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Published August 29, 2022 at 10:24AM

Amazon Fresh will open its second Montgomery County location at 8531 Chevy Chase Lake Terrace on Thursday, September 1, according to a BizJournals report. This will Also be the second Amazon Fresh in Chevy Chase with additional MoCo locations coming to Gaithersburg and White Oak.

According to the article, Chevy Chase Lake Amazon Fresh location will be “outfitted with Amazon’s cashierless Just Walk Out technology.” The upcoming Gaithersburg location will also have the same technology and may open later this month, though that has not been confirmed by Amazon.

Wheaton

MCFRS Respond to House Fire in Wheaton

By Patrick Herron

Published August 29, 2022 at 9:54AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a house fire on Easecrest Dr (off University Blvd) in Wheaton around 7am on Monday morning. The fire was located in the sun room of the single-family house and has been extinguished. The single occupant of the home got out and there were no injuries reported, according to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation and we will post an update when more information becomes available. Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Easecrest Dr, single-family house, fire involves sunroom, bulk of fire knocked down, checking for extension”

Crime

Stolen Car and Shed Burglary in Takoma Park

By MCS Staff

Published August 29, 2022 at 9:51AM

Per Takoma Park Police: On August 26, at approximately 9:40 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 1300 block of University Blvd. East (7-11) for the report of a stolen auto The outstanding stolen vehicle is described as a bronze 2020 Toyota Sienna, MD Tag #1EB5247.

The suspect is described as an unknown race male, slim build and a goatee, last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark colored pants. He fled in the stolen vehicle heading eastbound on University Blvd. towards Riggs Road. Case #220037133

Cloverly

Three Injured in Collision on Briggs Chaney Road

By Patrick Herron

Published August 29, 2022 at 8:53AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue services responded to the scene of a collision on Briggs Chaney Rd. and Great Oak Ln. in Cloverly around 6:30am on Monday morning. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS, three patients were transported to the hospital, one adult with Priority 1 trauma (life-threatening) and two with Priority 3 trauma. One patient was extricated after being trapped inside of their vehicle.

Update – Briggs Chaney and Great Oak Ln. collision, 3 injured, 1 extricated, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting 3 patients, some lanes blocked https://t.co/NgGeruRfCj pic.twitter.com/g21UKZOn3k

Restaurants

XO Pho & Grill Now Open

By Francesca Luca

Published August 29, 2022 at 7:44AM

XO Pho & Grill has recently joined T-swirl Crepe at 313 N Washington St in Rockville. T-swirl Crepe has been at the location since April of 2019 with XO Pho & Grill joining a few weeks back.

The XO Pho & Grill menu offers unique pho pairings such as the Pho XO Live Lobster Raptor T Rex (featured photo), a dish made to be shared that includes “Live Lobster, Shrimp Balls, and Prime Beef Ribs”. The Pho XO Snow Crab Legs Prime Beef Ribs is another dish to be shared that includes “Alaska Snow Crab Legs, Shrimp Balls, Prime Beef Ribs”.

Traffic

Maryland Driving Laws — Knowing When to Stop for School Buses

By MCS Staff

Published August 29, 2022 at 6:14AM

With school starting for most students in Montgomery County today, MDOT, Zero Deaths Maryland offers the following reminders for when it is and isn’t ok to pass a school bus: We’ve all been there. We see the school bus slowing down, yellow lights flashing, and we panic. Do I stop? Do I keep going? Am I even supposed to stop from this direction?

No matter how long you’ve been driving, chances are you’ve been in a position where you questioned your own knowledge about school bus safety. We all know red means stop, but what do you do when the yellow lights are flashing? What if you’re on the other side of the road?

Traffic

Press Release: MDOT State Highway Administration Announce Record of Decision for I-495 and I-270 Lane Study

By MCS Staff

Published August 29, 2022 at 5:50AM

USDOT Independent Review Finds No ‘Scientific Fraud’ in Toll Lane Traffic Model

Per MDOT: The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced last week the approval of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the I-495 & I-270 Managed Lanes Study (MLS). Approval of the ROD marks the final milestone in a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process that spanned more than four years and included 16 public workshops and seven public hearings with an extended public comment period totaling more than six months. Additionally, more than 200 stakeholder, community, elected official and business meetings were held to present study information and hear concerns and feedback.

Traffic

Traffic: Planned Major Lane Closures in Montgomery County Per MDOT

By MCS Staff

Published August 29, 2022 at 5:44AM

Southbound I-270 between MD 121 (Clarksburg Road) and MD 109 (Old Hundred Road) - I-270 acceleration lane expansion project – Single and multiple off-peak lane closures, weekdays 9:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. and overnight, Sunday through […]

Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: Bounce The Mall Coming to Arundel Mills

By Francesca Luca

Published August 28, 2022 at 8:38PM

Bounce The Mall, a giant inflatable park, will be at Arundel Mills Mall (7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD) from September 3-25. Bounce the Mall is an inflatable festival that that consists of eight bouncy attractions, including some of the largest ball pits in the world, that can provide fun for the whole family.

Per Bounce The Mall: “Bounce, slide and dance your way through a surreal, candy-colored wonderland featuring the largest ball pit on the planet, a 600ft long obstacle course, giant slides, a huge birthday cake bouncer, silent disco dome, inflatable sports arena & more. With colorful characters & instagrammable moments to be discovered at every turn, the mall is literally brought to life in this immersive, one of a kind experience that can be enjoyed by both the young, and the young at heart.”

Crime

Washington Commanders Running Back Brian Robinson Shot Twice During Possible Attempted Carjacking Sunday Evening

By MCS Staff

Published August 28, 2022 at 8:23PM

Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson was shot twice during what has been described as a “possible attempted carjacking” just before 6pm on Sunday evening. The incident occurred in the 1000 block of H Street NE, located near Ben’s Chili Bowl.

Per DC Police, “Shooting Investigation in the 1000 block of H Street NE. Lookout for two black juvenile males with shoulder length dreads, medium complexion, wearing a black or brown shirt with yellow smiley faces on it.”

Germantown

MCFRS Respond to Fire at Germantown Home

By MCS Staff

Published August 28, 2022 at 3:29PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a fire that was visible from the rear of a home on the 1200 block of Quail Woods Drive in Germantown a little before 3pm on Sunday afternoon, according to MCFRS PIO Pete Piringer. Upon arrival, crews found an active fire on the deck of a middle-of-the-row townhouse and were able to quickly extinguish it with little to no extension to the home. No injuries were reported and the only damage incurred seems to be to the deck and a few items on it. Additional photos below, courtesy of Battalion Chief Jason Blake.

12000 blk of Quail Woods Dr, (Germantown) reported middle of the row townhouse on fire, MCFRS crews found the back deck on fire and quickly extinguished it. No injuries reported. @mcfrsPIO @MCFRSNews pic.twitter.com/syQnk7XAtb