This article is being updated with as MPD provides updates
The Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) tweeted at 3:47pm that it was “responding to the 4100 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW for the report of at least 2 shooting victims (it ha snow been confirmed that there are 4 victims). There is a large police presence in the area. Updates will follow.”
The Federal Highway Administration (FHA) has approved the Maryland Transportation Authority’s (MDTA) recommendation to move forward with a study that will lead to a new crossing of the Chesapeake Bay.
The new crossing, which is years away, would be located between Anne Arundel and Queen Anne’s counties, near the existing Bay Bridge, per MDTA.
With Montgomery County having already announced that it’ll be fully involved in National Bike to Work Day in May, the City of Takoma Park it’s celebrating National Bike Month with two bike-related events—Bike to School Day and Bike to Work Day.
Per Takoma Park:
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Units were called to the 1000 block of Travis Lane of the Montgomery Meadows neighborhood in Gaithersburg after reports of a house fire just before 6pm on Thursday evening, according to MCFRS PIO Pete Piringer.
Upon arrival units found heavy smoke coming from the 2 story townhouse, from what was initially believed to be a kitchen fire. The visible fire on the first floor was quickly knocked out.
Per Montgomery County For Immediate Release: Friday, April 22, 2022
Rockville, Md., April 22, 2022—On Monday, April 25 at 12:30 p.m., Montgomery County Council President Gabe Albornoz will host a media availability to discuss various Council matters, including feedback the Council has received regarding the County’s FY23 Operating Budget during its public hearings.
From Montgomery County Police For Immediate Release: Friday, April 22, 2022
Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile female from Rockville.
The United States Mint has added NASA Astronaut Sally Ride to its “American Women Quarters” program. An event was held yesterday, April 21, at 10 a.m. at Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School in Germantown to celebrate the release of the Dr. Sally Ride Quarter.
The full event can be seen below:
Per Montgomery County Police, For Immediate Release: Friday, April 22, 2022
Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating an attempted commercial robbery of the Exhale Smoke Shop in the 8200 block of Georgia Avenue. Detectives have released surveillance video of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.
Last July we let you know that Starbucks would be moving in to the Glenmont Shopping Center, taking over the location what was previously home to Capital One and a Chevy Chase banks (2315 Randolph Road).
The store is now open…partially. We have been told that the location is only opening its drive-thru today and will open the cafe portion of the store this weekend.
“In diverse and remarkable ways, women have made major contributions in the history of Montgomery County. The lives and achievements of some Montgomery County women are legendary, while the significance of others is often overlooked.”
PLACES from the PAST: The Tradition of Gardez Bien in Montgomery County, Maryland by Clare Lise Kelly M-NCPPC highlights just some of these legendary women below, courtesy of Montgomery Planning:
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