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Water main break causes sinkhole in Montgomery County neighborhood
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – A large sinkhole developed in an Olney neighborhood after an early morning water main break on Willow Grove road. Brett Thomas says he woke up to the sound of WSSC water crews working outside his home. “I went and checked and there was actually no water coming out […]
Meeting For Anticipated Final Action on Lakeforest Mall Property Redevelopment is Set For September
The Mayor and City Council and Planning Commission conducted a Joint Public Hearing on June 17, 2024 on the redevelopment of the Lakeforest Mall property by WRS, Inc. followed by a Joint Work Session with the Mayor and City Council and Planning Commission that was held on July 8, 2024. Video of the meeting can be seen below. followed by renderings of what is proposed for the area.
Tallest structure in DC: It may not be what you think.
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — With a skyline that consists largely of memorials and monuments, there are a number of impressive structures in D.C. When it comes to the tallest, it may not be the one that first comes to mind. (PAUSE FOR YOU TO THINK OF ONE) If the image that popped into your […]
Montgomery Co. student named Maryland’s first-ever youth poet laureate
Tara Prakash is 18 years old and has already performed on the stage at the Kennedy Center. She’s not a musician, but a rising senior at Sidwell Friends School. Prakash was recently named Maryland’s first-ever youth poet laureate. Prakash, who lives in Chevy Chase, said she learned about...
Things to Do In DC: Grooves In the Garden
Looking for fun things to do in DC this summer? Check out Grooves in the Garden, an outdoor event featuring live music and more!. The Grooves In The Garden experience is designed to connect Americans with their West African friends and neighbors in a shared cultivation experience. This exciting event series celebrates our diverse community in Washington, DC while also paying homage to our roots while connecting District residents. Located in DC’s most beautiful urban farm, The Well at Oxon Run Park, the festival transforms the green space into a vibrant hub of activity and cultural exchange.
Construction update on new Wegmans-anchored development in Rockville (Photos)
The opening of the new Wegmans grocery store at B.F. Saul's Twinbrook Quarter development on Rockville Pike at Halpine Road won't take place until sometime next year. But The Milton apartments upstairs in the development's Phase 1 building are now expected to welcome their first residents this fall. The leasing office is now open, and a website for The Milton is now active. Construction workers are finishing the upper level residential interiors, and completing punch lists of required items to meet the requirements for approval by code inspectors from the City of Rockville.
Montgomery County offering free ‘back-to-school’ vaccines
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Children in Montgomery County can get free vaccinations ahead of the school year, officials said. Children from pre-K through high school can go to any of the four vaccination clinics for a free “back-to-school” vaccine. Montgomery County officials said that appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are also available. […]
Montgomery County crews rescue fawn struck in iron fence in Potomac
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — One fawn in Montgomery County is now safe and sound after it was trapped in a gate Thursday morning. In a post on X, officials said the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Department and Animal Service was called into action after a baby deer got stuck in an […]
An alternate delegate’s sweet ride
Part Batmobile, part Army tank, a Maryland alternate delegate’s truck has become a rolling advertisement for the state GOP at the Republican National Convention here. The post An alternate delegate’s sweet ride appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Montgomery County Restaurant Owner Named ‘Regarding Her’ Scholar, Receives $5,000 Grant
Twenty woman-owned restaurants and other food-related retail ventures in the Washington, DC and Los Angeles areas, learned today that they will receive $5,000 grants, and potentially even more valuable mentoring and training from leaders in the industry, to help their businesses thrive. This includes Montgomery County’s very own Scratch Kitchen in Olney.
Political experts analyze Biden’s press conference performance
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Western Mass News crews dissected President Biden’s performance during his hour-long press conference with local political experts. The President had a lot on the line heading into the press conference, many voters and analysts alike said the president had to perform better than he did during the last debate, and the political experts we spoke with were confident he was able to do just that.
Jessup quarry’s local zoning dispute has wide-reaching consequences
A history of neighbor complaints culminated in an unfavorable zoning ruling in May against the operations of Savage Stone in Jessup. The Howard County hearing examiner’s decision revokes the conditional use that allows mining on the 300-acre property and could result in a shutdown of the operation. Quarry owners...
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