Restaurants

Another Panera Bread location in Montgomery County appears to be on the way out. The Panera Bread at 219 East Middle Lane in Rockville Town Center is expected to close permanently in the coming weeks, according to an employee who spoke by phone on Monday afternoon. While a specific closing date has not been set, the employee confirmed the shutdown is imminent.

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Maryland

The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), in coordination with the Maryland Department of Information Technology’s (DoIT) Office of Security Management, has announced that the Real Property Search Tool is back online following testing and security review.

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MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council is expected to vote on Bill 5-26, known as the Unmask ICE Act, during its April 28 meeting. The legislation would prohibit federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks or facial coverings while on duty in the County, with certain exceptions, and is intended to improve transparency and accountability.

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Event

Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.

Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.


Crime

Montgomery County Police released a summary of reported calls for service over the weekend, covering Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26, highlighting a mix of auto thefts, robberies, assaults, and several incidents involving schools.

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