Montgomery Parks will launch a new street festival this spring on Sligo Creek Parkway between Dennis Avenue and University Boulevard called the Sligo Creek Fest. It will take place on Saturday, May 4th from 11am until 3pm.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office issued the following news release on Thursday, April 18:
Montgomery College has announced that professor Heather Bruce Satrom has received the American Association of Community College’s award.
County Executive Elrich, Council President Friedson, Public Safety Chair Katz, and Education & Culture Chair Jawando released the following joint statement on Thursday, April 18, regarding the arrest of an 18-year-old Wootton High School student from Rockville for threats of mass violence.
Trader Joe’s has recalled its Infinite Herbs Organic Basil due to the possibility that the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. Trader Joe’s has MoCo locations Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring. Full statement below: (more…)
17th Annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival
Now in its 17th year, the Kensington Day of the Book Festival is a family-friendly street festival featuring 150+ renowned authors, poets, and literary organizations. Enjoy live music on five stages, special guest speakers, military veteran writers and comedians, poetry readings, cookbook demos, children's program, and much more.
Admission is free, and attendees will also be able to explore a marketplace of books and food offerings from local vendors.
Not your average book festival! This festival offers something for everyone!
17th Annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 11am-4pm (held rain or shine!)
Howard Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895
www.dayofthebook.com
Instagram: @kensingtonbookfestival
Contact: Elisenda Sola-Sole, Festival Director
301-949-9416 (text preferred)
Montgomery County Public Schools issued the following community message on Thursday, April 18: (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a pedestrian between exits 8 (Shady Grove Rd.) and 9 (Sam Eig Hwy) on northbound I-270 at approximately 5:40am Friday morning.
Rockville City Police put out a message on social media warning the public of a new scam that’s occurring locally via phone that involves scammers posing as fire inspectors and indicating they will be performing inspections and collecting payment for violations on-site.
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In December 2022, we let you know that Dunkin’ is continuing its massive expansion across the country and in MoCo, with an upcoming location coming to the Traville Village Center in Rockville. The store at 9761 Traville Gateway is now open (photos below).
March Madness took on a new dimension this year as 16 middle schools engaged in their own version of the tournament: March MATHness, MCPS announced in its staff bulletin. The initiative, designed to leverage the IXL platform for interactive learning, saw students compete in a friendly contest aimed at enhancing their math skills.
