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“Hidden Cocktail Experience” Coming Soon
Last year we let you know that Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company (5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd in Olney) would be launching Fallen Oak Distilling. Scheduled to open this fall, Fallen Oak will deliver an “exquisite range of spirits, meticulously crafted for the discerning palate” that will also come with a “hidden cocktail experience.”
Community Rallies to Support Family Grieving the Loss of Teenage Daughter
The Olney community is rallying to support the family of Athena Greco, a Sherwood High School student who tragically died on August 23rd. As of 11:30am, over $11,000 has been raised via GoFundMe to support Athena’s mother in covering “the cost of getting Athena back to Maryland, medical, funeral rent and bills as she will be off of work for sometime to take care of things.” Additional information, per the GoFundMe fundraiser can be seen below:
Fatal Shooting of Martinez Robinson, 25, in Northwest
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest. On Friday, August 23, 2024, at approximately 6:57 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of Girard Street, Northwest for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Despite all lifesaving efforts, the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
Ledo Pizza Opens ‘Corner Shoppe’ in Downtown Silver Spring
Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe has opened another Montgomery County location at Giant Food (1280 East West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910), and serviced by Ledo Pizza at 7435 Georgia Avenue in NW DC. Ledo opened its first Montgomery County Corner Shoppe location in Olney last year and followed it up...
Marine Corps Base Quantico testing this week
August 26, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Live Fire Demo 50Lbs and Below (Frag) August 27, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Live Fire Demo 50Lbs and Below (Frag) *August 28, 7:00 a.m. – August 29, 5:00 p.m. Live Fire Demo 50Lbs and Below (Frag), .50Cal and below.
MCFRS Respond to Collision in Montgomery Village
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision on Sunday morning in Montgomery Village. According to MCFRS (@MCFRSNews) on Twitter/X, one patient required extrication and was transported to a local hospital. Two patients were evaluated and released. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
New Greenbelt Royal Farms Opens. Chicken-Lovers Salivate.
The spanking new Royal Farms on Greenbelt Road (between the Honda dealer and the American Legion) has really opened, after several soft and official opening dates were announced and then changed. So I missed those, but stopped by a couple days later. It should be fully operational today (24 hours...
HEYTEA, Sassy Arch Brows opening in Rockville
And Sassy Arch Brows are coming to Rockville. Both will be opening at Wintergreen Plaza on Rockville Pike. HEYTEA will move into the storefront at 981-F Rockville Pike, and Sassy Arch Brows already has signage installed at 815-B Rockville Pike. There's still a lot of work to do inside Sassy Arch Brows, and construction hasn't even begun on HEYTEA, which is still occupied by Sweet Frog.
Boxcars Turn Tables on Revs with Late Comeback
(August 24, 2024 – Hagerstown, Md.): The York Revolution suffered just their third road series loss all season, dropping their second straight to the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars, 5-4 on Saturday night at Meritus Park. York built an early lead, scoring three times in the top of the second. Jacob...
$285K Permit Issued For Upcoming Dunkin’
In September we let you know that Dunkin’ submitted a site plan proposing to turn an existing building at 17700 Muncaster Rd. (off of Muncaster Mill Rd.) into a new Dunkin’ location in Derwood. A $285K permit has been issued for the conversion of the existing building into a daycare, according to Maryland Newsletters.
Commanders making big change with Sean Taylor memorial
The Washington Commanders are making a change to ensure the late Sean Taylor is memorialized properly. In 2022, the Commanders honored Taylor with a memorial installation inside their home stadium at Commanders Field. The memorial received criticism, and the team was accused of being sloppy with their execution. Washington quickly made some changes to the... The post Commanders making big change with Sean Taylor memorial appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Baltimore named deadliest large city in the U.S., surpasses Memphis and Detroit
(WBFF) — If you're planning to visit Baltimore or live in Baltimore, you may want to consider the topic of crime. According to an April survey by Safehome.org, Baltimore ranks as the deadliest large city in the nation. The survey is based on the latest FBI Crime reports, which...
Laurel Commemorates 9/11 with Community-Wide Push-Up Challenge in Unified Act of Remembrance and Endurance
In an homage to the profound losses of September 11th, the City of Laurel is calling upon its people to unite in a novel way—a push-up challenge spanning from 9:11 AM to 9:11 PM on the attack's anniversary this year. The event will be hosted in collaboration with local eatery Mission BBQ and backed by the stalwart efforts of Army Veteran SGT Pushup, as detailed by the city's news release.
Electrical fire in Silver Spring temporarily suspends power at shopping center, church
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) said an electrical fire in Silver Spring temporarily suspended power to several stores and a church on Saturday afternoon. MCFRS said crews responded just before 2 p.m. to 8549 Piney Branch Road for a building fire. Once they arrived, responders found […]
"Whooping cough" cases rise in Fairfax, Va. amid national increase, health officials warn
FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — Pertussis illness, also known as "whooping cough," has been increasing across Fairfax, Virginia and nationwide, the Fairfax County Health Department reported. Pertussis is a bacteria-caused illness that can spread from one person to another through the air. Health officials said that it easily spreads when...
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