MCPS Superintendent Jack Smith Announces He Will Retire This Spring
We were forwarded an email sent out by MCPS superintendent Jack Smith announcing his retirement, effective June 1st 2021.
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Ten Montgomery County Public Libraries Offer Free Outdoor Public Wi-Fi
Montgomery County has leveraged federal COVID-19 funding to install outdoor public Wi-Fi at 10 Public Library (MCPL) locations: Aspen Hill, Davis (N. Bethesda), Gaithersburg, Germantown, Maggie Nightingale (Poolesville), Marilyn Praisner (Burtonsville), Rockville Memorial, Twinbrook, Wheaton, and White Oak branches; and in front of the Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza.
New Retail Development Coming to Kensington
Site plans are being developed for Kensington Crossing, a new retail development that will be located at 10619 Connecticut Avenue (at Plyers Mill Road) in Kensington
Goldfish Swim School Now Open in Kentlands
Goldfish Swim School, located at 801 Center Point Way in Gaithersburg (next to Michael’s) has opened for business.
Gusto Farm to Street Closes Permanently in Silver Spring
Source of the Spring reported today that Gusto Farm to Street located at 8512 Fenton St. in Downtown Silver Spring has announced it closure.
Montgomery County Council Releases Statement Supporting the U.S. House of Representatives’ Resolution to Impeach President Trump
The Montgomery County Council released a statement today supporting the United States House of Representatives’ resolution to impeach President Trump.
Montgomery County Offering Free Rabies Vaccinations
Montgomery County Animal Services will be offering free rabies clinics every Wednesday from 1-5PM at their shelter located at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood. These services are by appointment only. Full details from montgomerycountymd.gov below:
Updated Vaccine Priority Groups in MoCo
Montgomery County provided an update on vaccine priority groups today.
Update on Glenmont Lidl
A little over a year ago, we let you know that Lidl would be taking over the old Shoppers location in Glenmont.
Montgomery County Releases Top 10 Selling Beer, Wine, and Spirit Lists
Per Montgomery County:
Montgomery County Humane Society Holding Two Food Distribution Events
The MCHS will be holding food distribution events on Tuesday, January 12th and Thursday, January 14th from 12-2PM at their rescue located at 601 S. Stonestreet Avenue in Rockville.