Will Jawando, a MoCo Councilmember, Set to Release Book Next Year
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando announced that Farrar, Straus, and Giroux has acquired the rights to publish his first book, “My Black Fathers.”
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Montgomery County Libraries Eliminate Overdue Item Fines
The Montgomery County Public Library system has eliminated all fines for overdue library items. MCPL has both eliminated all future fines as well as cancelled all existing unpaid fines.
In addition to accepting new applications, MCEDC will provide the original 793 recipients of the Restaurant Relief Grant Program with an automatic $5,000 supplemental grant from the Phase Two funds, provided that they are still open and meet all prior eligibility requirements. Given the closeness in time to the first round and to ease any burdens on restaurants to apply, previous Phase One recipients will not need to take any steps to directly apply for the $5,000 supplemental grant. Those original recipients will receive an email from MCEDC clarifying the details and timing of their Phase Two $5,000 supplemental grant. All grants will be distributed by March 15, 2020.
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MoCo EmpowHER to Host Women in Sports Virtual Event
MoCo EmpowHER will be hosting a virtual event on Tuesday, February 23rd at 6PM titled Women in Sports.
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The Sears located at 11255 New Hampshire Ave in Silver Spring was among the stores recently announced to be closing its doors. A brief history of the store, from a recent Forbes article: “the Silver Spring Sears opened in early 1966 and stands as a symbol of the company’s suburban initiatives. It’s a stand-alone store, not located within a mall. There was a time when Sears carried practically everything. It didn’t need to attach itself to an enclosed shopping mall.”
Last week we reported that the KMart at 14014 Connecticut Ave in Aspen Hill will also be closing. Sears Holdings was formed in 2004 after they were acquired by KMart. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018. The Montgomery Mall location closed in 2018 and Lakeforsest Mall location in 2019. Read about the additional Sears stores closing here.
Germantown Noodles & Company Temporarily Closed
A CLOSED sign on the front door of Noodles & Company at 20952 Frederick Rd in Germantown reads “we’re not closed, just simmering.”
Muddy Branch ABS Liquor & Wine Store Temporarily Closes After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Montgomery County ABS store located at 866 Muddy Branch Rd in Gaithersburg is temporarily closed following a staff member’s positive COVID-19 test result.
Planta, an upscale plant-based restaurant featuring a menu by Chef David Lee, will be coming 491 Elm St in Bethesda (formerly Cafe Deluxe.)
MoCo Police Press Release on Recent Carjackings
The Montgomery County Police Department sent out a press release yesterday addressing the increased number of carjackings in our area in recent months.
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Friday Morning Snow Update for Sunday-Tuesday
For now, all models seem to be on board with a significant snow storm for our area.
On January 27th, Montgomery County Police announced the passing of Blanca Kling due to COVID-19 related pneumonia at the age of 68.
Blanca began working as a Victim Assistant in Wheaton for MCP in 1980. In 2005 she transitioned to the Public Information Division with the goal of helping to strengthen communications between the police department and the Hispanic community.