New details of Metro’s Zero-Emission Bus Transition Plan, presented at last week’s meeting of the Board of Directors, outlines how the agency will transition to a zero-emission bus fleet including testing and evaluation, infrastructure and facility upgrades, and procurement efforts.
Renovations are coming to Strathmore Local Park in Aspen Hill, thanks to bond bill funding, according to Montgomery Parks. The park will have renovations to the loop trail, upgrades to the courts and fields, and new bike racks, seating, and other amenities. “We’re grateful to Delegate Vaughn Stewart, Delegate Bonnie Cullison, Charlotte Crutchfield – State Delegate for Maryland D19, and Senator Benjamin Kramer for making this project possible.”
A complete list of park projects made possible by the recently secured state funds includes:
The 2022 Takoma Trukgarten Festival will take place on Saturday, June 4th, from 12noon-5:00pm, according to Main Street Takoma. This one-day beer festival features local breweries pouring craft beers and cider: Silver Branch Brewing Co., Smoketown Brewing, Manor Hill Brewing, Streetcar 82, Peabody Heights Brewing Co, Union Brewing, Anxo Cider (check back for more).
GATE TICKETS available on June 4th, 2022 starting at 12noon:
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!
Register at: www.olgchs.org/camps
In December we let you know that the founder of Sweet Frog, Derek Cha, will be bringing his take on the Nashville-style hot chicken sandwich to MoCo with Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken. The Wheaton location is now open at 2533 Ennals Ave in Wheaton, in the spot that was formerly home to El Pollo Kiki Riki. Construction is ongoing at the Rockville restaurant, located in the 1,600 sf location that was home to El Mexicano at 10050 Darnestown Road, between Pholuscious and Tropical Smoothie Cafe in the Travilah Square shopping center.
Per our previous report: In collaboration with partner, Mike Kim, the pair visited many successful Nashville-style chicken restaurants in LA, Nashville, and San Francisco, that inspired them develop their “secret chicken recipe to have the most juicy and crispy sandwich.”
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In-person PCR testing continues at multiple sites throughout the community. A schedule of testing locations can be found at the County’s website.
Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center. 13850 Travilah Road, Rockville.
On Saturday, April 16, 2022, at approximately 7 p.m., 23-year-old Rebecca Ajih was last seen in the 8400 block of Colesville Rd. in Silver Spring near the Silver Spring Metro Station. She may be using Metro Transit.
Ajih is approximately 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 125 lbs. She currently has blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket with a hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and brown Ugg boots.
Teenagers can work out for free all summer at Planet Fitness. Sign up starts May 16th via the Planet Fitness website. The membership lasts from May 16th until August 31st and allows teenagers to work out for free at their home club via a digital key tag. There are Planet Fitness locations in Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, and two in Silver Spring. Any teenager to sign up for the program is automatically entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship (one winner per state). Additional information can be seen below.
No parents allowed! Just kidding. Sort of. Although PF welcomes all ages, High School Summer Pass is just for teens 14 – 19. Under 18? Sign up with a parent/guardian (online or in-club) from May 16 – August 31.
A complete list of park projects made possible by the recently secured state funds includes:
Per Montgomery Parks:
Cubasi Bistro, a Cuban restaurant with an existing location in Sterling, VA, is coming to 4710 Bethesda Ave. The restaurant will be located on the ground level of The Seasons Apartments in the location that was formerly home to Jimmy John’s. Jimmy John’s closed that location in late 2018. We spoke with a representative from Cubasi Bistro today who told us that the restaurant hopes to open in two weeks.
The menu consists of starters like ham croquettes, empanadas, bacalitos, and more. A variety of sandwiches and sides are on the menu, as well as pork. beef, chicken, and seafood entrees. Diners can also create their own bowls that consist of chicken/beef and salad, rice, beans, plantains, and more. The full menu and photos of a few dishes can be seen below.
The schedule for Twilight Tuesdays will include: