I-495

Alert Montgomery has sent a ‘Severe Traffic Alert’ at 1:36pm stating that a “traffic incident closes three right lanes of I-495 Inner Loop Past EXIT 34  Wisconsin AVE (MD 355). Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.”

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Event

General admission is $25 per person, which includes chili tastings. Free Admission for kids under 18, Police Officers and their Family is provided by MCPF). All proceeds benefit the Foundation’s mission to strengthen community-police relationships, support officers wellness, and enhance public safety initiatives across Montgomery County.

In addition to delicious chili, attendees can enjoy local craft beer from Lone Oak Brewery, family activities, and opportunities to meet and interact with Montgomery County police officers in a fun, relaxed setting.


Arts

Director Keith Boynton (The Winter House, The Scottish Play) has directed his eighth feature film and first foray into horror this Halloween season with The Haunted Forest, starring seasoned genre star Jamie Bernadette (Spit on your Grave: Deja Vu) and newcomer Grayson Gwaze. The movie was filmed at Markoff’s Haunted Forest in Dickerson/Poolesville, which has recently has recently launched its 32nd season as one of Maryland’s scariest haunts.

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DMV

Kolkata Chai started with a simple idea: “How do we extend the authenticity, respect and tradition behind a cup of masala chai to NYC?” The company started as a café in New York’s East Village in 2019, secured $1 million in funding in 2022 and recently added popular comedian/actor Hasan Minhaj as a business partner after receiving an investment that made him the second largest stakeholder in the company. Kolkata is now available in the DC Metro Area through fast-casual Indian restaurant RASA.

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MoCo Government

On Wednesday, Montgomery County announced it is committing $1.2 million to its FY25 Nonprofit Security Grant program to help protect nonprofit and faith-based organizations at risk of hate crimes. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $15,000 per facility to enhance security measures, with applications due by October 18, 2024.

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DC Sports

NFL writer Mike Silver recently made an appearance on Barstool’s Pardon My Take and revealed details many didn’t know about Robert Griffin III’s (RG3) rookie year in Washington and Mike Shanahan’s idea to trade the quarterback following his rookie year.

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