Beyond MoCo

Last week, Jennifer Tinker, 41, of Ellicott City, Maryland, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for embezzling over $1 million from her employer, a real estate agency, to fund personal expenses including vacations, luxury goods, and Taylor Swift tickets. (more…)


Sponsored

Why settle for a bouquet that lasts a week when you can give Mom a memory that lasts a lifetime? Join us at the Blooming Blossoms studio in Silver Spring for a Mother’s Day experience that goes beyond a traditional gift.

Our upscale, two-hour workshops are a calming escape where you’ll learn the art of floral design. We’ll guide you through creating a premium seasonal arrangement while you sip on refreshments and enjoy gourmet pastries in our relaxing, light-filled space. Sessions are available throughout the week leading up to Mother’s Day and Mother’s Day weekend. It’s the perfect way to pause, bond, and each create a gorgeous arrangement to take home.

Grab your tickets today – mom, friend, mentors, grandmothers are all welcome. Use code MOCO7 for $7.00 off your booking!

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MCFRS

While shopping at Five Below in Congressional North Plaza (Rockville), an ordinary outing took a bizarre turn that left onlookers in shock and a few cars in need of repair. As the Five Below shoppers exited the store to drop off their purchases at their car, they were greeted by an unexpected sight: a SUV precariously perched atop of one car and leaning against another SUV.

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Announcement

People’s Book is excited to announce that New York Times bestselling author, Lisa See, will be at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center (7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910) for a lively talk on June 16 at 7PM, with doors open at 6 PM. Tickets are on sale now.

A $10 ticket gains you entry, but a $40 ticket ensures you have a copy of this new historical novel to pick up at the venue. Purchase of Daughters of the Sun and Moon from People’s Book is required to enter the book signing line at the end of the talk.


Event

Join us in celebrating the groundbreaking of construction for the Lightbridge Academy, an early childhood education center dedicated to supporting working families. Offering daycare, preschool, kindergarten, and summer camps, Lightbridge brings its Circle of Care philosophy to the community, combining a strong academic foundation with a focus on social and emotional growth in a safe, supportive environment.

Lightbridge Academy Gaithersburg will be opening in the Walnut Hill Plaza, Gaithersburg in early 2027. This event will take place in the lower parking lot. Please enter by turning onto N Westland drive, turning right into the plaza after passing the construction, and park along the back fence. Light refreshments will be served. Please rsvp at the Gaithersburg Germantown Upcounty Chamber of Commerce website: https://cca.ggchamber.org/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=MDGAI&evtid=20351142&class=E


Olney

Mackie’s Barbecue opened a little more than a year ago at 5500 Olney Laytonsville Rd in Olney (most recently Umberto’s). The restaurant has made quite an impact in the community in the last year and is the only restaurant in Olney to make Yelp’s 2024 “Top 50 Places to Eat in the MD Burbs” list, which focuses on restaurants located in the Maryland suburbs.

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DC Sports

The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33 on Sunday, to move to 10-5 after three straight victories. Next week, The 8-7 Atlanta Falcons comes to town for a Sunday night game, but let’s take a look at some fun facts from today’s game:

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Gaithersburg

Per the City of Gaithersburg: “In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, most City of Gaithersburg facilities and offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025.”

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Business

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich recently announced the launch of the $10 million Technology Innovation Fund and Founders Fund, offering commercialization grants to support early-stage businesses and underrepresented entrepreneurs, with applications open until January 31, 2025. (more…)