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Community Resources
Welcome to Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia
Below are some of the resources for MD, VA and the DC Metropolitan area. This area encompasses approximately a 60 mile radius of the NIH Bethesda, MD Campus.
Attractions
- Top 15 Maryland Attractions
- Official Travel and Tourism Website for Maryland
- Things to do in Maryland
- Places to visit in Maryland for Kids
Camping
- There isn’t any camping in District of Columbia (DC), however, you will find camping fairly close by in Maryland and Virginia.
Child and Family Care
- Department of Human Services- Child Care Services
- Maryland Childcare Centers and Preschools
- State Department of Education
MD Family Care
- Maryland Department of Aging
- Eldercare Locator
- Maryland Senior Care Services
- Maryland Health Care Commission Adult Day Care and Consumer Guide to Long Term Care
- Virginia Child Care Directory
- Virginia Department of Social Services
- Northern Virginia Magazine - Top Day Cares/Preschools
VA Family Care
- Virginia Division for the Aging
- Assisted Living
- Virginia Retirement Homes
- Virginia Retirement Living and Care
- Department of Human Services- Child Care Services
- DC Child and Family Services Agency
- DC Childcare Search
DC Family Care
Concert
- Virginia Concert Tickets and Tour Schedules
- Virginia Movie Theaters Guide
- The Virginia Theater
- Virginia Theater Guide
Craigslist
Dining Out
Disability Services in the Community
- Maryland Department of Disabilities
- Maryland Motorists with Disabilities
- Montgomery County Disability Services
- Virginia Disability Services Agencies
- Virginia department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
- Transportation Services for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
Education
- Maryland State Department of Education
- Maryland State School Ratings
- Parent’s Guide: School Improvement in Maryland
MD Childcare Centers and Preschools
MD County Schools System Websites
- Allegany County Public Schools
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Baltimore County Public Schools
- Calvert County Public Schools
- Caroline County Public Schools
- Carroll County Public Schools
- Cecil County Public Schools
- Charles County Public Schools
- Dorchester County Public Schools
- Frederick County Public Schools
- Garrett County Public Schools
- Harford County Public Schools
- Howard County Public Schools
- Kent County Public Schools
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Prince George’s County Public Schools
- Queen Anne’s County Public Schools
- Saint Mary’s County Public Schools
- Somerset County Public Schools
- Talbot County Public Schools
- Washington County Public Schools
- Worcester County Public Schools
MD Private Schools
MD Colleges and Universities
MD Vocational, Technical and Trade Schools
- Virginia Department of Education
- Virginia State Council of Higher Education
- Virginia Education System
VA Pre Schools
- Northern Virginia Magazine - Top Day Cares/Preschools
- Find Preschools by Location
- UVA Guide to Preschools
VA Private Schools
VA Public Schools
VA Colleges and Universities
VA Public School System Websites
- Arlington Public Schools
- Alexandria Public Schools
- Culpeper Public Schools
- Fairfax Public Schools
- Fauquier Public Schools
- King George Public Schools
- Loudoun Public Schools
- Prince William Public Schools
- Spotsylvania Public Schools
- Stafford Public Schools
- Westmoreland Public Schools
DC Preschools
DC Public Schools
- District of Columbia Public Schools
- District of Columbia School Profiles
- Enrolling Your Child in School
DC Charter Schools
DC Private Schools
DC Colleges and Universities
DC Technical Schools
Emergency Services
- Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- Poison Control
- Maryland Fire Departments
- Maryland Law Enforcement Departments
Employment Opportunities for Spouses and Families
- USA Jobs-Federal Employment
- Maryland Staffing Agencies
- Maryland Employment Guide
- Maryland State Job Openings
Finance
Health and Fitness
- Fitness Centers in Maryland
- Maryland YMCA
- Montgomery County Aquatics
- Montgomery County Outdoor Pools
Hospitals
Hotels
Housing
MD Real Estate
VA Real Estate
DC Real Estate
LGBT Resources
Libraries
Mail Services
Pet Care
Publications
- Virginia Living Magazine
- Richmond Times Dispatch Newspaper
- Inside Nova
- Northern Virginia Magazine
- Washington Post
- Washington Times
- Washingtonian Magazine
Shopping
Social Security
Sports Venues
Transportation in the Community
Airports
Airport Shuttles
Bicycle
Buses
Cabs/Taxis
- Fairfax County Taxicab (serves all of Virginia)
- Red Top Cab (serves Arlington and more)
- Fairfax Yellow Cab (serves Fairfax County and more)
Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicle Administration
Department of Transportation
EZ-Pass
EZ-Pass is an electronic toll collection system. Motorists open a prepaid account and attach a small electronic device called a transponder to their windshield or license plate. As vehicles travel through toll facilities, tolls are automatically deducted from a prepaid account.
- DC passes must be purchased from another state's website. Go to MD EZ-Pass or VA EZ-Pass site to purchase your device.
HOV Lane
Metro - Subway and Buses
Parking Meter Information—Including Payment Systems
Rental Cars
Trains
Zipcar
Utilities
MD Cable Companies
MD Electricity
MD Gas
MD Water and Sewer
VA Cable Companies
VA Gas
VA Electricity
VA Water and Sewer
VA Waste Management
- City of Alexandria Waste Management
- Prince William County Trash & Recycling
- Permitted Waste Collection Companies
DC Cable Companies
DC Electricity
DC Water and Sewer
DC Gas
Voter Registration
