News in Review: Pier 1 Imports Closing and a Water Main Break

This week, Patch reported on Montgomery County's New Superintendent's first meeting, a water main break on Piney Branch Road, Pier 1 Imports leaving, keeping a tab on crime in your neighborhood, and the "Volunteer of the Week" Laurita Brown.

1. Many local residents are not taking the news well that Pier 1 Imports is closing its downtown Silver Spring location after losing its lease. From office furniture to golf pens—everything in the store is marked down 10 to 40 percent off.

2. Hey all of you Greek food lovers! Have you ever wondered how your gyro gets made? The Greek Place comes to your rescue with a behind scenes look of how your favorite food is prepared and made to order.

3. Laurita Brown, an oceanographer for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), spends time each week with a young girl to help mentor her. Brown has participated in the Community Preservation and Development Corporation’s Mentoring Program for more than a year, and she loves the impact she's making in her mentee's life.

4. Montgomery County officers were busy with armed robberies and residential burglaries. Keep a tab on crime in downtown Silver Spring with the Patch crime summary. 

5. The new superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools had three days into his new job to prepare for the first school board meeting, one with a heavy agenda.