New PPP Funding Could Cover up to 3.5 Months of Salary for Restaurant and Hotel Employees, up to 2.5 Months for Other Businesses
This past Sunday, a $900 billion Coronavirus Relief Act was signed. This national stimulus package will allow a second wave of the Paycheck Protection Program to occur, among other things.
Updated to reflect new closing date of February 22nd, changed from February 28th
ShopRite of White Oak (located in Calverton) to Close Permanently on February 22nd
Francesca’s to Close Permanently at Bethesda Row
Earlier this month, Houston-based women’s boutique chain Francesca’s voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with plans to sell the business, including its brick-and-mortar stores.
South House Garden Still Coming to Olde Town Gaithersburg
Representatives from the South House Garden have told us they plan to open sometime late in the first quarter of 2021. The restaurant is located 317 E. Diamond Ave in Gaithersburg, the former home of Firehouse Cue and The End Zone (among others).
Dave’s Golden Oldies to Close On January 3
Dave’s Golden Oldies, an old school record shop that offers vinyl LPs, cassettes, and CDs out of Second Story Books in Rockville, will close on January 3rd.
GameStop in Fallsgrove to Close
The GameStop located at 14929 Shady Grove Rd in Rockville will be closing in the early part of 2021. It is the only GameStop store in Montgomery County that has announced it is going out of business.
UPDATE: Bark Social has announced it will open the weekend of February 26-28
Bark Social Announces February 2021 Opening Date
Plaza Oaxaca to Take Over the Old La Tasca Location in Rockville Town Square
Plaza Oaxaca will open early next year at Rockville Town Square in Rockville, MD. The 4,500-square-foot restaurant will feature authentic Mexican fare and hand-crafted cocktails.
Last night (December 14th), the City of Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council held a joint work session with the Gaithersburg Planning commission to discuss findings from the Lakeforest Mall Master Plan engagement efforts.
On August 10th, the Mayor and City Council put into motion an amendment process for the Lakeforest Mall Master Plan, which would consider input from extensive public engagement to then produce a new design plan for the Lakeforest site that establishes an overall vision for the future development.
Guitar Center in Downtown Silver Spring to Close Permanently
Guitar Center has almost 300 locations across the country, including two here in MoCo (Downtown Silver Spring and Rockville)
Pinstripes Offers 50% Off Curbside & BOGO Entrees on Patio Dining