Fenton Street at Colesville Road and Wayne Avenue was closed Wednesday morning around 9am due to a suspicious package in the area of Veterans Plaza, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer.
MCFRS’ Bomb Squad assisted MCPD and after evaluating the situation and have given the ‘all clear’ after no hazards were identified.
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Under Armor in Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda) will be closing for several months beginning on April 26 for remodeling.
During this time, Under Armor will have a temporary location in the mall at the former site of Sports Nation, which closed back in February. The temporary store is expected to be open a few days after the main location closes and will feature a majority of their inventory, except for kids clothing.
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman has endorsed David Blair for Montgomery County Executive. Ashman has served as the mayor of Gaithersburg since 2014.
Press release from Blair for County Executive:
We’ve had a small streak of cooler days, but things should get a little more comfortable today as highs are expected to hover around 60° with plenty of sunshine.
Each day this week should get warmer with Thursday expected to get to the low/mid 60s with a mix of clouds and sun and a small chance of rain.
Bethesda Vapor Company has announced via its social media that it will be closing permanently at the end of this month (April 2022).
It has been located at 4823 Fairmont Ave. in Bethesda since 2014 and per its instagram account offers “the best E-juice, WaterPipes, CBD & Handpipes.”
The Gaithersburg Book Festival is an annual all-day celebration of books, writers and literary excellence. One of the premier literary events in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the 2022 Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm (506 S. Frederick Ave.) in Gaithersburg, Md.
Activities will include author appearances, discussions and book signings; writing workshops; a Children’s Village; onsite sales of new and used books; literary exhibitors and food, drink, ice cream and more. Admission is FREE, and free accessible shuttle service will be available from Shady Grove Metro and Lakeforest Mall.
Player made Maryland Lottery history with big win
Yesterday we told you of a $849K winning ticket that had not been claimed yet three days after the winning ticket was purchased. Thankfully for the winner, this one didn’t go the way of the $10 million ticket that went unclaimed and ultimately expired last month.
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
4/19/22 Update: This location has reopened.
4/14/22: Baja Fresh at 302 King Farm Blvd, Unit 150 in Rockville has temporarily closed.
MCPS released the following community message on Tuesday, April 19:
Dear MCPS Parents, Guardians and Community Members: