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Published July 7, 2022 at 2:41PM

Moorenko’s in Montgomery Mall has closed. The ice cream shop, which opened in 2020, was located in a kiosk (previously home to Cookie Dough & Co.) on the lower level of the mall. All signage and equipment has been removed. Moorenko’s still has scoop shops in Silver Spring (8030 Georgia Ave) and Capital Hill, DC, and their ice cream is also served at Henry’s Sweet Retreat at 4823 St Elmo Ave in Bethesda. Ice cream flavors the company makes includes Bittersweet Chocolate, Blackberry Chocolate Chip, Cherry Stracciatella, Cinnamon Cappuccino, Cotton Candy Gummy Bear, Honey Lavender, and White Chocolate Mint.

News of Moorenko’s closing was first reported by Robert Dyer.

Gaithersburg

City of Gaithersburg Deploys First All-Electric Vehicle in Fleet

By Patrick Herron

Published July 7, 2022 at 2:15PM

Electric vehicles eliminate tailpipe emissions, thus having a positive impact on air quality. This one car will reduce unleaded 87-octane gasoline use by as much as 350 gallons a year. The new Chevy Bolt will be used by Parking Enforcement staff. Two more EVs have been ordered to replace other gas-powered vehicles in the City’s fleet.

Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability is a key strategic outcome area in the City’s newly adopted Strategic Plan. Gaithersburg’s proactive approach includes climate change mitigation & adaptation, increasing energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption from nonrenewable energy sources, promoting healthy watersheds, and enhancing our urban forest. A primary strategy within this outcome area includes the pursuit of the highest level of Sustainable Maryland Certification possible. The replacement of gas-powered vehicles with EVs allows the City to earn valuable points towards higher certification.

MoCo Government

Montgomery County Executive Elrich Encourages First-Time Homebuyers to Apply for Assistance from $3 Million Available in Down Payment Support

By Patrick Herron

Published July 7, 2022 at 1:55PM

The two programs being funded by the County are the Montgomery Homeownership Program, administered by the State of Maryland’s Department of Housing, and the Montgomery County Homeownership Assistance Fund (McHAF) Program, administered by the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC). Each program will receive $1.5 million to assist first-time homebuyers.

The programs are accepting reservations and are available to help eligible homebuyers who purchase a moderately-priced home in the County. Reservations will be accepted until the funds are fully committed.

MoCo Police

Montgomery County Police Hold Commemorative Ceremony to Mark 100th Anniversary, Governor Hogan and County Executive Elrich Attend

By Patrick Herron

Published July 7, 2022 at 12:00PM

The Montgomery County Police Department held a commemorative ceremony this morning at the Red Brick Courthouse (29 Courthouse Square, Rockville) in recognition of the Montgomery County Police Department’s 100^th anniversary. Police Chief Marcus Jones, Governor Larry Hogan, County Executive Marc Elrich, and County Council President Gabe Albornoz were among those in attendance.

At the event, Chief Marcus Jones revealed the contents of a time capsule buried 25 years ago, which included a Polaroid camera, patches, and a uniform. Items placed in the new time capsule included a taser, COVID-19 mask, and body worn camera.

Gaithersburg

Corner Bakery in Rio Temporarily Closes

By Patrick Herron

Published July 7, 2022 at 10:46AM | Updated July 8, 2022 at 10:33AM

Update: Corner Bakery at 1 Grand Corner Ave in Gaithersburg has reopened

Corner Bakery at 1 Grand Corner Ave in Gaithersburg has temporarily closed. A representative from the Corner Bakery location at 10327 Westlake Dr. in Bethesda tells us that the reason for the closure is due to a broken air-conditioning unit, and the store is working to reopen as soon as possible.

Burtonsville

Centrado Cafe Shop Now Open in Burtonsville

By Patrick Herron

Published July 7, 2022 at 10:22AM

Centrado Cafe Shop is now open at 15530 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville (formerly Chapala), in the front portion of the building that also houses Luchador Bar & Eats, it’s sister restaurant. The coffee shop will focus on Central American coffee, pastries and food.

Centrado is owned and operated by Centrado restaurant group, who also own Restaurant 198, in the former Siebel’s location in Burtonsville. Seibel’s, which had been serving the community for over 82 years, permanently closed on November 28th, 2021.

Cabin John

Stretch Zone to Open July 9 in Cabin John

By Patrick Herron

Published July 7, 2022 at 9:45AM

Stretch Zone, the nation’s first and largest practitioner-assisted stretching company, will be opening its newest location at 7901 Tuckerman Lane in Cabin John Center this Saturday, July 9. Stretch Zone opened its first MoCo location at 251 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg back in February.

About: Stretch Zone is practitioner assisted stretching which gradually increases a client’s range of motion. The best part about Stretch Zone is that it applies to everyone. Young athletes through older clientele who want to remain active can all benefit from stretching, and of course everyone in between as well. Our sedentary lifestyles lead to muscle tension and we all need to flex muscles in order to keep our body tones and our posture correct so that we can continue to move throughout our lives. Stretch Zone is a key component to helping all of us live a healthier lifestyle.

Events

Montgomery Parks Announces Line Up of Events to Celebrate Latino Conservation Week

By MCS Staff

Published July 7, 2022 at 4:01AM | Updated July 7, 2022 at 5:29AM

Montgomery Parks is hosting a series of special programs in celebration of Latino Conservation Week, July 16-25, 2022. The goal of the week, founded in 2014 by the Latino Access Foundation and observed nationwide, is to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.

“Latino communities are passionate about the outdoors and hold a strong belief that we have a moral obligation to be good stewards,” said Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation. “Latino Conservation Week helps break down barriers for Latino communities to access public lands and waters, encourages new opportunities for engagement and inspires the next generation of environmental stewards.

Restaurant

Custom License Plate Stolen From Catalyst Hot Dogs

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2022 at 9:57PM

About Catalyst Hot Dogs (menu available in link):

”Owner/operator, Chris Van Jura, has been a member of the Hospitality Industry for nearly 20 years. Over this time he has, on a daily basis, done what every Hospitalian does, which is put the attention and focus on the guest. During this time, he has relocated to the DMV, found love and started a family. He has devoted hundreds of hours to the needs of others—and now, through the pandemic and two furloughs, he has made a choice: We’re getting into the Hot Dog business!”

Bethesda

Montgomery Parks to Host Virtual Community Meeting on Proposed Dog Park at Willard Avenue Neighborhood Park

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2022 at 7:34PM

Yappy Hour Popup dog park at Elm Street urban park in Bethesda, MD on June 28th. Photographs by Tony Ventouris Photography.

Montgomery Parks staff will present information about the proposed dog park and encourage input and questions from meeting attendees.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 7-8:30 p.m.

Rockville

Adult Male Arrested for Molesting Minor Thirty-Eight Years Ago

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2022 at 5:05PM

Per MCPD:

Detectives from the Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) have charged and arrested 70-year-old David Wayne Brown, of Rockville, for committing sexual offenses against a minor approximately 38 years ago. Detectives have released a photo of Brown and encourage anyone who may be a victim by Brown to come forward.