Butler’s Orchard Farm Market Opens For 71st Season, Several Major Renovations
Butler’s Orchard Farm Market has reopened for the 2021 season. The biggest change this year is their new paved parking lot. “After decades of thought, the farm market was finally paved to create a better experience for our customers. Delicate peaches and bumpy grocery carts just don’t go well together,” said Butler’s.
Montgomery & Wheaton Mall Owner Looking to Sell Properties
The Los Angeles Business Journal is reporting that Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) plans to sell all of it’s US holdings in 2022. This would include both Westfield Montgomery and Westfield Wheaton.
Explore Rockville 2021 Features a Socially Distanced Scavenger Hunt & Tour
Peerless Rockville, a non profit historical preservation group, will be offering a virtual, self guided tour of the city and a socially distanced scavenger hunt from March 18th through the 21st. Tickets available here.
Curaleaf Medical Marijuana Dispensary Now Open in Montgomery Village
Curaleaf, the largest cannabis dispensary in the United States, has opened their newest location at 10011 Stedwick Road (formerly Capital One) in Montgomery Village.
3/12 (3:32pm) Update: The Montgomery County Council has approved the proposed changes, effective at 5pm today.
The Eleanor is Set to Reopen April 1st
The Eleanor, located at 931 Ellsworth Ave in Downtown Silver Spring will be reopening on Thursday, April 1st. The Eleanor is bar/bowling lounge that features casual dining, happy hour, mini bowling and skee ball. It first opened in late February of 2020, less than a month before Covid restrictions were put in place in the county.
Message From County Executive Marc Elrich
However, he thinks safety precautions must continue to be followed and is concerned by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s surprising announcement that he will end most State restrictions starting Friday.
New Life Sciences Center Planned for White Flint Metro Area
Tonight (Thursday), County Executive Marc Elrich addressed the White Flint community to share a plan that would bring a new Life Sciences Center for research, innovation, technology, and education to the area.
County Council to Hold a Hearing and Vote Tomorrow on COVID-19 Regulations
The Montgomery County Council will be meeting to introduce, hold a public hearing, and vote tomorrow at 1:30PM on a Board of Health Regulation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Local Comedy Club Presents Live Stand-Up Show Tonight On Zoom
Silver Spring based Improbable Comedy will be hosting a live virtual stand-up show tonight at 8:30PM on zoom. According to their website, Improbable Comedy aims to book more women, LBGTQ+, BIPOC, and immigrant comedians as well as comedians with disabilities.
MCPS Seeking Feedback on 2021-2022 Calendar Options
Montgomery County Public Schools have developed two calendar scenarios that show different start and end dates for the 2021-2022 school year and is looking for feedback. Below you’ll see the two different proposed calendars. Feedback can be shared here.