Last month we let you know that Goldberg’s Bagels would be closing its Cabin John Village location “in a few weeks, ” according to the store. Established in 1998 and serving the DC Metro area since 2004, Goldberg’s New York Bagels offers award winning bagels and deli style cuisine. The store has now closed, but has additional locations in Rockville and Silver Spring that will remain open.
What will be taking its place?
Shake don’t stir your way into Spring
Montgomery Parks is hosting a Cocktail series: The Spirits of Spring, featuring locally distilled organic liquors from McClintock Distilling. You can. join Montgomery Parks on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Norbeck-Muncaster Mill Neighborhood Park, Park Activity Building.
Last summer, David Simon tweeted that he was excited to be filming in Baltimore. “Alarm just went off. A** up and moving. Today is the first day of filming in Baltimore in more than 14 years. Good to be home.” Last night, We Own This City debuted on HBO.
David Simon, a MoCo native, graduated from B-CC high school and is perhaps best known for creating one of the most popular HBO series of all-time, The Wire. His new limited series on HBO, We Own This City, based on the book We Own This City: A True Story of Crime, Cops and Corruption by investigative journalist Justin Fenton, was shot in Baltimore during the second half of 2021.
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
Over the weekend we let you know of MCPS high schools faring well on Niche’s ‘Best Public High Schools in Maryland’ rankings. Now, two MCPS high schools have made the top 200 of U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 ‘Best U.S. High Schools’ rankings.
Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda came in the highest of all Maryland public high schools, coming in at 104. Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville came in at 167 nationally. Nearly 18,000 schools were ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Poolesville High School, Winston Churchill High School, and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School we’re all ranked in the top 500 of the list.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos el Pariente.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
Dave Chappelle will be performing two stand up comedy shows at Maryland Live! Casino & Hotel (7002 Arundel Mills Cir Ste 7777, Hanover, MD) on June 18 and 19 as part of the casino’s ten year anniversary celebration. The shows will take place in The HALL, Maryland Live! Casino’s 4,800 seat venue. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 29, and start at $89. Dave Chapelle grew up in Silver Spring, attending Woodlin Elementary School before attending Duke Ellington School of the Arts in DC.
According to the AXS ticket website, “this is a phone-free show. No photos, video or audio recording devices allowed. Upon arrival at The Hall, all phones and other photo or video-capturing devices will be secured in a Yondr pouch that will be unlocked at the end of the show. You keep your pouch-secured phone with you during the show and, if needed, can unlock your phone at any time in a designated Yondr Phone Zone located outside the venue.”
Clarksburg Road is closed between Barnesville Road and Ridge Oak Drive due to a vehicle fire, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer. MCFRS responded to a fully engulfed DHL truck Monday night around 7:30pm. The delivery truck was empty and was disabled with mechanical issues.
The fire has been extinguished and there were no injuries reported. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays. We will post an update when more information becomes available.
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council will receive a briefing on the memorandum of understanding between the Montgomery County Police Department and MCPS regarding the Community Engagement Officer Program. MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight, BOE President Brenda Wolff, and Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones will be among those in attendance.
St. Veg, a fast-casual restaurant serving vegan cuisine that opened at 14929 Shady Grove Rd. Unit M, in Fallsgrove (Rockville) back in late 2018, had its front door shattered just after midnight, early Monday morning.
Anne, the owner, tells us that nothing of value was taken, but that the front door is completely shattered. Security cameras caught a suspect on video and a Montgomery County Police detective is currently on the case. Anyone with information can call the non-emergency police phone number at 301-279-8000.
The Pike Central Farm Market opens for the 2022 season on Saturday, April 30th from 9am until 1:30pm every Saturday until December 17th. The Market hosts a wide variety of vendors and is conveniently located in the parking lot next to Bark Social at 935 Prose Street in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose. The Market is one of the largest farmers markets in the region, hosting dozens of vendors and artisan food producers. It features music, numerous kid’s activities, demos by local chefs, local Maryland winery and farm brewery tastings, table seating and more.
Per Pike Central Farm Market: “In 2011 our second market, Pike Central Farm Market opened as an integral part of the Pike & Rose complex in North Bethesda, Maryland. Located on a parking lot next to Bark Social at Pike & Rose, the farm market hosts over 30 vendors. The market features table seating, music, local Maryland winery and farm brewery tastings, kids club activities, chef demos, a special Tuesday Thanksgiving market and more.”
The Poolesville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is set to open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 7, at 19701 Fisher Ave, commonly known as the Whalen Commons. It’s a locally run farmers market full of produce, art, soaps, meat and much more. “Come by to see our fun vendors or just to experience the town.”
Vendors include:
Per the City of Rockville:
For more information and to register, visit www.mcrrcsudsandsoles.org. Proceeds benefit the Rockville Recreation and Parks Foundation, Inc. and MCRRC’s youth and beginning running programs. Learn more at www.rockvillemd.gov/sudsandsoles.