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May 3, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Carousel at Glen Echo Park Reopens for First Time Since 2019

The Dentzel Carousel at Glen Echo Park reopened May 1 for its 100th anniversary season. The ride was installed in 1921; it’s one of the few working antique carousels in the U.S. in its original location. It closed for repairs in 2019 and then stayed closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For now, the carousel […]

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April 28, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

El Carrusel de Glen Echo Abre de Nuevo para el Aniversario Número 100 del Parque

El carrusel de Dentzel volverá a funcionar, después de un cierre de 23 meses, mientras Glen Echo Park celebra su temporada del aniversario número 100. El carrusel se cerró por reparaciones en junio de 2019 y luego permaneció cerrado durante la pandemia. Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture llevará a cabo una ceremonia […]

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April 27, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Glen Echo Park’s Carousel Reopens for Park’s 100th Anniversary

The Dentzel Carousel will operate again after a 23-month closure as Glen Echo Park celebrates its 100th anniversary season. The carousel had closed for repairs in June 2019 and then remained shuttered during the pandemic. The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony May 1 at 10:30 a.m. […]

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April 15, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

Glen Echo Carousel Vandalized

The historic Dentzel Carousel and nearby buildings in Glen Echo Park were vandalized April 12. Shortly after 11 a.m., members of the park staff noticed damage to the carousel, which has been closed for refurbishing since July 2019, according to Aaron LaRocca of the National Park Service. While no carousel animals were harmed, windows and […]

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July 24, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Five Things to Know for July 24 in Montgomery County

Today is Wednesday, July 24. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Elrich to Address Media: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will address the media this morning at 11 a.m. to discuss the impact of the Fiscal Year 2019 budget and investments that were made this year about housing. 2. Protecting Seniors from […]

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June 29, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Heritage Days Weekend (PHOTOS)

Heritage Montgomery hosted the annual Heritage Days Celebration on June 27 and June 28. Sponsored by Heritage Montgomery since 2004, this unique, countywide festival offered visitors the opportunity to discover venues from Silver Spring to Poolesville, Bethesda to Clarksburg – and everywhere in between. Here are some scenes from Sunday’s celebration: PHOTOS | Michael Walsh

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April 15, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, April 15, in Montgomery County

It’s tax day! Here are five more things to know today, April 15, in Montgomery County: 1. E-cigarette Tax: The County Council is considering an excise tax on e-cigarettes. 2. Free Range Parenting: The Meitivs vow to fight; read their latest statement here. 3. Health Warning: State officials are warning consumers of lead issues in […]

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April 11, 2015 | Staff Writer

Olney Theatre Presents Carousel (VIDEO)

Olney Theater’s production of Carousel runs from April 15 through May 10 on the main stage. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinees on Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $38 to $75 and are available online at Olney Theater Center website. After a bank robbery gone wrong, carousel barker Billy […]

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