Latest Update on White’s Ferry
White’s Ferry ceased operations back on December 28th over a legal dispute with Rockland Farms.
MoCo History
Consensus Reached to Include Words “North Bethesda” in Potential White Flint Metro Name Change
On Wednesday night, Amy Ginsburg of the Friends of White Flint hosted an online discussion with County Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmember Andrew Friedson, and The Greater Bethesda Chamber to discuss the re-naming of White Flint metro station.
Gaithersburg Featured Briefly (sort of) in New Blockbuster Documentary
In the 2020 documentary The Last Blockbuster, now available on Netflix, you can briefly see a return envelope with a Gaithersburg address.
Explore Rockville 2021 Features a Socially Distanced Scavenger Hunt & Tour
Peerless Rockville, a non profit historical preservation group, will be offering a virtual, self guided tour of the city and a socially distanced scavenger hunt from March 18th through the 21st. Tickets available here.
Remembering Sir Walter Raleigh Inn
Sir Walter Raleigh Inn is fondly remembered for being a not-so-expensive steak house with a great salad bar that was included with your meal. Suitable for a homecoming dinner or birthday celebration, the Montgomery Village location (now the site of CVS), closed back in 2005. What many people might not know, is that Sir Walter Raleigh had multiple locations throughout the DC Metro area.
Event: “Forging Freedom: Endurance, Escape, and Rockville’s Underground Railroad” on February 25th
A virtual presentation on Peerless Rockville’s exhibit “Forging Freedom: Endurance, Escape, and Rockville’s Underground Railroad will take place on Thursday, February 25th at 7PM. You can register for the free event at here.
Glen Echo Carousel Celebrates 100 Years
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Breaking: Historic White’s Ferry Sold
A deal was made official yesterday for the purchase of White’s Ferry, the adjacent store, and the portion of Maryland shoreline used for operations, to Chuck and Stacy Kuhn, owners of JK Moving Services.
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Former Congresswoman Connie Morella Turns 90
Montgomery County’s Connie Morella turns 90 years old on February 12th. Morella was well known for being a beloved Republican elected in a heavily Democratic district, often winning reelection with over 70% of the vote.
MCPL Black History Month Event Schedule
Montgomery County Public Libraries is celebrating Black History Month with special events throughout February.
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Victor Litz Celebrates 60 Years
This year, Victor Litz Music Center in Olde Town Gaithersburg is celebrating 60 years in business.