New Mobile Coffee Stand in Silver Spring
Flower Coffee Collective is now open at 8805 Flower Ave in Silver Spring (in front of El Gavilan Restaurant).
Cool things
|
BoBaPoP is now open at 19847 Century Blvd, Unit J in Germantown, the former site of August 32.
A chalk board at the bubble tea bar says that they are currently having their “soft opening”.
Pooch Pool Party August 21 & 22 in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County Recreation will be holding Pooch Pool Parties on Saturday August 21 and Sunday August 22 from 11am-3pm at the Upper County Outdoor Pool at 8211 Emory Grove Rd in Gaithersburg.
City of Gaithersburg Expands its Food Waste Composting Program with Second Drop-off Site
Per the City of Gaithersburg:
|
Rockville’s Helen Louise Maroulis Becomes The First American Woman to Win Two Olympic Medals in Wrestling
Helen Louise Maroulis is a Rockville-born freestyle wrestler who competes in the women’s 55-kg 53-kg and 57-kg categories. She was the first-ever American to win a gold medal in women’s freestyle wrestling back at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
|
By Sarah Elbeshbishi
Sara Goodman Confino has heard the expression, “those who can’t do, teach,” but this writing teacher is proving that wrong with her debut novel, For the Love of Friends.Confino teaches English, journalism and creative writing at Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg.
After being forced to cancel the parade last year due to the pandemic, Burtonsville Day will be returning this year on September 25th (rain or shine).
The annual celebration includes food trucks/vendors, activities for children, a parade, live music & performances, public services, and other attractions.
Silver Spring Student Wins $50,000 Scholarship in Latest VaXU Drawing
The winners from today’s VaxU drawings were from Columbia and Silver Spring. This is the third time since the first drawing on July 12th that a student from Montgomery County has won.
|
Jeff Bezos Donates 100 Million to Bethesda-Based Chef José Andrés
Right after Jeff Bezos returned from his self-founded trip to outer space, he announced that he will be awarding the “Courage and Civility Award” to Bethesda-based Chef José Andrés. Andrés Was one of the two lucky recipients.
Taste of Jamaica This Sunday in Silver Spring
The Taste of Jamaica in Montgomery County will take place this Sunday at 1PM at 1 Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring.
“This Is Gaithersburg: Art as Civic Dialogue” Exhibit Now Open at Boher Park
Featured image: “We The People” by James Terrell, courtesy of gaithersburgmd.gov