Proposed Bus Routes Would Connect MoCo With Tysons
The Maryland Department of Transportation recently released a draft summary report of a study involving traffic on I-495 and the American Legion Bridge.
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Updated to reflect new closing date of February 22nd, changed from February 28th
ShopRite of White Oak (located in Calverton) to Close Permanently on February 22nd
Back in February of 2019, Mezeh Mediterranean Grill closed its Wheaton Mall location and reported on its website that it will be relocating to the Aspen Hill shopping center.
The would-be Aspen Hill location has been removed from the Mezeh website, but we spoke with a representative from the shopping center who told us the two sides still hope to reach an agreement soon.
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Historic Rockland Farm (Virginia) Responds to White Ferry Announcement Regarding Ceasing Operations
Earlier today White’s Ferry announced that is had ceased operations after the Circuit Court of Loudon County ruled that no public landing exists on the Virginia Shoreline at White’s Ferry Road, prohibiting the ferry from landing at that location in Virginia.
Current Kentlands Starbucks to Close Permanently Tonight, New Location to Open on Thursday 12/31
The new drive-thru Starbucks in the Kentlands was approved by the city of Gaithersburg back in 2018, but it took a little time for construction to get started.
Baskin Robbins in Olney has Closed Permanently
Yesterday many readers sent in tips informing us that Baskin Robbins has closed permanently in Olney.
BREAKING: White’s Ferry Ceasing Operations Immediately
In a post on Historic White’s Ferry Facebook page, an announcement was made informing the public that White’s Ferry will be ceasing operations immediately after the Circuit Court of Loudon County ruled that no public landing exists on the Virginia Shoreline at White’s Ferry Road, prohibiting the ferry from landing at that location in Virginia.
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On October 7th of 2019 we broke the sad news of Woodside Deli closing its Silver Spring location after seven decades of serving the community.
The building has remained vacant since that time without much news, but was recently put up for sale.
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Washington is One Win Away From the Playoffs
The Washington Football Team is one win away from making the playoffs. Washington controls its own destiny and needs just one win in the next two games against the Panthers or Eagles.
1 in 1000 MoCo residents have now died from Covid-19
In sad news, the Maryland Department of Health reports 1,049 confirmed Covid deaths in Montgomery County, accounting for ~0.1 percent of its pre-pandemic population. Additionally, there have been 43 probable deaths.
0.06% of National Capital Region Residents Have Received Covid Vaccinations
The Maryland Department of Health released Covid vaccination data yesterday, showing that 1,509 residents of the National Capital Region (consisting of Charles, Frederick, Montgomery, and Prince George’s counties) have taken the first dose of a Covid vaccine.