Patrick Herron, Author at The MoCo Show

Published February 10, 2022 at 6:06PM

For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 10, 2022

Wheaton Mall

‘Boosterama’ Returns to Wheaton Mall on Feb. 19; Encourages County Residents to get COVID-19 Booster Shots

By Patrick Herron

Published February 10, 2022 at 5:12PM

For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 10, 2022

MoCo Government

Councilmember Jawando Sends Letter to County Executive Elrich Requesting that Silver Spring Library be Renamed After Brigadier General Charles McGee

By Patrick Herron

Published February 10, 2022 at 3:50PM

For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 10, 2022

Burtonsville

Burtonsville: Luchador Bar & Eats Now Open

By Patrick Herron

Published February 10, 2022 at 3:16PM | Updated February 22, 2022 at 10:51PM

Luchador Bar & Eats is now open in the former bar space of Chapala Tex-Mex Grill at 15530 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville.

The lucha libre themed cantina, a new concept by the owners of Chapala, is now open for fast casual dine in and carryout, according to social media posts. Chapala permanently closed on February 15.

Education

Governor Hogan Calls to End School Mask Policy

By Patrick Herron

Published February 10, 2022 at 1:27PM

Press release from Governor Hogan’s office:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today called on the Maryland State Board of Education to rescind its school mask policy, citing the state’s dramatically improved health metrics, the widespread availability of vaccines for school age children, and the growing consensus among medical professionals, parents, and bipartisan state officials.

Gaithersburg

Royal Farms in Gaithersburg Opens in One Week

By Patrick Herron

Published February 10, 2022 at 11:47AM

Last month we let you know that Royal Farms will open their new Gaithersburg location on February 17th.

The store is located in the Spectrum Town Center on 355, next to the I-270 Watkins Mill exit.

Health

Montgomery County Health Officials Release Updated Report on Health Disparities

By Patrick Herron

Published February 10, 2022 at 11:35AM

For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 10, 2022

MoCo Government

Councilmember Hans Riemer Proposes Getting Montgomery County Out of the Liquor Business and Getting Beer and Wine Into Grocery Stores

By Patrick Herron

Published February 9, 2022 at 10:34PM | Updated February 18, 2022 at 2:48PM

Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer, who declared his candidacy for County Executive back in June, announced today his plan for reforming liquor laws in Montgomery County.

Currently, the Montgomery County ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services) acts as a wholesaler of alcohol (beer, wine and sprits) throughout Montgomery County. ABS operates 26 liquor stores throughout the county.

Aspen Hill

Rally for Safer Streets This Saturday on Veirs Mill Rd

By Patrick Herron

Published February 9, 2022 at 5:22PM

“Join Councilmember Evan Glass for a Vision Zero Rally on Saturday, February 12 at 10 a.m. outside of Korean Korner at the intersection of Veirs Mill Road and Randolph Road. We will be gathering to honor those who have lost their lives trying to use our roads and to also celebrate newly proposed pedestrian and bicycle safety investments for Veirs Mill Road/Randolph Road corridor.”

You can RSVP for the event here.

Germantown