Joann Fabrics & Crafts has announced it is closing 500 of its 800 stores, including its locations at 2A Bureau Dr in Gaithersburg and 11160 Veirs Mill Rd Unit 180 in Wheaton. Additional Maryland locations closing include Bel Air, Brandywine, California, Columbia, Hagerstown, Frederick, Lavale, Parkville, and Prince Frederick. Click here for the full list of store closures.
Rockville-based Compost Crew Inc. (12343 Carroll Ave.) announced its annual results for 2024, which saw the company’s business grow significantly from the prior year. The company collected almost 26 million pounds of food scraps in 2024, an increase of roughly 30% over its 2023 total. The company also exceeded 20,000 homes serviced for the first time, placing Compost Crew among the largest dedicated food scrap recycling companies in the country.
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MCPS is CODE GREEN – Schools and Office Open on Time – Thursday, February 13
The National Weather Service (NWS) Climate Prediction Center in College Park, MD has put out a ‘slight risk’ for heavy snow (20-40% chance) for the Mid-Atlantic, including all of Maryland.
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Come enjoy the day at our annual Washington Grove Arts and Craft Festival in a beautiful outdoor setting. This festival highlights local artisans including wood creations, pottery, visual art, household products and so much more. We also have food trucks from El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster’s Ice Cream and beverages from Saints Row Brewery. Bring the whole family because we have a kids activity area too. Pets on a leash are welcome too!
The 2025 Oceans Calling Festival will take place on the Ocean City Boardwalk from September 26-28. The three day music and art festival is being put together in partnership with Rockville natives O.A.R, who will also be performing several sets at the event. (more…)
Eater DC has released an updated list of ‘Where to Find The Best Sushi Around DC ’ that includes restaurants primarily in DC, one in Northern Virginia, and two in Maryland– both located right here in Montgomery County.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott have filed a lawsuit against Glock, Inc., alleging the company facilitates the spread of illegal machine guns in Maryland by selling pistols that can easily be modified with “Glock switches.” The lawsuit, the first under Maryland’s new Gun Industry Accountability Act, seeks to halt sales of these firearms, citing their role in escalating gun violence, particularly among Baltimore’s youth. (more…)
A Maryland man was cited on February 10 after TSA officers at Reagan National Airport discovered a loaded 9mm handgun in his carry-on bag, leading to the weapon’s confiscation and a criminal citation.
Hommali Thai Dining is coming to 614 Quince Orchard Rd. in Gaithersburg. The restaurant will be located next to Quincy’s in the Quince Orchard shopping center. (more…)
Montgomery County government has introduced Bill 3-25 to expand eligibility for the County’s Supplement to the Homeowners Property Tax Credit (HOTC), increasing the income limit from $60,000 to $75,000 and the net worth cap from $200,000 to $250,000. The bill also raises the assessed home value eligible for the credit from $300,000 to $375,000, providing targeted relief to lower-income homeowners and seniors on fixed incomes.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) shared that they responded to more than 150 calls for service in a four-hour period on Tuesday evening/night.