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.
The Montgomery County Fair is Officially One Month Away
The MoCo Show is proud to announce that we are an official sponsor of the 2021 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair! After COVID caused last year’s fair to be cancelled for the first time in it’s 70 plus year history, the Montgomery County Fair returns on Friday, August 13th at 3PM and will run through August 21st.
Update on Burton’s in Kentlands
We spoke with representatives from the real estate agency for Kentlands Market Square and they informed us that they still expect Burton’s Grill and Bar to open a location across the paseo from MOD Pizza, although not until 2022.
Bullis Students Create Award Winning Wheelchair-Stroller for Teacher’s Husband
A talented team of ten high schoolers from The Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland, invented and created an award-winning wheelchair stroller. This device allows for people in wheelchairs to independently take babies on a stroll, which recently the invention won two international awards.
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center Joins Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being in Hosting Operation: Feline Freedom, a Fee-Waived Adoption Event
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Former Damascus Football Player Bikes Across the Country Raising Money for ALS
On Saturday, June 26th Wil Armstrong, a 2016 Damascus High School graduate, commenced his cross-country bike ride “Against the Wind” from Rehoboth Beach, DE. He is expected to finish 2.5 months later in Seattle, Washington. Throughout this journey, Wil is updating his daily blog with his progress, experiences, and updates on his banana consumption count. During his cross-country journey, he is crowdfunding for the ALS Association after seeing his mentor and former basketball coach, Rodney Lapp, go through it.
Drive Thru Food Distribution Event Friday in Germantown For Those in Need
The Upcounty Consolidation Hub and Nourish Now will be hosting a drive-thru distribution event today at 18900 Kingsview Rd in Germantown from 1-3PM.
Today’s $40,000 VaxCash Winner is From Gaithersburg
The Maryland Lottery announced that today’s (Tuesday, June 22nd) VaxCash $40,000 winner was from Gaithersburg.
Maryland’s COVID-19 ICU Census Falls to Lowest Level On Record
Per the State of Maryland:
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center Reopens with Full Services Today
Per Montgomery County:
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center Fully Reopening
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 16, 2021