On Thursday, Governor Hogan announced $45 million in violent crime initiatives to address “out-of-control violent crime” in Baltimore. The money will be used to expand warrant initiatives in Baltimore City, as well as additional funding to victim services providers.
Press release from Governor Hogan’s Office below:
Andrew Italia is an attorney in Rockville, 2001 Quince Orchard High School graduate, and MoCo resident. When he was in college at the University of Maryland, he was the movie critic for The Maryland Diamondback.
During his time as the movie critic, he began making Oscar predictions for all 24 categories. His all-time record is 21 out of 24, but he usually falls in the 18-20 range.
Pride Prom, an event that provides attendees with the opportunity to enjoy Prom with pride, “dress however you want, and dance – without fear – with whomever you want”, will take place in Rockville on Friday, May 13th.
The dance is open to high school students (public, private and homeschool) and community college students (under age 21) from Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia.
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 Police warns of a collision that has left Bradley Blvd closed at Bradmoor Drive, Rayburn Road and Huntington Pkway. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.
At 6:05AM, the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management has stated that the road is closed in both directions between Rayburn Rd and Huntington Pkwy and also cautions motorists to expect significant delays and a eek alternate routes.
Beautiful venue; great art, gifts and hand-crafted items; refreshments; and meet the award-winning painters, photographers, mixed media artists, ceramicists, fiber artists, and more – some 40 artists in all. It’s an extraordinary array of framed wall works, 3-d media including sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and fiber pieces, and unframed prints.
Among them, you’ll see:
Updated at 12:18pm to include the route of the transformer.
Per an e-Mail from Montgomery County Department of Transportation:
Scratch Kitchen & Bistro will be taking over the location that was formerly home to CB Acai and House of Fortune at 18062 Georgia Avenue in Olney. The new restaurant has announced on Instagram that it plans to hold its grand opening on Sunday, May 15th. Temporary signage has been up in the windows for about two weeks or so, announcing the restaurant’s May opening.
The restaurant is described as a family-owned bistro and cafe. It will serve breakfast and lunch classics made from locally sourced ingredients. CB Acai announced in November 2021 that it would be closing the Olney storefront and continue to operate its catering business and food truck. The acai bowl and smoothie spot first opened in July of 2020.
A nightmare scenario for anyone who has walked down a city street with the fear of falling through a sidewalk grate occurred for a D.C. woman on Wednesday, falling approximately 10 feet down into an air well.
At approximately 5:30pm, fire and rescue units were called to the 800 block of 4th St SW for a below grade rescue after an adult female fell approximately 10 feet down into an air well. The woman was extricated and treated for injuries and will be okay, according to DC Fire and EMS.
Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 24, 2022
The Mercury at Wildwood was approved back in January of 2019 and will be located at 10241 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814, next to the existing Wildwood shopping center. It will consist of 11,000 square feet of ground floor retail and 95,000 square feet of multi-family residential uses that will be age-restricted to persons who are 55 years of age or older. There will be 60 total residential units, 8 of which will be moderately priced dwelling units (MPDUs).
HESS construction is currently working on sewer relocation in the construction process. Below you’ll see a video of the progress:
Per Montgomery County:
“Last night, I tested positive for COVID-19. I have mild symptoms thanks to being vaccinated and boosted. I am currently isolating at home, but I am continuing to work remotely.
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 22, 2022