The Montgomery County Government, and programs that impact County residents, will observe schedule and program changes for the observance of Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11.
Two fast-food establishments in Montgomery County were robbed on Thursday night, according to our public safety reporter Cordell Pugh.
The first occurred at approximately 7:20pm at the KFC/Taco Bell on Blair Road, just east of Georgia Avenue, in Silver Spring. A male armed with a handgun obtained an unknown s sum of cash. The second robbery occurred at Popeyes on Lockwood Drive, just off of Columbia Pike and New Hampshire Ave in White Oak. An unknown sum of cash was obtained at gun point.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision involving a pedestrian in Montgomery Village on Thursday, November 10, around 7:30pm. According to MCPD, the victim was stuck by a vehicle on Clubhouse Road & Brassie Place and has been transported by EMS with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene. We will post an update when more information becomes available.
Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Clubhouse Road & Brassie Pl, Montgomery Village, Gburg, collision, person stuck under vehicle, possible pedestrian struck, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting one adult Pri1 trauma, life-threatening injury, @mcfrd A708B, PAT708, BC703, T734, M708, EMS703 on scene, some lanes blocked”
Starting Monday, November 14, a long-term pedestrian detour along Wisconsin Ave will go into effect around the work zone for Purple Line construction. The crosswalk between Elm St. & Waverly St. will be closed. A new crosswalk with signals at Elm St will be available. Pedestrians will need to use the signed detour. See photos below for additional information/exact location.
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Washington Property Company (WPC) has delivered its latest luxury apartment community, Solaire 8200 Dixon, a 403-unit, 27-story tower in the heart of the Ripley District in downtown Silver Spring, MD. WPC Residential has leased about 30% of the building and residents began moving in last month. They are currently accepting applications for the remaining studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Information can be found at www.solaire8200.com
Per the press release: The building will also be home to Solaire Social, a food and beverage cooperative featuring nine local eateries and bars, opening to the public in the spring of 2023. Additional amenities include a high-end fitness center and yoga studio, an onsite pet spa, a rooftop pool deck and sky lounge, a club room with catering kitchen, guest suites, flexible working spaces, electric vehicle charging stations, indoor bike storage, and 24-hour concierge, dry cleaning, and package service. Apartments are pet friendly and offer private balconies, quartz countertops, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a full suite of energy-efficient, stainless-steel appliances. The building is designed to achieve LEED Gold certification.
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An in-person Community Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. The meeting will include a general overview of the Headwaters Drainage Study project’s progress and an open discussion with the community. To register to participate, e-mail [email protected]. Postcards will also be sent to resident addresses that are located within the study area. The meeting will be recorded and posted on the City of Gaithersburg YouTube account. Thank you to everyone who has provided project input and we look forward to sharing our progress and discussing community opinions during the upcoming meeting.
The objective of the Headwaters Drainage Study project is to conduct a drainage study of the headwaters of the Muddy Branch, Lower Seneca Creek, and the Middle Seneca Creek watersheds to identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities for improving neighborhood level stormwater management (SWM) systems. The study will seek to:
The City of Gaithersburg celebrates GIS Day and Geography Awareness Week in November with discussions and activities designed to promote geography knowledge and showcase Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how they impact everyday life. With more than 700 layers of information in its database, the City’s GIS serves as an important tool for analysis and strategic decision making. The GIS database helps inform staff and elected officials about such things as the availability of affordable housing, impervious surface coverage, most effective snow plow routes, access to social services, and much more.
With a proclamation at their meeting on November 7, the Mayor & City Council officially proclaimed November 16 as GIS Day & November 14 to 18 as Geography Awareness Week in the City. At the meeting, staff presented on the City’s field mapping capabilities and its companion dashboards. View the meeting presentation here. GIS activities include:
Here are six things to know for Thursday, November 10, per MCPS. Get information about an upcoming budget information session, recent safety and security protocol training, how to provide input on the school calendar, Remembrance and Reconciliation Month workshops and what’s happening this week in athletics.
Montgomery Parks has issued its 2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Policy Plan following approval by the Montgomery County Planning Board at the June 16, 2022, meeting. Revised every five years, this PROS Plan guides the long-term development and management of the park system through the year 2027 and beyond. On Friday, November 5, Parks received confirmation from the Department of Natural Resources that the plan was approved as the County’s Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan, a prerequisite for certain important state funding sources.
The 2022 PROS plan emphasizes the role of parks in supporting physical activity, social connectivity, and environmental stewardship. The plan recommends enhancing parks in urban areas, delivering services to an increasingly diverse population with a focus on seniors, teenagers, and young adults, and staying abreast of recreational trends. Parks should foster social cohesion and tell the story of our history, culture, and natural resources. In addition, parks need to provide sustainable access to the County’s natural areas and the plan reaffirms the department’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
Students and community partners gathered at Northwood High School on Saturday to showcase the best in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The STEAM Festival engaged MCPS families and students of all ages with hands-on activities and demonstrations and a keynote speaker. See highlights in the video below:
Per WMATA: In observance of Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, Metro will operate normal weekday service with scheduled track work and maintenance on the Red and Green lines. Metrobus will operate on a Saturday Supplemental schedule and MetroAccess customers may make a reservation to travel on the holiday; however, subscription trips will be canceled.
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