MoCo Government

Montgomery County has issued an Extreme Cold Alert from Sunday, December 14, at 3pm through Monday, December 15 at 3pm. Wind chills are expected to fall below 32°F, and residents are advised to dress in layers and take precautions if spending extended time outdoors. (more…)


Gaithersburg

The City of Gaithersburg announced that all City facilities and offices will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, with several facilities operating on limited hours on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 and Youth Centers closed throughout the MCPS winter break.

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Event

“This little composition…is, alas, the final mortal sin of my old age. A little technique, a little heart, that is all.”

Gioachino Rossini’s "Petite Messe Solennelle" is neither little nor entirely solemn. Yet beneath the wit and irony of its title lies one of Rossini’s most personal creations, which blends the theatrical brilliance and unforgettable melodies of his comic operas—including extraordinary and virtuosic arias—with an almost uncharacteristic tenderness and spiritual depth.


Bethesda

As Home Alone continues its annual run as one of the most-watched Christmas movies, the holiday classic carries a strong Montgomery County connection through actor Daniel Stern, with an added local tie through the late John Heard… something we love to feature each holiday season.

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Beyond MoCo

Popping up in different locations within the city of Columbia, Namit Filipino BBQ is a food truck that is brining traditional Filipino grilled meats and other classic Filipino fare to the greater Columbia area. Mr. 8 That recently visited the food truck on a weeknight outside of Black Flag Brewery; one of Namit’s consistent weekly locations.

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Gaithersburg

Thai Two Cents is continuing to move forward with plans for its upcoming Gaithersburg location, with a key licensing step scheduled later this month for the upcoming restaurant in the Spectrum Town Center.

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DMV

The National Weather Service has released some snow totals from trained spotters across Maryland and Virginia from various times this morning. Not every community has an available measurement, and the timing of each report can lead to differences in what you’re seeing at home. Your backyard may look a bit different from the official totals, depending on when and where the snow was measured.

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