Old School MoCo Commercials #4
Enjoy the latest round of local commercials from the past. Make sure to check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of the series.
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While some places have had the same name for hundreds of years, many of the areas we know and love in Montgomery County weren’t always known by the names they have now. Many had similar names, others had very different names, and plenty were part of a different area before they became their own place. Let’s look at a few below:
Now: Kensington Then: Kensington Park
The Angry Jerk is Coming to Silver Spring
Source of the Spring reports that the Angry Jerk is coming to 8223 Georgia Ave in Silver Spring, the former location of the Big Greek Café.
Detectives Investigate Drowning in Potomac River
Per MCPD:
Officers Investigate Hit and Run Collision in Rockville; Surveillance Video of Striking Vehicle Released
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RuPaul’s Drive ‘N Drag This Weekend at Wheaton Mall
RuPaul’s Drive ‘N Drag is happening this weekend in the Westfield Wheaton mall parking lot.
Blake High School Graduate Opens Tacos by Leon at The Spot
Tacos by Leon is having their soft opening today inside the Spot Asian Food Hall at 255 N Washington St in Rockville.
Police Advisory Commission to Hold First Meeting on June 14, Asking Residents For Thoughts on Drug Enforcement in The County
According to Montgomery County, “the Policing Advisory Commission was created in 2019 by the Montgomery County Council in response to the ongoing public dialogue around policing practices and as an effort to increase community involvement in matters of public safety. The Commission’s mission is to advise the Council on policing matters and recommend policies, programs, legislation, or regulations with regards to policing.
Statement From Montgomery County Council on National Gun Violence Awareness Day
For Immediate Release: Friday, June 4, 2021
‘Bringing Women Back to Work’ Will be Theme as Montgomery County Hosts Revitalization And Recovery Virtual Town Hall on Friday, June 11
Per Montgomery County:
Congressman David Trone Tours Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s Gaithersburg Bus Depot and Electric Buses
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) today hosted a tour for Congressman David Trone of the Gaithersburg Bus Depot, the cutting-edge facility that supports about 40 percent of the County’s transit operation. MCDOT currently operates four zero-emission buses. MCDOT has an additional 10 buses on order.