Ride On to Offer Free Shuttle to Montgomery College Germantown Vaccination Site Beginning Today
In addition to the announcement yesterday that Ride On fares will continue to be suspended for the next few months, Ride On also announced that they will be providing a free shuttle from Shady Grove Metro to Montgomery College Germantown.
Jersey Mike’s, which has eight locations in Montgomery County, will be donating 100% of their sales nationwide to charity on Wednesday, March 29th. The promotion is a part of Jersey Mike’s “Month of Giving” and sales are expected to be over $20 million for the day. According to Jersey Mike’s, “Day of Giving is Jersey Mike’s busiest day of the year. Each location prepares by staffing up and ordering extra food, ensuring there is plenty of meat, cheese, bread, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon to meet the high demand. The more you order, the more Jersey Mike’s gives. Whether in-store, through Jersey Mike’s app or through third-party delivery partners, proceeds from every single sale this Wednesday — including subs, chips, drinks, and catering orders — will go to local charities.”
Pre-Registration Now Open For Germantown Mass Vaccination Site
The state of Maryland announced today that pre-registration is now open for the mass vaccination site at Montgomery College in Germantown.
Poolesville Woman Dies After Incident Involving Hotel Window in Florida
22-year-old Sydney Therriault, who was from Beallsville and lived in Poolesville, died in Grassy Key, Florida on Thursday, March 18.
Updated 3/26 to include new information from Montgomery College PR Director, Marcus Rosano
Germantown Vaccination Site Set to Open Wednesday, 3/31
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.