Monday, April 1, 2013
Two members of the Washington Spirit will be living at a Rockville retirement community for the duration of their season.
Chris Hummer, the general manager of the Washington Spirit, was searching high and low for affordable housing for members of his professional women's soccer team when he was put into contact with an unlikely location: Ingleside at King Farm retirement community. The community volunteered to host members of his team, and that is how Robyn Gayle and Diana Matheson found themselves as the new residents of the Rockville-based retirement community. "When I first told [Matheson], she thought I was joking," said Gayle, who was teammates with Matheson on Canada's bronze medal-winning 2012 Olympic soccer team. "But we took a look at the place and said 'This looks pretty cool.'" The two players, both in their 20s, will be sharing a two-bedroom suite…
The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Police Department. Arrests or charges do not indicate a conviction.
Montgomery County police released a crime summary for March 11 through March 19. The following incidents were reported in Gaithersburg: For questions about this blotter, email greg.cohen@patch.com.
Links to obituaries as listed by several funeral homes in Montgomery County.
? Click on the name of the deceased to read the full obituary and/or to submit online condolences. Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Home Location: 7557 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda Phone: 301-652-2200 Location: 300 W. Montgomery Ave., Rockville Phone: 301-762-3939 Mary Louise Mayer of Darnestown died March 25.? She was 78. Betty C. White of Silver Spring died March 24.? She was 93. James Connolly McDonough, Sr. died March 23.? He was 58. David Scott Poms of Damascus died March 23.? He was 53. Evelyn “Ruthie” Barbour of Potomac died March 22.? She was 84. Ralph G. Forquer of Mt. Airy died March 21.? He was 90. Rose Marie Slominski of Germantown died March 21.? She was 64. ? Hines Rinaldi Funeral Home Incorporated? Location: 11800 New Hampshire Avenue…
A new report says a 3 percent cut in Social Security would take more than $300 million from the state economy.
? How much do Social Security and Medicare programs affect Maryland businesses? More than you might think, according to a new report by the Main Street Alliance, a national network of small business coalitions. The report, called “Business is (Baby) Booming,” looked at how Social Security and Medicare can drive economic activity and strengthen the retirement security of small business owners across the country. The group’s efforts?focused on?small businesses—defined as a business with 100 or fewer employees. The report found that more than one-third of small business owners were at or near Social Security’s full benefit age of 66. The report also cited a U.S. Small Business Administration study that found business owners are “significantly…
Gaithersburg's Sonic Promos get's creative with its own 'Undercover Boss' video.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
You may be surprised at what you missed in top Maryland news.
Catch up on headlines you?might have missed, including? Maryland Senate Gives Final Approval to Gas Tax A tax that will increase the cost of gas by as much as 20 cents by 2016 was given final approval Friday by the Maryland Senate.?The bill?increases the state's tax on gas?by more than 20 cents to 43.7 cents per gallon on July 2016. Jogging Doctor Identified as Victim in Towson Minivan Accident Ted Houk, an internist, achieved local notoriety for his daily runs to work. He was struck by a van during one of his runs last week. New Raven Dumervil Spotted in Glen Burnie Within a day of Dumervil signing a five-year $35 million contract with the Ravens, he was enjoying some of Maryland's finest blue crabs. Montgomery County Lawmakers Under Fire…
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Restaurant news from around Montgomery County and adjacent Washington, DC, neighborhoods.
? Get caught up with the food scene in Montgomery County and adjacent Washington, DC, neighborhoods with?1 Meat, 3 Sides. This week, the shuttering of an iconic Gaithersburg restaurant takes center plate. One meat: Gaithersburg's Roy's Place has shuttered its doors for good, Gaithersburg Patch reported.? In December,?Patch reported?that Roy’s Place—once home to a dizzying array of more than 200 sandwiches—was seeing its business “dying off a little bit” and would cut its hours. "Roy’s was obviously one of Olde Towne’s signature establishments," Gaithersburg Economic Development Director Tom Lonergan said. "While understanding that few things last forever, it’s always sad when a place like Roy’s closes its doors for good." Read more on …
The Washington Nationals enter the 2013 Major League Baseball season as favorites to win the World Series thanks to Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper and some important new additions.
? Major League Baseball opens its season Sunday, March 31 and the Washington Nationals are an Opening Day favorite to win the World Series. The Nats, winners of the National League East division in 2012, begin a 2013 season heavy with expectations on Monday, April 1 when they play host to the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park. First pitch is at 1:05 p.m. •?Opening Day ticket information for the Washington Nationals? With the deepest pitching staff in baseball anchored by standouts Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez and Jordan Zimmermann, and a strong lineup that should be buoyed by 20-year-old prodigy Bryce Harper—the 2012 National League Rookie of the Year—entering his first full big league season, baseball experts are high on the Nats. World …
In the market for a new house? Just curious? Check out these recently listed homes for sale in Montgomery County.
? These videos of Montgomery County homes for sale were recently uploaded to YouTube. Each listing links to the YouTube video (also attached to this article). Each home is also shown on the map attached to this article: Homes for sale this week: 13300 Query Mill Rd North Potomac 15701 Seneca Rd Germantown 5425 Grove Ridge Way 106 Rockville 9412 Union Pl Montgomery Village 1616 Woodwell Rd Silver Spring? 4513 Edgefield Rd Kensington 7221 Cedar Ave Takoma Park 13149 Brushwood Way Potomac Check back next week for more virtual tours.?
Bob Knoll
7:32 am on Monday, April 1, 2013
So the Maryland economy is based on borrowing from China... to the tune of $600 million annually. Sounds like a well-run state with a solid future in front of it. more ›