. Lots of games & puzzles. Very effective ideas for preventing panic. | |
| Local Utilities | |
| Allegheny Electric Power - Electric provider in some of upper Montgomery and Frederick Counties. | |
| PEPCO-Electric Power for most of the Greater Washington Area - Electric provider for most of Greater Washington. | |
| Verizon Telephone - Most common provider of local phone service. | |
| Washington Gas - Provider of gas service to most of Greater Washington area. Website provides Spanish translation with the help of Adobe Acrobat. | |
| Water Service - Provider of Water & Sewer service in the Greater Washington area. (WSSC-Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission). | |
| Misc. Information: | |
| Save Money on Your Mortgage - Website offers advice on ending your PMI payments on your mortgage and Md. State Assessment information. | |
| Moving/Relocation: | |
| More help on finding THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE - Search the US for the location with exactly what you are looking for. Easy to use and lots of interesting information. | |
| Search the BEST PLACE TO LIVE - This site offers information on 300+ cities. Examine climate, crime, schools, cost of living and more. Set up comparisons between cities to select the best one for you. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Olney Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - Find weather info anywhere in the US.
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| Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - See the list of all 50 states. | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - Help for planning and executing your move. | |
| Senior Information | |
| Adult Day Services - | |
| National Association for Home Care - | |
| National Association for Home Care - | |
| National Association for Retired Persons - | |
| Senior Shopping Items - An assortment of shopping sundries available for seniors in need of helpful gadgets. Bathroom Safety, Arthritis Shop, Vision & Hearing are just a few of the shopping catagories. | |
| Senior Technology Information - Your source for assistive technology information. | |
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| Services For Your Home | |
| Learn about Insulation - Helpful site sponsored by North American Insulation Manufacturers Association showing consumers how to trim energy costs. Information on correct installation shows video clips, allows you to calculate your energy savings and much more. Worth bookmarking. | |
| Tax Information | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Transportation | |
| Airports - Information about Ronald Reagan/Washington National Airport. | |
| Airports - Information about Dulles International Airport. | |
| Airports - Information about Baltimore-Washington International airport. | |
| Metro Rail & Bus - Gives Metro rail maps, fares, general information. Great for tourists. | |
| Shop for Air Fares - Shop for the best fare with a site that has all airlines and does not accept advertising from anyone. Easy to use. | |
| Shop for Air Fares - Another site for easy shopping for the best air fare. | |
