Sunflower Fields in Poolesville Have Started to Bloom
McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area, located off of River Road, is home to fields of sunflowers. In recent years, these sunflower fields have become a popular spot for people to visit– usually to take photos of the blooms or to use as a creative background.
Montgomery County Chief of Police to Hold Press Conference to Discuss Investigation Into Saturday’s Officer Involved Shooting at Gaithersburg McDonald’s
Montgomery County Chief of Police Marcus Jones and County Executive Marc Elrich will hold a press conference today at 5PM to discuss the investigation into Saturday night’s shooting at the Flower Hill McDonald’s (18273 Flower Hill Way) in Gaithersburg, which led to the death of a 21-year-old man.
Family of Six Struck by Vehicle While Walking on Sidewalk in Gaithersburg on Friday Evening
A family of six, which included several children, were struck by a vehicle while they were walking on the sidewalk along Goshen Rd in Gaithersburg.
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Eyewear brand Warby Parker, which does most of its business online, is opening a brick and mortar location in the old Hair Cuttery location at 130 Crown Park Ave in the Downtown Crown neighborhood in Gaithersburg.
We are told the store will carry the brand’s full optical and sun eyewear offerings including its first brand of daily contact lenses.
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:
Governor Hogan Renews State of Emergency for Maryland After 12 Days
On June 15th, Governor Hogan announced that the state of emergency due to COVID-19 would be lifted effective July 1st. Last week on July 12th, Governor Hogan renewed the state of emergency and catastrophic health emergency in a proclamation, which you can view here. There were no press releases or public announcements from the Governor’s office regarding the state of emergency, which lead to speculation as to why it was reinstated.
Fry Guy Southern Homestyle Cuisine Coming to Gaithersburg
Fry Guy, a locally owned fried chicken, fish and waffle restaurant, is coming 7601 AirPark Rd Suite B in Gaithersburg, the former site of Penang Garden.
Last September we let you know of Cadence Olney– a new senior living facility that would be coming to Olney.
Construction started in the winter and progress has been made as they move closer to completion, which is currently scheduled for this December.
Beyond MoCo: Shooting Outside Nationals Park
A shooting outside of Nationals park last night led to a scary situation for fans inside the park enjoying the evenings game.
South House Garden in Olde Towne Gaithersburg to Open in August
South House Garden located at 317 E. Diamond Ave in Gaithersburg, the former home of Firehouse Cue and The End Zone (among others), announced in an Instagram post yesterday that they will be opening next month.
Multiple Accidents on I270 North Saturday Evening
Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer is reporting several incidents in separate locations on 270 between Watkins Mill and Middlebrook.
MCPD Investigating Officer Involved Shooting at Gaithersburg McDonald’s, One Person Dead After Standoff
Per Montgomery County Police: