Update: We spoke with Gaithersburg City Councilmember Robert Wu who informed us that officers were not shot at during yesterday’s altercation. In our original post on Tuesday, August 18th, we included Fox 5’s report that officers were shot at.
Police Investigate Shooting in the 500 block of S. Frederick Ave.
Have you ever wondered who would win a one-on-one matchup between your high school’s all-time leading scorer and that one player who went D1 that dropped 38 points in the playoff game?
MoCo resident Jonathan Mensah has created a platform to not only answer that question, but also let you watch the games in person or through Instagram. Mensah grew up in Gaithersburg and later attended Richard Montgomery High School (class of 2010) and Montgomery College, where he also played basketball.
Drivers in the area will begin seeing flashing yellow lights on the entrance ramps today when merging onto I-270. The lights are expected to become fully operational next month. The ramp lights are apart of the I-270 Corridor Innovative Congestion Management project that Governor Larry Hogan announced back in 2016.
According to MDOT, once the ramp meters are fully operational, the signal will allow one car at a time to go from each lane, optimizing traffic flow onto I-270.
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.
Gazebo Fire Overnight in Ashton
A gazebo caught fire overnight on Grand Cypress Ct in Ashton. Damage is estimated to be around $10,000.
Rockville Metro Pedestrian Bridge to Reopen Monday
Per the City of Rockville
The state of emergency in Maryland, which was first instituted on March 5, 2020 is set to expire tonight at midnight.
Update : Suspect Arrested for Wheaton Area Homicide
For Immediate Release: Friday, August 13, 2021
Ceremony of Remembrance and Candlelight Vigil to be Held to Commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 26 in Rockville
Per Montgomery County:
Montgomery County ABS’s Cabin John Liquor and Wine Store to Close Sunday
Per Montgomery County:
In this week’s message, County Executive Marc Elrich talks about the continued need to stick with tough measures against the COVID-19 variant. He also expresses his disappointment with this week’s vote of the Maryland Board of Public Works regarding the State’s plan to expand I-495 and I-270. He discusses the Climate Action Plan of the U.N. And he also joins the many County residents who are glad historic Hank Dietle’s Tavern is back in business on Rockville Pike.
The message is available below: