Bethesda

Metro Transit Police are currently investigating an incident that occurred today at the Bethesda Metro Station where a person was struck by a train.

One adult was transported by EMS with priority 1 trauma (highest level), according to Pete Piringer, Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services.


Education

Montgomery County Public Schools has released a survey about the possibility of virtual learning on days when schools are closed due to inclement weather. The survey must be completed by Monday, January 31 at noon.

Per the Maryland State Department of Education, all school systems are required to have at least 180 instructional days per year. With inclement weather, multiple school system closures may require adjustments to the school year calendar (e.g., extending the year, using other identified days). MCPS is planning for options that allow for virtual instruction on inclement weather closure days. While virtual instruction cannot replace time in the classroom, MCPS believes it is essential to continue to provide access to learning opportunities. Your feedback on this intent will help inform the district’s implementation plan.


Health

Per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—As COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 2,000, Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland has surpassed yet another significant milestone with 11 million COVID-19 vaccines administered.


Gaithersburg

Rebel’s Hot Chicken, a new “virtual restaurant” , is coming to Old Town Pour House in Gaithersburg.  The online only menu is scheduled to launch on February 2 and will be available through Grubhub, Uber Eats, and DoorDash.

You can see the full menu here.


Gaithersburg

Vine Alley, located at 114 Market. St in Gaithersburg, the former home of the Kentlands Wine Harvest, announced that they will be opening on February 7 at 11:30am.

Vine Alley is being opened by the restaurant group that owns Brew & Barrels (also located in Kentlands), Royal Tandoor (820 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg), and Taco Daddy (Frederick and formerly at 555 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg.)


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