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Metro on Schedule to Restore 7000-series Railcars in Late Summer

Published May 22, 2022 at 9:12AM

This week, Metro installed the first automated inspection system to test wheelsets of the 7000-series railcars in real-time. The schedule to restore the fleet to passenger service later this summer remains on time.  With the first installation now complete, engineers will begin configuration, testing, and commissioning of the system.

Last month, Metro started the process to review with the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission the key components of its return to service plan. The plan includes new inspection procedures and trainings to guide Metro staff to safely inspect and maintain the 7000-series railcars when they return to service later this summer.

MCFRS

Multiple Vehicles Struck by Airborne Tire on 495 Saturday Evening; Several Injuries Reported

By MCS Staff

Published May 22, 2022 at 8:13AM

Multiple vehicles were struck by an airborne tire that bounced across the inner loop and outer loop of I-495 near the Linden Lane overpass, between Georgia Ave. and Connecticut Ave., (Kensington/Silver Spring) on Saturday evening, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue PIO Pete Piringer.

According to Piringer, The airborne tire and debris only caused property damage on the inner loop, but resulted in several injuries on the outer loop including two adults being transported to the hospital with priority 1 (life threatening) traumatic injuries after the tire struck multiple moving vehicles.

Germantown

(Located) Detectives Ask For Assistance in Locating Missing Germantown Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published May 21, 2022 at 9:48PM | Updated May 23, 2022 at 5:26PM

Bain is approximately 5-feet, 6-inches tall and approximately 180 pounds. She has blond hair and blue eyes. Bain may be driving a white 2017 KIA Soul with MD tags 4DA0003. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Lisa Joyce Bain is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Montgomery County Police – 5th District Investigative Section at 240-773-6237. Callers may remain anonymous.

Beyond MoCo

Jackass 4.5 is Now Streaming on Netflix; Two of the Show’s Creators are From MoCo

By Patrick Herron

Published May 21, 2022 at 3:48PM

Jackass 4.5 is now available to stream on Netflix. The film contains unreleased footage and outtakes from Jackass Forever, which grossed over 80 million when it was released in theaters earlier this year. Originally a 30-minute show on MTV, the Jackass franchise was created by MoCo natives Jeff Tremaine and Spike Jonze, along with actor Johnny Knoxville. Tremaine and Jonze were childhood friends, both growing up in MoCo and graduating from Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda in the mid 80s and are both executive producers of all the Jackass movies.

Tremaine is the former editor of the skating culture magazine Big Brother and a former art director of the influential BMXmagazine GO. He was also a former professional BMX rider. Tremaine has directed and produced all the movies in the Jackass franchise and was also the executive producer on the MTV reality series Rob and Big, and the executive producer of Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory, Ridiculousness, Nitro Circus, and Adult Swim’s Loiter Squad.

Gaithersburg

(Located) Detectives Ask For Assistance in Locating Missing Gaithersburg Man

By Patrick Herron

Published May 21, 2022 at 11:09AM | Updated May 23, 2022 at 5:41PM

Knight is 6-feet tall, thin build, with short gray hair. He was last seen wearing a plaid shirt with a blue undershirt and jeans. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Conrad Knight is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Sixth District Investigative Section at 240-773-5770.

Potomac

Wellbranch – Health + Lifestyle Opens in Potomac’s Cabin John Mall

By MCS Staff

Published May 21, 2022 at 8:58AM

Wellbranch – Health + Lifestyle, a boutique health club, opened to the public May 2 at Cabin John Mall in Potomac. It is a wellness collective that brings together veteran health and fitness practitioners from the full spectrum of health and fitness disciplines in a deluxe club atmosphere. With a refined aesthetic and boutique design, this appointment-only club is designed to empowers you to own every element of your health and self-care. It offers exclusive access to the region’s leading fitness professionals, massage therapists, clinicians, and registered dieticians, grow the way you want to with Wellbranch.

Wellbranch is helmed by owner Israel Butron Arnez, a Montgomery County resident and fitness expert who grew up in Gaithersburg, MD. During the pandemic with the help of Israel’s advisors and noted branding, Wellbranch emerged. Wellbranch Potomac will be the first of 3 planned locations in Montgomery County (Potomac, Bethesda & Gaithersburg).

