MoCo Resident Named Head Football Coach at St. John’s Catholic Prep
Longtime Montgomery County resident, Jerry Rogers, has been named the new Head Football Coach at St. John’s Catholic Prep High School, a school founded in 1829 and located in Buckeystown, Md. in Frederick County.
Suspect Carjacks Victims at Gunpoint During Social Media Vehicle Sale; Officers Locate and Arrest Suspect With MPD Assistance
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Governor Hogan Visits Novavax Headquarters in Gaithersburg
On Thursday, June 10th Governor Larry Hogan visited Gaithersburg-based Novavax. The 700 Quince Orchard Road property started renovations in 2020 and it’s expected to open for operation in the following weeks.
Update: Jake’s Ice Cream Grand Opening will be taking place this weekend on Sunday, 9/5 and Monday, 9/6. Jake’s Ice cream will be celebrating the occasion some special prizes and promotions.
More details can be found on the Jake’s Ice Cream Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Jakes-Ice-Cream-102208118696660/
Former Prince George’s Community College President Named Interim President of Montgomery College
Dr. Charlene Mickens Dukes, former president of Prince George’s Community College, has been named interim president of Montgomery College by the college’s board of trustees.
Fourth of July / Fireworks Update
As of right now, there are currently no Fourth of July fireworks officially scheduled in Montgomery County. We are still four weeks away from July 4th so there is a possibility that events could be announced and we will keep you updated.
Larry Hogan Ending Federal Pandemic Unemployment Benefits
Governor Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday that Maryland will be discontinuing enhanced pandemic federal unemployment benefits and is reinstating work search requirements come July.
Professional Soccer Returns to the SoccerPlex in Germantown This Weekend
The Maryland Bobcats FC, the only professional soccer club in Maryland, will be playing this weekend at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown.
AMC in Talks With Arclight Landlords
AMC is currently in discussion with landlords of recently closed Arclight and Pacific theaters about potentially taking over some of the locations.
Beyond MoCo: Maryland Renaissance Festival Returns This Year
The Maryland Renaissance Festival, which takes places annually at 1821 Crownsville Rd in Annapolis, will be back this year for their 45th season after last year’s event was cancelled.
Daily Grill in Bethesda Will Not Reopen
Bethesda Beat is reporting that the Daily Grill inside the Hyatt Regency at 7400 Wisconsin Ave in Bethesda has closed permanently. The restaurant, which is still listed as “temporarily closed” on the company’s website, initially closed back in 2020 due to the pandemic.