Kayla DiCello, a 2022 graduate of Northwest High School in Germantown and Boyds resident, took the Winter Cup women’s all-around title on Saturday, posting a 56.850, ahead of Skye Blakely (54.650) and Hezly Rivera (54.000).
Author: MCS Staff
With Women’s History Month coming up in March, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst States for Women in 2024, to highlight the areas that provide an ideal living environment for women and the places that are in need of improvement. Maryland came in ranked at #6 overall, including the best unemployment rate for women.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to an automatic fire alarm on the 200 block of Market Street W, near Center Point Way (off of Main St.), in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood on Saturday morning.
On Saturday we let you know that Outback Steakhouse closed its Germantown location after more than 30 years in business. The closure is part of parent company Bloomin’ Brands decision to close 41 restaurants across its portfolio that also includes nearby closures of Bonefish in Ashburn, VA and Carrabba’s in Reston, VA.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the scene of a crash involving three vehicles on New Hampshire Ave and Lockwood Drive in White Oak shortly before 6:30am on Sunday morning.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to the 4100 block of Garrett Park Rd. in Silver Spring for the sound of shots at approximately 5:30pm on Saturday evening. Police tell us that upon arrival officers observed a vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed and spoke to multiple witnesses who observed a male shooting a firearm into the woods.
To ensure the safety and comfort of customers and employees, Metro is increasing the visibility of Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) officers in stations and incorporating more frequent patrols throughout the system (video available below).
The Heights Food Hall at Wisconsin Place in Chevy Chase opened on Monday, December 11th, but recently held a grand opening celebration. Our very own Mr. MoCo stopped by to check it out and share what the new food hall has to offer (video below).
Playa Bowls has opened its fifth Montgomery County location at 8525 Chevy Chase Lake Terrace in the Chevy Chase Lake development. Playa Bowls Chevy Chase is currently in its soft opening phase, open from 8am until 8pm from Sunday, February 25th until Friday, March 1st and from 10am until 8pm on Saturday, March 2.
Joseph Hooks is an emerging leader, minority small-business owner, community advocate and coach. He created the 480 Club in 2014 to train and mentor young student-athletes from the Gaithersburg/Montgomery Village community where he grew up with a goal of doing do for 480 minutes per week. Last year, the Montgomery County Council proclaimed February 24th “Joe Hooks Day”, an honor Joe is celebrating again with friends this year.
Earlier this month we let you know that the MVA Express was looking to extend its lease at 16520 S. Westland Dr. in Gaithersburg’s Walnut Hill shopping center. The extension has been approved by the Maryland Board of Public Works.