Uncategorized

Town of Kensington to Host Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration

By MCS Staff

Published May 21, 2022 at 8:15AM

The Town of Kensington’s Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration will be taking place June 18, 2022 from 12:00-4p.m., in St. Paul Park, with a rain date of June 19th. The street address of the park is 10564 St. Paul Street, Kensington, MD 20895. Below you will see a piece titled Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration Brings History to Life in St. Paul Park by Kenna Barrett Member of the Kensington Racial Justice Committee via the May journal of the Town of Kensington:

Like most Americans, Jamie Boston thought he knew what was in the Emancipation Proclamation. When he sat down with his young daughters to read it all the way through–in preparation for his family’s Juneteenth celebration last year–the retired combat veteran and U.S. Army JAG found an entirely different document than he expected.

Germantown

Germantown Trucker Hauls Away $25,000 Lottery Prize

By MCS Staff

Published May 21, 2022 at 8:11AM

His route took him along Clopper Road in Germantown last week and he noticed the Lottery sign in the window of Cicilia Beer & Wine. “I bought a Mega Millions ticket and this free Pick 5 ticket came with it,” he told Lottery officials. “I wasn’t expecting that!” That surprise ticket is part of a Try Pick 5 promotion celebrating the Lottery’s newest draw game. Free quick-pick straight bet Pick 5 tickets accompany random Maryland Lottery draw game purchases through June 5.

“I had a handful of tickets to check, so I went to a store near home to scan them,” he said. The Germantown resident held nothing back when he saw what he’d won. “I let out a shout. The other customers came over, the store staff came over, we all celebrated together.” The lucky truck driver shared with us that a recent family funeral has left relatives in financial distress. He plans to use his winnings to ease their troubles.

Kensington

Town of Kensington Election to Take Place on June 6; Candidate Forum on May 23

By MCS Staff

Published May 21, 2022 at 7:47AM

The Town of Kensington election will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, at the Kensington Town Hall (3710 Mitchell Street). The term of Mayor Tracey Furman and Council Members Bridget Hill-Zayat and Nate Engle are set to expire June 30, 2022. Absentee Ballots will be made available to any registered voter that is unable to vote in person by completing the Absentee Ballot application, and returning it to Susan Engels, Clerk-Treasurer, at the following email: [email protected]. An Absentee Ballot application will be mailed to every registered voter within the Town. If you have not received the Absentee Ballot application, please contact Susan Engels at the above email.

The Candidate Forum will be held on Monday, May 23, 2022, 7:00 pm, at the Kensington Town Hall. The Candidate Forum will also be available to view on Zoom. Please email Alex Marini, [email protected], for the Zoom link.

Education

Argyle Principal, James Allrich, Named MDMASSP Principal of the Year

By MCS Staff

Published May 21, 2022 at 7:41AM

Argyle principal, James Allrich, has been named the MDMASSP Principal of the Year. “I am so grateful to be named the MDMASSP Principal of the Year 2023. This award comes as a result of great coaching, a great staff and great family support. I am humbled and thankful.” he tweeted on Thursday, May 19th. Mr. James Allrich was selected as the recipient of the 2022 Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision earlier this year. He has been principal at Argyle Middle School in Silver Spring since 2015.

I am so grateful to be named the @mdmassp Principal of the Year 2023. This award comes as a result of great coaching, a great staff and great family support. I am humbled and thankful. @MCPS @ArgyleMagnetMS pic.twitter.com/sFeZ9P77vG

Bethesda

Kid Museum Grand Opening in New Location on Sunday, May 22

By MCS Staff

Published May 21, 2022 at 7:31AM | Updated May 21, 2022 at 1:17PM

KID Museum will open in its new flagship site at Bethesda Metro Center — a brand new, 28,000 square foot facility “created to foster the “Mind of a Maker” and empower the next generation with the skills to invent the future.” The grand opening event will take place on May 22, 2022 at 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 140.

The state-of-the-art makerspace is purpose-built for kids ages 4-14 to explore coding, robotics, engineering design, and hands-on maker learning, with the capacity to welcome more than 100,000 visitors every year. There will be grand opening events, becoming a member, or sponsoring us to help all kids discover a love of exploring, creating, and collaborating to become makers of the future. Tickets for the grand opening event are required and now sold out, but tickets remain available for future Sundays (May 29th, June 5th, and June 12th).