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Pride in the Plaza Draws Crowds to Silver Spring
The Pride in the Plaza festival drew crowds to downtown Silver Spring on Sunday capping off Pride Month in Montgomery County. The festival included brightly colored clothing, music, speakers, food, drag story hours, and drag duels. Organizations were on hand to distribute information about support groups and medical assistance for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Montgomery County woman says travel agency encouraged her to lie on religious pilgrimage to Mecca
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A concerned Maryland woman is short of $11,000 after traveling to Saudi Arabia with the same traveling company as a Bowie couple who died in Mecca earlier in June. Nemata Kamara of Montgomery County traveled with Silver Spring-based traveling agency Ehajj and Umrah Tours in June to fulfill […]
Additional Information Regarding Lakeforest Redevelopment Plan
A Joint Work Session between WRS, Inc., the Mayor and City Council, and Planning Commission has been scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7:30pm for the redevelopment of Lakeforest. The Joint Work Session will be held in the City Council Chambers at 16 South Summit Avenue. WRS has shared some information regarding questions they’ll be addressing at the work session next week (additional renderings below):
Signage Up at Rising Star Dance Studio and Energy Bar
Signage is up at Rising Star studio, located at 18505 N Frederick Ave in the ‘Gaithersburg SC’ shopping center (home of Bruster’s and Floor & Decor). We are told that Rising Star studio is the home of the award-winning Tentacíon dance teams, and the Rising Star Energy Bar. “At Rising Star Studio we offer a variety of dance classes, choreography services for special events (quinceañera, wedding, etc.) and fitness classes as well as nutrition consultations.”
Gaithersburg Council Moves to New Chambers Near City Hall
The Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council announced moving to their new Council Chambers at 16 S. Summit Ave., located across the street from City Hall. The inaugural meeting in the new space, a Mayor and City Council Work Session, will take place on July 8 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
Results from the Montgomery Village 5K Race
The Montgomery Village 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run on Sunday, June 30, saw one of its largest crowds of both runners and spectators. Lining up to run, 234 runners conquered the 3.2-mile course despite some early morning rain and thick humidity. The course began and ended at Lake Marion Community Center, and the trail spanned around Lake Marion and over to Ed DeSimon Park. To see the route the racers took, click here, then click on the 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run tab and scroll down to see the race route.
Häagen-Dazs to Open in Gaithersburg
Häagen-Dazs is coming 211 Market St W in Gaithersburg, according to a listing by Kimco Realty. The ice cream shop will be located in the space previously occupied by Bel Pre Family Dental in Kentlands. Häagen-Dazs stores offer “irresistible creations made with Haagen-Dazs super-premium ice cream and sorbet.” The...
More details emerge about shots fired in Urbana last month
A man accused of a June 21 shooting in Urbana that sent a neighborhood into an hour-long lockdown but did not lead to any injuries had a criminal history and prior incidents of improper firearm use, charging documents indicate. Adrienne Mendoza Milam, 48, is accused of firing multiple shots from inside a residence in the 3800 block of Braveheart Drive using a firearm and ammunition he was not ...
Driver Goes Off Roadway, Strikes Tree On I-70 In Northern Maryland
There were some minor disruptions for drivers in advance of the Wednesday afternoon commute when a driver lost control and landed in the trees off the westbound lanes of the interstate. Crews were still working to clear the scene as of 5 p.m. on July 3. The cause of the...
Waterway users: Be alert for marine wildlife
Summer is here and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources would like to remind people that marine wildlife — dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, whales and others — are making their seasonal return to the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries, as well as the Atlantic Ocean and coastal bays. Anyone who sees a marine mammal or sea turtle in Maryland waters is urged to report it to the state Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Response Program at 800-628-9944. Anglers, boaters and beachgoers should especially...
Check out some tips on how to stay safe near water ahead of holiday weekend
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — As the long holiday weekend begins, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is reminding everyone about the importance of water safety. Between 7,000 and 9,000 people drown in the United States each year. The Fourth of July weekend is often a busy time for accidents. Last...
Board approves EBT contract despite protest
A pending challenge of a contract to provide electronic benefits services to nearly 1 million state residents drew a stinging rebuke from Maryland Department of Human Services Secretary Rafael J. Lopez during a Wednesday meeting of the Board of Public Works. The post Board approves EBT contract despite protest appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Health advocates warn of fireworks trigger concerns
MARYLAND – Independence Day is just a day away and many people are stocking up on those fireworks. It may be good vibes for some, but that’s not the case for everybody. “All the bright lights, loud booms, if you’re close enough to the fireworks you can even feel some shockwaves,” said CEO Ian Bolland, of Mind Map Wellness.
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