Beyond MoCo

The City of Bowie, MD will lose Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor after the 2025 season, as Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced plans to close the parks and market the 500-acre property for redevelopment. In a news release, the company cited a strategic realignment of its portfolio and has engaged CBRE to oversee the sale, with all 2025 tickets and passes still valid for the final season. (more…)


Rockville

The City of Rockville will hold community engagement sessions on May 28, May 29, and June 3 to gather feedback on plans for the historic King Farm Farmstead Park, helping refine potential uses for the 7-acre site.

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Bethesda

Westfield Montgomery has announced that Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, a New York-based, Michelin-recommended restaurant, will bring its Shanghainese dim sum and Jiangsu-Zhejiang cuisine to the mall’s dining terrace in the space previously occupied by Urban Plates, next to Shake Shack . (more…)


Maryland

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is implementing changes to nontidal fishing license and trout stamp fees effective June 1, 2025. This represents the first adjustment to nontidal–or freshwater fishing–fees in almost 20 years, addressing the rising costs of maintaining conservation efforts and angler programs in the face of inflation.

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Darnestown

Earlier this week, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson shared that TCU  linebacker Johnny Hodges was invited to the Los Angeles Chargers rookie minicamp. Hodges is a Montgomery County native from Darnestown who graduated from Quince Orchard High School in 2019.

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Police

The statewide Chiefs’ Challenge, which emphasizes safety restraint enforcement, begins today, Thursday, May 1, and will run through the entire month of May 2025. Police Departments across the nation will participate in the “Click it or Ticket” campaign, which focuses on enforcement of each state’s seat belt laws.

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