What You Need to Know About Fireworks in MoCo
Courtesy of Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services
Author: MCS Staff
Food Delivery Driver Robbed and Carjacked
Detectives from the Major Crimes Division are investigating the robbery and carjacking of a food delivery driver outside of the Chick-fil-A at 825 Ellsworth Drive, in Silver Spring.
MCPS Fall 2020 vs. Fall 2021 (Opening Schools)
At yesterday’s Montgomery County Board of Education meeting, plans were discussed for fall 2021, which include schools being open at 100 percent capacity for 5-day-a-week learning for all students.
MoCo Board of Education Adopts Final $2.78 Billion Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Per MCPS:
Board of Education Approves Administrative Appointments
The Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments at its June 10, 2021, Business Meeting:
Two MoCo Businesses Make 2021 Fortune 500 List
Marriott International and Lockheed Martin, two long-time Bethesda companies have once again made the annual Fortune 500 list.
Vaccinated Visitors No Longer Required to Wear Masks When Visiting Most City Facilities (Change Follows Latest State and County Guidance)
Per the City of Rockville:
Lots of Progress on New Rio Playground
The new inclusive playground at Rio Lakefront has really taken shape lately as almost all of the equipment has been installed.
The City of Gaithersburg has started planning for the City’s newest park, a 2.99 acre parcel located at the corner of Decoverly Drive and Steinbeck Avenue in Crown.
Per the City of Gaithersburg:
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Montgomery County Sheriff Darren M. Popkin announced that he will not seek an additional term earlier this afternoon. Prior to his election on November 2, 2010 and re-election in 2014, Sheriff Popkin was the Chief Deputy, second-in-command of the Sheriff’s Office for twelve years.
During a 30 year law enforcement career Sheriff Popkin rose through the ranks, serving in the Sheriff’s Office Criminal, Family, Civil and Court Services Divisions. Sheriff Popkin continues his involvement in innovative programs designed to reduce the incidents of domestic violence in the County. He was on the strategic planning committee responsible for designing and implementing the interagency Montgomery County Family Justice Center (FJC) which opened in May, 2009 and has since served over 6,000 clients. Sheriff Popkin continues his executive management role with the FJC.
Rockville Skate Park is Now Open
Featuring concrete ramps and bowls, and rails, the new Rockville Skate Park is officially open for community use at 355 Martins Lane.