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Gaithersburg

Le Macaron in Rio Expected to Open in Coming Months

By MCS Staff

Last October we let you know that French pastry shop Le Macaron is coming to 7 Grand Corner Ave (next to BurgerFi) in Gaithersburg’s Rio. The shop is expected to open in the coming months, and is owned by MoCo residents Natalia Mejia and Camilo Beltran. Le Macaron, a Florida-based pastry shop now has more than 70 locations across the US, with more locations on the way as franchisees are opening in shopping centers like Rio, food trucks, and kiosks in malls.

Menu items at the upcoming Rio location will include macarons (available in 20 flavors), gourmet chocolates, French gelato, specialty European style coffees, classic French pastries, and homemade candies.  The store is scheduled to open in “Spring 2023”, but our best guess would be late spring based on where it’s at in the construction process. More on the history Le Macaron, per its website:

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Gaithersburg

MoCo’s Jordan Hawkins Leads the UConn Huskies Into Tonight’s NCAA Tournament Championship Game

By MCS Staff

MoCo native Jordan Hawkins leads the #4 seed UConn Huskies (30-8, 13-7 Big East) against the #5 seed San Diego State Aztecs (32-6, 15-3 MWC) at 9:20 pm tonight in the NCAA Tournament National Championship.

Jordan Hawkins averages three made 3-pointers per game for the Huskies, averaging 16.2 points per game with a 38.6% three point shooting percentage. Hawkins is a Montgomery County native who attended Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Germantown and Gaithersburg High School for his freshman and sophomore years before transferring to DeMatha. His UConn Huskies enter the game at 7.5 point favorites.

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MoCo

Giacomo’s Brick Oven Pizza to Cease Operations at the End of April

By MCS Staff

Giacomo’s, a Neapolitan-style mobile brick oven pizzeria that has operated in various places across MoCo, has announced that it will cease operations at the end of this month. The pizzeria was founded by Giacomo Sciuto, an MCPS history teacher and son of a Sicilian immigrant who came to the country in 1988. According to an announcement made via social media, Giacomo’s will continue with all of its April events and will post that schedule later this week. The full post can be seen below (featured photo courtesy of Giacomo’s Brick Oven Pizza Instagram):

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Events

Montgomery Parks is hosting Earth Month events to help residents take action

By MCS Staff

Volunteers will put on their work gloves and help beautify parks. Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is organizing teams of volunteers to help with a variety of volunteer projects for Earth Month 2023. Projects range from trash collection and maintenance in parks to removing invasive non-native plants with the Weed Warriors program.  No experience is required, and all necessary tools and work gloves are provided. There are dozens of ways to help. Individual volunteers or groups can find an opportunity by visiting:

Most volunteer opportunities are approved for student service learning hours. Registration is required to participate in all clean-ups and workdays. New projects are regularly being added to the schedule. Volunteers are advised to check back often for the latest on where help is needed, and which programs are already at capacity.

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Olney

The Pre-Civil War Oak Tree At Lone Oak Farm Brewery Has Fallen After Sustaining Damage From High Winds

By MCS Staff

The pre-Civil War “lone oak” white oak tree at Lone Oak Farm Brewery has fallen after sustaining damage from high winds the last two days. Lone Oak Brewery made the announcement on their social media this morning after losing their farm’s namesake. Below is the statement by Lone Oak (video tribute below that):

“Dear Friends and Supporters, It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the loss of the Lone Oak tree, the namesake of our farm. This tree, which has stood for generations as a symbol of strength, resilience, and beauty, fell last night after sustaining damage from heavy winds.

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Education

Blake High School Community to Hold Meeting to Discuss Process on Search for New Principal

By MCS Staff

A message was sent to the Blake High School community, on behalf of Dr. Donna Redmond Jones, Director, School Support and Well-Being, inviting the community to a meeting to discuss the process of searching for a new principal. Full message can be seen below:

“As you know, Mr. Robert Sinclair, Jr. was appointed by the Montgomery County Board of Education to be a consulting principal, effective July 1, 2023.  My office will be conducting the search for the next principal, and community feedback is an important part of the process. Please join me via Zoom on Tuesday, April 11th at7:00 p.m. to discuss the principal search process, and for information about how you can give feedback about the desired characteristics of the next principal, as well as express interest to serve on the interview panel.  The Zoom information is as follows:

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Celebrities

WWE, Founded by Former MoCo Resident Vince McMahon, Enters Agreement With Endeavor (Parent Company of UFC)

By MCS Staff

New, Publicly Listed Company to be 51% Owned by Endeavor and 49% by Existing WWE Shareholders. Endeavor to Contribute UFC into Company at Enterprise Value of $12.1 Billion

Former Montgomery County resident Vince McMahon, owner of  World Wrestling Entertainment, has entered an agreement with Endeavor, the parent company of UFC, “to form a new, publicly listed company consisting of two iconic, complementary, global sports and entertainment brands: UFC and WWE.” McMahon and his family lived on Stedwick Dr in Montgomery Village in the late 60’s/early 70’s. His son Shane McMahon, who returned to the company at Sunday night’s Wrestlemania and injured himself at the event, was born while the family lived in the area and considers himself a Gaithersburg native.

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Rockville

Rockville Town Center: Four Interactive Listening Sessions Taking Place in April

By MCS Staff

The City of Rockville will host four interactive listening sessions to kickoff outreach and engagement for the Town Center Master Plan update, which will help guide the area’s success in coming decades.

The same material will be covered at all listening sessions, so only one needs to be attended. Light refreshments and a children’s activity area will be available at the in-person sessions. A master plan is a long-range document that establishes a vision for future growth and development, and makes recommendations for zoning, streetscapes, public infrastructure, and other aspects of land use.

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Gaithersburg

Second Annual Gaithersburg Park Photo Contest (Free to Enter)

By MCS Staff

The Alliance for Parks of the Gaithersburg Parks, Arts and Recreation Corporation (G-PARC), along with the Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture, are pleased to announce the Second Annual Photo Contest, designed to showcase the best of Gaithersburg’s Parks, Arts & Recreation. Photos should illustrate the connection between parks, arts & culture, and recreation in the City, and must be taken in a City Park. Photos should fall under one of the following themes.

The top 12 photos will be announced at the end of May. A panel of jurors comprised of local artists, members of G-PARC, & members of the City’s Communication & Public Engagement Divisionwill select the winners. In addition, G-PARC will chose a random winner weekly during the month of April. G-PARC will announce all winners on Instagram & Facebook, and notified via social media channels. The objective of this contest is to expand G-PARC’s social media presence through photo documentation of the City’s parks and activities.

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MoCo

MDSHA To Begin Pavement Improvement Projects on State Roads in Montgomery County This Week

By MCS Staff

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a project next week to improve several state roads in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. Crews will remove line stripping and pavement markings and apply a micro-surface coating that protects and extends the life of the asphalt. Weather permitting, work will be complete by early summer.

Work will take place weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and overnights, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. During work hours, motorists can expect lane shifts and single lane closures guided by a flagging operation. The State Highway Administration understands roadwork can be an inconvenience and asks motorists to be patient and stay alert in the work zones. The locations in Montgomery County are as follows:

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