Beyond MoCo

A man won $500,000 on a lottery scratch-off purchased at a Havre de Grace, MD liquor store.  The winner, who plans to shift from semi-retirement to full retirement, is sharing the money with family and hopes to take a vacation to Italy. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)


MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council will meet on Dec. 2 to elect new Council officers, interview candidates for a temporary councilmember appointment, hold several public hearings, and continue its review of the University Boulevard Corridor Plan ahead of an expected straw vote.

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Rockville

Drivers heading west on Park Road toward MD 355 will now spot a new splash of civic pride above them. On Monday, the City of Rockville announced the unveiling of a freshly painted “I ❤️ Rockville” message on the CSX bridge, a collaboration made possible by CSX, Manolis Painting Inc., and the city’s Department of Public Works. The artwork was installed earlier that morning and immediately became a standout visual for one of Rockville’s busiest corridors.

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DMV

The National Weather Service (NWS) expanded its Winter Weather Advisory to include northwest Montgomery County as the region braces for the first widespread winter event of the season. The advisory is in effect from 3am to 1pm Tuesday, with a wintry mix expected that could cause hazardous travel conditions during the morning commute, but not much at all is expected for the immediate DC Metro area. Pencil prediction below.

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Retail

The Amazing Art Studio, a longtime local favorite for pottery painting and hands-on art experiences, is expanding with a second location coming to the newly developed White Oak Town Center. The studio’s ownership has confirmed that the new site will be an additional studio rather than a relocation. The existing Downtown Crown location at 115 Crown Park Drive in Gaithersburg will remain open.

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Entertainment

Light Up the Lakefront is back at Rio in Gaithersburg this Saturday, December 6, bringing one of the area’s most popular holiday traditions to the waterfront. HOT 99.5’s Intern John, and The MoCoShow’s own “Mr. MoCo,” Alex Tsironis, will once again take the stage to host the event from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The free celebration promises an evening packed with lights, music, entertainment, and a fireworks finale over the lake (video of last year’s event below).

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MoCo Police

The Montgomery County Police Department released a video Monday morning featuring Chief Marc Yamada, who walked residents through how to properly identify an MCPD officer. The message comes as the department rolls out updated patches and markings designed to eliminate confusion between MCPD and other law enforcement agencies operating in the county.

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