The turf is down at Topgolf Germantown!
Topgolf was announced back in 2016 and broke ground last December. Originally the golf entertainment complex planned to open in December, but we are told they are currently aiming for a late January 2020 opening.
MCPS teacher Maxwell Bero (Clarksburg) has announced his run to seek the nomination for Democratic candidate in Maryland’s 6th Congressional District, challenging incumbent congressman David Trone.
Bero is currently a social studies teacher at Watkins Mill High School in Montgomery Village. “Our current Congress, and our current congressman, is not doing enough to address the problems facing this country,” Bero said. “Issues such as global climate change, the technological revolution, our overburdened education system, and health care, among others, are not being addressed by our current leaders in Washington. I’m tired of sitting on the sidelines hoping for our representatives to step up and do what is necessary. It’s time for a new generation of leadership, who is willing to fight for what’s best for ALL Americans, present, and future.”
SolderFit is coming to Clarksburg.
The functional fitness program that saw its start out of a Fitness First in Gaithersburg and now has locations nationwide is coming to 22600 Gateway Center Drive.
August 32 is now open in the Germantown Town Center. They specialize in “tea, tea drinks, bubble tea, and tea-related products.”
MCPS Superintendent Jack Smith has released his recommendation following the boundary study for some of MoCo’s upcounty high schools.
The study and recommendation affect Clarksburg, Northwest, and Seneca Valley High School.
Last November we broke the news of Mission BBQ taking over the old Ruby Tuesday location in Germantown (19800 Century Blvd).
In May, we let you know the company was shooting for a November opening. We spoke with Mission BBQ today and were told that November is still the goal, but they are still unsure of an exact day.
When KFC/Taco Bell closed permanently in Damascus (26141 Ridge Rd.) rumors swirled about what may replace it.
This morning we received multiple reports that Damascus will get its first stand-alone Starbucks location (there’s currently a Starbucks located in Safeway).
Janice told me that she has been running the restaurant for a few months now and that the official change will take place in about three weeks.
The Clarksburg Tavern will still have a similar menu that will include items like the Monte Cristo, but will also feature bar food, a 1lb ribeye, chops, salads, a shrimp cocktail, and a variety of daily specials.
Isaac Cudjoe graduates from Seneca Valley in 2012. He has a masters in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence from Brandeis University.
Together these two young men have started Brothers With Books. Kevin and Isaac noticed that students aren’t reading as much as they should, so they wanted to make sure that students had adequate access to books.