National pet supply chain Pet Valu will be closing all of its 358 stores due to the economic effects of Covid-19. They are now offering up to 20% off of everything in stores. Below is a list of the Montgomery County locations:
Olney
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Starting this weekend, you’ll be able to rent a heated and furnished bell tent (it even has a floor) that comes with a server to avoid standing in line.
The company providing the tents is Wild Tribe Company– a woman owned business based out of MoCo.
There’s Another County with a Germantown, Kensington, and Olney?
Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania also has an Olney, Germantown, and Kensington.
Two Local Restaurant GMs Chime in on Delivery Apps in MoCo
On October 20, 2020, the Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) warned consumers of the fees that delivery apps charge local businesses. The Washington Consumers’ Checkbook, cited in a press release by Montgomery County, reported that the estimated fees for using Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash charged to businesses were 38% of total order costs.
Silo Falls Closes Temporarily Due to COVID-19 Positive Staff Member
Silo Falls in Brookeville has closed down temporarily after a kitchen staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
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Olney’s Got Buns
168 Asian Burrito in Olney has brought the buns to Olney (18000 Georgia Avenue).
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Today we’re cracking open a copy of the 1988 Montgomery County Fair Cookbook. The Montgomery County Fair’s roots date all the way back to 1945. While we missed out on the pig racing and Tilt-a-Whirls this summer, let’s see if we can capture a little bit of that county fair nostalgia with these vintage recipes!
The book features classics such as Grandma Butler’s Apple Pie, as well as more dated recipes like Mayo Rolls & Tuna Toastees. In this article we’ll be sharing two of the Moco recipes found inside.
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Triadelphia (“three brothers”) was founded in 1809 by brothers-in-law Thomas Moore, Isaac Briggs, and Caleb Bentley, who were married to the Brooke sisters (Descendents of Robert Brooke, the founder of Brookeville).
The same water that helped create the thriving town ended up destroying it. A flood in 1868 causes significant damage to Triadelphia and other surrounding areas. Almost every mill was completely destroyed except for the grist mill. Entire homes were even swept away.
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Emancipation Day Celebration By the Sandy Spring Slave Museum
The Sandy Spring Slave Museum is hosting a virtual Emancipation Day Celebration on Thursday, October 29th.
Olney Grille Temporarily Closes Due to staff Member Testing Positive
In a very honest and responsible move, Olney Grille has decided to close temporarily after a staff member tests positive for COVID-19.
Progress at MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) Brookeville Bypass
The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) continues work on the MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) Relocation Construction Project.