Gaithersburg

Aloha Poke Co. is Coming to Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Chicago based Aloha Poke Co. has announced that it will be opening a Gaithersburg location sometime in 2023.  Aloha is a fast-casual style restaurant that serves “fresh-packed and tasty bowls filled with sushi-grade fish and Hawaiian-inspired raw ingredients.” Franchise operator Mary Grace Barnebey is currently considering several options for the location, according to a report by WTOP.  Aloha has area locations at 1333 19th St and 50 Massachusetts Ave in NW, Washington, DC.

“Delicious and healthy are two things I aim to provide my family in every meal,” said Barnebey in a press release. “When I decided to bring Aloha Poke Co. to our community, I knew that the menu needed to be aligned with the way I think about taste and nutrition. I also like the franchise support system and the brand’s cornerstone belief of in fast, beautiful, sustainable foods. I am proud to that Aloha Poke Co. will dramatically expand our community’s access to health-minded food options.”

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Gaithersburg

Detectives Investigate Burglary of Beer & Wine Store in Gaithersburg; Surveillance Video of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

At approximately 2:17 a.m., 6th District officers responded to the location for the report of a commercial burglary that occurred earlier.   The investigation by detectives has determined that the suspect forced entry into the store, stole merchandise and a cash drawer that contained an undisclosed amount of money and left the scene. The suspect is described as an adult Black male, medium build, average height, with beard and mustache, wearing a baseball cap, a jacket, cargo pants and dark shoes.   Detectives reviewed the surveillance footage of the store and obtained photographs of the suspect.

Anyone with information regarding this suspect or this crime is asked to call the 6th District Investigative Section at (240) 773- 5770 or 240-773-TIPS, or contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).  A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Callers can remain anonymous.

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Silver Spring

(Located) Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division Ask for Assistance Locating Missing 17-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Gonzalez is approximately 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has brown eyes and curly dark red hair. She was last seen wearing an orange hoodie, blue jeans and black tennis shoes and was carrying a grey and green backpack. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Leilani Gonzalez is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

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DC Sports

Forbes: “Dan Snyder Hires Bank of America to Sell Washington Commanders”

By MCS Staff

Forbes released an exclusive article on Wednesday morning titled “Dan Snyder Hires Bank of America to Sell Washington Commanders”. According to the article, “Snyder already has at least four phone calls from groups interested in buying the team.” Before too much excitement sets in for Commanders fans, the article states that Snyder and his bankers are currently exploring all options and a transaction could be for the entire team or for a minority stake in the team.

The Commanders have released the following statement, titled “Washington Commanders Hire Bank of America Securities to Consider Potential Transactions”. Dan and Tanya Snyder and the Washington Commanders announced today that they have hired BofA Securities to consider potential transactions. The Snyders remain committed to the team, all of its employees and its countless fans to putting the best product on the field and continuing the work to set the gold standard for workplaces in the NFL.” Bank of America was in charge of the transaction that saw Steve Ballmer purchase the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers in 2014.

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North Bethesda

Two MoCo Restaurants Make Eater DC’s List of “D.C. Area Restaurants That Are Great for Big Groups”

By MCS Staff

Many of us have been in a position where we have to find a restaurant to accommodate a larger group of people for dinner, and as fun as they can be, the task isn’t always easy. Eater DC put together a list of “18 DC Area Restaurants That Are Great For Big Groups” and two MoCo establishments made it on the list. “Large group dinners are fun, but they also require a bit more planning and preparation. When everyone RSVPs “yes” to the invite and suddenly the party has gone into 10-12 person territory, not every restaurant is equipped to meet the demand.”

Summer House Santa Monica in Pike & Rose (11825 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852): “With a sprawling, light-filled interior, this Bethesda spot is beloved for its brunch and dinner offerings alike. Whether you have a big party or an intimate gathering to plan, the full restaurant can be booked for larger groups; a banquette table in the main dining room is available for smaller parties. Summer House also offers full-service catering for off-site events, with menu choices like taco bars and sushi platters.”

