Montgomery County Declares Sept. 25-26 Remembrance Weekend in Honor of Mr. John Diggs-Dorsey and Mr. Sidney Randolph Who Were Victims of Lynchings in Montgomery County
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A Walk to Remember Event Scheduled for September 14 at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg to Discuss History of the Three Known Lynchings in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project and the Gaithersburg Community Museum will host “A Walk of Remembrance: Facing Hard History Together” at 6:30pm on September 14 at Bohrer Park. This event is free and registration is required.
Montgomery County, in Partnership with Loudoun County and Capital Infrastructure, Announces White’s Ferry Study Underway and On Time; Meeting to be Held in Poolesville on Wednesday, Aug. 18
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Saints Row to Release Cider Barrel Inspired Beer This Friday
Beginning this Friday, Saints Row Brewing’s latest offering Sidraxata, a Cider Barrel inspired brew, will be available exclusively at their brewery in Rockville.
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UPDATE 10/4/21: The City of Rockville will vote on if Meixin Supermarket merits historic designation.
Last November we told you that Chase Bank was close to receiving approval to take over the location previously occupied by Meixin Supermarket on Hungerford Drive (355) in Rockville.
Two Story Chimney Ciderworks Plans to Open Tasting Room in August
You might have seen cider from Two Story Chimney at the Silver Spring, Bethesda, or Olney farmers markets– they’ve been making and selling their cider since 2019. Although a specific date has not been confirmed yet, they shared with us that they are planning to open a tasting room this August. The tasting room will be in the Agricultural Reserve between Damascus and Laytonsville.
Montgomery County ABS (Formerly DLC) Releases Beer for 70th Anniversary
The Montgomery County Department of Alcohol Beverage Services is celebrating its 70th anniversary today, July 1, 2021, and has announced the release of a special IPA to mark the occasion.
The Montgomery County Remembrance and Reconciliation Commission to Host Discussion on The Impact of Lynching And Residual Effects That Impede Access to Property Ownership June 24
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 23, 2021
City of Gaithersburg Reschedules Fireworks to Labor Day Weekend
The City of Gaithersburg has announced that their Fourth of July Fireworks display has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 5.
The Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition will be holding their inaugural Juneteenth event this Saturday at 5119 River Rd in Bethesda from 12-4PM.
“Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition invites you to celebrate Juneteenth with the community. The event will include speakers from local anti-racist organizations, as well as the unveiling of our new Tabletop Exhibit! Gather with us at at Macedonia Baptist Church to celebrate Juneteenth and our collective resistance.”
Sandy Spring Slave Museum Juneteenth Festival This Saturday 12-6PM
The Sandy Spring Slave Museum will be holding it’s annual Juneteenth Festival this Saturday from 12-6pm at 18524 Brooke Rd in Sandy Spring, MD.