Después de aterrizar en la tierra luego de un vuelo de pasajeros al espacio que hizo historia el martes, el fundador de Amazon, Jeff Bezos, otorgó al reconocido Chef José Andrés un premio de $100 millones de dólares. José Andrés, un chef humanitario que fundó World Central Kitchen, nunca duda en ir hacia una zona […]
Andrés to Use $100 Million Award from Bezos to ‘Revolutionize’ Hunger Relief
After landing on earth following a history-making passenger flight to space Tuesday, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos awarded José Andrés of Bethesda with a $100 million Courage and Civility Award. Andrés, a humanitarian chef who founded World Central Kitchen, never shies away from going toward a disaster zone with his team of relief chefs, always ready […]
Maryland Launches ‘No Arm Left Behind’ Vaccine Equity Initiative
Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that the state is launching an initiative called “No Arm Left Behind” which aims to ensure that every Marylander who wants a COVID-19 can get one. The initiative is an “all-hands-on-deck” effort to help seniors, college students, and employers across the state have access to the vaccine as soon […]
Two Years After Amazon Rejection, Leaders Discuss White Flint Metro Station Development
In Nov. 2018 the White Flint area was rejected as a second Amazon headquarters location. Two years later, Metro has potential ideas for development of its White Flint station in order to be better equipped for future opportunities. The three concepts for the station property are: urban neighborhood, corporate campus and entertainment/innovation district, said Metro […]
New Amazon 4-Star Store Opens in Westfield Montgomery
A new store opened Wednesday in Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda: Amazon’s 4-star store. Westfield Montgomery announced the news on its social media platforms. “We’re excited to welcome you to our new Amazon 4-star store, now at Westfield Montgomery. 4-star is a great place to discover products you’ll love. The store is curated around customers – […]
Hogan Announces Virtual Book Tour Ahead of Release of ‘Still Standing’ Memoir
Gov. Larry Hogan announced on social media the release of his upcoming memoir “Still Standing: Surviving Cancer, Riots, a Global Pandemic, and the Toxic Politics that Divide America.” The memoir is cowritten by Ellis Henican, a political analyst on Fox News. Amazon describes the memoir as detailing Hogan’s time as Maryland Governor and his unexpected […]
Gaithersburg Mayor Responds to Reports of Proposal for Amazon Distribution Center
The City of Gaithersburg received a $92 million proposal to build an Amazon distribution center at the location of the former Leidos site, located in the area of 355 Montgomery Village Avenue. The proposal would create 850 total jobs. Bethesda Beat broke the news Monday evening. Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman confirmed to MyMCMedia “an application […]
Elrich Responde sobre Decisión de Amazon de No Tener Almacén en Montgomery
Durante una discusión en línea, este lunes, con los residentes se le preguntó al ejecutivo del condado de Montgomery, Marc Elrich, sobre la noticia de que Amazon se retiraba del acuerdo para construir un almacén en el área de Westphalia en Upper Marlboro. Audrey Ramey de Rockville le preguntó a Elrich: Amazon se retiró del […]
Elrich to Inquire About Amazon Warehouse in Montgomery County
During an online discussion with residents Monday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich was asked about the news that Amazon was pulling out of the deal to build a warehouse in the Westphalia area of Upper Marlboro. Audrey Ramey of Rockville asked Elrich: Amazon has pulled out of the deal to build its fulfillment center in […]
Amazon Warehouse Size of 16 Football Fields Expected in Upper Marlboro
Residents of the Westphalia community in Upper Marlboro were promised a mixed-use, vibrant town center. Now, they’re being told a massive Amazon warehouse will fill the space. Residents are concerned how the 4-million-square-foot fulfillment center could potentially change the community. Walton Westphalia Development Corp., the developer of Westphalia Town Center originally promised grocery stores and […]
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