Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of October.
Good morning, Gaithersburg.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced a Blair Witch Heritage Hike on Saturday, Oct.
31 from 3-6 p.m. at the Button Farm Living History Center (Seneca Creek State Park) that will guide fans through filming locations and local legends; registration opens at midnight today.
Construction is underway on Crown Farm Park with a planned opening in April in the Crown community at the corner of Decoverly Dr + Steinbeck Ave. The park will be about 1.5 acres with an ADA-accessible playground, walking paths and historical features, including the restored 19th century Corn Crib Barn.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to a collision on I-270 near Shady Grove Road around 7 a.m. on Wednesday, and one patient was evaluated for non-life-threatening injuries; lanes remained blocked as Maryland State Police maintained the scene.
Siriwan Thai’s Gaithersburg location at 12115 Darnestown Rd in The Shops at Potomac Valley closed temporarily for a three- to four-month renovation and will reopen as Mai Khao with an updated menu of bold Thai dishes and crafted mocktails.
The restaurant shares renovation progress on its social media page.
WSSC Water reported progress restoring the Potomac Water Filtration Plant but maintained a water restriction on Wednesday for nearly two million residents in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties due to an electrical issue — crews continued repairs that day while urging customers to limit nonessential water use.
Montgomery County Department of Transportation will end the Glenmont Express Shuttle on Friday, Oct.
2 after extending service during a Metro Red Line closure from July 6 to Sept. 6. The shuttle ran every 40 minutes on weekday mornings and afternoons until ridership declined once the line reopened.
A new Maryland law now prevents grocery stores and delivery apps from using personal data to charge higher prices.
Passed by the General Assembly and signed by Gov. Wes Moore, the law covers food retailers (15,000 sqft or more) and delivery providers today.
Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles will host a town hall on Tuesday, Oct.
20 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Montgomery County Council Office Building in Rockville to review options for the solid waste management system (residents can submit questions by Friday, Oct. 16).
The undefeated Churchill Bulldogs will take on Quince Orchard at the Cougardome today, testing their offense led by Hunter Humphries+ and a defense that aims to keep the Cougars in check early.
Coaches hope for explosive plays to set the tone during Homecoming.
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