Ahead of this past weekend’s winter storm, NBC4 meteorologist Chuck Bell set expectations for an extended regional shutdown as the system approached the DC area, saying he did not believe a single school district in the DMV would be open for even one day this week. On Monday, Bell doubled down on that assessment, saying there is a “very high chance that school closures could go a long way into the week.”

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Amazon announced Tuesday morning that it will close all of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh grocery stores nationwide, a total of 72 locations, as the company shifts its focus to Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery through Amazon.com.

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The first Feast & Fettle deliveries have now arrived in homes across Montgomery County, and members are already feeling the difference. Evenings are starting to feel a little lighter, now that dinner no longer comes with a long list of tasks.

One mother shared that for the first time in months her family sat down together for three nights in a row without reaching for the takeout menu. Another member said she finally has the energy to enjoy her evenings instead of spending them cleaning the kitchen. These are the kinds of quiet but meaningful shifts that happen when a warm, fully prepared meal is ready and waiting at the end of the day.

Montgomery County has always felt like a natural fit for Feast & Fettle. It is a community full of busy families, caring neighbors, and professionals who care deeply about quality and consistency. From the beginning, it was clear that this region was not looking for another subscription box or quick fix. People here were looking for something better.

That is why every Feast & Fettle meal is made in small batches by the company’s in-house culinary team using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The weekly rotating menu offers a variety of choices for adults and children alike, with no prep work or cleanup required. There is no guesswork involved. Just real food, thoughtfully prepared and delivered with care.

Feast & Fettle’s regional facility is now up and running to serve Montgomery County reliably. It has already created local jobs and is designed with long-term investment in mind. When the company enters a new area, the goal is not just to serve meals. It is to show up in a way that truly supports the community.

Even before the first deliveries were made in Montgomery County, the team was working with local partners to provide meals to furloughed federal workers. For Feast & Fettle, this kind of outreach is not extra. It is essential. Because food is not only about nourishment. It is also about comfort and about being there for others in moments that matter.

Whether someone is new to the service or still considering it, Feast & Fettle is here to help make evenings more manageable and mealtime more meaningful.

Dinner should not just fill a plate. It should bring people back to themselves and back to one another.

New members receive their second week free by using code LOCALNEWSNETWORK at checkout or following the link here: Feast & Fettle


Update: All lanes of southbound I-270 before MD-187 (Old Georgetown Rd) have reopened. Expect residual delays.

Alert Montgomery has issued a Severe Traffic Alert following a traffic incident that has shut down all southbound lanes of I-270 past MD-187 (Old Georgetown Road). (more…)


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