Popeyes in Downtown Silver Spring Update
We first reported back in October that Popeyes will be taking over the space that was left vacant by Bombay Gaylord in 2015 at 8401 George Ave. in Silver Spring. Bombay closed after a fire destroyed the restaurant and the owners have since opened Nirvana Indian Cuisine in Olney back in late 2018.
Elder Pine Brewing Company at 4200 Sundown Rd in Gaithersburg is collaborating with the students of the Maryland Institute College of Art / Rinehart School of Sculpture in Baltimore to host a sculpture exhibit titled “To Sprout, To Share, To Sing” now through August 19th.
The brewery is providing an opportunity for the students to showcase their work given the lack of exhibition opportunities this year due to COVID-19.
Two Local Youngsters Earn Awards for Heroic Actions
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Montgomery County Reminds Residents to Use Approved Containers for Transporting or Storing Gasoline
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Montgomery County Council President Hucker Introduces Bill on the Use and Review of Body-Worn Cameras for Montgomery County Police
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MCPS to Host Annual PRIDE Town Hall on May 26
Montgomery County Public Schools will be hosting their annual PRIDE Town Hall on Wednesday, May 26 from 6-9pm.
Earlier today the Montgomery County Council approved a new Board of Health regulation which no longer requires residents to wear masks outdoors, or indoors if they are fully vaccinated.
Updated May 18, 2021
Montgomery County to Host 24th Juneteenth Celebration at BlackRock Center in Germantown
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Uber & Lyft Offering Free Rides to Vaccine Appointments
In an effort to help individuals who don’t have access to transportation, the Biden Administration announced last week that they were partnering with rideshare companies Uber and Lyft to provide free rides to anyone going to and from a vaccination site.
Evan Glass Announces Run for Re-Election to County Council
Evan Glass announced via email this morning that he will be seeking re-election to the Montgomery County Council.
Detectives Conducting Death Investigation Following House Fire in Rockville; No Foul Play Suspected in Death
Per MCPD: