Poke Papa Montgomery Mall Permanently Closed
We just learned that Poke Papa, a Hawaiian inspired poke bowl spot, has permanently closed their Montgomery Mall location.
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Police Looking for an Animal, Possibly a Coyote, Following Attack in Rockville
Earlier in September, we shared with you that Flanagan’s Harp & Fiddle had announced plans to close. Tonight, we learned that they have officially shut their doors for good.
They shared this message on their facebook page:
Eggspectation Has Closed Permanently in Downtown Silver Spring
Popular breakfast and brunch spot, Eggspectation closed permanently yesterday in Downtown Silver Spring.
Sergio Ristorante Italiano Has Closed Permanently After 37 Years
The restaurant closed in mid-March due to Covid restrictions and never reopened, but it’s Facebook page remained active with posts every few days throughout the summer giving longtime customers hope of a return.
Balcony Collapses Near Rio in Gaithersburg
Earlier this evening a balcony collapsed at an apartment near Rio Lakefront, at the Sawyer Flats complex (9802 Mahogany Dr).
Montgomery Parks announced the cancelation of Garden of Lights, the annual outdoor light display and garden railway exhibit at Brookside Gardens.
Per the press release:
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Over the weekend USA TODAY reported that home-goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond revealed 63 stores that will be closing by the end of 2020. The list included three Maryland locations, including the store located in Gaithersburg Square.
Bed Bath & Beyond has two other MoCo locations, in Germantown and Rockville, that will remain open for now. Earlier this summer the company revealed that it will close 200 of its stores in the next two years, so this may just be the first round of closures.
The United States and Maryland flags have been lowered to half-staff to honor the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Shirley Butler Has Died at 91, Leaving a Legacy at Butler’s Orchard
Shirley Brown Butler, whose family invited visitors to “pick their own” produce at Butler’s Orchard, has died at 91 years old. She was lovingly known as “Mrs. B” on the farm. She could be found driving around Butler’s Orchard in her golf cart, followed by her dog Dakota.
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A utility pole has fallen onto the power lines on Nicholson Lane in Rockville in front of Far East Restaurant after a vehicle struck the pole late last night causing a vehicle fire.
The driver was evaluated and refused transportation. The pole was sheared in half and a wheel from the vehicle ended up in a nearby Pizza Hut.