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Published October 24, 2022 at 11:30AM

“Harry Potter- A Forbidden Experience”, a nighttime woodland trail experience filled with magical creatures and wizarding wonders from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, is coming later this month, October 29th, to Leesburg, VA (Morven Park, 41580 Sunday Morning Lane). The walking trail takes approximately 45-70 minutes, while the experience itself takes about 60-90 minutes for all ages, with tickets ranging from $25-$75 depending on age and session date/time.

“Explore after dark the sounds, lights, and special effects that bring the magic of the Wizarding World to life. Guests will also be able to enjoy a wide range of delicious food and drinks at the village! Set in a beautiful woodland, this nighttime trail experience has been created by award-winning theatrical designers and experiential creators.”

Crime

Police Investigating Strong Arm Robbery and Residential Burglary (Separate Incidents) in Takoma Park on Sunday

By MCS Staff

Published October 24, 2022 at 10:44AM

Per Takoma Park Police: On October 23, at approximately 11:08 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the police station to meet the victim who had been robbed. At approximately 1:00 am on October 23, the victim was standing in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue when he was attacked by four suspects. The suspects physically assaulted him and stole his property. The suspects fled on foot towards University Boulevard. The victim was not seriously physically injured.

The suspects are described as four black males in their 20’s, thin builds, and all were last seen wearing dark color clothing. Investigation continues under case #220046553. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100.

Glenmont

Police Investigating Hit and Run Involving Bicyclist Struck by Vehicle in Wheaton-Glenmont

By Patrick Herron

Published October 24, 2022 at 10:43AM | Updated October 24, 2022 at 1:23PM

A 19-year-old male was located at the scene and transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The striking vehicle did not remain on scene. Preliminarily, CRU detectives believe the striking vehicle may be a dark red or maroon 2003-2007 Honda Accord, which is missing a side view mirror. A formal news release will be distributed as more information becomes available.”

Detectives Investigate Hit and Run Collision on Georgia Ave.#mcpnews pic.twitter.com/gBWLTROMpG

MDLottery

$50,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Sold at 7-Eleven on Saturday; Monday’s Powerball Jackpot Now Over $600M

By Patrick Herron

Published October 24, 2022 at 10:29AM

The Powerball jackpot has been hit five times this year, with the top amount of $632.6 million hit Jan. 5 and split between two tickets sold in California and Wisconsin. Lottery officials encourage all winners to sign the backs of their tickets immediately and put them in a safe location. They get 182 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes.

Instructions on claiming prizes in person or by mail are available HERE. Players must redeem prizes larger than $25,000 by mail or at Lottery headquarters in the Montgomery Park Business Center, 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 330 in Baltimore. The Lottery’s Claims Center in Baltimore is open by appointment only (no walk-ins). Click HERE to schedule an appointment.

Crime

Takoma Park Police Respond to Report of Armed Robbery on Saturday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published October 24, 2022 at 10:24AM

Per Takoma Park Police: On October 22, at approximately 7:20 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7700 block of Maple Avenue for the report of an armed robbery. The victim was leaving for work when she was approached by two male suspects who demanded her property at gunpoint. The victim complied and the two suspects fled in a vehicle towards Sligo Creek Parkway.

The suspects are described as:

Maryland

Maryland State Police Reminds Motorists Of Steps To Reduce Vehicle Thefts As Winter Season Approaches

By Patrick Herron

Published October 24, 2022 at 9:56AM

This is especially true right now for owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles, which have been stolen at increased rates both in Maryland and nationwide, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. (NICB). Nationally, there were a combined 59,991 Hyundai and Kia stolen this year through Aug. 31. This compares to 58,683 for all of 2021.

The Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council recommends that if you have a 2016-2021 Hyundai or 2011-2021 Kia model that is started by a key, consider taking the following preventive measures:

Rockville

‘Dick’s Warehouse Sale’ Opening Pushed Back in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published October 24, 2022 at 9:21AM | Updated November 1, 2022 at 7:25PM

11/1 Update: According to Google, the opening date was initially pushed back to Friday, November 4, and now to Friday, November 11

Last month we let you know that Dick’s Warehouse Sale is coming to Congressional Plaza in Rockville, taking over the space previously occupied by Saks OFF 5th, which closed in 2019, at 1675 Rockville Pike. According to its Google listing, the store will open on Friday, November 4 (after an initial opening date listed as Friday, October 28). Dick’s Warehouse Sale is an outlet/warehouse version of Dick’s Sporting Goods that offers merchandise at clearance prices. Dick’s Sporting Goods currently has Montgomery County locations in Gaithersburg (Rio) and Wheaton. Per Dick’s:

Gaithersburg

Miss Toya’s Southern Kitchen Aiming for an Early 2023 Opening at Rio Lakefront

By MCS Staff

Published October 24, 2022 at 8:16AM

Coming soon signage recently went up at Miss Toya’s Southern Kitchen at 229 Boardwalk Pl. in Rio. The restaurant will be located in the 2,741SF space previously occupied by BGR, which closed back in June. We have been told by Rio Lakefront that the restaurant is currently anticipating an early 2023 opening. Miss Toya’s Southern Kitchen in Rio will be a fast-casual restaurant, while the recently opened Miss Toya’s Creole Kitchen at 923 Ellsworth Dr in Downtown Silver Spring is full-service (wait staff, etc.).

The restaurant is part of Jeffeary Miskiri’s Miskiri Hospitality Group, which describes itself as a unique collective of Black, family and woman-owned products and restaurants in the DC area. Miss Toya’s will serve southern-influenced dishes such as red beans and rice, macaroni and cheese and a southern fried chicken sandwich. It will be joining the recently announced Sportrock Climbing Centers, Charley Prime, Le Macaron, as well as the recently opened Donutchew, as locally-based businesses opening in Gaithersburg’s Rio. Below you’ll see a video of the recently opened full-service Miss Toya’s restaurant in Downtown Silver Spring:

Entertainment

MoCo Ghost Story: The Headless Horseman of Game Preserve Road

By MCS Staff

Published October 24, 2022 at 7:57AM

From the Montgomery County Sentinel in 1876: “As the story goes, during the Civil War a soldier was decapitated by a saber in a skirmish around what is now Game Preserve Road. After the fight, his fellow soldiers hastily buried him in an unmarked grave, even though they couldn’t find his head to bury with his body.”

The story has been passed down for many generations and many have told tales about the supposed unmarked grave of the headless man. Some have recalled strange noises and apparitions with glowing eyes. Others have seen the figure of a headless soldier (sometimes on a horse and sometimes without it), while many have driven down the Gaithersburg road several times and have stated they’ve never noticed anything out of the ordinary. Below you’ll see a few responses to this story in years past:

MoCoSnow

Weather for the Week of 10/24

By MCS Staff

Published October 24, 2022 at 7:38AM

A pleasant week of weather is expected for the area this week with highs around 65° on Monday with clouds in the morning before clearing up a bit in the afternoon. There’s also a slight chance of rain early on.

Tuesday and Wednesday are both expected to reach the low to mid 70s with a mix of clouds and sun on Tuesday and more sun than clouds on Wednesday. Thursday is expected to be a mostly sunny day with highs in the upper 60s and the workweek wends with Friday getting up to about 60° with partly sunny skies.

Bethesda

Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Apple Store in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published October 23, 2022 at 10:38PM | Updated October 23, 2022 at 10:54PM

Montgomery County Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Bethesda Row Apple Store in Bethesda on Saturday evening. According to MCPD, “On Saturday, October 22, 2022, at approximately 5:59 p.m., 2nd District officers responded to the 4600 block of Bethesda Ave., for the report of an armed robbery. The unknown suspect, armed with a handgun, entered the Apple store and took an unknown amount of merchandise. No injuries were reported. The suspect is not in custody.

Detectives provided the following suspect description: Black male, approximately 5-feet, 7-inches tall to 5-feet, 8-inches tall, thin build, in his early 20s, wearing a red Nike hoodie and surgical mask. This is an active and ongoing investigation. ”