Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) in Derwood will be open for adoptions seven days a week beginning Sunday, Jan 14.
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Boomerangs Consignment Shop, located at 16807 Crabbs Branch Way in The Grove shopping center (corner of Shady Grove Rd. and Crabbs Branch Way), has closed permanently.
In September we let you know that Dunkin’ submitted a site plan proposing to turn an existing building at 17700 Muncaster Rd. (off of Muncaster Mill Rd.) into a new Dunkin’ location in Derwood. We have learned of additional details regarding the potential location.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision around 8am on Wednesday, January 3 in Rockville.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision in Derwood on Wednesday, December 20. (more…)
Per the Maryland Attorney General’s Office: “Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that his Consumer Protection Division (CPD) has filed charges against Optimum Construction, Inc. and its owner, […]
Per Montgomery County: “The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) in Derwood is waiving adoption fees for all animals until further notice. The shelter is full and adopters […]
In a thrilling showcase of grappling prowess, Magruder High School in Derwood played host to the annual Mad Mats Wrestling Tournament this past weekend. Sixteen schools from across the DMV gathered, bringing together some of the most formidable wrestlers in the region.
Per Montgomery Parks: “The Montgomery Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood always is a fascinating place that can quickly take visitors back to a time when agriculture dominated the County’s economy and lifestyle. There will now be an opportunity to learn about those times via candlelight tours on Friday-Saturday, Dec. 15-16. (more…)
Per Montgomery County: “The feeling of celebrating a holiday on a farm will be the theme on Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 2-3, at the annual “Christmas on the Farm” event at the Montgomery Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood. Among the highlights will be the opportunity to see farm animals up close, to visit the park’s tool museum and to enjoy free cookies and cider.
The Agricultural History Farm Park is located at 18400 Muncaster Road in Derwood. The event will be held from noon-5 p.m. each day. Admission and parking will be free.
In February 2023, a petition was submitted to the Montgomery County Board of Education requesting that the Board consider renaming Col. Zadok Magruder High School, based on Col. Magruder being an enslaver (additional information here, per Montgomery History). According to a flyer put out by MCPS, The Board of Education accepted the petition and authorized further community engagement to determine the community interest in renaming the school.
Per the flyer, “The Magruder school community – students, families, staff, and alumni – are invited to participate in community dialogues to discuss the meaning the school name holds for them and how the school name affirms the school’s educational mission and values.” In-person and virtual sessions have already begun, with a list of all of them available (and additional info on the flyer) below: