MoCo Jobs Update: Week of May 2
At The MoCoShow, we know that times are tough for a lot of our community members right now. We created a job roundup to share information about employment opportunities– both to support folks who are looking for jobs and to also support the growth of local businesses.
Rockville Time Capsule to be Unearthed May 13th
After being delayed a year due to COVID-19, the Rockville Senior Center will be unearthing a time capsule that was burred at the center in 1995.
Downed Tree Damages Car, Snarls Beltway Traffic
Shortly before 9AM Sunday, a large tree fell down on the Inner Loop of the Beltway between River Road and Bradley Blvd.
Summer at Good Counsel is all about curiosity, creativity, and discovery!
Our GC Summer Camps offer hands-on experiences that keep minds active while school is out — especially in our science-focused camps. From exciting experiments and engineering challenges to robotics and STEM exploration, campers get the chance to investigate, build, and innovate in a fun, supportive environment.
Whether your child is a future scientist, engineer, or simply loves to ask “why?”, our science camps spark curiosity and make learning an adventure.
Spots are filling quickly — register today and let the discoveries begin!
MONTGOMERY PARKS UPDATES RULES FOR GATHERING SIZES IN PARKS AND CAMPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MONTGOMERY COUNTY’S AMENDED HEALTH ORDER
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is easing some of its COVID-19 restrictions related to outdoor and indoor gathering sizes on parkland and for its summer camps based on Montgomery County’s recently amended health regulations. Montgomery County’s updated health regulations are aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19 while providing a phased approach to reopening. With over 50 percent of the county’s population having received a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination, the parks department is increasing outdoor gatherings to 100 people and indoor gatherings to 50 people in accordance with the county’s Fifth Amended Board of Health Regulation. Participants must still wear face coverings (indoors and outside where social distance cannot be maintained) and practice social distancing.
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We Honor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s 49th Birthday With Some Local Connections
To honor The Rock turning 49 years old, today we remember when MoCo was buzzing two years ago when Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was in town for a meeting at the Total Wine headquarters in Bethesda.
Update on Dog Haus in Silver Spring
Construction is beginning this month on the new Dog Haus Biergarten located at 933 Ellsworth Dr. in Downtown Silver Spring, the space formerly home to Lebanese Taverna (now on Fenton Street).
Fantasticks in Rio Now Open
Fantasticks, a customizable gelato bar and pop shop, is now open in Rio.
Jake Funk, Damascus Alumnus, Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams
Jake Funk broke the Maryland state record for career touchdowns when he was a student at Damascus. Now he’ll have the opportunity to break records in the NFL after being drafted by the Rams with the 5th pick of the 7th round.
Updated Mask Requirements Around the DMV
Earlier this week the CDC updated it’s guidelines regarding fully vaccinated people and the wearing of masks. The key parts of the new guidelines state that fully vaccinated people can:
Juvenile Charged with Home Invasion and First-Degree Rape; Charged as Adult
Per MCPD:
Montgomery County COVID-19 Call Center Adjusts Operating Hours Beginning May 1
Beginning Saturday, May 1, Montgomery County’s COVID-19 call center and the preregistration helpline will be closed on Sundays. The Call Center is staffed with nurses and has received nearly 250,000 calls since it opened in March 2020.