Montgomery County Police Launch New Initiatives to Address Excessive Speeding on 495/270
Yesterday, Maryland State Police, along with the Montgomery and Prince George’s County Police Departments, launched the first of six new initiatives aimed at reducing vehicle related deaths due to excessive speeding and impaired driving.
Cabin John ABS Liquor & Wine Temporarily Closes
The Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Service’s Liquor & Wine store located at 11301 Seven Locks Road in Potomac has temporarily closed after an employee was possibly exposed to COVID-19.
Tandoori Nights in Bethesda Permanently Closes
Tandoori Nights, located at 7236 Woodmont Ave in Bethesda, has closed. The original location at 106 Market St. in Gaithersburg, remains open.
“Play Ball!” MoCo Councilmember Believes Sports Will Resume in the County
Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer has tweeted his support in resuming the recently cancelled football, cheer, and pompon season that was previously modified and postponed until the spring.
Montgomery & Wheaton Mall Openings
Food courts are back open in Montgomery County. Montgomery Mall has opened theirs up at 25% capacity while Wheaton Mall has theirs open at 50% capacity. In February, Montgomery Mall had turned a portion of its outdoor garage into an “enchanted forest dining area” to provide a space for shoppers to dine.
AAHP Expands Free COVID-19 Testing, Vaccine Pre-Registration Support, and Incentives for Montgomery County’s Black Community
In an effort to help encourage COVID-19 testing, The African American Health Program is offering free on-site testing and vaccine pre-registration, groceries, ,masks, sanitizer, and more.
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.