Update: Per MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer: “Park Police UTV & UTV731 located hiker at 7pm. 1 adult being assisted back to roadway/staging, MCFRS EMS evaluating for possible transport before releasing.”
The Montgomery County Police Department posted on social media that it is expecting higher call volumes during the New Year’s weekend and has included a cheat sheet on when to call 911 vs. the non-emergency police number.
Approximately two months after the opening of MoCo’s first Z-Burger in Olney, the restaurant has opened its second Montgomery County location at 4827 Fairmont Ave in Bethesda, the space that was home to BGR from 2008-2022.
Russ Parr has announced that his morning show, The Russ Parr Morning Show, has come to an end after nearly 30 years on the air. He has been in the DC area since 1996, when he joined WKYS.
In an update by the Montgomery County Police Department it was stated that a missing Bethesda woman, Sarah Hughes, who was last seen on Friday, December 22, was located deceased. According to police, no foul play is suspected. Original missing person report below:
Per the Maryland State Police: “With New Year’s Eve quickly approaching on Sunday, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate to be safe and smart and avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving. (more…)
In October we let you know that Kusshi Sushi officially signed on to take over the space that was home to popular sushi restaurant Sushi Damo at 36G Maryland Ave in Rockville Town Square. Sushi Damo, one of the first tenants of Rockville Town Square, closed permanently on October 1st.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission has amicably resolved a claim by former Montgomery County Planning Department Director Gwen Wright. Wright was removed as Planning Director in October 2022 after over nine years in the position. She had previously announced her retirement, effective January 1, 2023.
Montgomery Planning Board Chair Artie Harris has issued the following statement:
Nearly every two minutes, a family turns to Children’s National Hospital for care. Earlier this year, Sumukh came to Children’s National for six months of chemotherapy treatments. Through Mario Kart leagues, game shows and friendships with his care team and other patients, he laughed, played and got to be himself, even while facing cancer.
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Earlier this month we let you know of Sushi Legend’s decision to close permanently. The restaurant has single closed, with its last day on December 24th. Though it was only there for less than a year, many showed support upon hearing the news and the restaurant left a goodbye message on social media. It can be seen below:
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