Ride On to Continue Free Service Until June 30th, Per Marc Elrich
It was announced today that County Executive Marc Elrich is directing the County Department of Transportation to continue free bus service until at least June 30th, the last day of the fiscal year.
Ride On to Offer Free Shuttle to Montgomery College Germantown Vaccination Site Beginning Today
In addition to the announcement yesterday that Ride On fares will continue to be suspended for the next few months, Ride On also announced that they will be providing a free shuttle from Shady Grove Metro to Montgomery College Germantown.
Police Release Cell Phone Video of Suspects Involved in First-Degree Assault with a Handgun in Downtown Silver Spring
The Montgomery County Police Department has released cell phone footage from an assault that occurred on January 16th in Downtown Silver Spring that involved a handgun. Police are asking anyone with information to call the 3rd District Investigative Section at 240-773-6870 or to submit an anonymous online tip here.
Spectrum Town Center Update
“Coming Soon” signage is up at the Spectrum Town Center in Gaithersburg for several new businesses. We spoke today with a representative from Spectrum for an update about the restaurants listed:
Drive-Thru Food Distribution Event Thursday in Silver Spring
Oak Chapel Church is hosting a drive-thru food distribution event this, and every Thursday, at 14500 Layhill Rd in Silver Spring from 11AM-1PM.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Rockville
Yesterday, March 29th, was national Vietnam War Veterans Day. March 29th marks the day in 1973 when the U.S. Military Assistance Command in Vietnam was disestablished.
Regal Announces Opening Dates for MoCo Theaters
Movie theaters in Montgomery County have been closed since mid-March of 2020, except for AMC Theatres which opened this past week.
Ensemble Digital Food Hall Opens This Wednesday in Bethesda
Ensemble, a digital food hall from the owners of Ted’s Bulletin, opens this Wednesday at 4856 Cordell Ave in Bethesda. Food from Ensemble is only available for pickup or delivery and you must order through their mobile app.
New York City taco restaurant Tacombi is coming to 4749 Bethesda Ave. in downtown Bethesda. Tacombi got its start in 2005 selling tacos in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico after they purchased a 1963 Volkswagen bus and converted it into a food stand.
Around 2009 they moved to New York City, where they currently have seven locations, including one inside of the Empire State Building. A spokesperson for Tacombi told Bethesda Beat, “As we looked outside of New York, we saw in Bethesda a community that has a lot of the life, activity, and the neighborhood quality that lets us best share the simple enjoyment of authentic Mexican taco culture.”
Officers Credited With Saving Life of 3-Year-Old Stabbed By Mother
Mother Charged with Attempted Murder of Three-Year-Old Daughter