This month marks four years since Seibel’s Family Restaurant at 15540 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville closed its doors, ending more than 82 years of serving the community. The longtime local favorite, which officially closed on Sunday, November 28, 2021, was known for its homestyle meals like prime rib and meatloaf, but perhaps most famously for its homemade ice cream and fresh baked pies that drew loyal customers from across the region. (more…)
Peerless Rockville will commemorate Black History Month with a virtual presentation on February 20 exploring the history and community of Rockville’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, followed by an in-person event on March 13 discussing a 1936 civil rights case in Rockville that contributed to the fight against school segregation. (more…)
Rockville is celebrating Black History Month in February with the theme “African Americans and Labor”, featuring a new podcast “Conversations in Black”, social media highlights of Black city leaders, and a Rockville 11 video showcasing a new mural at Lincoln Park Community Center, created with community input and funded by a $30,000 Maryland State Arts Council grant.
Since its closing in 2013, the absence of Roy’s Place has left a hole in the hearts of many current and former Montgomery County, Maryland residents. According to the now-defunct Roy’s Place website, the restaurant began serving their 200+ sandwiches in Rockville in 1955. After a couple moves within Rockville, they settled in at 2 E Diamond Ave in Olde Towne Gaithersburg in 1971. (more…)
Today, nearby Upper Marlboro is known for being the county seat of Prince George’s County. Located in the central portion of the county, it was established in 1706 as “Marlborough Town” after John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. It was renamed to “Upper Marlborough” in 1774 and then to Upper Marlboro in the late 19th century, but did you know there’s also a Lower Marlboro?