Olney

Olney: Scratch Kitchen & Bistro Sets Opening Date

By MCS Staff

Scratch Kitchen & Bistro will be taking over the location that was formerly home to CB Acai and House of Fortune at 18062 Georgia Avenue in Olney. The new restaurant has announced on Instagram that it plans to hold its grand opening on Sunday, May 15th. Temporary signage has been up in the windows for about two weeks or so, announcing the restaurant’s May opening.

The restaurant is described as a family-owned bistro and cafe. It will serve breakfast and lunch classics made from locally sourced ingredients. CB Acai announced in November 2021 that it would be closing the Olney storefront and continue to operate its catering business and food truck. The acai bowl and smoothie spot first opened in July of 2020.

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Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: Woman Falls 10 Feet Down Air Well in D.C. After Sidewalk Grate Collapses

By MCS Staff

A nightmare scenario for anyone who has walked down a city street with the fear of falling through a sidewalk grate occurred for a D.C. woman on Wednesday, falling approximately 10 feet down into an air well.

At approximately 5:30pm, fire and rescue units were called to the 800 block of 4th St SW for a below grade rescue after an adult female fell approximately 10 feet down into an air well. The woman was extricated and treated for injuries and will be okay, according to DC Fire and EMS.

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Bethesda

Bethesda: Progress at The Mercury at Wildwood (By HESS Construction)

By MCS Staff

The Mercury at Wildwood was approved back in January of 2019 and will be located at 10241 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814, next to the existing Wildwood shopping center. It will consist of 11,000 square feet of ground floor retail and 95,000 square feet of multi-family residential uses that will be age-restricted to persons who are 55 years of age or older. There will be 60 total residential units, 8 of which will be moderately priced dwelling units (MPDUs).

HESS construction is currently working on sewer relocation in the construction process. Below you’ll see a video of the progress:

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Education

MCPS: Update on Spring Break, COVID-19 Testing, Mental Health and Crisis Support, and More

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Public Schools released the following community message on Thursday, March 24:

Here are five things to know for Thursday, March 24. They include important COVID-19 reminders, including guidance for the return from spring break;  information about mental health and crisis resources; a reminder to complete the Antiracist Audit survey, opportunities for out-of-school time activities and tips for pedestrian safety.

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Wheaton

7th Annual Wheaton Volunteer and Rescue Squad Shrimp & Oyster Feast This Saturday

By Patrick Herron

The Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad Alumni Association is holding its annual Shrimp & Oyster Feast this Saturday, March 26, from 1-5pm at the Ballroom at Wheaton Glen (2400 Arcola Ave) in Wheaton.

Tickets include all you can eat steamed shrimp, fried oysters, shucked raw oysters, honey ham & sides, as well as sodas and draft beer. Tickets can be purchased here.

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