Light Up the Lakefront is back at Rio in Gaithersburg this Saturday, December 6, bringing one of the area’s most popular holiday traditions to the waterfront. HOT 99.5’s Intern John, and The MoCoShow’s own “Mr. MoCo,” Alex Tsironis, will once again take the stage to host the event from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The free celebration promises an evening packed with lights, music, entertainment, and a fireworks finale over the lake (video of last year’s event below).
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) has released new details following Sunday night’s commercial building fire on St. Elmo Avenue in Bethesda.
The Montgomery County Police Department released a video Monday morning featuring Chief Marc Yamada, who walked residents through how to properly identify an MCPD officer. The message comes as the department rolls out updated patches and markings designed to eliminate confusion between MCPD and other law enforcement agencies operating in the county.
A Winter Weather Advisory has now been expanded to include northwest Montgomery County, as the region prepares for the first widespread winter event of the season. The advisory is in effect from 3am to 1pm Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Nash & Smashed will open its second Montgomery County location on Tuesday, December 2 at 13436 New Hampshire Ave in the Colesville Center. The restaurant moves into the space previously occupied by Peri Peri Original & Kallisto Steakhouse. (more…)
A new Dunkin’/Baskin Robbins is coming to 898 Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg, filling the former Starbucks space in Muddy Branch Square (photo is a rendering, signage is not yet up). The Starbucks, which closed earlier in September, was one of five Montgomery County stores shut down as part of a nationwide $1 billion restructuring plan.
Shoppers Food has laid off 185 employees across Maryland following the closure of four additional stores in November, including the longtime Germantown location at 18066 Mateny Road.
Updated to include additional information, including cause of fire and amount in damage.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Sunday evening to a commercial building on St. Elmo Avenue in Bethesda after reports of smoke coming from the garage area attached to Colonial Opticians and Beth’s Café. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a significant house fire in the 500 block of Mannakee Street in Rockville around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Neighbors have launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to support the family affected by the blaze.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of north-central and northern Maryland, as well as parts of the West Virginia Panhandle and Northern Virginia. As of now, Montgomery County is not included, but forecasters note that adjustments to the advisory area remain possible as the storm approaches.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 500 block of Mannakee Street in Rockville around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Neighbors have started an GoFundMe fundraiser to support the family. (more…)