Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today joined global leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to launch the open house for the Washington, D.C. Temple in Kensington.
“Since 1974, this temple with its beautiful towering spires has been an iconic landmark in Maryland’s skyline along the Capital Beltway and it has been a beacon of hope for the more than 40,000 Marylanders who are members of the church,” said Governor Hogan. “Congratulations to all of the leaders on this wonderful celebration of faith, community, and fellowship.”
Metro announced yesterday that masks have been made optional, effective immediately.
Per WMATA:
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The Olney Chamber of Commerce has received a $1,000,000 grant from the State of Maryland for a new, permanent satellite police station and community center, replacing the existing police trailer that is located in front of Onelife Fitness at 17821 Georgia Avenue. Full details below per the Olney Chamber of Commerce:
(April 18, 2022) Olney, MD – The Olney Chamber of Commerce will receive a $1 million grant from the State of Maryland allocated towards construction of the Olney Police Satellite Station and Community Facility. The project involves replacing an existing trailer that currently houses the Olney Police Satellite Station with a permanent building. In addition to the police facility, the building will provide office and meeting space for the Chamber of Commerce, as well as other community and non-profit organizations.
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Join the City of Takoma Park for a celebratory tree walk and community meet-and-greet in honor of Arbor Day on Saturday, April 23. There will be an opportunity for community members to speak about tree-related community work they are doing as well as a tree walk led by the City’s Urban Forest Manager, Marty Frye.
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The Bullis School has announced a Celebration of Life for Dwayne Haskins, Jr., who graduated from the school in 2016. The celebration will take place on Sunday, April 24th at 7pm at the Bullis School’s Kline Alumni Stadium.
Haskins was tragically killed when he was hit by a vehicle in South Florida on April 9th.
The Starbucks at 160 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg is temporarily closed. We were told by a representative from the store that there was an issue with their computers and registers, and that they hope to be open tomorrow.
Starbucks was previously located at 121 Market St. in the Kentlands, which will soon be home to Java Nation. No opening date for Java Nation has been announced.
A car was driven into a single-family house on High Meadow Drive in N. Potomac around 2pm on Monday afternoon.
There was damage to the vehicle, as well as structural damage to the home, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer. A building inspector has been notified.
Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Monday, April 18, 2022
The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar will be opening soon in Ellicott City in nearby Howard County. The shop will be located at 8225 Main Street in the historic downtown area.
The milkshake bar, which started out just under 2 years ago in South Carolina, has recently opened locations in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.
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A $849,830 Hit the Jackpot ticket was sold April 15 at State Line Market, 7817 Eastern Avenue in Silver Spring. The ticket remains unclaimed as of April 18, just three days later.
A $50,000 I Heart Cash ticket was sold April 15 at Ollie’s Beer, Wine and Deli at 2011 Veirs Mill Road, Suite A in Rockville and also remains unclaimed as of April 18, also three days later.