Brookside Gardens Cancels Butterfly Exhibit for Third Year
Wings of Fancy Live Butterfly and Caterpillar Exhibit at Brookside Gardens will not be offered for the third year in a row due to the pandemic. Montgomery Parks announced the… Read More
March 2022
Healthy Children’s Meal Option Moves Closer to Restaurant Menus
Councilmember Craig Rice’s push for restaurants that serve children’s meals be required to include one healthy option is closer to fruition. On Tuesday, the council approved on final reading a… Read More
Elrich Appoints Cicero Salles as White Oak Planning Manager
Cicero Salles was named the White Oak Planning Manager on Tuesday by Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. In his role, Salles will serve as Elrich’s representative for the White Oak… Read More
Vigilia en Wheaton para Honrar a las Personas que Perdieron la Vida a Causa de COVID-19
El Condado de Montgomery recordará las personas que perdieron sus vidas a causa de COVID-19 con una vigilia en Wheaton, el jueves a las 7:00 p.m. según el comunicado de… Read More
Denizens’ Brewing Co. Founder is Van Hollen’s Guest at State of the Union
Julie Verretti, co-owner and founder of Denizens Brewing Company in Silver Spring, was U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s virtual guest at Tuesday night’s State of the Union address. The two… Read More
Police: Underage Clarksburg Man Charged With Multiple Firearm Offenses
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested and charged a Clarksburg man with multiple firearms offenses. Lawrence Harrison, 20, had multiple firearms in his possession and tools to manufacture… Read More
Wheaton to Host Candlelight Vigil Honoring Lives Lost to COVID-19
Montgomery County will remember those who lost their lives to COVID-19 with a candlelight vigil in Wheaton, according to a Montgomery County press release. Throughout the month of March we… Read More
Portion of Sligo Creek Trail Will Close for Construction
Sligo Creek Trail, between Carroll Ave. and Jackson Ave., will close for pedestrians and cyclists March 7 to April 7 for construction, according to Montgomery Parks. A stretch of Sligo… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 2, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich and health leaders will hold their media briefing at… Read More
March is Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month. To commemorate the month, Councilmember Nancy Navarro presented a proclamation recognizing the Fire Fit Fire Smart Program during a council meeting Tuesday. The program empowers… Read More
New Marriott Hotel Opens in Downtown Bethesda
The new Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ opened Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 12-story hotel at 7707 Woodmont Ave. is Marriott International’s 8000th location. It features 245 sleeping… Read More
Pianist Ganz Dedicates Strathmore Performance to People of Ukraine
Classical pianist Brian Ganz performed “Chopin: Breaking the Rules” at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda Saturday night to a large enthusiastic audience. Ganz gave a moving tribute… Read More