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WTOP
February 16, 2018
The menu also includes lettuce-wrapped fish tacos, grilled shrimp burritos and a Surf n' Turf lobster burger. “Maryland offers the perfect coastal location for Slapfish,” said CEO and founder, chef Andrew Gruel. “With access to some of the best seafood available, Slapfish Rockville will bring East Coast flair toÃÂ ...
WTOP
February 15, 2018
UPDATE: A few purported crowdfunding campaigns to help rebuild Hank Dietle's and provide for the people who have lost have been started online; the official one, however, is here. More than $1,800 was raised in the first hour. WASHINGTON — Rockville, Maryland's oldest bar was destroyed by fire earlyÃÂ ...
WTOP
February 9, 2018
WASHINGTON — The job posting, review and salary comparison site CareerBliss has released its list of Happiest and Unhappiest Cities to Work for 2018, and Rockville, Maryland, ranks ninth on the 10-happiest list. CareerBliss said it based its list on thousands of independent company reviews by actualÃÂ ...
FOX 5 DC
February 7, 2018
ROCKVILLE, Md. - No injuries were reported after a pickup truck crashed into a bakery in Montgomery County Wednesday morning. The crash happened at around 9:15 a.m. at the Fresh Baguette Bakery on Hungerford Drive in Rockville. The driver of the truck was on his way to the business to purchaseÃÂ ...
WTOP
February 7, 2018
WASHINGTON — A pickup truck slid across an icy parking lot and crashed into a bakery in Rockville, Maryland, Wednesday morning. Pete Piringer, spokesman for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, tweeted pictures of the truck, which crashed halfway through the front entrance of the FreshÃÂ ...
Patch.com
February 6, 2018
School Delay Alert: Ugly Wednesday Morning Likely In Rockville. ROCKVILLE, MD — Be prepared for the possibility of school delays in Rockville, as the weather forecast for Wednesday morning continues to look bad. A winter weather advisory has been issued from 3 a.m. until 10 a.m. as an approachingÃÂ ...
WTOP
February 3, 2018
ROCKVILLE, Md. — About two dozen families are displaced after a three-alarm apartment fire in Rockville Friday afternoon was made worse by strong, wintry winds. Montgomery County firefighters were called around 1:30 p.m. to the garden-style Fireside Park Apartments in the 700 block of Monroe Street.
NBC4 Washington
February 3, 2018
About 60 Rockville, Maryland, residents were displaced Friday after a large fire at an apartment building sent plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky. Flames engulfed three interconnected apartment buildings at the Fireside Park apartment complex on the 700 block of Monroe Street Friday afternoon.
Patch.com
February 2, 2018
Mini Folk Festival, Valentines 4 Veterans: Rockville Events. Looking for something to do that ... ROCKVILLE, MD — The Super Bowl? Uh, no thanks. We're sick of seeing the ... 2 to Sunday, Feb. 4. And if you do want to watch the Super Bowl, check out our guide to the best sports bars in Rockville. Friday:.
WTOP
February 2, 2018
WASHINGTON — The city of Rockville, Maryland — home to Montgomery County courts, county government and such businesses as Choice Hotels International ... “Every other train stops at [Grosvenor-Strathmore], turns around and goes back into D.C.,” said Rockville Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton.
BethesdaMagazine.com
February 1, 2018
A couple of weeks after Money magazine named Rockville the best place to live in Maryland, the city and surrounding communities were ranked the 18th richest suburb in the country by the website Business Insider. In a post published Tuesday, the website said it based its rankings on the medianÃÂ ...
Patch.com
January 31, 2018
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Public schools in Montgomery County will open late on Tuesday, Jan. 30, according to school officials. Montgomery County Public Schools announced a two-hour delay Tuesday morning. While schools will open late for students, school offices will open on time, accordingÃÂ ...
Patch.com
January 31, 2018
(Updated at 11:35 a.m.): ROCKVILLE, MD — A trash truck crash caused delays on Interstate 270 near Rockville Tuesday morning, officials said. The truck overturned on it's side in a crash on the Shady Grove Road exit ramp at Omega Drive, spokesperson Pete Piringer said. The off ramp reopened as ofÃÂ ...
Patch.com
January 31, 2018
The most recent theft was in Rockville on Dec. 27 at Fuddruckers at 1592 Rockville Pike, police said. During each theft, the credit credits were stolen from women's purses that were left unattended or hanging over the back of a chair, police said. The credit cards were then used fraudulently in various stores,ÃÂ ...
BethesdaMagazine.com
January 26, 2018
In its annual list of the best places to live in each state, Money magazine named Rockville as the best place to live in Maryland. The magazine cited Rockville's amenities, its shops and restaurants and its numerous parks that are within walking distance from most homes. It also noted the city's lowÃÂ ...
Patch.com
January 25, 2018
Wedding Expo, Skatetacular: What To Do In Rockville This Weekend. Looking for family fun and things to do this weekend in the Rockville area? We have you covered. Plus, find out how to post events ... Skatetacular: What To Do In Rockville This Weekend. ROCKVILLE, MD — Don't sit inside this weekend!
