Members of the rock band O.A.R. will perform a special benefit concert for Wootton High School on Monday, October 26, at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center in Silver Spring. (more…)
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Montgomery County Public Schools says aging buildings and sharply rising construction costs are creating increasingly difficult decisions about how the school system invests in its facilities.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire in the 100 block of Quince Orchard Road, in front of Starbucks, on Sunday afternoon, October 18. (more…)
McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is announcing its acquisition of Smolen Emr Ilkovitch Architects (SEI) of Rockville, Maryland. This partnership expands MPS’s presence into the U.S. Mid-Atlantic with a new studio and grows the reach of the firm’s K12 architecture, interior design, planning, and advisory practice to clients in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the surrounding region. The addition reinforces the firm’s place among the top 25 K-12 architecture practices in the United States.
“We are excited to welcome SEI to the MPS firm family. The SEI team shares our commitment to purposeful and expert design and project execution, exceptional client service, and deep community–centered relationships and presence,” says Chad Cousins, CEO, McMillan Pazdan Smith. “Together, we will support the continued growth, vibrancy, and sustainability of the DMV region with long term community investments, and industry-leading design, planning, and advisory value.”
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“This little composition…is, alas, the final mortal sin of my old age. A little technique, a little heart, that is all.”
Gioachino Rossini’s "Petite Messe Solennelle" is neither little nor entirely solemn. Yet beneath the wit and irony of its title lies one of Rossini’s most personal creations, which blends the theatrical brilliance and unforgettable melodies of his comic operas—including extraordinary and virtuosic arias—with an almost uncharacteristic tenderness and spiritual depth.
The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Montgomery County and a Freeze Warning for Frederick and Carroll counties, with temperatures expected to fall into the low 30s early Monday morning.
Montgomery County Public Schools enrollment has declined by more than 4,000 students in one year and is projected to continue falling over the next decade, according to information presented to the Montgomery County Board of Education.
Trioresto, a new Latin American food truck and stand, is is now open at 9426 Stewartown Road in Gaithersburg, in the space formerly occupied by Elias Taqueria. (more…)
With Halloween approaching, a horror movie featuring a Montgomery County native has found its way back into the spotlight.
Hank Dietle’s Tavern, located at 11010 Rockville Pike in Rockville, is Montgomery County’s oldest bar, with a history dating back to 1950. The historic tavern has become a longtime community gathering place, known for its dive bar atmosphere, live music and distinction of holding Montgomery County’s original beer and wine license, #001. (more…)
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Update: All lanes of northbound I-270 prior to MD-117 (Clopper Rd) have reopened. Expect residual delays.
A vehicle fire is causing significant delays on northbound I-270 in Gaithersburg Sunday morning, with multiple lanes blocked.
Smoke BBQ at 4858 Cordell Avenue in Bethesda has announced that today, Sunday, October 18, will be its final day in business, ending what the restaurant described as 14 years on Cordell Avenue. (more…)