There will be a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday, June 9, from 12-7pm at Montgomery Blair High School at 51 University Blvd E in Silver Spring.
The clinic will be using the Pfizer vaccine and is intended for Montgomery County Public School students 12 years and older.
Montgomery College Awarded: Maryland’s Best Community College
For the second year in a row, Montgomery College (MC) was recognized as Marylands best online community college by Premium Schools (2021). The global pandemic forced many jobs and educational systems to transition into virtual or hybrid models; MC is proud of being able to create an equitable online platform for all 21,720+ of its students.
Montgomery County Police Officer Featured on CBS Sunday Morning Discussing Police Morale
Montgomery County Police officer Petr Speight was featured on a CBS Sunday Morning News piece yesterday discussing what it’s like to be an officer in 2021.
New Mural at Gaithersburg Skate Park
Eric Karbeling, a 2008 Gaithersburg High School graduate, is putting the finishing touches on a new mural at the Gaithersburg Skate Park (510 S Frederick Ave). The art project is expected to be finished June 11.
Council President Hucker and County Executive Elrich to Host Bill Signing Ceremony for Ezechiel’s Law Tomorrow, June 8
Council President Tom Hucker and County Executive Marc Elrich will be hosting a bill signing for Ezechiel’s Law tomorrow at 9am in Rockville. Ezechiel’s Law requires landlords and apartment building owners to install and maintain window guards in apartments with children under the age of 10.
While some places have had the same name for hundreds of years, many of the areas we know and love in Montgomery County weren’t always known by the names they have now. Many had similar names, others had very different names, and plenty were part of a different area before they became their own place. Let’s look at a few below:
Now: Kensington Then: Kensington Park
The Angry Jerk is Coming to Silver Spring
Source of the Spring reports that the Angry Jerk is coming to 8223 Georgia Ave in Silver Spring, the former location of the Big Greek Café.
Weather Cooperates this Weekend for Pool Lovers
Last week we discussed the disappointing weather for pool lovers and those who generally enjoy being outside for Memorial Day weekend, as the area was dealing with chilly temperatures and rain for most of the weekend.
Detectives Investigate Drowning in Potomac River
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Officers Investigate Hit and Run Collision in Rockville; Surveillance Video of Striking Vehicle Released
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RuPaul’s Drive ‘N Drag This Weekend at Wheaton Mall
RuPaul’s Drive ‘N Drag is happening this weekend in the Westfield Wheaton mall parking lot.