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Large Black Bear Spotted Several Times This Week
A large bear has been spotted a few times this week on or near Big Woods Rd in Dickerson, west of Boyds and Germantown and north of Poolesville. Photo courtesy of @DMVentrepreneuer on instagram. There have been several bear sightings in Montgomery County this year, but they have slowed as most bears move west as we move into mid-summer.
$1,000,000 Winning Scratch-off Sold at Maryland Sheetz
A $1 million winning lottery scratch-off ticket was recently purchased at a Frederick, MD Sheetz. Full story below courtesy of the Maryland Lottery:. “A pair of construction workers drove all the way from Frederick to a Virginia job site before some Maryland Lottery scratch-off fun completely changed their day. The men revealed a $1 million prize on a 100X The Cash scratch-off, consulted one of their bosses and quickly returned home to celebrate with 18 holes of golf.
Oh deer! Montgomery County crews rescue fawn stuck in iron fence
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Crews from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) came to the aid of Montgomery County Animal Services after a fawn became trapped in an iron fence. MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer said the animal was found on Gary Road in Potomac. The rescue...
Construction Duo Hits $1 Million Jackpot, Heads to Golf Course
FREDERICK, MD — An unexpected $1 million scratch-off win prompted two construction workers, “Mr. Papagiorgio” and his coworker, to swap their workday for a golf course celebration. The pair started…
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...
Montgomery County Council Cuts Red Tape for Restaurant Permits
This week, the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved new executive regulations to reduce bureaucracy and expedite the approval process for restaurant permitting, which local restaurant owners often criticize due to bureaucratic delays. Officials claim that the new regulations, in conjunction with previous efforts to boost the number of restaurant inspectors,...
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.
Leesburg’s Ashby Mae Children’s Boutique Set to Close
After eight years in business, Ashby Mae Children’s Boutique announced on social media that the store will close by the end of summer. Owner Debbie Thomas is closing her business because she is retiring. An official closing date will be set in the coming weeks but the boutique will be holding a retirement sale before then.
Bernice Johnson Reagon, Civil Rights Voice in Music, Dies at Age 81
Bernice Johnson Reagon, a writer, composer, educator, and civil rights activist, died at age 81, leaving behind a legacy of activism and music through her acapella group Sweet Honey in the Rock. The post Bernice Johnson Reagon, Civil Rights Voice in Music, Dies at Age 81 appeared first on The Washington Informer.
$30,000 Mega Millions Winner Celebrates Big Score after Decades of Play
Planning European cruise with his wife to enjoy Lottery windfall. “John Doe” of Silver Spring, a dedicated player since the Maryland Lottery’s inception, achieved a significant milestone by winning a $30,000 Mega Millions prize. The Montgomery County resident’s favorite games include scratch-offs, Keno, Racetrax, Mega Millions and Powerball....
Matt About Town: Get up close and personal with bugs of the DC area, thanks to an award-winning photographer
A Gaithersburg, Maryland, photographer is making a name for himself by utilizing a lesser-known photo technique, which he mainly uses to capture bugs in his neighborhood. Meet Benjamin Salb, who has garnered an online following of hundreds of thousands using a method called “focus stacking.”. It’s something Salb said...
‘Just for the Record – A Vinyl Day’ Music Festival Featuring DJ Johnny Juice Takes Place in August
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will host its annual “Just for the Record–A Vinyl Day” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, located at 900 Wayne Ave. in Silver Spring. This family-friendly event will feature popular DJs from around the country, including keynote speaker DJ Johnny Juice.
Today At The Market: July 21, 2024
WHAT’S AT THE MARKET? Heirloom tomatoes, peaches, watermelon, corn, cantaloupe, plums, blackberries, blueberries, ground beef, sausage, bacon, butter, eggs, homemade scones, smoothies, ice pops, kettle corn, homemade lemonade and limeade, crepes, breakfast burritos, Vietnamese skewers, Romanian stuffed cabbage, tacos, pupusas, homemade pasta, pizza, certified organic produce, microgreens, local mushrooms, coffee, homemade bread, Danish, croissant sandwiches, Greek olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cookies, sweet and savory pies, pickles, soup, green beans, potatoes, carrots, shallots, garlic, onions, kale and lots more…
Little Miner Taco Pushes Back Opening of Rockville Location
Little Miner Taco at 39 Maryland Ave Ste A in Rockville Town Square has announced a delay in its opening due to permitting issues. The opening was previously scheduled for Thursday, July 18, 2024. Per Little Miner: “Thank you for your excitement and patience as we get ready for grand...
County Council simplifies restaurant permitting process to reduce delays
The Montgomery County Council has approved new rules that simplify the permitting process for opening a new restaurant. Local restaurant owners have long complained about the bureaucracy involved in opening an eatery. [Source of the Spring]. Lender assumes control of downtown Silver Spring complex. Ownership of Station Square, a three-building...
Olney Theatre Presents ‘Beautiful’ The Carole King Musical
The Drifters! The Shirelles! Neil Sedaka! The Righteous Brothers and Carole King!. The singers who croon their tunes at Olney Theatre Center (not so far away) make them some kind of wonderful in “Beautiful,” the jukebox story of singer-songwriter Carole King. The singers almost steal the show with...
SkyPoint FCU, AFI Silver Theatre to Host PBS ‘Opportunity Knock$’ Season Finale Party
Germantown-based SkyPoint Federal Credit Union will host a season finale party for the PBS reality TV series Opportunity Knock$ on Wednesday, July 24, at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in downtown Silver Spring. Opportunity Knock$, which has garnered multiple awards, including the Platinum Viddy Award for Education and...
Sunflowers As Far As the Eye Can See
Tall yellow sunflowers as far as the eye can see cover four fields in the McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area in Poolesville. On Wednesday, with temperatures finally below 90 or 100 degrees, nature lovers took time to slowly walk around the fields, checking out the flowers and butterflies. The flowers are...
Ruthie Foster Brings Soulful Blues to Tally Ho Stage
Just four weeks ahead of the release of her 10th studio album, "Mileage," five-time Grammy nominee Ruthie Foster makes her first stop in Leesburg next week at the Tally Ho Theater. Foster’s path to national acclaim—including two selections as Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year—began in her Texas church...
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