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How two friends are turning custom moss walls into a growing business
Eight months ago, no one had heard of Rooted Wonders — not even its founders. But since registering the company in February, the moss wall creations from friends Natalie Zamani and Kim Posthuma are already sprouting up in commercial buildings across the D.C. area, with many more on the way. <\p> Rooted Wonders — headquartered in Severn, Maryland but with virtually all of its work in Montgomery County, Northern Virginia and D.C. — is now balancing the typical growing pains of a young business with rising demand for its creations, which the co-founders say offer health benefits far beyond being easy on the eyes. <\p>
Free Shuttle Service Helps Navigate Purple Line Construction Disruptions
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation has launched a new shuttle service in downtown Silver Spring while the Spring St. bridge is closed due to Purple Line construction. Ride On bus routes 1, 5, 11, 18, and 28 have experienced detours that started in June due to the demolition and...
Woman selling flowers on 495 exit ramp dragged by SUV in attempted robbery
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Police are investigating after a woman selling flowers along the roadway was dragged by a driver who was trying to rob her in Montgomery County Sunday afternoon. According to Maryland State Police, the attempted robbery and assault happened shortly after 3 p.m. on the exit...
Four teens arrested after Germantown shooting and police chase; 1 gun recovered
GAITHERSBURG, Md. - Four teenagers were arrested Monday evening following a shooting and police chase in Gaithersburg, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. The suspects, identified as three 15-year-old boys and one 16-year-old boy, were taken into custody. Two of the 15-year-olds were released to their parents after being processed at a Germantown police station.
Four Maryland Restaurants Are Currently in Eater DC’s “38 Essential Restaurants” (Summer 2024)
Updated this week with a “summer refresh,” The Eater DC ‘38 Essential Restaurants Around DC’ list offers a selection of defining culinary destinations that showcase DC and its suburbs. Four restaurants in Maryland are currently on the list (last updated on August 14th) with two of them in Montgomery County and two in Prince George’s County:
First-grade teacher arrested in connection to fentanyl-related death, Montgomery County police say
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A first-grade Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) teacher was arrested on Monday in connection to the fentanyl-related death of a man, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said. According to MCPD, officers and special agents from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) executed a search and seizure […]
Police searching for suspects who tried robbing flower vendor, dragged her with SUV
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Police in Maryland are searching for the people who tried robbing a flower vendor in Montgomery County on Sunday afternoon, dragging her with their SUV. The Maryland State Police (MSP) said troopers responded to an I-495 exit ramp near Route 650 just after 3 p.m. Investigators found that […]
Carter’s is Coming to Montgomery Mall
“Coming soon” and “now hiring” signage is up for Carter’s on the upper level of Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda. According to its website, “Carter’s is the leading brand of baby & kids clothing in the United States. Our designs are based on a heritage of quality and innovation that has earned us the trust of generations. Little Baby Basics, the original bodysuit and America’s Favorite Jammies are just a few of the iconic products parents count on to make their lives easier. And with sizes and styles to fit babies, toddlers and kids – thanks to our newly expanded Carter’s KID™collection – Carter’s delivers quality clothing to handle everything from that first night at home to first days at school.”
Montgomery County Residents Invited to "Ready Montgomery Seminar" in Wheaton
Residents of Montgomery County passionate about staying one step ahead in emergencies have an upcoming opportunity to fine-tune their preparedness skills. The "Ready Montgomery Seminar" opens its doors on September 7, 2024, offering a range of advanced preparedness techniques, from how to administer Narcan to weathering climatic shifts. The gathering is set to unfold at Wheaton Community Recreation Center between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., packing a full day of hands-on training sessions into four hours.
Montgomery County First-Grade Teacher Suspected in Fentanyl-Related Death, Arrested in Ongoing Opioid Crisis
In the quiet suburb of Burtonsville, a first-grade teacher from Montgomery County Public Schools has been arrested in connection with a fentanyl-related death, an arrest that spotlights the ongoing opioid crisis that knows no bounds, neither suburb nor urban sprawl. On August 19, Sarah Katherine Magid was taken into custody by the Montgomery County Department of Police, alongside DEA agents, following a search of her home.
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