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Beyond MoCo

Wawa in Adelphi to Open November 10; Update on Upcoming Gaithersburg Location

By Patrick Herron

The new Wawa at 9100 Riggs Rd in Adelphi, MD is scheduled to open on November 10. The location, which features a 5,619 square foot food and beverage store and a gas station,  will be located on the Southwest corner of Adelphi Rd and Riggs Rd, just across Adelphi Rd from the existing 7-Eleven and Popeyes. Wawa also opened a location at 2200 Pulaski Highway in Edgewood, MD last month.

As for MoCo’s first Wawa, construction on the Gaithersburg location is ongoing (photos below). The convenience store/gas station will be taking over the site of the old Becraft Antiques location on 355, across from Gaithersburg High School at 405 S Frederick Ave.  We first let you know the news of Wawa’s first planned MoCo location in May of 2019.  Since then, the first MoCo Royal Farms was announced, constructed, and opened in Gaithersburg and the first MoCo Sheetz location was announced.

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Business

Rockville Accounting Firm Aronson LLC to Merge with Atlanta’s Aprio LLP

By MCS Staff

Aprio, LLP, a nationally recognized business advisory and CPA firm headquartered in Atlanta, announced yesterday that Rockville-based Aronson, LLC will merge with the rapidly growing firm. The strategic combination grows Aprio’s team to more than 1,400 team members internationally. Aronson’s 350 team members, including 42 partners, will join Aprio effective January 1, 2023. Aronson is currently located in Rockville Metro Plaza I at 11 Rockville Pike Suite 600. The combination of the two Top 100 firms marks both Aprio’s largest transaction to date and adds a physical Aprio office in the greater Washington, D.C. area. The merged companies will keep the April name and Aronson team members will serve key leadership roles in the combined firm:

Per the Aprio press release: Building upon nearly five times organic and inorganic growth over the last decade, and with the addition of Aronson’s capabilities, Aprio serves major markets across nine industry segments. The firm will expand Aronson’s strengths in Government Contracting, Nonprofit, and Construction to Aprio’s existing markets and will likewise offer the full breadth of its services, including Cybersecurity, Staffing, Data & Analytics and Wealth Management and Private Client services, to Aronson’s client base. Aprio will draw on its deep experience in Real Estate, Technology, Manufacturing, and more to provide significant opportunity for business owners and entrepreneurs in the Washington, D.C. market.

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Business

United Therapeutics Buys Fairview Road Building for $11.85 Million

By MCS Staff

United Therapeutics (UT) recently purchased a building at 8905 Fairview Road for $11.85 million, according to the Washington Business Journal via Montgomery County property records. The transaction, which closed earlier this month on Oct. 5, also includes a parking lot across the street. Seeking Employment, Equality and Community for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (SEEC) previously owned the building, purchasing it in 2001 for $2.85 Million. Prior to the sale, this past spring, SEEC signed a lease that will take it just a few blocks away to 23,000SF building at 1300 Spring Street. The company confirmed the purchase in an email to the Washington Business Journal and said it has “no specific plans” for the site at this point.

The 33,930 SF building is very close to United Therapeutics’ 415,000 SF headquarters, which is located at 1040 Spring St. The Eye Surgery Center LLC is a current tenant in the building. UT has also recently made other purchases in the area, including 8808 Cameron Street ($2.6 Million) and the former dual hotel building at 8728 Colesville Road ($50.9 Million). Per its SEC filings, UT reported $928.8 million in revenue for first half of this year ($466.9 million in the second quarter) and $355.9 million in net income in the first half of 2022, an increase from the $200.9 million net income in the first half of 2021.

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Beyond MoCo

Washington DC Ranked #6 in List of “Best U.S. Cities for Soccer Fans”

By MCS Staff

With the U.S. Men’s National Team having qualified for the FIFA World Cup this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Best Cities for Soccer Fans. WalletHub also released its FIFA World Cup By The Numbers infographic with fun stats about the competition, available below.

Back in September, the D.C. Council approved an emergency measure that will “allow bars, restaurants, and breweries/distilleries who register for the privilege to remain open 24 hours a day during the upcoming November/December soccer World Cup, with alcoholic beverage service allowed from 6am to 4am.” Per the measure, alcohol cannot be served between 4am and 6am. The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be the 22nd running of the FIFA World Cup competition, the quadrennial international men’s football championship contested by the senior national teams of the member associations of FIFA. It is scheduled to take place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022.

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