Construction Updates in Olney
Jiffy Lube has made major progress as it nears completion right next to Taco Bar in Olney. The arrival of this Jiffy Lube has been discussed for years, but things didn’t take shape until just this year.
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Spotlight: Olney Farmers & Artists Market
Starting this weekend, Christmas trees will be available for purchase at The Olney Farmers and Artists Market.
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UPDATE, 1:15pm: Police are conducting a death investigation after a missing resident was located in her apartment.
3 Alarm Fire at Leisure World Apartment Complex
Olney’s “Jogging Santa”
Olney residents looking for some holiday spirit as this rough year comes to a close may be lucky enough to spot distance runner Stephen “Santa Steve” Schreurs jogging down the street, Santa Claus style.
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OneLife Fitness in Olney is Now Open
As many already know, it’s located at 17821 Georgia Avenue in the old Giant location.
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A List of Restaurant Closures in MoCo Since March 17th, 2020
Though this isn’t a list of closures caused by the pandemic, since there is no way to determine every reason behind a closure, 17% of restaurants (over 110,000) have closed since the time it started, according to Business Insider.
Best Moco Thanksgiving Pies Part Two!
Here’s a list (in no particular order) of even more great local pies. Be sure to check out part one of the Best Thanksgiving Pies in Moco in case you missed it!
The Washington Football Team may not be tearing it up this year, but they find themselves within striking distance for a division crown amidst a group of teams that have underwhelmed.
One of the big reasons for the WFT’s success this season has been their defensive play; one of their biggest stars this season has been Kendall Fuller, a 2013 graduate of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, MD.
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:
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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.