Dr. Cavena J. Griffith was appointed as Principal at the upcoming Gaithersburg Elementary School #8. She is currently the principal intern at Whetstone Elementary School.
Construction has continued to progress at the site of the new Gaithersburg elementary school that will be located at Kelley Park.
Bethesda’s Donohoe Hospitality Services is a leading hotel management company dedicated to excellence in service while providing outstanding performance for its owners and partners. Founded in 2005, Donohoe Hospitality Services is a division of Donohoe, an iconic real estate service company established in 1884.
Yesterday, the company announced promotions Cheryl Haughton to vice president, new builds, transitions & major renovations and Michael Golembe to vice president of operations.
Construction of Pleasant View Park, the 28th park in the City of Gaithersburg’s inventory, started back in November 2021. The 9.54-acre park is located at the former Consumer Product Safety Commission site on Rt. 28. (10901 Darnestown Road). A 16-month construction period is anticipated, with completion in February 2023. Work will continue through the winter months, weather permitting.
The City of Gaithersburg posted an updated construction video yesterday that can be seen below:
Metro has posted a job listing for Metrobus drivers that would allow potential drivers to earn up to $2,500 in signing bonus as well as a starting salary over $50,000 per year that includes overtime opportunities and health and dental insurance (and free transportation on Metrorail add Metrobus).
The job posting can be seen below in full:
Join Montgomery Parks for a virtual discussion and celebration of traditional African American cooking on Saturday, February 12, from 1 to 2 pm. Panelists will discuss the lives of enslaved cooks, the impact of racial systems on foodways, and ongoing efforts to engage with African American culinary heritage. Appropriate for ages six and up. Free, but all participants must register in advance.
Total gaming revenue is up 19.4% in Maryland casinos, including a near 33% increase from January 2021 at MGM National Harbor, which brought in over $67 million.
A large increase in revenue was also seen at Live Casino & Hotel (14.4%) and Horseshoe Casino (17.1%). The major increase at all but two casinos could partially be due to some pandemic-related restrictions still being in place last January. Sports betting also began in December 2021 at Maryland Casinos, with a total of $16 million being of revenue in the first month.
Update: AMC Theater in Montgomery Mall will be opening on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, according to MyMCM.
Visit www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/washington-d-c/amc-montgomery-16/ for more information.
Crown Fried Chicken Homemade Waffle & Breakfast at 9120 Rothbury Dr. in Montgomery Village (next to Athens Grill) has closed. Signage on the front door reads, “This Store is Permanently Close, Sorry?” Additional signage lists contact information for the building. The restaurant opened in March 2021 and sold a wide variety of items, including waffles, cheesesteaks, fried chicken, omelettes, and subs.
Last year Crown told us they would be opening a second MoCo location in the 1900 block of Seminary Rd in Silver Spring, but we have not heard any updates on that restaurant’s status. The chain is known for using Halal chicken and has locations across the east coast. The closest franchise locations are in Hyattsville, Waldorf, and Washington, DC.
13 educators who completed the National Board Certification process and became National Board Certified Teachers in December 2021, were recognized by the Montgomery County Board of Education in this morning’s meeting.Through its National Board Certification Program, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certifies highly accomplished educators who meet rigorous standards through intensive study, expert evaluation, self-assessment, and peer review.
NBPTS seeks to identify and recognize teachers who effectively enhance student learning and demonstrate the high level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and commitments reflected in the Five Core Propositions that define what National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) should know and be able to do.
Per Governor Hogan’s Office:
ANNAPOLIS, MD—At a State House press conference today, Governor Larry Hogan announced that he will not be a candidate for the United States Senate in 2022:
Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 8, 2022