Popeyes in Downtown Silver Spring Update
We first reported back in October that Popeyes will be taking over the space that was left vacant by Bombay Gaylord in 2015 at 8401 George Ave. in Silver Spring. Bombay closed after a fire destroyed the restaurant and the owners have since opened Nirvana Indian Cuisine in Olney back in late 2018.
Elder Pine Brewing Company at 4200 Sundown Rd in Gaithersburg is collaborating with the students of the Maryland Institute College of Art / Rinehart School of Sculpture in Baltimore to host a sculpture exhibit titled “To Sprout, To Share, To Sing” now through August 19th.
The brewery is providing an opportunity for the students to showcase their work given the lack of exhibition opportunities this year due to COVID-19.
Two Local Youngsters Earn Awards for Heroic Actions
Per Montgomery County Police:
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Collision Causing Major Delays on Southbound I-270 This Morning
A collision on southbound 270, just prior to route 28 (Exit 6 W. Montgomery Ave.) has caused major delays this morning.
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:
Update from Montgomery County Police: 911 received call for an attempted armed robbery w/knife of person at approx. 4:56 am. Suspect attempted to hide in retention pond by mall. Suspect in custody. No injuries to victim.
MCFRS Units Rescue Person of Interest From Pond Near Lakeforest
Montgomery County Reminds Residents to Use Approved Containers for Transporting or Storing Gasoline
Per Montgomery County:
Montgomery County Council President Hucker Introduces Bill on the Use and Review of Body-Worn Cameras for Montgomery County Police
Per Montgomery County:
MCPS to Host Annual PRIDE Town Hall on May 26
Montgomery County Public Schools will be hosting their annual PRIDE Town Hall on Wednesday, May 26 from 6-9pm.
Governor Hogan Signs Legislation to Legalize Sports Betting in Maryland
Governor Hogan signed 226 bills into law today, including legislation to legalize sports betting in the State of Maryland.
Earlier today the Montgomery County Council approved a new Board of Health regulation which no longer requires residents to wear masks outdoors, or indoors if they are fully vaccinated.
Updated May 18, 2021
Montgomery County to Host 24th Juneteenth Celebration at BlackRock Center in Germantown
Per Montgomery County: