Wheaton

Montgomery County Police posted the following message on their Facebook page:

With the recent spike in auto thefts across the county, the Montgomery County Police 4th District Station is offering the residents within its district, an opportunity to participate in the Auto Theft Prevention Initiative.


Bethesda

A pedestrian (child) is being evaluated for traumatic injuries after being struck by a vehicle this morning near a bus stop at King Charles Way and Grosvenor Place in Bethesda, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer.

This incident occurred around 8:30am. Montgomery County Police are current investigating.


Bethesda

While recovering from his surgery, the 77-year-old discovered he enjoyed playing the scratch-off gifts. He added instant tickets to his Lottery mix when he got back into his routine of playing Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4Life and Multi-Match. One of those scratch-offs in the mix was the fifth edition of the $100,000 Crossword game, a $10 instant ticket that gave him its top prize of $100,000.

The 77-year-old, accompanied by his wife of 52 years, walked into the Lottery Winner’s Circle with the aid of a cane after claiming his prize. He plans to use the windfall to help family members with some expenses. The Montgomery County resident has three sons and five grandchildren, and, as he put it, “Everybody needs a little help.”


Maryland

With April being National Financial Literacy Month and less than half of adults setting a budget, thepersonal finance website, WalletHub, today released its report on 2022’s Most & Least Financially Literate States, which analyzes financial-education programs and consumer habits in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Maryland was ranked 13th on the list, with a top 10 ranking in “Wallet Literacy.”


Derwood

Five acre Montgomery County campus launches program designed to treat military service members, veterans and their families behavioral health needs.

The Valley residential treatment center, a privately owned and operated treatment center that opened last year, is now admitting military service members, veterans and their families with Tricare Insurance at 19120 Muncaster Road, Rockville, MD 20855. The first of its kind Montgomery County facility offers an evidence-based inpatient treatment program that integrates addiction treatment, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, and behavioral healthcare in a comprehensive, person-centered, therapeutic method.


Poolesville

The flashing crosswalk signs on Fisher Avenue in Poolesville were brought down during a rain/wind storm last in March. The Town of Poolesville website informs residents that the aluminum poles were sheared at the base and that parts have been ordered to repair the signs and have them up again soon with powder coated steel poles that will be able to withstand heavy winds.

Fire hydrant flushing also continues in the Town of Poolesville this week.


Bethesda

Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd., based in Osaka, Japan, has announced the start of construction on the St. Elmo Project from March 7, 2022. This will be a rental housing development 22 stories above ground and four stories below ground, consisting of a total of 276 units, located in Bethesda, Maryland, the United States of America (hereinafter “the U.S.”).

Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. is taking part in the St. Elmo Project through its U.S. subsidiary, Daiwa House Texas Inc. (hereinafter “Daiwa House Texas”).


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