Maryland High School Seniors Prank Town Into Thinking a New Trader Joe’s Is Coming - The MoCo Show (2024)

High school seniors from Northeast High School in Pasadena, MD (Anne Arundel County) pranked their town last month when they placed a “Coming Soon” Trader Joe’s sign in front of a vacant building.

Word spread quickly with hundreds sharing the news across social media and neighborhood apps, until someone actually scanned the QR code that was on the sign. It led them straight to a music video for Rick Astley’s 1987 hit “Never Gonna Give You Up.” Also known as a RickRoll.

Rickrolling is a prank that involves tricking someone into watching the music video by disguising the link to appear as something else. Based on the many public social media posts about the situation, most took it very well and found the humor in the prank. Others appeared to be genuinely upset that they wouldn’t be getting a new Trader Joe’s in the neighborhood.

Here in Montgomery County, seniors at Northwood High School were able to access the electronic sign in front of the school and changed it to write that the school building, which will soon be torn down for a new building on the property, is available for sale.

Karen joined the Well-Paid Maids team as a cleaner in January 2021, and she was recently promoted to an operations manager! This well-deserved promotion is part of Well-Paid Maids' effort to deliver better customer service with responses to phone calls and emails seven days a week.

To celebrate Karen's promotion, we caught up with her to learn more about her time at Well-Paid Maids, the area's only certified living-wage cleaning company.

1. Why Well-Paid Maids?

Karen: I saw the company was paying a living wage and had great benefits. Also, they were very flexible with my schedule, especially since I have kids.

1. How has it been working at Well-Paid Maids?

Karen: I feel very appreciated at the company. This is the first job where I feel I'm able to speak about any issue and that management will support me.

1. How has working at Well-Paid Maids benefitted you?

Karen: Because Well-Paid Maids pays a living wage, I can now spend more time with my kids and not work double shifts like I did at my old job.

1. How do you plan to spend your PTO this year?

Karen: I look forward to traveling to El Salvador to visit my family there.

1. How would you describe Well-Paid Maids as an employer in three words?

Appreciated, valued and opportunity

Washington City Paper is hosting its annual Best of D.C. contest -- and Well-Paid Maids is eyeing the Best Maid Service category.If you missed it: Well-Paid Maids has secured first place for the past three years. Can you help us snag gold again?Simply go to the ballot and write in your vote for the best maid service.In case you need a refresher before you vote, Well-Paid Maids is the only certified living-wage cleaning company in the D.C. area. We pay our cleaners, who are W-2 employees, at least $24 an hour and offer benefits like insurance, 24 paid days off per year and more.Voting is open until June 10 at 5 p.m., and the winner will be announced July 18. (We'll keep you posted!)Thank you for your support -- and if you still haven't booked a spring cleaning yet, now is the time!

A local community movie is filming in our area in June and needs contributions!

Local actors, teens, teachers, housewives, and retired residences are trying to make this film happen but we need your help.

This is an educational short story about teens learning how to navigate when they don't feel accepted by their friends and what to do to find acceptance. Yet this film isn't just for teens. In your life have you ever felt like you weren't accepted??

Come be a part of the audience for this film! Invite your friends. Be a part of this film being produced right here in our area.

This is a social impact film that will show locally and internationally at film festivals in 2025 and also at colleges.

More information can be found here. DONATE TODAY:

https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/ultimate-bias/

https://www.silvanomarifilms.com/jis

This is a not-for-profit film and donations are tax-deductible.

Fathers and father figures, create unforgettable memories with your daughter at our free community father-daughter dance on June 1st, from 6-8 pm. Hosted outdoors at Olney Baptist Church. This event offers a delightful outdoor experience complete with a DJ spinning tunes, interactive games, a charming photo booth, delicious treats, and exciting raffle prizes. Fathers/father figures and daughters of all ages are warmly welcomed to share in this special evening together. Join us for an evening of joy, laughter, and cherished moments!

In the spirit of giving back to our community, we are partnering with Quest to Feed Montgomery to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. We kindly ask each attendee to bring along a non-perishable food item to donate during the event. Every contribution, no matter how small, will go a long way in supporting families facing food insecurity in our area.