Montgomery County has issued an Extreme Cold Alert for Thursday, Nov. 27, in effect from midnight to noon. These alerts are activated when temperatures or wind chills are forecast to reach 32 degrees or lower. (more…)
Cheesesteak & Co. in Elkridge (Howard County) remains one of Maryland’s hottest food destinations, with long lines continuing more than a year and a half after the shop first went viral. Located at 6500 Washington Blvd., the carry-out spot has built a devoted following by serving overflowing cheesesteaks made with 100 percent ribeye and melty cheese on soft rolls. More recently, the addition of seeded rolls has boosted popularity even further, becoming a preferred choice among many regulars.
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Construction Nears Completion at Greenbriar Local Park Following May 2024 Fire
Construction at Greenbriar Local Park in Potomac is now nearing completion, roughly a year and a half after a fire caused an estimated $1 million in damage and forced the closure of the park’s large playground. The rebuilt playground structure appears nearly finished, though the walkway leading to it remains fenced off as work continues.
Construction is scheduled to begin in December on a major upgrade of the trail system at Blohm Park in Gaithersburg. The project, contracted through the City’s Department of Public Works, will be completed by Highway and Safety Services, Inc., and is expected to take approximately three months, depending on weather conditions.
A Montgomery County woman won $57,486 on a FAST PLAY 7-11-21 progressive jackpot ticket purchased at the Safeway on New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Montgomery County Council committees will meet on Dec. 1 to receive an update from the Advisory Commission on Policing and to review several zoning and landlord-tenant measures, including increased eviction notification requirements and the creation of a new University Boulevard Overlay Zone.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Secretary of State Susan C. Lee announced a final decision upholding multiple violations of the Maryland Solicitations Act by DMV Futures, Inc. and its leaders for misleading donors, misusing charitable contributions, and ignoring reporting requirements.
Maryland Program Offers Up to 15 Months of Rental Assistance for Families Facing Housing Instability
Governor Wes Moore announced that applications are now open in eight Maryland jurisdictions for the Community Schools Rental Assistance Program, which provides emergency housing support to families with students enrolled in Community Schools who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Two people were found dead in the 1100 block of University Blvd. West in Silver Spring after the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a call just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) reports that during the week of November 19–22, the Alcohol Holiday Task Force made 177 traffic stops, issued more than 400 citations and warnings, recovered two firearms, and arrested 25 people for DUI as part of its focused holiday enforcement efforts.
A Washington, D.C. man won a $50,000 prize from the Maryland Lottery’s Holiday Raffle after buying his ticket at the 7-Eleven on Gaither Road in Rockville. He plans to use the winnings to pay off his car and hopes for another big win in future drawings. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)