In late 2019 it was announced that Quincy’s Bar and Grille would be opening a Potomac location in Potomac Woods Plaza, taking over the old Amici Miei location next to Brooklyn’s Deli.
This weekend we were told that Quincy’s Potomac will have its opening on Monday, January 18th. They will hold a special soft opening for MoCoShow readers comfortable eating in their heated outdoor tent on Saturday, January 16th and Sunday, January 17th.
Abercrombie Permanently Closed in Montgomery Mall
We just learned that Abercrombie & Fitch has shut its doors for good in Westfield Montgomery. Today (Friday) was the store’s last day in operation.
3/10 update: The Senate has confirmed Judge Merrick Garland as attorney general by a vote of 70-30.
Joe Biden to Nominate Bethesda-Resident Merrick Garland for Attorney General
Strosniders Hardware Bethesda Location Closed After Employee COVID Outbreak
Strosniders Hardware Bethesda Location on Arlington Road has been closed since Saturday after several employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Not Your Average Joe’s in Bethesda Temporarily Closed
Not Your Average Joe’s announced today that they will be temporarily closing several of the chain’s restaurants, including the one located 10400 Old Georgetown Rd in Bethesda.
2020 has been a difficult year for restaurants. A few weeks ago we released a list of restaurants that have closed since March 17th.(not necessarily due to Covid, but since the day the initial restrictions were put in place).
While that list is long, there are still plenty of restaurants planning to open in MoCo in 2021.
Two Suffer Life-Threatening Injuries After Beltway Rollover
Around 1:40PM Saturday, Montgomery and Fairfax County Firefighters responded to the Inner Loop of the Capital Beltway (I-495 North) between Persimmon Tree Road and River Road for a reported overturned vehicle. Responders found a vehicle that had ran off the roadway and struck a large, ground-mounted sign before overturning.
State Trooper Assaulted, Injured on I-270
Shortly after 2PM Friday, the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack received a call reporting a pedestrian walking on I-270 between Montrose and Falls Roads. Maryland State Troopers responded to the scene and the pedestrian quickly became combative with the first Trooper who arrived.
Montgomery Mall Adds Outdoor Seating
With food courts closed, any carryout items purchased from restaurants at the mall has to be taken out of the mall to eat.
Driver Ejected, Seriously Injured in I-270 Crash
Featured Photo courtesy of the Bethesda–Chevy Chase Rescue Squad
Proposed Bus Routes Would Connect MoCo With Tysons
The Maryland Department of Transportation recently released a draft summary report of a study involving traffic on I-495 and the American Legion Bridge.