A father and son duo from Poolesville, MD competed in season 4 of the History Channel series Alone back in 2017. The series follows contestants as they survive alone in the wilderness for as long as possible using a limited amount of survival equipment. With the exception of medical check-ins, the participants are isolated from each other and all other humans. Contestants may “tap out” at any time, or be removed due to failing a medical check-in. The contestant who remains the longest wins a grand prize of $500,000.
As 2023 winds down, we wanted to share with you some of the most-read articles of 2023. This article was originally published on November 22, 2023.
The Comus Inn, at 23900 Old Hundred Rd. in Dickerson, has announced that it has been sold and will be closing on November 26th. The new owners are expected to take over in mid to late December.
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Fair Access for Western Montgomery County, a group comprised of residents that advocate the interests of farmers, students, senior citizens, churches, and non-profit organizations located in Western Montgomery County, released the following statement regarding the three-year anniversary of White’s Ferry’s closure: (more…)
Jim Brown, the longtime President of the Commissioners for the Town of Poolesville, has commented on the now-three year closure of White’s Ferry. His comments can be seen below:
On Thursday, Dec. 14, Poolesville High School English teacher Melissa Adams hosted a tea party for her AP Literature classes in the Media Center during lunch and periods five, six, and seven. The students are currently reading the 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. The tea party was held to immerse students into the world of Pride and Prejudice as a way for them to analyze the manners of the time period in which the book takes place.
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Introducing the brand new TasteMoCo Passport! Approximately $300 worth of gift passes and free items, all for just $25! (more…)
Below you’ll find a list of restaurants that unfortunately closed in 2023. Please let us know of any restaurants we may have missed. On the flip side, make sure to read our list of 120+ Restaurants That Have Opened in Montgomery County in 2023. (more…)
Per MCDOT: “The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold an in-person public forum on Tuesday, Dec. 5, starting at 6:30 p.m., to discuss the proposed changes to move bus Route 76 pick-up and drop-off location for Quince Orchard High School to one half block away to state Route 28 (Darnestown Road) as well as an extension of the route to the Crossvines in Poolesville for weekday rush hour trips. Attendees will have an opportunity to provide comments and ask questions. (more…)
The Comus Inn, at 23900 Old Hundred Rd. in Dickerson, has announced that it has been sold and will be closing on November 26th. The new owners are expected to take over in mid to late December.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with entrapment on Wednesday, November 22 around 8am.
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The Town of Poolesville has announced that the Halmos Park restroom facilities replacement has been approved.
