Articles by Aiesha Solomon

July 22, 2020 | Aiesha Solomon

Smithsonian National Zoo, Air and Space Museum Reopening Friday

The Smithsonian National Zoo and Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center are reopening this Friday, July 24 with health precautions in place. Visitors can now order free timed-entry and parking passes online or by calling 1-800-514-3849, ext. 1. At this time, the Smithsonian is just starting their reopening phase with these two centers, […]

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July 16, 2020 | Aiesha Solomon

Cajun Seafood Restaurant Opening at Plaza Del Mercado in Silver Spring

A new Cajun-style seafood restaurant will be opening its first Mid-Atlantic location on Monday, August 3. The restaurant, Juicy Seafood, will be located at Plaza Del Mercado in Silver Spring. Their menu will offer different types of fresh seafood seasoned with Cajun sauces, along with deep-fried options, appetizers and pasta. For customers not interested in […]

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July 16, 2020 | Aiesha Solomon

MCPD Investigating Burglary at CVS Pharmacy in Germantown

Detectives of the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) are continuing to investigate the burglary of a CVS Pharmacy in Germantown. At about 11:36 p.m. on June 25, officers responded to a burglary alarm caused by forced entry through the CVS’ vestibule. Surveillance video shows that the male suspect tried to gain entry into the store’s […]

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July 14, 2020 | Aiesha Solomon

MCPS Answering Community Questions About Fall Reopening During Virtual Meeting Wednesday

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will be hosting a virtual conversation on Wednesday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m. about the drafted plan for the district’s reopening. Community members will have the opportunity to learn more about the recovery plan and have their questions answered during the live session. With the drafted plan for schooling this […]

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July 14, 2020 | Aiesha Solomon

Montgomery Parks Announces Partial Reopening of Two Event Centers

The Lodge at Little Seneca Creek and Rockwood Manor have reopened only for appointments and events with small numbers. Both retreats are open to different events, such as small weddings and receptions, as long as guests book their stay in advance. To make an appointment at either of these event centers, potential attendees must: Use […]

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July 14, 2020 | Aiesha Solomon

Fleet Feet Gaithersburg Announces Permanent Closure, Liquidation Sale

Fleet Feet’s Gaithersburg location has announced their permanent closure due to a 90 percent decline in revenue. The store started a liquidation sale on Monday July 13, but no shoe fittings or special orders are available. The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic caused sales to decline for the past 90 days. The closure is […]

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July 9, 2020 | Aiesha Solomon

Senior Planet Montgomery Offers Session on ‘How to Choose a New Computer’

Senior Planet Montgomery and Aspen Hill Library will hold a virtual lesson for adults and seniors who want to know what to look for in a new computer and need help choosing one out of multiple options.  The online class will take place on Wednesday, July 15 from 10 to 11 a.m. The Montgomery County […]

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July 9, 2020 | Aiesha Solomon

MCPL Announces Virtual ‘Energy Express’ Story Events for Elementary Age Youth

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will be hosting virtual energy-themed summer writing events for elementary age children, spanning Tuesdays and Thursdays in July. In partnership with My Green Montgomery, these events will showcase the ways energy play an important part in every person’s life, while also presenting stories to explain energy usage to children. “Montgomery […]

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July 9, 2020 | Aiesha Solomon

Rockville Senior Center’s Pen Pal Program Offers Source of Comfort During Pandemic

Rockville Senior Center has created a pen pal program for the elderly to message people of all ages. Senior citizens can mail letters the old-fashioned way, while also combating the social isolation created by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We all know social isolation can be dangerous physically, cognitively, mentally and emotionally. With the pandemic people are […]

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July 9, 2020 | Aiesha Solomon

Gaithersburg Invites Residents to Virtual Meet-n-Greet With City Manager Candidates

The two finalists for Gaithersburg City’s Manager position will be able to meet the public through a Zoom meeting on Thursday July 9 at 5:30 p.m. More than 90 applicants were interested in the position as a result of a national search conducted by The Novak Consulting Group. Multiple interviews later, the Mayor and City […]

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