Back in May we let you know that the owner of popular dim sum restaurants China Garden (Rockville) and Han Palace (Tysons, Woodley Park, Barracks Row), Chris Zhu, announced that she is bringing a new restaurant to Rio– taking over the space that was previously home to Union Jack’s until June 2020. (more…)
Results of Maryland high school football playoff games from Friday, November 17 (MCPS schools) can be seen below. Scores will be updated as we receive them (an F will signify the score is final):
This weekend, Nov. 18 -19, Metro crews will perform critical track work and make rail adjustments on a section of track between Foggy Bottom and Clarendon/Arlington Cemetery. Due to single tracking Metro will operate significantly reduced frequencies – every 26 minutes – on the Blue and Orange lines, with Silver Line service operating between Ashburn and Ballston only.
Tobacco Hut Gaithersburg opened on Friday, November 10th in the space that was previously the longtime home to Hair Bar at 309 N Frederick Ave. in Gaithersburg.
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) superintendent, Dr. Michael Martirano, announced that he will be retiring from his position, effective January 10th, 2024. He has served as superintendent for the school system since May of 2017. The message below was sent on Nov. 17, 2023 by HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano to staff and families:
On November 16 at approximately 9:40 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6500 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Mid-Atlantic Seafood restaurant parking lot) for a theft from auto and […]
Earlier this year, global beauty brand L’Oréal Paris USA announced its 2023 L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth, recognizing the charitable achievements of ten extraordinary non-profit leaders working to address the nation’s biggest issues. Included in the ten is MoCo high school student Shrusti Amula.
Gaithersburg-Based Adventist HealthCare and the Montgomery College Foundation are partnering to provide enhanced opportunities for nursing students in our community over the next eight years. The alliance is designed to grow a local workforce of qualified nurses by offering expanded educational pathways to gain experience.
On Monday, November 6th, immigrant rights group CASA issued a statement via social media that was deleted and followed up by a different message. Several Montgomery Councilmembers issued statements denouncing the initial CASA statement the next day. CASA’s Executive Director Gustavo Torres issued the following statement today:
Marco Fuggitti, athletic specialist at Northwood High School, and the school’s athletic department staff, have been recognized by the National Federation of State High School Associations for achieving Level 3 status in the NFHS School Honor Roll Program.
Join Plunge Maryland at Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company in Olney on Saturday, November 18th from 2:00-5:00pm. Register for the February 2024 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge on-site and get a free drink.