Patch.com
January 24, 2018
ROCKVILLE, MD — A new report from Money magazine has chosen Rockville as the best place to live in the state of Maryland. The report -- which chooses the top localities for all 50 states based on criteria like education, the economy, and standard of living -- cited Rockville's low crime rate and sense ofÃÂ ...
Patch.com
January 23, 2018
National Pie Day 2018: Rockville's Top Pie Shops And Bakeries. ROCKVILLE, MD — Today is National Pie Day, a day to celebrate one of the most quintessential desserts in the U.S.. The holiday is celebrated every year on January 23 and was created by The American Pie Council in 1986. According toÃÂ ...
Patch.com
January 23, 2018
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — The 2018 flu season is now officially being called an epidemic, and the sharp increase in flu patients is being seen right here in Montgomery County. State health departments are reporting widespread cases of the flu throughout the county and urge residents to getÃÂ ...
Patch.com
January 20, 2018
Now that Amazon has released its list of 2HQ finalists, oddsmaker Bovada has released a list of favorites. By Cameron Luttrell, Patch Staff | Jan 19, 2018 1:37 pm ET. 0. Will Montgomery County Land Amazon HQ2?: Oddsmaker Weighs In. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Amazon just released their list of 20 finalists to hostÃÂ ...
Patch.com
January 20, 2018
Looking for family fun and things to do this weekend in the Rockville area? Patch has you covered. By Cameron Luttrell, Patch Staff | Jan 19, 2018 2:27 pm ET. 0. What To Do In Rockville Area This Weekend. ROCKVILLE, MD — Don't sit inside this weekend! Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining eventsÃÂ ...
Patch.com
January 19, 2018
There are a lot of federal employees in Maryland -- more than 145,000, in fact. Federal workers who are idled potentially will lose income altogether if they aren't retroactively paid. But there are a huge amount of other variables as well, as Patch reported in a past article on the 2013 shutdown governmentÃÂ ...
Patch.com
January 19, 2018
Prince George's County, Maryland, and Baltimore also submitted bids, but it appears they have been eliminated from consideration. Although there is going to be a lot of competition, one thing working in the region's favor is its sterling tech reputation: according to a CBRE report, the D.C. area is second onlyÃÂ ...
Patch.com
January 18, 2018
Rockville Snowfall Was A Total, Complete Bust - Here's Why. ROCKVILLE, MD — Well, that was pretty pathetic. After reports that we might get as much as 3 inches of snow or more, we got about as light of a dusting as you can imagine. Even though forecasters always said a dusting was a possibility, why isÃÂ ...
NBC4 Washington
January 10, 2018
Three people are being questioned by police after a possible kidnapping in Rockville, Maryland. Officers were called to the 5400 block of Randolph Road about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday for a report of an assault. A 911 dispatcher taking a call about a theft from the property heard sounds of a scuffle before theÃÂ ...
Refinery29
January 5, 2018
A lot of my coworkers live in D.C. and take the metro into Maryland where our office is. I decided to live close to work since I'm still new to the area. A 45-minute commute is considered "normal" here, but I don't know if I could do it. I told myself I'd move into the city when my lease was up, but it's way easierÃÂ ...
Patch.com
January 5, 2018
Rockville Woman Identified As Victim Found Dead In Pond: Police. BURTONSVILLE, MD — The woman found dead in a pond in Burtonsville has been identified by police as a Rockville woman who was reported missing in November. The victim is Kristin Danielle Bessix, 36, of no fixed address, policeÃÂ ...
Patch.com
January 4, 2018
ROCKVILLE, MD — Some people use the holiday season to remind themselves how fortunate they are and spread cheer to others. Whether you give to Salvation Army bell ringers or donate to a church, synagogue or schools, the holiday season is often a time of helping those in need. But just how best toÃÂ ...
Patch.com
January 3, 2018
BURTONSVILLE, MD — A woman was found dead in a pond in Burtonsville as icy cold temperatures grip the region Wednesday afternoon, Montgomery County police said. Police were called for a report of a suspicious situation at a pond behind the 14200 block of Ballinger Terrace at about 3:39 p.m..
Patch.com
December 31, 1999
ROCKVILLE, MD — The United States will be well-represented at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. The games start the second week of February and at the opening ceremony in Pyeongchang, two athletes from Maryland will be marching in the American delegation. The opening ceremony, inÃÂ ...
WTOP
December 31, 1999
WASHINGTON — Roughly 140,000 gallons of wastewater spilled into area waterways in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland over the ... The first overflow in a wooded area near Redgate Farms Court in Rockville, Maryland, sent more than 40,000 gallons of untreated wastewater intoÃÂ ...
WTOP
December 31, 1999
But he said, “In 2010 the county council enacted a very visionary plan for Rockville Pike, for White Flint and we're continuing to build on that with the recent White Flint 2 Plan that the council passed just weeks ago, the Grovesnor Plan that we passed weeks ago, the Rock Spring Plan that we passed justÃÂ ...
Patch.com
December 31, 1999
ROCKVILLE, MD — For you snow lovers out there, the good news is that a winter storm is on its way starting Tuesday night. The bad news is that it is a "very weak" one that will result in little accumulation, according to one forecast. The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang projects that our area will seeÃÂ ...
