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Published March 19, 2022 at 8:20AM

Amazon announced earlier this month that it plans to close all 68 of its brick-and-mortar bookstores, pop-ups and shops carrying toys and home goods (including Amazon 4 Star) in the United States and United Kingdom.

Amazon has an Amazon 4 Star location in Montgomery Mall in Bethesda and one that was planned for Germantown, with signage at that location recently going up. The Montgomery Mall Amazon 4 Star location will be closing permanently today, March 19th. The Germantown location will no longer be opening, despite the recent signage that was erected prior to Amazon’s announcement.

News

Leon Harris Returns to NBC 4 Newscasts, Issues Apology

By Patrick Herron

Published March 18, 2022 at 9:54PM | Updated March 19, 2022 at 10:04AM

Leon Harris returned to NBC 4 on Friday, his first time appearing on the air since his January 29 arrest for DUI.

Harris called his decision to drink and drive the “stupidest decision he could have made,” and said he knew that he let a lot of people down, and that is why he decided to take the past month to reflect and seek professional help.

MoCo Police

MCPD to Host 100th Anniversary Event at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in May

By Patrick Herron

Published March 18, 2022 at 9:22PM | Updated March 19, 2022 at 8:32AM

Montgomery County Police have announced that they will be holding a community event on Saturday, May 14, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.

The event is in celebration of the departments 100th anniversary.

Olney

Olney: El Catrachito to Open Fourth MoCo Location

By MCS Staff

Published March 18, 2022 at 8:12PM

El Catrachito will open its fourth MoCo location in Olney, taking over the location that was formerly home to Milk & Cheese at 18050 Georgia Avenue.

Milk & Cheese closed abruptly after being in business for approximately 6 months in the location.

Gaithersburg

Rio Paddleboats Now Open on Weekends (Weather Permitting)

By MCS Staff

Published March 18, 2022 at 6:59PM

The paddle boats at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg have decided to take advantage of the nice weather and have opened for the season.

Starting today (March 18th, 2022), they’ll be open every weekend from noon to 7pm, weather permitting.

Silver Spring

Concern for Missing Silver Spring Man

By Patrick Herron

Published March 18, 2022 at 4:00PM

For Immediate Release: Friday, March 18, 2022

Maryland

Breaking: Maryland Gas Tax of $.36/Gallon Has Been Suspended for 30 Days

By Patrick Herron

Published March 18, 2022 at 2:21PM | Updated March 18, 2022 at 3:04PM

Governor Hogan signed a bill today that will suspend Maryland’s gas tax of $.36 a gallon for the next 30 days. Drivers with a standard 12 gallon tank will save $4.32 each time they fill up.

The State of Maryland is estimated to lose close to $100 million in tax revenue during this period. Maryland announced recently that it had a projected budget surplus of more than $7.5 billion.

Silver Spring

Concern for Missing Silver Spring Man

By Patrick Herron

Published March 18, 2022 at 1:24PM

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man from Silver Spring.

On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at approximately 9 a.m., 66 year-old Derek Antonio Carney was last seen leaving his residence in the 10800 block of Georgia Avenue.

Business

Management Companies Write Letter to County Executive and Council Opposing Rent Hike Caps

By MCS Staff

Published March 18, 2022 at 9:53AM

Southern Management Cos has written a letter to Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the County Council, on behalf of 48 Montgomery County Apartment communities and 14 multi-family owner/developers/managers, expressing their concern with the rent hike cap, citing various reasons.

The full letter can be seen below.

Germantown

Butler’s Orchard Farm Market Opens For 72nd Season Today

By Patrick Herron

Published March 18, 2022 at 8:57AM

Courtesy Butler's Orchard

Butler’s Orchard and Farm Market at 22222 Davis Mill Rd. in Germantown opens today for its 72nd season. There you will find produce, dairy, home décor, baked goods, and a garden center.

The Farm Market will be open Tuesdays-Sundays from 9am-6pm. The farm’s park is scheduled to open on April 30th.

Chevy Chase

Baltimore Ice Cream Shop, The Charmery, To Open First MoCo Location

By MCS Staff

Published March 18, 2022 at 7:45AM | Updated August 8, 2022 at 10:34AM

Baltimore-based ice cream shop is making its move into MoCo, with a location coming soon to Chevy Chase Lake in Chevy Chase. According to OpenCorporates, The Charmery will be moving in to 8551 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 202, a 1,306 SF location. Currently, The Charmery has locations in Hampden, Union Collective, Towson, Federal Hill, and it’s first locstion outside of Baltimore, in Columbia, that opened about a year ago.

The restaurant shop is owned and operated by David and Laura Alima. The Charmery started in 2013 with their its first location in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. Per the Howard County Economic Development Authority: