Williams was a recipient of a 2011 National Heritage Fellowship awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts, which is the United States government’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts.
According to their bio, Little Bit of Blues were known for playing in the “Piedmont blues style, a regional variant of the blues that developed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia.”
Two Adults Being Treated With Life Threatening Injuries After Fall From Balcony in Clarksburg
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief is reporting that MCFRS are treating two adults with life threatening injuries after falling from a balcony in Clarksburg earlier this morning.
Zinnia has announced on their social media accounts that they will be holding their grand opening on October 1. According to their website, “at Zinnia, patrons can get excited for a beer and wine garden, cafè, tavern, and fine dining restaurant,” and that guests can enjoy options from a beer truck and an outdoor bar.
The restaurant will also feature an all day cafè that is “expected to serve sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and more” and that guests should be on the lookout for some twists on some of Mrs. K’s favorites dishes.
Summer is coming to an end tomorrow (Tuesday, 9/21) and though it may feel warmer a few days, it currently looks like highs will remain below 80° for the foreseeable future.
Tems will be in the upper 70s for the last two days of summer (Monday and Tuesday), with an increasing chance of rain as we get into the middle part of the week.
Board of Education Meeting This Tuesday, Open to the Public
The Montgomery County Board of Education will be meeting this Tuesday, September 21 at 10am. The meeting is open to the public but reservations are encouraged.
Grill Kabob in Research Row Now Open
Grill Kabob at 1409 Research Blvd in Rockville opened this past week.
Montgomery County Unveils New Mustang Mach-E Police Cruisers
County Executive Marc Elrich was on hand Saturday for the unveiling of the new electric police cruisers for the Montgomery County Department of Police. The Mustang Mach-E can go 0-60 in 5.2 seconds.
Montgomery County Councilmember Navarro, Council President Hucker and Council Vice President Albornoz Host Council’s Hispanic Heritage Month Commemoration
Per Montgomery County:
Per the City of Gaithersburg: The City invites you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with educational & cultural presentations that include a Día de los Muertos Altar exhibit, a school supply collection, a Tasty Book reading, an art exhibition, an official proclamation, & more. Residents are encouraged to learn about & celebrate Hispanic culture & participate in local events & programs taking place throughout the month, many coordinated by the City’s Multicultural Affairs Committee (MAC).
An official proclamation designating September 15 through October 15, 2021 as “National Hispanic Heritage Month” in the City will be presented at the September 20 Mayor & City Council meeting. The proclamation will be received by Identity, Inc. Program Director Carolyn Camacho & Identity Youth Ambassadors. The Ambassadors have been doing critical work during the pandemic, connecting with residents where they live to encourage vaccinations & provide information about food, health, housing, & other social service resources. The meeting is viewable via Zoom (register here) or can be watched live on Facebook & Twitter and on the City’s Cable TV channels.
MCPD Update: Tania Rosemary Biggs has been located safe and unharmed.
Concern for Missing Hyattsville Woman Last Seen in Silver Spring (Located)
MoCo Made Day at Bethesda Farmers Market This Sunday, September 19
The Montomgery County Food Council is hosting a Moco Made Event this Sunday from 9am-1pm at the Bethesda Central Farm Market (7600 Arlington Road, Bethesda).