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Published June 27, 2022 at 12:51PM

The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) will partner with Catalyte, Inc. and Digital Network Group, LLC to provide a fully developed and subsidized operational training and apprenticeship program. This program will offer individuals who do not possess an IT background and qualifications a pathway to break into the IT industry and helps individuals develop long-term career opportunities while providing economic benefits to Maryland communities.

“Through this innovative program, we are creating new economic and life-changing career opportunities for more Marylanders, in one of the most important sectors” said Governor Hogan. “As the United States continues to confront a historic and unprecedented labor shortage, we are advancing a bold workforce development agenda for Maryland.”

Beyond MoCo

Wiseguy Pizza Acquired By Thompson Hospitality Group

By MCS Staff

Published June 27, 2022 at 12:25PM

Thompson Hospitality Group, which is behind restaurants like Matchbox (Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring locations in MoCo), Willie T’s Seafood Shack (coming soon to MoCo), Austin Grill and American Tap Room (both previously in MoCo), and more, has finalized an agreement this week to acquire all four area Wiseguy locations (Chinatown, Navy Yard, Rosslyn, and Pentagon City), according to Eater DC.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Wiseguy Pizza to the Thompson Hospitality Group family! We’ve partnered with @wiseguypizza and founder Nuri Erol. The Wiseguy Pizza brand is an exceptional compliment to our ever-growing restaurant portfolio. We’re excited to grow and evolve this brand with Nuri while staying true to the magic that made Wiseguy Pizza what it is today.” Thompson Hospitality Group posted on social media over the weekend.

Uncategorized

What You Need to Know About FIREWORKS in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published June 27, 2022 at 11:17AM

It is illegal for any person to manufacture, possess, store, offer for sale, sell, discharge, use, burn or explode any fireworks in Montgomery County, Maryland, except that an authorized display may be conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic professional with a permit. Penalties for violations of the law include a fine up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail. All fireworks are illegal in Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and the City of Baltimore. Montgomery County Fire Safety Code: Section 22-70: Fireworks.

In Montgomery County, ALL fireworks are illegal to possess or discharge including gold label sparklers. Snap-and-pop noise makers, snakes and party poppers are the only exception to this law.

Downtown Silver Spring

Nike Unite Store is Coming to Downtown Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Published June 27, 2022 at 10:56AM | Updated June 27, 2022 at 11:29AM

A Nike Unite store is coming to Downtown Silver Spring, taking over the location that was formerly home to DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse location at 910 Ellsworth Drive, according to a report by Source of the Spring. We spoke with an employee Nike Unite store in Fairfax, VA, which opened on May 26th, who told us that the Silver Spring location is expected to open later this year, but did not have a specific date.

An employee at the Nike Unite store told us that the pricing and products offered at a Unite store are similar to that of a Nike Factory store (often found at outlets), with a slightly different layout and a specific return section for items purchased on Nike.com. Nike describes the Nike Unite concept as:

MoCo Government

Fourth of July Road Closures in Takoma Park

By Patrick Herron

Published June 27, 2022 at 10:47AM

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Below is a list of scheduled road closures on July 4 in the City of Takoma Park:

For July 4, 2022 – 6:00 am to 2:00 pm NO PARKING at the following:

Olney

(Located) Detectives Ask for Assistance in Locating Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published June 27, 2022 at 10:40AM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 8:41AM

Stephanie Luna was last seen on Friday, June 24, 2022, at approximately 3 p.m., leaving her residence in the 3100 block of Benton Square Drive.

Luna is 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs approximately 135 pounds. She has shoulder length black hair with blond highlights and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie with the words “True Religion” written in white lettering on the back, black pants and white Nike sneakers. She also has a nose piercing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

MoCo Government

Meeting Agendas for Today’s Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings

By Patrick Herron

Published June 27, 2022 at 9:00AM

The Education & Culture (E&C) Committee will meet on Monday, June 27 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss a $12 million supplemental appropriation and amendment to the FY23 Capital Budget and FY23-28 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) to MCPS for Major Capital Projects – Secondary. They will also discuss the Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) Report 2022-5, Community Use of Public Facilities and FY23 Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) Operating Budget follow-up.

