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New 227 Area Code Coming to Maryland

Published September 29, 2022 at 10:38AM | Updated September 29, 2022 at 11:33AM

The addition of the ‘227’ code is due to the dwindling supply of existing 240/301 phone numbers. According to the PSC, “the remaining supply of available telephone numbers in the 240/301 area is estimated to be exhausted in the second quarter of 2023 – requiring the establishment of a new area code to support future demands in the region. Customers with a 240 or 301 area code will maintain their existing area codes and their phone numbers will not change. Under the implementation plan approved by the PSC, no new 227 numbers will be assigned in the area until the remaining 240/301 numbers are completely exhausted.”

Beyond MoCo

Virginia Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Hurricane Ian; Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Monitoring Storm

By Patrick Herron

Published September 29, 2022 at 9:53AM

On Wednesday, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to start impacting parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia on Friday evening. According to a press release, the State of Emergency “allows the Commonwealth to mobilize resources and equipment needed for response and recovery efforts. Virginians should be prepared for the potential of severe rainfall, flooding, wind damage, tornadoes, and other storm-related impacts.” The full text of Executive Order 22 is available here.

Arts

Multimedia, Interactive Spy Adventure to Debut at Imagination Stage

By Patrick Herron

Published September 29, 2022 at 9:27AM

S.P.I.E.S. 2: Flight of the Hawk is the follow-up to S.P.I.E.S. & The Lost Treasure of Atlantis, which was an online hit for Imagination Stage in the winter of 2021. DC Theatre Arts praised it as “a fantastically entertaining conglomerate of action, adventure, suspense, and pure silliness.”

The new adventure (which doesn’t require any knowledge of the first one) is now in-person, with the live audience of children ages 5+ taking on the role of spy cadets being taught by the hilariously bungling live facilitator, Pat. During the cadet training, Pat is contacted and told that an award ceremony for Spy Team 7 has gone awry with the villainous Winnifred Veil putting in motion her plan to dominate the world. It’s Pat and the cadets to the rescue, providing key information and making crucial decisions to assist the spies, who are beaming in on the big screen.

Shulman Rogers Expands Family Law Practice with Kimberly Rokosky and Janelle Walwyn-White (sponsored)

By Patrick Herron

Published September 29, 2022 at 9:13AM

POTOMAC, Md., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Shulman Rogers‘ Divorce and Family Law Practice continues to expand with the addition of Kimberly Rokosky (Shareholder) and Janelle Walwyn-White (Associate). Practice chair Heather Mehigan notes, “We are delighted to welcome Kimberly and Janelle to the Firm. Both of these talented women bring a unique skillset to our Family Law Practice that will be of tremendous benefit to our clients.”

Kimberly Rokosky represents clients in Virginia and Maryland in family law matters; guardianships and conservatorships; and in fiduciary litigation. Within her practice, she deftly handles the complexities of divorce, child support, custody and visitation and is always mindful of the emotionality surrounding these matters. She is well-versed in the handling of complex assets, the valuation of small businesses and the division of various types of retirement accounts. Kimberly is one of a handful of attorneys practicing in Northern Virginia who can litigate both uncontested and contested guardianship/conservatorship proceedings with ease. Within her Fiduciary Litigation Practice, Kimberly advises Personal Representatives (Administrators or Executors), Guardians and Conservators, Agents under Powers of Attorney and Trustees on how to administer the estates or trusts under their control.

Takoma Park

Monster Bash Returns to Takoma Park

By Patrick Herron

Published September 29, 2022 at 8:29AM

The City of Takoma Park Recreation Department will host our traditional Monster Bash on Saturday, October 29!

Please join us for the day’s event:

Derwood

Montgomery Parks’ Agricultural History Farm Park to Host Free ‘Fall on the Farm’ Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1

By Patrick Herron

Published September 28, 2022 at 8:56PM

The festival is sponsored by the Friends of the Farm Park and supported by Montgomery Parks of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

More information about the celebration is available at https://friendsofthefarmpark.org/harvest-festival/

MCDOT

‘Walktober’ Events Promote Walking and Pedestrian Safety in Montgomery County Throughout October

By Patrick Herron

Published September 28, 2022 at 5:42PM

“Walking is healthy, good for our environment and is a great way to get out and see Montgomery County in the fall,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “Montgomery County is home to numerous cherished walking trails such as the C&O Canal, Black Hills Regional Park trails and the Matthew Henson Trail. Walktober is a great reminder for residents and visitors to explore these and other locations around the County, dine at some of our wonderful restaurants and plan a visit to a local farm for apple or pumpkin picking.”

MCDOT will be hosting a series of outreach events throughout the County designed to highlight the importance of walking. Walktober events will include:

MoCo Government

Montgomery County Officials to Provide Details on Restoration Center Project Planned for Seven Locks Site During Community Information Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6

By Patrick Herron

Published September 28, 2022 at 4:50PM

The center will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year and is expected to be located at the Seven Locks Criminal Justice Complex in Rockville.

The County is opening the restoration center to help reduce the use of emergency rooms, hospitals and jail detention. A team of multidisciplinary professionals will staff the center that will include nurses, licensed mental health and addiction professionals, peer specialists and resource navigators.

MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on September 29, 2022

By Patrick Herron

Published September 28, 2022 at 3:57PM

The members of the HHS Committee include Chair and Council President Gabe Albornoz, Council Vice President Evan Glass (Lead for Homelessness & Vulnerable Communities) and Councilmember Craig Rice.

The members of the GO Committee include Chair Nancy Navarro and Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Sidney Katz.

Maryland

Governor Hogan Announces Additional $10 Million in Funding Now Available Through “Re-Fund The Police” Initiative

By Patrick Herron

Published September 28, 2022 at 3:15PM

“Community Safety Works is an important component of our our Re-fund The Police Initiative, providing resources to local business owners and community organizations for crime prevention efforts in neighborhoods across the state,” said Governor Hogan. “This additional $10 million in funding will help residents and other stakeholders who are actively trying to make their communities safer and more secure.”

Improvements include:

Montgomery College

U.S Department of Labor Awards $1.6 Million Grant to Montgomery College to Support Students Underrepresented in IT Fields

By Patrick Herron

Published September 27, 2022 at 10:22PM

The Montgomery College (MC) Tech Metro Area Pathways (TechMAP) Program, which aims to serve 1,000 students over a four-year funding period, will be fully funded by the SSC2 grant to provide career pathways training in Information Technology (IT). The MC TechMAP Program will improve the retention, completion, and employment rates of individuals historically underrepresented in IT, including people of color, women, and disconnected youth/young adults. Additionally, individuals who are un- or underemployed, including as a result of COVID-19-related layoffs, will be invited to apply to upskill and/or reskill. To this end, the MC TechMAP Program will increase personalized navigation to help students understand their career options, enroll in a program of study and connect to the wrap around supports needed to stay on track for completion. The navigators will move with students as they progress from non-credit to for-credit degrees or as they lattice together various credentials.

The system of navigation is designed to be scalable to other programs or other community colleges and to interface with the workforce system and employers to help participants find on-the-job training and careers. TechMAP is expected to increase retention and completion rates for underrepresented students, leading to higher numbers of participants who earn professional credentials and who find quality work with higher wages. MC will partner with workforce development system partners, employer partners, and social resource partners to support the educational, employment, and wraparound service needs of participants.