County Library System Rescinds Decision to Expand Operating Hours
The Montgomery County library system has rescinded a decision to expand operating hours to pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest press release.
County to Expand Hours for Most Libraries to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The county libraries, with two exceptions, will expand the hours open to patrons back to pre-pandemic levels, officials announced. Maggie Nightingale in Poolesville currently is closed for a refresh and Noyes Library for Young Children in Kensington will maintain current operating hours.
County Brings Back Thanksgiving Parade for 2021
Montgomery County will bring back the Thanksgiving parade on Saturday, Nov. 20 this year after canceling in 2020 due to the pandemic. The county is now accepting applications for parade participants.
Soupergirl Named One of Winners in Kroger Co. Pitch Competition
The Kroger Co., the country’s largest grocery chain, has chosen Soupergirl as one of five winners in its first Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator competition to become a supplier to the chain.
Warwick Apartments on University Sold to Rockville Company
The Warwick Apartments at 1131 University Blvd. W, near the intersection with Sligo Creek Parkway, has been sold to Rockville-based Donaldson management company, according to the Washington Business Journal.
Takoma Park Police Investigating Second Auto Theft on Maple Avenue
Takoma Park police are investigating an armed robbery and stolen auto report, according to a community advisory. The incident occurred at about 1 a.m. Aug. 27 in the 7700 block of Maple Avenue.
Police Investigating Armed Carjacking in Takoma Park
Police are investigating an armed carjacking that occurred overnight in Takoma Park, according to an emailed community advisory.
New Regional Services Center Director Now on the “Fantastic” Job
Jacob Newman, the new director of the Silver Spring Regional Center, has been on the job a week and likes it already. “I had the good fortune to meet several community members and other stakeholders. I have a daily shipment of emails and readings to catch up on,” he said. “It’s been fantastic.”
United Therapeutics, Former NFL Player Devon Still Partner to Launch “Braving NeuroBLASToma” Initiative
Downtown Silver Spring-based United Therapeutics today announced it has partnered with former NFL player Devon Still and his daughter Leah, a survivor of high-risk neuroblastoma, to launch the educational initiative Braving NeuroBLASToma. The initiative aims to shine a light on neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer affecting immature nerve cells called neuroblasts.