Just Announced: Plans for “Rose Village”– a New Mixed-Use Community in North Bethesda
Rose Village will be located to the West of Pike & Rose, bordered by Montrose Parkway, Towne Road, and Executive Blvd (not in Rockville city limits).
New Development
Police Determine Bomb Threat Sent to Large Number of MCPS Staff and Students Not Credible
Per an MCPS letter to the community:
Gong Cha Is Coming to The Block
Gong Cha, an international Bubble Tea chain, is opening a stall in The Block.
Update on Wawa Coming to Gaithersburg
Back in 2019 we reported that Wawa was coming to Gaithersburg and would be taking over the old Becraft Antiques location on 355, across from Gaithersburg High School (405 S Frederick Ave).
City of Rockville asks Residents to Weigh-In on Future of RedGate Park
Three years ago, the golf course at RedGate closed and since has taken on a new life as RedGate Park. Rockville’s Mayor and Council unanimously decided that the site will remain parkland, with both active and passive uses. Now it’s time to decide what kind of park.
Maryland Opens Pre-Registration to Phase 3 Today and More Notes From Governor Hogan’s 4/1 Press Conference
Notes are paraphrased.
Poolesville Fire Hydrant Flushing Information (Week of April 5th)
The Poolesville Water Department crews will begin the annual fire hydrant flushing maintenance program on April 5, 2021.
Maryland State Legislators Pass Counseling Compact Bill
Maryland becomes the second state to pass legislation that will allow counseling practice across state lines.
Maryland Moves Into Phase 2B Starting Today
Based on the state’s accelerating vaccination rate and an anticipated increase in supply from the federal government, Maryland is now in Phase 2B of its vaccination plan.
Pre-Registration Now Open For Germantown Mass Vaccination Site
The state of Maryland announced today that pre-registration is now open for the mass vaccination site at Montgomery College in Germantown.
MCEA Negotiates Wage Increase for Teachers
The wage increase will include an adjustment of +2% as well as a step increase for those eligible. Montgomery County teacher salaries increase based on steps that are taken based on how many years of service a teacher has put in.