Education

11/4/20 UPDATE: Per MCPS, a work session will take place at 2pm on Friday, 11/6 where where MCPS staff will discuss a reopening strategy aligned with health metrics developed for a phased-in return to in-person instruction. It can be viewed at montgomeryschoolsmd.org

MCPS Releases Health Metrics Matrix for Phased-In Return to In-Person Instruction


Downtown Crown

Things have been relatively quiet on the retail side of the Downtown Crown neighborhood in Gaithersburg recently, but we do have two updates for you.

Le’Mer Salon & Spa at 125 Ellington Blvd recently closed permanently and has been cleared out. There is currently no word on what might take its place.


Beyond MoCo

Governor Larry Hogan Announces Maryland Strong Economic Recovery Initiative

Governor Larry Hogan announced in a press conference today an unprecedented expansion of state assistance with the launch of the Maryland Strong Economic Recovery Initiative.


Downtown Silver Spring

Per Montgomery County:

New parking rates at Montgomery County-operated garages, parking lots and street meters in Downtown Silver Spring will go into effect beginning on Monday, Nov. 2, and will be implemented in stages over the course of the month. The Montgomery County Council adopted the parking rates as part of the Fiscal Year 2021 budget process.


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