Patch.com
December 12, 2017
ROCKVILLE, MD — More than 100 drunk-driving arrests were made by police across Montgomery County in the first month of its annual holiday task force. Efforts to prevent drunk drivers during the 2017 holiday season will include sobriety checkpoints, ticketing the hosts of underage drinking parties, andÃÂ ...
The Daily Telescope
December 12, 2017
The Village at Rockville—A National Lutheran Community ranks number four in the state of Maryland out of 203 senior care providers, and number two out of 33 providers in Montgomery County. “We are incredibly proud to be listed as fourth in the State of Maryland and second in Montgomery County,”à...
Patch.com
December 12, 2017
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Governor Larry Hogan has picked appointments for three vacant circuit judge positions in Montgomery County, according to a news release. Hogan appointed Jill Cummins, David Lease and District Court Judge Margaret Schweitzer to the Circuit Court for MontgomeryÃÂ ...
Patch.com
December 12, 2017
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to enact Bill 23-17, Animal Control – Performance Animal – Violations, which prohibits a person or business from charging guests or visitors a fee to attend an exhibition of a wild animal in a traveling animal act. The newÃÂ ...
WTOP
December 12, 2017
Rockville, Maryland-based Chesapeake Bay Candle has opened a holiday pop-up store in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood. ... WASHINGTON — Rockville, Maryland-based Chesapeake Bay Candle, which was acquired by Yankee Candle owner Newell Brands for $75 million in September has opened aÃÂ ...
Patch.com
December 11, 2017
The programs are designed for children 10 to 14 years old and will all be held over winter break. By Abby Tang, Patch Staff | Dec 11, 2017 2:30 pm ET. 0. Montgomery County Libraries Offer Animation Workshops. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – Montgomery County Public Libraries will offer several Animation WorkshopsÃÂ ...
Patch.com
December 11, 2017
It was very touching," Eric Bernard, president of the Rockville Fire Department, told NBC Washington. Cohen joined the RVFD in 2003 and was also a deputy fire marshal with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, an agency of the Maryland Department of State Police. He grew up in Rockville, was a graduateÃÂ ...
Maryland Daily Record
December 6, 2017
ROCKVILLE — Maryland's most populous county has declared its ambitious intention to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. The Washington Post reports that the wealthy county is one of the first jurisdictions in the U.S. to declare a "climate emergency." The plan to slash greenhouse gas ...
Patch.com
December 6, 2017
ROCKVILLE, MD — While many people are excited to celebrate the holidays with eggnog and peppermint schnapps, don't risk your life or others when drinking in Montgomery County. The nonprofit organization Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) has partnered with Lyft to provide a SoberRide ...
Patch.com
December 5, 2017
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – Interfaith Works and Strathmore will again join forces to ensure individuals and families in need have a safer, warmer winter through Share the Warmth, a coat drive for arts patrons and music lovers to give back to their community. Strathmore will collect gently used and new ...
Patch.com
December 5, 2017
86 Arrests Made By Holiday DUI Patrols In Montgomery County. ROCKVILLE, MD — More than 80 drunk-riving arrests were made by police across Montgomery County in the first three weeks of its annual holiday task force. Efforts to prevent drunk drivers during the 2017 holiday season will include sobriety ...
WBAL Baltimore
December 5, 2017
Medical marijuana is now being sold in Maryland after two dispensaries -- one in Montgomery County and another in Allegany County -- opened for business. ... Patrick Allison, who suffers from chronic pain, was among those in a long line of customers that formed outside the door of Rockville's first medical ...
Patch.com
December 5, 2017
ROCKVILLE, MD — A Rockville woman is in critical condition after she was struck by a car on Georgia Avenue Monday afternoon, police said. The victim has been identified as Zinash Gedamu, 68, of Georgia Avenue. Police said Gedamu was hit as she was walking in the 15100 block of Georgia Avenue at ...
Patch.com
December 5, 2017
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Two Montgomery County public schools were named 2017-2018 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools, officials announced on Tuesday. Luxmanor Elementary School in Rockville and Bannockburn Elementary School in Bethesda were named to the elite list of six schools.
Patch.com
December 3, 2017
ROCKVILLE, MD — Businesses across the region are looking for new employees and Patch and Zip Recruiter have listed tons of openings on our searchable jobs board. Here are recent job postings in the area. Click on the job title for complete info. Customize your search by city, state and distance to ...
WTOP
December 2, 2017
Maryland Medical marijuana patients snapped up all the available supply in the first two days of operation at Montgomery County's first dispensary in Rockville. File. ... The facility, and seven others across the state, were provided the same amount of supplies from Maryland's 15 licensed growers. Askinazi ...
Patch.com
December 1, 2017
GREENBELT, MD — A Prince George's County physician was indicted on federal drug charges Thursday for illegally prescribing thousands of Amphetamine (Adderall) ... ABC7 News reports Vaughn wrote the illegal stimulant prescriptions for four waitresses at Hooters restaurants in Rockville and Laurel.
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