Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 14, 2022
Wegmans announced today that it will be eliminating plastic bag use company wide by the end of 2022, with the goal of shifting all customers to reusable bags.
Wegmans will incentivize the use of reusable bags by charging five cents per paper bag, according to a press release by the company.
Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 14, 2022
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
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich delivered his 2022 “State of the County” address today at the Silver Spring Civic Building. This was Elrich’s first in-person State of the County address since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Following notes courtesy of @MontCoExec on Twitter:
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.*
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Update: April 15, 2022 – Justin Yovanni Acosta has been located safe and unharmed.
Per MCPD:
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Update: Andrea Listte Ucles- Mendez has been located safe and unharmed.
Per MCPD:
Sensory bags help first responders working with people with disabilities.
WHEATON, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County Division, and the Montgomery Parks’ Program Access Office are working together to equip officers with sensory bags. Each bag offers calming tools for individuals dealing with extreme stress that will allow officers to connect with an individual who may have a disability or a mental health issue, helping to de-escalate a stressful situation.
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4/19/22 Update: This location has reopened.
Baja Fresh at 302 King Farm Blvd, Unit 150 in Rockville has temporarily closed.
Alex Flum of WDVM reports that Rory McIlroy, currently ranked 7th in the world, will compete in the Wells Fargo Championship at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm in May.
McIlroy is coming off of a second place finish at the Masters, where he finished 3 strokes behind winner Scottie Scheffler.
There will be an Easter charity event benefiting the Montgomery County Humane Society this Saturday, April 16th, from 12-3pm at Wheaton Mall (11160 Veirs Mill Rd).
There will be a photo op with the Easter bunny and Encanto characters for $10, with all proceeds donated to the Humane Society.
The Kitchen DMV has opened its studio in Downtown Silver Spring, according to a post on Instagram.
According to the post, the first of three studios, The Microwave, is having a soft opening.