Approximately 65 Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) firefighters responded to the 16,700blk of Alexander Manor Drive, off Ednor Road in Sandy Spring on Thursday, December 21 for the report of a house fire.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 16,700blk of Alexander Manor Drive, off Ednor Road in Sandy Spring on Thursday, December 21 for the report of a house fire.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a single vehicle collision on Sunday, December 10. (more…)
The Fillmore Silver Spring has just announced that actor/comedian Pete Davidson will be performing at the venue in less than two weeks.
Thomas Edison High School of Technology is unique among Montgomery County public high schools. Students enrolled in all MCPS comprehensive high schools may apply for enrollment in one of Edison’s eighteen highly acclaimed career and technology education programs. The Cosmetology students will be opening the Edison Salon (12501 Dalewood Dr. Silver Spring MD 20906) on Wednesday, December 6 to hold a SkillsUSA fundraiser. From 8:30am until 8:30pm, the student operated salon will offer limited services for $20 each, such as:
Per MCDOT: “On Tuesday, Nov. 28, starting at 7 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss the latest plans for the Heritage Triangle Trail Project in Sandy Spring. The public will have an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions.
The Heritage Triangle Trail is a project to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety along Dr. Bird (MD. 182) and Norwood Roads. The Dr. Bird Road section is planned to run along the east side of Dr. Bird Road (MD 182) from Sandy Spring Road (MD 108) to the current terminus of an existing shared use path located approximately 1,400 feet south of MD 108. The Norwood Road section is planned to run along the east side of Norwood Road from just north of the driveway to the Adventure Park at Sandy Spring to just south of Ednor Road, where it will tie into an existing shared use path approximately 1,700 ft. south of the Adventure Park. Public input is encouraged and may influence the design of this project.
Online registration is required to attend virtually. On the morning of the meeting, an invitation to participate in this meeting will be emailed to registrants. Prior to the meeting, the public is encouraged to review the project files on the project website. Written and oral testimony carry the same weight. Written testimony and questions may be submitted by email to [email protected] or via the online written testimony/comment form. All information provided, including questions and comments, will become a matter of public record.
Interpreter services will be provided upon request with five business days advance notice by contacting Lori Main by email at [email protected] or call 240-777-7271. Learn more about MCDOT’s engineering and construction projects by visiting montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-dte. For more information on MCDOT programs and services visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, follow @MCDOTNow on X, Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to MCDOT’s “Go Montgomery!” newsletter.”
Actor Sean Whalen who credits his 1993 “Got Milk?” Commercial for changing the course of his life, shared the story behind it on its 30 year anniversary. The actor, who is a Montgomery County, Maryland native and 1982 graduate of Sherwood High School also starred in various television shows including Shannon’s Deal and Grace Under Fire, as well as movies, including The People Under the Stairs and Twister. The story he shared regarding the milk commercial (as well as the commercial itself) can be seen below:
“30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY: On this day in 1993 a regional milk commercial came out that changed the course of my life. I went into an audition just a few weeks before where they gave me peanut butter and told me to try to answer the question of “Who shot Alexander Hamilton?” With my mouth full. Then they told me to improvise an ending. They said I got the job because everyone else screamed, yelled, got angry, and threw the phone! I was the only one who looked at the phone and essentially said, “My whole life led to this moment, and I failed… “ When I got to the set, they just said… “Do what you did in the audition” and Michael Bay shot it over and over for 12 hours. This job killed my commercial career, branded me as “the milk guy” for years, but was loved by Spielberg which got me the gig in Twister, which gave my theatrical career a huge boost. Less and less people know what I’m talking about when I mentioned it so it is fading out of the zeitgeist. But that’s OK. I really haven’t been able to eat peanut butter since but it was a good trade off.”
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Washington Parent readers name The Adventure Park (16701 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring) winner in 3 “Parents Picks” categories Sandy Spring, MD: After nearly 25,000 votes, Washington Parent Magazine announced its readers voted The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School the best Amusement Park and Climbing Destination in the greater Washington area in their Parents Picks competition for the second consecutive year. The Adventure Park also won the best “Date Night Venue” for the first time and placed as a finalist in the “Party Venue” competition.
“I am thrilled to hear that the Adventure Park at Sandy Spring has won the “Best Amusement Park” and “Best Climbing Destination” in the DMV area for the second year in a row. It’s a wonderful facility for outdoor recreation, family fun, parties and gathering for guests of all ages. My own family loves it there, our Scouts Troops just finished a troop outing there this past weekend – always a hit with the Scouts, and it gives me great pride in my district to have this gem right in our own backyard.
In addition to the Adventure Park being a convenient spot for the locals, it brings people to the greater Olney-Sandy Spring area from all over, and that’s a win for our entire small business community. Thank you, Adventure Park at Sandy Spring for your commitment to outstanding entertainment and recreation, and for also being a good partner to our local small business economy.” – Councilmember Luedtke, Montgomery County Council.
The Sherwood High School Varsity baseball program for has earned a Team Academic Excellence Award from the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA).
The team Academic Excellence Award honors high school and college programs coached by ABCA members that post a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Sherwood students were recognized for achieving a 3.48 team GPA.
Per Adventure Park: On 8/1, Washington Parent Magazine readers nominated The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School for best “Amusement & Water Park” in the Parents Picks competition. The Adventure Park was also nominated in the “Party Venue”, “Climbing” location, & “Date Night” location categories. The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring was nominated and won best “Amusement & Water Park” & “Best Climbing” location in 2022.
“Congratulations to The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School on being nominated for multiple awards by Washington Parent Magazine, including ‘Best Amusement Park,’ for a second year in a row,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “This park is one of the County’s most popular places for both kids and parents, and they deserve this well-earned recognition. As summer fades away, please remember to plan one last visit to The Adventure Park and vote for them at WashingtonParent.com.”
“According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis annual economic impact report, outdoor recreation activities generate $6.6 billion annually and accounts for 72,000 jobs in Maryland,” said Visit Montgomery President & CEO Kelly Groff. “Montgomery County’s unique blend of parks, trails, waterways, and active adventure attractions are a key driver for visitation to our communities. We applaud The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School for this achievement.”
Voting for the final 2023 winner takes place from Aug. 1 to Aug 31st at www.WashingtonParent.com. Winners will be announced by Washington Parent Magazine in October. About The Adventure Park: Founded in 2010, The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School is the largest Aerial Ropes Course & Zipline park in Maryland, receiving roughly 100k annual visitors. The Adventure Park prioritizes safety above all else, having been named the 4th “Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT)” Accredited park in the country in 2023. The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring remains the only park of its kind to accomplish this certification in Maryland.
Olney Winery has been operating since 2012, initially as The Winery at Olney. The winemaker was previously located at 18127 Town Center Drive in the Fair Hill shopping center in Olney until September of last year. In 2016, expanded and opened a tasting room in the stone house at 12810 Shank Farm Way in Hagerstown. In July, Olney Winery opened its new space at 52 Olney Sandy Spring Road in Ashton Market that includes a large outdoor patio. In addition to wine, they’re also offering pizza at the location (first look video available below).
Per Olney Winery: “Olney Winery employs the unique business model of sourcing our grape product from suppliers and vineyards all over the world to ferment over 34 different varietals of award-winning wines locally. We bring the world of wine to Maryland.
All of our popular fruit infused wines, as well as our Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are made from high quality California grapes. Internationally, we craft a delicious Chilean Malbec, a South African Chenin Blanc, and from Italy our Sangiovese, Barolo and Super Tuscan. All of our wines are made by our talented wine making team at our nearby Winery Production Facility.”
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