Councilmember Evan Glass (At-Large) announced a month-long series of LGBTQ+ Pride events across Montgomery County in June, including a flag-raising ceremony in Rockville, a performance at Strathmore, and Pride in the Plaza in Silver Spring.
Residents across the county have reported receiving a fraudulent text claiming to be from the “Maryland State Department of Motor Vehicles” and demanding immediate payment. This agency does not exist, as it is called the Maryland Motor Vehicles Administration in Maryland, and the agency would not communicate with you via text.
Wildwood Shopping Center in Bethesda, Md., will host two events from Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15. The centerpiece, a Vintage & Artisanal Market on June 14, promises a diverse showcase of vendors and local craftsmanship.
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!
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The Montgomery County (MD) Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a rise in scam calls where impersonators claim there’s a warrant for arrest and demand payment via prepaid cards. Officials emphasize that the Sheriff’s Office will never request money or financial information over the phone and urge anyone affected to report it. (more…)
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:
Dopamine Land, an immersive sensory exhibit “designed to spark joy and creativity,” is currently running at 5333 Wisconsin Avenue NW.
The northbound I-270 merge lanes from the local lanes to the main/express lanes between Shady Grove Road and I-370 are now permanently closed. (more…)
The personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Best & Worst State Economies, with Maryland coming in ranked at #9 in the country.
Onekick Martial Arts, a well-respected name in the local martial arts community, is opening its second location at 255 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg. This new site will occupy the space formerly held by Charm City Run, which closed its doors in January after two and a half years of operation.
Green Bamboo Asian Bistro, located at 5751 Fishers Ln. in Rockville, MD, has permanently closed its doors. Known for its relaxed, family-run ambiance, the bistro delighted diners with an array of Japanese, Chinese, and Thai dishes. One of its most celebrated attractions was the popular weekend special– 50% off sushi. A new restaurant will soon be taking its place.
In the summer of 2019, we announced that Bear Brick Oven Pizza would take over the old Greek Islands Grill location on New Hampshire Avenue in Cloverly. After delays due to COVID, the restaurant finally opened its doors in April 2021. Now, owner George “Bear” Jarrell has informed us that his tenure will end on June 29, with the restaurant’s future remaining uncertain.
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Dorsa Gifts, a longstanding retail fixture at 1488D Rockville Pike, will close its storefront on June 15, marking the end of 25 years in Rockville, MD.