Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown criticized the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for issuing a final rule rescinding the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which had concluded that greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles contribute to climate change and harm public health.
Wes Moore announced that the Board of Managers for PJM Interconnection has voted to extend its capacity market price cap through the end of the decade.
Sherwood High School’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival is back for its 54th show, a tradition that has been going strong since 1971, with 2020 being the only year a live performance wasn’t held due to COVID-19 (a virtual show was produced instead). The event began when Sherwood students were inspired by a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Since then, students audition for the show and spend months rehearsing with staff members to create a production that draws thousands of attendees each year.
An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County, Maryland from Friday, 2/13 at 9pm until Saturday, 2/14 at 9am, due to wind chill values expected to fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Officials are urging residents to wear layers, limit time outdoors when possible, and take extra precautions if spending extended time outside. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a building fire at the Talbots store inside Clarksburg Premium Outlets on Friday morning. (more…)
WRS, Inc. has confirmed to The MoCoShow that the first three retail tenants have officially signed on for the Lakeforest Redevelopment in Gaithersburg. The initial lineup includes a roughly 140,000SF Home Depot (located between the existing Germantown and Shady Grove locations), a 23,000SF Sprouts grocery store (the county’s second), and a smaller “boutique” 15,000SF Landmark Theatre (also the county’s second), as first reported by Maryland Newsletters.
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services will present a $95,224.83 check to March of Dimes on Wednesday, February 18, at its Olney retail store, representing customer donations collected during the five-week “Labor of Love” campaign.
The Montgomery County Council has introduced new legislation sponsored by Council President Natali Fani-González, Vice President Marilyn Balcombe, and Councilmember Dawn Luedtke aimed at reducing regulatory barriers for agricultural operators.
Quickway Japanese Hibachi has officially opened its newest Montgomery County location, bringing fast-casual teppanyaki-style dining to Burtonsville Town Center.
When legendary local journalist Brandy Simms wished Arsenio Hall a happy 70th birthday on Facebook, he also asked a great question… “Who remembers an episode of Hall’s late-night talk show that was filmed right here in Montgomery County?” That curiosity sent us digging into one of the more fun and unusual TV moments in local history.