Upcounty Consolidation HUB at BlackRock Seeks Donations for 1,000 Easter Baskets
The Germantown-based Upcounty Consolidation HUB at BlackRock, which has been providing much needed food and essentials to families during COVID-19, is collecting donations as they hope to assemble 1,000 Easter Baskets for local families. While they continue food distribution and deliveries, they have several ways for community members to contribute to their Easter project.
We Art Fun Now Open in Germantown
We Art Fun, a paint-it-yourself art studio located at 19847 Century Blvd in Germantown, is now open for business.
The grand opening for Mezeh Mediterranean Grill at 19810 Century Blvd in Germantown will be on Wednesday, February 24th. Below you’ll find some of the opening day promotions:
Mezeh Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual eatery with a buffet-style of offerings that include rice and salad bowls, wraps and a variety of sauces and toppings.
Montgomery County Has Four of The Top Ten Most Diverse Cities in the United States
Wallethub has released their “2021’s Most & Least Ethnically Diverse Cities in the U.S.” list and Montgomery County, MD once again has a strong showing.
Aaron Tucker, a Northwest High School Graduate, Participated in Super Bowl Halftime Show
Aaron Tucker has spent the majority of his life living in Montgomery county. He attended Northwest High School where he graduated as a State Champ in Track & Field in 2017.
Brief History of “Earthoid” at MC Germantown
Back in 2019 we asked 100 MC-Germantown students if they knew what the giant globe on their campus was. Only 16 of them were aware that it is actually a water tank!
Heavenly Wings Now in Germantown
Heavenly Wings has a brand new food truck located at 19815 Germantown Rd. in Germantown (EXXON station). They are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays but are open every other day from 11AM-10PM.
Update: COVID-19 Memorial in Black Hill Park
The fate of the COVID-19 memorial built by Germantown artist Chris Wikman remains uncertain.
A Complete History of The Cider Barrel and Details on its Future
By Karen Adjei
BlackRock Extends MLK Donation Event
BlackRock Center for the Arts is extending their MLK Day of Service COVID Food and Supply Drive event through this Saturday, January 23rd.
Surplus Freight Coming to Germantown
Surplus Freight Furniture and Mattress Warehouse will be coming to 20900-B Frederick Rd in Germantown, the former site of Modell’s Sporting Goods.