Restaurants

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic’s significant challenges, DJs Victor Alvarez and Carlos Jimenez took advantage of their unexpected free time to chase a long-cherished dream. As the world came to a standstill, they dedicated themselves to making Big Papi’s taco restaurant a reality in the Industry Lane Business Park near Frederick. Now, the restaurant is coming to Montgomery County.

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Maryland

On Friday, Governor Wes Moore announced the appointment of Harry Coker, Jr. as Maryland’s Secretary of Commerce, effective February 5, 2025, pending State Senate confirmation, succeeding Kevin Anderson, who will transition to a senior advisor role for economic development. (more…)


MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council and Committees will meet on January 27, 2025, to discuss the state budget, local and bi-county bills, updates from Visit Montgomery, WorkSource Montgomery, and the Department of Permitting Services, and review zoning amendments, police regulations, and the “Uplifting Victims and Immigrant Safety Act.” Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)


Dickerson

The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing on February 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Beallsville and virtually, to gather comments on Chaberton Solar Sugarloaf I, LLC’s proposal to build a 4.0 MW solar facility in Dickerson, MD, with additional written comments accepted until February 7.

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Gaithersburg

The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division announced a delay in releasing body-worn camera footage from a December 24, 2024, in-custody police incident in Gaithersburg to allow for necessary redactions and compliance with protocols. (more…)


Education

Fifteen Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have been named recipients of full-tuition, four-year college scholarships from the Posse Foundation. The Posse program identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential that may have been overlooked by traditional college selection processes.

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MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council will hold its annual Black History Month commemoration on February 4 at 11:30 a.m., focusing on the theme “African Americans and Labor,” featuring proclamations, video interviews, and recognition of local labor leaders. (more…)