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Angelo’s Pizza Pasta and Deli is set to open a new Olney restaurant at 5500 Olney Laytonsville Road toward the end of the year, taking over the space once occupied by Rock Creek Tavern and Mackie’s BBQ.

Its Gaithersburg location at North Pointe at Flower Hill will offer a customizable pizza station and more when it opens in about two and a half months.

Pittsburgh-based Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream is set to open its first Maryland location at Downtown Crown in Gaithersburg on Thursday, Sept.

10. Operated by local franchise partner Usha Volate — the scoop shop will offer grass fed dairy and non dairy ice cream, waffle cones, shakes and sundaes.

El Pollo Rico’s Peruvian chicken earned a spot on The Washington Post’s list of 40 Essential Dishes of D.C., highlighting its spice rub and smoky flavor.

Founded in 1988 by Victor and Nélida Solano, it continues to serve its signature dish at its Wheaton location — a cherished local favorite.

Montgomery County granted $550,000 to Seven Sisters Food Hub to build a new food aggregation facility — it will connect local farms with schools, hospitals and restaurants while creating 10 jobs now and growing to over 30 within four years.

AAA reported that record-high gas prices for Labor Day weekend have pushed Maryland rates to just under $4 per gallon, with premium fuel on Connecticut Avenue topping $6 + residents are advised to use the AAA app and simple vehicle maintenance to help manage costs.

Montgomery County Public Schools is inviting community members to shape school calendars for 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 academic years with an online survey open until Sunday, Sept.

20. The survey asks about features such as early-release days and the timing of Thanksgiving closures.

Violent thunderstorms hit the DMV on Thursday, Sept.

4, leaving power outages and fallen trees while emergency crews rescued a child after a tree struck a home in Prince George’s County. Crews are still clearing debris - officials expect 90% of customers to have power restored by Sunday at 7:00 p.m.

Metro announced that the three Red Line stations at Bethesda, Medical Center, and Grosvenor-Strathmore will reopen Monday, Sept.

7 after two months of closures for underground work, and temporary bus lanes on Wisconsin Avenue will be removed on Labor Day (Purple Line work continues).

Montgomery County has launched an online translation tool that lets Alert Montgomery subscribers view emergency alerts in 11 languages (Amharic, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese).

The service applies to severe weather and shelter-in-place notifications and will be promoted during National Preparedness Month.

MARC train service will connect Montgomery County to Baltimore starting on Monday, Sept.

28 with morning and evening weekday runs. The revised schedule (linking essential stops like Brunswick, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, and others) offers a one-seat travel experience with competitive travel times.

Montgomery County confirmed four heat-related deaths this summer as Maryland experiences its deadliest heat season on record with 59 deaths (final numbers will be confirmed in November), and officials urge those at higher risk, such as infants and older adults, to call 911 for symptoms like red, hot, dry skin.

High school football kicked off Friday night in Montgomery County as Quince Orchard (two-time defending state champions with a 27-game win streak) hosted Paint Branch.

Coach John Kelley led the team in seeking a strong season start.

Montgomery County preseason football rankings highlighted Quince Orchard (reigning champions with a 27-game win streak) as the top contender.

Friday’s opener at QO against Paint Branch offered the first test for teams looking to rise up.