The webinars will take place from 6 -8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, and from 10 a.m.-noon. on Sunday, Sept. 11.
During the webinars, participants will learn what is needed to install EV charging stations in their communities. Experts will answer questions on subjects including:
Wheaton Regional Park is located at located at 2000 Shorefield Rd. in Wheaton. A free satellite parking shuttle service to and from the Wheaton Ice Rink and athletic fields will be available.
This free event is an initiative of the Montgomery County Committee Against Hate/Violence (CAHV), which works to eradicate acts of hate and intimidation through community education, advocacy, collaboration and legislation.
Rockville vs Kennedy – The Rams are coming off of a solid 6-3 season. Senior DB Kejuan Braxton will be leaned on as they take on the Cavaliers who are looking to take a step up from last year’s 3-6 record. Massey prediction: Rockville by 14
Watkins Mill vs Springbrook – The Blue Devils who finished 3-6 last year will be led by Senior RB Christian Traylor and Senior WR Sammy John. They will take on Watkins Mill who will look to improve on their 0-9 record from last year. Look for Senior WR Michael Safo to make an impact. Massey prediction: Springbrook by 20
On Thursday, Sept. 1, participating Dunkin’ locations will offer a free medium hot or iced coffee for educators. Teachers just have to ask for their free coffee, with no proof or ID necessary. We have been told that most, but not all, Dunkin’ locations are participating.
Dunkin’ is also holding a sweepstakes to reward select teachers across the country. From September 1 to October 5, customers can submit nominations for Dunkin’s “Raise A Cup to Teachers” sweepstakes. The website to send in names will go live at midnight on Thursday, September 1st.
The Climate Action Plan (CAP) is a strategic plan to cut community-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 80 percent by 2027 and 100 percent by 2035, compared to 2005 levels. The plan also seeks to reduce climate-related risks to the County’s residents, businesses and the built and natural environment.
During the first year of CAP implementation, County departments and agencies actively worked on 75 climate actions out of the 86 actions identified in the CAP. In FY23, County departments and agencies intend to make progress on 77 climate actions.
“Ridership data and on-time performance are monitored regularly, and this service change focuses on raising reliability,” said MCDOT Director Chris Conklin. “Overall, service levels will remain within one percent of where we were. Most of our over 80 routes will not experience changes.”
Route changes include:
More information on the parade, and applications to participate, can be found here. There is no fee to participate.
The exciting parade traditionally kicks off the holiday season in the Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District. The parade steps off from Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street and proceeds south on Georgia Avenue, ending at Silver Spring Avenue. It annually attracts thousands for spectators.
Per Amanda Winters, Maryland.gov blog: Total Wine & More, the largest independent wine retailer in the nation, is growing its presence in Montgomery County, Md. and creating more than 180 new jobs in the state.
The company – located at 6600 Rockledge Drive in Bethesda – is planning to renew its existing lease and add up to 75,000 square-feet at its headquarters. Total Wine is currently on track to employ 654 full-time workers at the facility by the end of 2022, and will add its new employees over the next five years.
In-person appointments are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Community Action Agency office, located at 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 320 in Rockville. Walk-in appointments are available on a first come, first served basis in Rockville on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m.
Virtual appointments are available Mondays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Assistance with individual tax identification number (ITIN) applications is available on Thursdays. Visit the CASHBACK scheduling page to schedule an appointment or call 240-777-1123.
Following various reports of assault at Westfield Montgomery (Montgomery Mall) by local bloggers and users of the neighborhood social networking app NextDoor, Montgomery County Police Spokeswoman Shiera Goff tells us via email that “unfortunately, a lot of misinformation has been spread over the last few days.”
A recent post on NextDoor claimed that there have “been 10 assaults at Montgomery Mall by teens against women in the past three months.” In the email to us regarding the recent reports, Goff also stated “There has not been a spate of attacks on women at Westfield Montgomery.”
Launchpads are populated with carefully chosen content of various themes including educational apps, games, videos, stories and activities focusing on specific topics.
Launchpads will be available from the MCPL branches of Long Branch, Maggie Nightingale, Marilyn Praisnerand White Oak. Customers can place holds on the Launchpads to have them transferred to their closest MCPL branch for pick up.