Bark Social, the dog park/bar/coffee shop combo that opened its first location in Pike & Rose back in February 2021 and has opened five total locations as far as Philadelphia, has announced an immediate closure effective today (Thursday, November 21st). The full message can be seen below:
MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor sent out a community message on Thursday, November 21st regarding the “increased rhetoric and rising anxieties in our community due to the national conversation surrounding immigration and deportation efforts promised by the incoming federal administration.” The message, titled “A Safe and Welcoming Community for All,” can be seen in full below:
Pandas Karate, located in Derwood, has launched a fantastic initiative offering free self-defense seminars for Girl Scout troops in Montgomery County. Owner Daniel Amaguana reports that the response has been overwhelmingly positive, with participants enthusiastic about the valuable skills they are learning. A video showcasing the experience is available below.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-vehicle collision, including one overturned vehicle, on the southbound Georgia Avenue ramp to eastbound MD 200 on Thursday, November 21, around 6 p.m.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has stated that a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect along and west of the Alleghenies through Friday PM/Saturday AM. First flakes of the season are possible on Friday, as light snow could fall in the morning.
MCPS has sent a reminder of the upcoming Thanksgiving Week Schedule:
MCPS has shared a list of high school teams that have won 2024 Fall Sports County Championships:
Thanks to a tip from a citizen, the suspect wanted for the murder of 27-year-old Jessica Somerville is now in custody in North Carolina. With the assistance of the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (NC) and the U.S. Marshals Service, 23-year-old Raheem Hawkins-Boseman of Silver Spring, was arrested late Wednesday night at a home in Leland, North Carolina.
Whip Clean Car Wash is requesting approval to construct a new 11,378 square foot automatic car wash facility, about 500SF smaller than what was in the original application, at 353 Muddy Branch Rd in Gaithersburg.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) chief spokesperson Pete Piringer has shared information regarding three crashes that have affected traffic across the county this morning.
Pleasant View Park, the 30th park in the City of Gaithersburg’s inventory, officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, November 18, 2024. Since opening to the public in September, the park has quickly become a favorite among residents, frequently bustling with children and adults enjoying its diverse amenities.