MoGo Parks Open For Seasonal Fun May 2, 2009
Both Black Hill Boats, 20920 Lake Ridge Drive in Boyds, and Lake Needwood Boats, 15700 Needwood Lake Circle in Rockville, are open this and every Saturday and Sunday and Memorial Day in May. Both boat rental facilities open Wednesdays - Sundays beginning May 27. (W-USA News, DC)
Bikers Welcome On Rock Creek Trails Apr 3, 2009
Effective April 4, the Department of Parks will permit bicycle use on the following trails on the west side of Lake Needwood in Rock Creek Regional Park: Westside Trail, Gude Trail, Lake Ridge Trail, Parilla Path, Blue Heron Trail and Dogwood Run. The parks department made the change in accordance with the Rock Creek Regional Park Master Plan and the Upper Rock Creek Trail Corridor Plan, which was approved by the Montgomery County Planning Board in October 2008. (W-USA News, DC)
Masked Men Rob Armored Car At Gunpoint Apr 2, 2009
(WUSA) - A trio of masked gunmen robbed an armored car of cash outside a bank in the Lake Ridge area Wednesday afternoon. Police say they were called shortly after 1 p.m. for an armed robbery at the Bank of America 1708 Old Bridge Road. (W-USA News, DC)
MoCo to Host St. Patty's Day Family Fun Walks Mar 13, 2009
First walk will take place Friday, march 13th at the Black Hill Visitor Center in Boyds (20926 Lake Ridge Dr.) starting at 10:30am. The second walk will take place Tuesday March 17th at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton (1800 Glenallan Ave.) starting at 10:30am. (W-USA News, DC)
HSBC closing consumer finance offices Mar 3, 2009
The six local locations are in Silver Spring, Gaithersburg and Takoma Park in Maryand and Lake Ridge, Falls Church and Springfield in Virginia. The announcement came as the London-based bank reported a 70 drop in net income for the 2008. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
