Feature Photo courtesy of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department.
2020 has certainly been a difficult year for everyone, however it has been especially trying for essential workers including emergency responders. While fire departments faced numerous new challenges associated with the COVID pandemic, many departments also maintained their holiday traditions.
GameStop in Fallsgrove to Close
The GameStop located at 14929 Shady Grove Rd in Rockville will be closing in the early part of 2021. It is the only GameStop store in Montgomery County that has announced it is going out of business.
1 in 1000 MoCo residents have now died from Covid-19
In sad news, the Maryland Department of Health reports 1,049 confirmed Covid deaths in Montgomery County, accounting for ~0.1 percent of its pre-pandemic population. Additionally, there have been 43 probable deaths.
Juveniles in Stolen Car Lead Police on Christmas Eve Pursuit
Around 11:30 Thursday evening, a Montgomery County Police officer patrolling Norbeck Road (MD-28) spotted a stolen Chevy.
Drive Through Food Distribution Saturday in Gaithersburg
The Islamic Center of Maryland will be hosting a food distribution this Saturday from 1:30PM-2:30PM at 19411 Woodfield Rd. in Gaithersburg.
Taste MoCo’s Best Pizza in MoCo Tournament
When the pandemic hit we started holding fun tournaments to find the “best” of various cuisines and types of food across the county, according to your votes…just a way to shine a little light on some local businesses.
Bryan Bresee, Damascus High School Alumnus, Named ACC Rookie of the Year
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that Clemson defensive lineman and Damascus alumnus Bryan Bresee has been selected as the 2020 ACC Defensive Player of the Year.
Brews & Barrels Offering Free Christmas Eve Dinner to Those in Need
As a gesture to the community one of our amazing sponsors, Brews & Barrels, located at 625 Center Point Way in Gaithersburg, will be providing complimentary dinner from 4-7PM to those in need.
As Dr. Anthony Fauci left work at the NIH in Bethesda Wednesday evening, quite the surprise was waiting for him as he stepped outside.
Emergency Medical Technicians, Firefighters, and Paramedics from the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad and the NIH’s own Fire Department stood outside to surprise him and wish him a happy birthday.
0.06% of National Capital Region Residents Have Received Covid Vaccinations
The Maryland Department of Health released Covid vaccination data yesterday, showing that 1,509 residents of the National Capital Region (consisting of Charles, Frederick, Montgomery, and Prince George’s counties) have taken the first dose of a Covid vaccine.
Breaking: Judge Upholds Ban on Indoor Dining
Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge James Bonifant ruled today he he wouldn’t be entering an injunction, but will be scheduling a hearing after the holidays to review this further.