It has been over a year since we let you know about the La Gula Mexicana taking over the old Agrodolce spot in the Milestone Center in Germantown (21030 Frederick Rd Suite J).
Though Agrodolce is missed by many in the community, Diners can take solace in the fact that the new restaurant will be owned and operated by the folks who have brought you Taco Bar (in the gas station in Rio) and Ixtapalapa in Gaithersburg.
Jimmie Cone Opens for the Season
It’s Jimmie Cone Season! Every year in March 17th, Jimmie Cone opens for the season.
Julie Kaufman (2001 Graduate of Damascus High School) and Antoine White (2007 Graduate of Whitman High School) Help Guide Mount St. Mary’s Women to NCAA Tournament
Julie Kaufman grew up in Damascus and was a student-athlete at Damascus High School, where she graduated from in 2001. She played basketball at Catawba in North Carolina, where she won two championships.
Montgomery College’s Germantown campus will host the county’s first mass vaccination site, according to Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass.
According to Glass, “The state, county and Holy Cross Health are diligently working on the logistics to prepare for the first doses to be disbursed in a few weeks.”
Butler’s Orchard Farm Market Opens For 71st Season, Several Major Renovations
Butler’s Orchard Farm Market has reopened for the 2021 season. The biggest change this year is their new paved parking lot. “After decades of thought, the farm market was finally paved to create a better experience for our customers. Delicate peaches and bumpy grocery carts just don’t go well together,” said Butler’s.
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.
Interview with CNN’s Brian Stelter
Listen to The MoCoShow’s interview with Brian Stelter, host of CNN’s Reliable Sources.
Snow Totals and What’s to Come
If you were in Clarksburg or Damascus you woke up to about 4 inches of snow this morning, according to this graphic by Howard Bernstein of WUSA9.