Poke Bros opened its first Maryland location last November in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood at 107 Market St W. After a little more than a year, the restaurant has closed permanently.
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Michelle Meyer, the dedicated art teacher who has been at Pine Crest Elementary School in Silver Spring for 26 years, has once again collaborated with the talented team of specialists at the school to create a stunning hallway display that captures the spirit of winter. This year, the focus has been on the South Pole and Antarctica, fostering a festive and inclusive atmosphere for students and staff alike (photos below).
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released its “2024 Year in Review” video, showcasing progress in renewable energy, waste reduction, and watershed protection as part of the County’s Climate Action Plan. Highlights include launching renewable energy grants, expanding food scraps recycling, planting over 4,000 trees, and engaging thousands of residents through educational events. (more…)
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!
Curious about our journey? Learn more by clicking here.
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New Balance is set to open a new store on Arlington Rd in Bethesda (Bethesda Row), according to a report by Robert Dyer, which was confirmed by the Federal Realty website. The store will be located on Arlington Rd. next to Uncle Julio’s.
Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong family and friend support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.
The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.
We welcome the Rockville community to celebrate with us as we kick off this exciting chapter as your Helpful Place! Join us from 11am – 2pm for demos from our vendors, exclusive deals, a raffle giveaways all weekend! Our first 100 guests get a SWAG BAG!
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On Tuesday, plainclothes officers in Downtown Silver Spring disrupted an attempted robbery spree, apprehending a suspect with the help K9 units and a drone after three unsuccessful robbery attempts. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has released the 2024 Accessible Design Guide to improve accessibility in public spaces, incorporating best practices and community feedback to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. (more…)
On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore announced the appointments of Jill P. Carter to the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals, Alverne Chesterfield to the Maryland State Board of Education, and Lafe Solomon as chair of the Public Employee Relations Board. (more…)
Last week we reported that Crisfield Seafood will be closing after nearly 80 years at 8012 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring The restaurant has been operating in Silver Spring since 1945 and will close permanently on Sunday, December 22nd. A visit today, as well as several reader reports, showed lines out the door and down the block for the restaurant. “It has been this way for the last five days or so” a customer told us after deciding he would wait today to get his final fix.
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UPDATE: Mehran Shahriyari has been located safe and unharmed.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mehran Shahriyari, a missing 66-year-old. (more…)
Below is a list of restaurants that opened in Montgomery County, MD in 2024: (more…)