Montgomery County Police Toy Drive Going on Now Through December 17th
MCPD is working with the Uptown Consolidation HUB at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown for a holiday toy drive. They are collecting 2,000 toys and gift cards for Montgomery County families. Drop off locations will be at all six area police stations. For a list of locations, visit https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/districts.html
QIAGEN, a biotechnology company located in Germantown, is planning to expand its facilities.
Germantown Wegmans Speaks Out Against Possible Upcoming Restrictions
At 1pm on Tuesday, December 15th the Montgomery County Council will introduce, hold a public hearing, and vote on a resolution and Board of Health regulation that would approve the amended version of Executive Order 139-20 that would put further Covid restrictions in place for the county.
Significant Winter Storm Possible This Week (Sunday Afternoon Update)
4pm UPDATE: The National Weather Service has increased the level of confidence and possible impact from the “enhanced” to “moderate” zone, which is one step below the most severe– “high” for half of MoCo.
Significant Snow Storm Possible This Wednesday (12/16)
Montgomery County moves to ban single-use plastic straws.
Pines of Rome in Bethesda Temporarily Closes
Pines of Rome, located at 4918 Cordell Ave in Bethesda, announced on its social media that it would be temporarily closed due to issues with their gas line.
Water Main Break on 355 Closes Southbound Lanes Friday Morning
A water main break early Friday on 355 is causing major delays to the morning commute. The break occurred across from White Flint Mall/Lord & Taylor, between Security Lane and Edson Lane.
Amazon Grocery Stores Moving in to MoCo
Back in September we let you know that an Amazon grocery store would be taking the place of Office Depot on Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg.
Drive In Movie Coming to Poolesville December 19th
Bassett’s Restaurant and Moco Delivery will be hosting a Drive-In movie event on Saturday, December 19th at 5:30PM at 19950 Fisher Avenue in Poolesville. Tickets are on sale now through Event Brite. Additional details below:
Diamond Drugs to Become OTC Bar & Grill in Olde Town Gaithersburg
The owners of the Olde Town Cafe have told us they will be opening the OTC Bar & Grill at the adjacent Diamond Drugs space located at 226 E Diamond Ave in Gaithersburg.