The members of the E&C Committee include Chair Craig Rice and Councilmembers Will Jawando (Lead for Libraries) and Nancy Navarro.

East County

Collision With Rollover Friday Night in Fairland

By MCS Staff

Published June 27, 2022 at 8:35AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a collision that caused a vehicle to roll over onto its roof a little before 9:45pm on Sunday night in the area of Stravinsky Terrace and Brahms Avenue in the Fairland area, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.

Units arrived to find one adult trapped inside the overturned vehicle and were able to extricate the person before transporting the adult to the hospital with Pri2 Trauma (serious, but non-life threatening injuries). Brahms Avenue and Mozart Drive were blocked in both directions for a couple hours Sunday night, but reopened by early Monday morning.

Beyond MoCo

Washington D.C. is 2022’s 3rd ‘Best Place to Celebrate 4th of July’ According to Study

By MCS Staff

Published June 27, 2022 at 8:11AM

With 84% of Americans planning to celebrate the 4^th of July this year and collective food spending for the holiday to reach $7.7 billion, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst Places for 4th of July Celebrations to go along with interesting stats about the holiday in its 4th of July Facts & Figures, infographic and 4^th of July Survey. Washington D.C. came in as the 3rd best place to celebrate 4th of July on this list, ranking in the Top 10 in 3 different categories- Fourth of July Celebrations, Attractions & Activities, and Safety & Accessibility. For those of you looking for celebrations right here in MoCo, here is a list of celebrations within the county.

To determine the best places to celebrate the most star-spangled occasion, WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities based on how well they balance holiday cost and fun. The data set of 21 key metrics ranges from average beer and wine prices to duration of fireworks shows to the Fourth of July weather forecast.

Business

Germantown-Based HealthWell Foundation Broadens Homocystinuria Fund to Include Organic Acidemias

By MCS Staff

Published June 27, 2022 at 7:45AM

The HealthWell Foundation^®, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans that’s based in Germantown, has enhanced its homocystinuria fund to also provide financial assistance to patients living with organic acidemia. Through the Homocystinuria and Organic Acidemias Fund, HealthWell will provide up to $5,000 in copayment or premium assistance to eligible patients with annual household incomes up to 500 percent of the federal poverty level to obtain prescription medications for the treatment and management of their condition.

Per the press release: Kathy Stagni, Executive Director, Organic Acidemia Association, said, “OAA is honored to provide a financial contribution to support broadening this fund to include organic acidemias. Those living with the condition can be faced with a multitude of symptoms including breathing difficulties, vomiting, slow growth, and lethargy. Organic acidemia may also lead to neurological and physiological harm resulting in toxicity to organs. If undiagnosed and left untreated, the condition can be fatal. Accessing proper care and the ability to afford continued treatment are obstacles that many patients face. We applaud the HealthWell Foundation for recognizing this unmet need and for providing the financial resources these patients need to access lifesaving treatments.”

Business

Gaitherstowne Plaza in Gaithersburg Has Sold For $24.45 Million

By MCS Staff

Published June 27, 2022 at 7:44AM

Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), announced on Thursday the sale of Gaitherstowne Plaza located in Gaithersburg. The 71,329-square-foot shopping center is 100% leased and sold for $24.45 million. Gaitherstowne Plaza also boasts an average tenant tenure of over 10 years and is home to IHOP, AutoZone and more.

Per the press release: Gaitherstowne Plaza is a 71,329-square-foot shopping center and is 100% leased. The average tenure of tenants at the property is over 10 years and the roster includes national brands Gabe’s, AutoZone, Sherwin Williams and IHOP on an outparcel. “This is a generational acquisition as there are a limited number of transactions in esteemed Montgomery County, which is ranked as the nation’s fifth-wealthiest county by Bloomberg,” noted Dean Zang, IPA executive managing director.