Below you’ll find a list and the latest details on all the new restaurants coming to Montgomery County:
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Potomac
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On Monday in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, John Joseph Odonnell, 35 of Bensalem, PA, was sentenced to 30 years in prison, all but 12 suspended, for setting fire to a home along Korman Drive in Potomac on October 26, 2020.
According to a release from the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, Odonnell pleaded guilty to first-degree arson and home invasion following a fire he set at the home of a woman who was a stranger to him. Odonnell admitted to authorities that he was under a drug induced psychosis at the time he started the fire.
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Fourth of July / Fireworks Update
As of right now, there are currently no Fourth of July fireworks officially scheduled in Montgomery County. We are still four weeks away from July 4th so there is a possibility that events could be announced and we will keep you updated.
Suspect Wanted For Bank Robberies in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties; Additional Surveillance Photographs Released
Per MCPD:
Surveillance Video Released of Wells Fargo Bank Robbery Suspect
Montgomery County Police have released footage of the robbery that occurred Monday moring at the Wells Fargo bank at 9812 Falls Road in Potomac.
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Wells Fargo in Potomac Village Robbed Second Time in Three Weeks
The Wells Fargo at 9812 Falls Road in Potomac was robbed for a second time in three weeks yesterday, May 3rd.
Glen Echo Carousel Reopens Tomorrow
The Dentzel Carousel at Glen Echo Park will be reopening this Saturday, May 1st at noon. The carousel was installed in the park in 1921 and underwent a complete restoration between 1983 and 2003.
Potomac Home Catches Fire After Powerline Falls
Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Pete Piringer tweeted early this morning that a home on the 8600 block of Bunell Dr. in Potomac caught on fire after a powerline fell on the house.
One Person Injured From Fall at Lake Needwood And Two Rescued on Great Falls Billy Goat Trail Sunday
One Person Injured From Fall at Lake Needwood And Two Rescued on Great Falls Billy Goat Trail Sunday
According to Chief Spoksperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Pete Piringer, there were two different incidents today that required emergency responses.
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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.
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Cava Mezze Offering Food Drops Across the County
You don’t have to be in Rockville or Olney to enjoy Cava Mezze in MoCo. The local restaurant got creative during difficult times and now offers food drops across the county.