Olney

A WSSC crew has been assigned to repair a water main break in Olney. Once all underground lines have been marked, WSSC Water will begin repairs, which typically take 4-6 hours. During this time you could experience low water pressure, or no water service during repairs. Residents have recently reported discolored water in the area.

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MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security will host the free “Ready Montgomery: Emergency Preparedness and Public Safety Fair” on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wheaton Local Park in Silver Spring, offering safety demonstrations, training, and resources for residents as part of National Preparedness Month. (more…)


Announcement

Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.

Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.


Event

Make something unique from surprising upcycled materials!

MakerHive is stocked with an ever-changing supply of upcycled materials collected from thrift stores, salvage centers, and community donations. Everything is sorted, cleaned, and ready to inspire your next creation.


Entertainment

Every few years, John Denver’s iconic “Take Me Home, Country Roads” sparks debate in our area when its origin reappears in viral social media posts. Recently, Barstool’s DMV affiliate shared a post claiming, “The Road in Take Me Home, Country Roads, is Not in West Virginia, It’s Actually Clopper Road in Gaithersburg.” This stirred up discussions regarding the song’s true origin, prompting us to revisit the real story.

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Events

Field of Screams Maryland, one of the region’s most established haunted attractions, has announced it will not operate in 2025 as it undergoes a full renovation, with a reopening planned for September 2026. The hiatus will allow for updates to its trail, haunted house, and other features, while continuing its role as a fundraiser for the Olney Boys & Girls Club.

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DMV

Nick Sevilla, a veteran middle school math teacher at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Germantown who is making his move into the local food scene with his social media account Mr. 8 That, recently spoke with viral restaurateur and Seneca Valley High School alumnus Shihan Chowdhury. The interview took place when Chowdhury’s popular Flavor Hive food truck visited his alma mater last Tuesday (full interview below).

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Maryland

Two Maryland eateries have been recognized on Yelp’s list of the “Top 100 Sandwich Shops” in the US. The list, released in honor of National Sandwich Month, highlights some of the best handhelds in America, from classic subs to unique creations.

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MCFRS

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a car and a truck at Layhill Road and Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring on Friday morning.

According to MCFRS spokesperson David Pazos, crews extricated an adult female passenger from the car, who was transported with non-life-threatening injuries. The two other drivers involved declined transport.


Community

George Erotokritos Galiachatos, a pillar of the local business community, has passed away at the age of 89. He was the longtime owner of The Lincoln Charcoal Inn in Wheaton, MD, a beloved local landmark for many years and one of the first restaurants in Maryland to feature indoor charcoal cooking.

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Gaithersburg

Chipotle is set to open a new location in the Walnut Hill Shopping Center in Gaithersburg, behind the Bank of America. The addition comes as part of the center’s ongoing redevelopment, which has included the opening of ALDI last July and the completion of a large mural by Baltimore street artist Nether.

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