Wheaton Urban District Hosts Streetery Block Party
The Wheaton Urban District invites locals to explore the area with live music and outdoor dining at the next monthly Streetery Block Party starting on Saturday, Aug. 16. During the… Read More
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County Launches Curbside Dining Pilot in Wheaton
Montgomery County’s new pilot program will allow restaurants in the Wheaton Urban District to turn parking spaces into outdoor seating areas. Starting on July 1, participating facilities can create “Curbside Seating… Read More
County’s Shared Streets Program Will Continue Throughout Summer
Montgomery County’s Shared Streets program will continue throughout the summer, the county announced in a June 11 statement. The Department of Transportation (MCDOT) began the Shared Streets program when the… Read More
County Council Introduces Resolution to Support Maintaining Open Streets Programs
The Montgomery County Council introduced a resolution Thursday showing support for maintaining Open and Shared Streets programs. The county’s Department of Transportation (DOT) began the Shared Streets program when the… Read More
‘Streetery on Gibbs’ Opens in Rockville Town Square
Rockville Town Center is making it easier to dine outside. The City of Rockville closed Gibbs Street and partnered with Federal Realty to create Streetery on Gibbs in Rockville Town… Read More
Montgomery County Will Not Follow State in Lifting Outdoor Dining, Masking Restrictions
On Wednesday, Gov. Larry Hogan lifted Maryland’s outdoor COVID-19 mask mandate effective immediately and lifted all outdoor dining restrictions beginning Saturday, May 1. Counties are allowed to enforce stricter COVID-19… Read More
Hogan Lifts State Outdoor Mask Mandate; Outdoor Dining Restrictions Will Lift Saturday
Gov. Larry Hogan lifted the state’s outdoor COVID-19 mask mandate effective immediately, he announced during a press conference Wednesday. “Masks and face coverings are no longer required outdoors in the… Read More
GrillMarX to Temporarily Close ‘Until Indoor Dining Resumes’
GrillMarX Steakhouse & Raw Bar announced on its Facebook page that it will temporarily cease operations starting Feb. 7. The restaurant writes, “our doors will be closed for business until indoor… Read More
County Considers Updating Outdoor Dining Tent Guidelines
Montgomery County is considering updating some outdoor dining guidelines in response to COVID-19 related community questions and concerns. Office of Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard says teams have been… Read More
Elrich Moves to Suspend Indoor Dining; Order Requires Council Approval
Indoor dining may be suspended next week, if Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s order is approved. Elrich proposed the suspension during a virtual press conference with leaders from Maryland’s eight… Read More
Downtown Wheaton Unveils New Streetery Friday
Beginning Friday, sections of Price Avenue and Elkins Street in Downtown Wheaton will be closed for the opening of its streetery, which will offer patrons expanded outdoor seating and dining.… Read More
Takoma Park Set to Open Community Patio and Streetery Friday
Beginning Friday, the northbound side of Laurel Avenue in Takoma Park will be closed to create room for the Community Patio and Takoma Streetery. Following the opening of Bethesda’s streetery… Read More