Delight in the beautiful pink and white blossoms located in parks all over the county. Quickly and easily locate trees on the department’s cherry tree finder map.
Per Montgomery Parks:
Court of Appeals of Maryland issues Order moving Primary Election to July 19
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Today, the Court of Appeals of Maryland issued an Order, In the Matter of 2022 Legislative Districting of the State, moving the 2022 Primary Election from June 28 to July 19. The Order also amends certain deadlines for the Primary Election Calendar.
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The United States Senate passed the “Sunshine Protection Act” by unanimous consent today. The bill would make Daylight Saving permanent and put an end to having to change your clocks twice a year. The bill will now need to pass through the House, before going to President Biden. According to the H.R.69 – Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, this bill makes daylight savings time the new, permanent standard time. States with areas exempt from daylight savings time may choose the standard time for those areas.
The bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act was introduced by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Ed Markey (D-MA). Daylight Saving Time began in the U.S. in 1918 and was extended by four weeks in 2007. Daylight saving time began this year this past Sunday, March 13, and lasts until November, 6.
Councilmember Craig Rice is recovering after being involved in an automobile collision this morning,
According to Council President Gabe Albornoz, “Rice didn’t suffer any serious injuries and will be released from the hospital today.”
BALTIMORE, MD (March 15, 2022) — Global biotechnology business Miltenyi Biotec is expanding its operations in Maryland and transferring its North American headquarters to Gaithersburg. The company is working on expanding its 1201 Clopper Road facility to support additional manufacturing, research and development, quality assurance, and more. Miltenyi Biotec plans to add 130 new full-time jobs in Maryland, giving it a total of 300 employees in the state by the end of the year.
“By selecting Maryland for its North American headquarters, Miltenyi Biotec will help us continue growing our industry and further our efforts in remaining one of the top 10 life sciences clusters in the nation,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “We welcome the company’s continued investment in Montgomery County and look forward to supporting their efforts in Maryland and across the globe.”
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Per the State of Maryland:
Maryland Launches First-in-the-Nation Initiative to Recruit Experienced, Non-Degree Candidates
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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&pizza reached out to us today to let us know that their new location at 570 N Frederick Ave in the Gaithersburg Square shopping center will officially open next Monday, March 21.
&pizza will also be giving away free pizza to 600 randomly selected people at a sneak preview event. They tell us, “for those who want their shot at being invited to our sneak peek event, where we’ll be giving away free pizza for 600 randomly selected guests, there’s still time to sign up here: https://andpizza.com/gaithersburg-square-friends-and-family/. For those who don’t get selected for the event, not to worry: we’ll be sending out grand opening offers to everyone who signed up.”
There is currently an extended road closure on Lone Oak Drive (off of Democracy Blvd) between Montauk Avenue and Mayfield Drive, in Bethesda, due to a traffic collision.
Montgomery County Police advises drivers to seek an alternate route and to expect delays.
Gaithersburg’s 12,300 square foot skate park will open for the Spring Break from Saturday, April 9th until Monday, April 18th. It will then open for the season on May 1st. Admission is free.
The skate park is designed for skateboards, inline skates and BMX bikes. The park includes ramps and structures suitable for a wide range of skill levels. Some obstacles include an A-frame ramp and rail, mini-half pipe, 7’6” escalator, stairs, pyramid wedge, fun boxes, wall ride, and several quarters and banks of varying heights. All ramps are constructed with a wood frame and Skatelite surface.
A March 3 explosion and fire devastated the Friendly Garden Apartments on Lyttonsville Road in Silver Spring, causing serious injuries, displacing more than 150 residents, and destroying multiple apartments. Many evacuated carrying very little or nothing.
So far the community’s generosity has been overwhelming, with over $495,000 donated and distributions to affected families underway, according to Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP).