The Cicadas Are Coming… Get Ready!
If you were in this area in the early 2000s (or mid 80s) you might remember one spring where there were cicadas everywhere. These periodical cicadas, who are part of a group known as Brood X, only come out once every 17 years. You might have guessed it… they’re due for a visit this year.
Update on Ensemble in Bethesda
Montgomery County Police Assisting in Inauguration Safety
Montgomery County Police officers will be joining the The United States Capitol Police and other law enforcement agencies in Washington, D.C. for the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on January 20th.
After 23 years on-air, WAMU announced Wednesday that “The Kojo Nnamdi Show” will air its last live show on April 1, 2021.
WAMU reported that the host Kojo Nnamdi expressed his wishes to step back from his normal duties at the radio station last year. The popular radio host will continue to host WAMU’s “The Politics Hour” with resident analyst Tom Sherwood. Nnamdi will also continue to host his show “Kojo In Our Community,” focusing on local issues and communities.
Second Round of Paycheck Protection Program Funding Now Available
A little while ago, we let you know that there would be another round of federal funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
2020 has been a difficult year for restaurants. A few weeks ago we released a list of restaurants that have closed since March 17th.(not necessarily due to Covid, but since the day the initial restrictions were put in place).
While that list is long, there are still plenty of restaurants planning to open in MoCo in 2021.
Around 7PM Saturday, authorities responded to a reported overturned vehicle in the intersection of Frederick Road and Gunners Branch Road in Germantown.
A four-door sedan T-boned/broadsided a small gray SUV; the SUV came to rest on its side.
Comptroller Franchot Recommends $1 Billion in Additional Stimulus Checks for Maryland Families and Businesses
Peter Franchot, Comptroller of Maryland, has recently advocated for $1 billion in funding to be distributed to some Maryland families and businesses in need.
Gaithersburg Man Succumbs to December Fire Injuries
State Trooper Assaulted, Injured on I-270
Shortly after 2PM Friday, the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack received a call reporting a pedestrian walking on I-270 between Montrose and Falls Roads. Maryland State Troopers responded to the scene and the pedestrian quickly became combative with the first Trooper who arrived.
Extended Extrication After Germantown Rollover
Around 5:30PM Thursday evening, Montgomery County Career and Volunteer Firefighters responded with Montgomery County Police officers to a reported crash on Seneca Meadows Pkwy near Goldenrod Lane in Germantown.