Downtown Wheaton Unveils New Streetery Friday
Beginning Friday, sections of Price Avenue and Elkins Street in Downtown Wheaton will be closed for the opening of its streetery, which will offer patrons expanded outdoor seating and dining.… Read More
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MedStar Healthcare Professionals Talk Protesting in the Age of Coronavirus
People around the country are taking to the streets to protest racial injustice and police brutality after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, but with taking a stand comes… Read More
Ocean City Restaurant Uses ‘Bumper Tables’ to Promote Social Distancing
A popular waterfront restaurant and bar in Ocean City went fishing for a way to make social distancing fun. Fish Tales will now use “bumper tables” to promote social distancing.… Read More
Carmen’s Italian Ice Opens in Olney
Carmen’s Italian Ice officially opened in Olney April 30. It’s located on Spartan Road, in the same location as the old Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard, which closed permanently… Read More
Ocean City Mayor: ‘We Just Hope Everyone Makes Good Decisions’
Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan views Saturday’s beach and boardwalk opening as a test to pave the way for large summer crowds. “We are looking at this as a positive… Read More
County Providing Face Coverings for Ride On Passengers Who Can’t Provide Their Own
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation launched a program today to provide face coverings for passengers on buses who don’t have their own. Face coverings are required during the coronavirus… Read More
Damascus Local Organizes ‘Social Distance’ Relay to Raise Money for Damascus Help
Damascus community members are hosting a ‘social distancing’ 24 hour relay race to raise money for the local organization Damascus Help. With the help of her friends, Carolyn Sherwood decided… Read More
Council Asks State to Review Gun Sales Precautions
Montgomery County Council wrote to the state last week asking it to make sure gun shops are following social distancing orders and that background checks for gun purchases are completed… Read More
Olney Grille Customers Start Fundraiser to Help Restaurant Staff
Loyal customers are lending a helping hand to the Olney Grille during this time of economic hardship. Since Gov. Larry Hogan announced that all restaurants in Maryland would need to… Read More
Sections of Beach Drive, Sligo Creek Parkway Will be Closed This Weekend
Montgomery Parks announced some areas of Sligo Creek Parkway, Beach Drive and Little Falls Parkway will be closed this weekend. Sections will close from Friday 9 a.m. to Sunday 6… Read More
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High Schoolers Start ‘Social Distance Television’
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School began Social Distance Television, or SDTV, to keep students engaged and connected while they’re out of school and feeling isolated. Students produce newscasts that air at… Read More
Costco Adds Priority Access for Healthcare Workers and First Responders
This week, Costco announced that healthcare workers and first responders have priority access to enter their warehouses. With a membership card and official identification, healthcare workers and first responders will… Read More