The seven-year-old child that was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday morning at a bus stop at the intersection of Grosvenor Lane and King Charles Way in Bethesda has died as a result of his injuries, according to a report by Caitlynn Peetz.
The child was a student at Ashburton Elementary School in Bethesda. He was waiting at the bus stop Wednesday morning with his father and 18-month-old sibling when the driver of a Honda Accord left the roadway and struck all three.
The City of Rockville will be hosting “Skate Jam” on Saturday, April 16 from 9am-5pm at the new Rockville Skate Park (355 Martins Lane).
The event is free and you can register here: Skate Jam Registration
A 16-year-old has been charged as an adult after an incident yesterday which resulted in Clarksburg High School and Rocky Hill Middle School to go on lockdown for several hours. Details below courtesy of MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 7, 2022
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
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The Montgomery County Board of Education has named Dr. Patricia E. Kapunan the first school system medical officer.
Per MCPS:
Historic Indigenous Recognition Event to Take Place in Montgomery County, Maryland
The Taino American Indigenous National Organization (T.A.I.N.O.) proudly announces its upcoming signature public event,
The Montgomery County Board of Education has approved the following administrative appointments:
Patricia E. Kapunan, currently Medical Director, Adolescent Health Center, Children’s National Hospital, Division of Adolescent Young Adult Medicine, as School System Medical Officer, Office of the Chief of Staff
Galito’s Flame-Grilled Chicken is now open in the spot that was formerly home to Nirvana Reflexology Spa at 15918 Shady Grove Road in the Shady Grove Center (shopping center that is home to The Melting Pot). The restaurant offers chicken with “bold African flavors” and has been compared to international fast-casual restaurant Nando’s Peri Peri.
Galito’s currently operates in over 16 countries, with more than 150 stores– across Africa into Malaysia, Pakistan, the UAE, India and Canada. This is the South African chain’s first restaurant in the United States.
In December we let you know that the founder of Sweet Frog, Derek Cha, will be bringing his take on the Nashville-style hot chicken sandwich to MoCo with Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken. The restaurant will be located in the Travilah Square Shopping Center (the shopping center is anchored by Trader Joe’s) in Rockville, between Pholuscious and Tropical Smoothie Cafe, in the 1,600 sf location that was home to El Mexicano at 10050 Darnestown Road, per H&R Retail.
Construction has started, but there is plenty of work left to do. A late spring or summer opening is expected. A location is also coming soon to 2533 Ennals Ave in Wheaton, in the spot that was formerly home to El Pollo Kiki Riki. That location is expected to open later this Spring.
Oak Chapel Church is hosting a drive-thru food distribution event today, and every Thursday, at 14500 Layhill Rd in Silver Spring from 11AM-1PM.
Groceries will be bagged and they ask that you remain in your vehicle. Walk ins are welcome.
Back in December, after a little over a year of the property remaining vacant, H&R Retail listed Holy Cross Health as the new occupant of the space formerly occupied by Flower Child.
Construction has now started at the upcoming urgent care center.
Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland:
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging eight individuals, including the President, Vice-President and Chief Finance and Strategy Officer at a company that provided medical billing and coding services on government contracts and an employee at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), with conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud and related charges, in connection with a scheme to defraud WRNMMC and the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The indictment was returned on March 17, 2022, and unsealed today upon the arrests of three defendants. Charged in the indictment are:
The Party Co., located in Northgate Plaza at 13810 Georgia Avenue (next to Kohl’s), will be closing permanently on April 15th.
The store has posted signage for sales throughout the entire store, and recently posted on social media that the everything will be 50% off with some items already previously marked down.