Gaithersburg

School Drive in Gaithersburg Closed Tuesday Morning Due to Collision

By Patrick Herron

UPDATE: Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call in the area of Fields Road Elementary School in Gaitherburg at approximately 7:20am on Tuesday morning.  Two pedestrians were struck by a driver on School Drive (near Muddy Branch Rd). Both  patients were transported to the hospital with priority 1 trauma (life-threatening injuries) according to MCFRS Public Information Officer Pete Piringer.

According to Gaithersburg Police, School Drive is closed but voters can still park and vote at Fields Road Elementary School if they enter from Muddy Branch Road side. Drivers are also advised to seek alternate routes.

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Maryland

Maryland Is 2nd Most Charitable State, According to Study

By MCS Staff

With Americans having donated nearly $485 billion in 2021, up 4% from the previous year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Most Charitable States for 2023. Maryland came in as the 2nd most charitable state in the country, including being ranked 1st in percentage of population who donated money. The report also released its picks for the Best Charities for 2023 and a Charity Calculator to help donors decide where and how to give.

To determine where the most generous Americans are inspiring others to be more selfless, WalletHub compared the 50 states based on 19 key indicators of charitable behavior. The data set ranges from the volunteer rate to the share of income donated to the share of sheltered homeless. Maryland highlights available below:

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MoCo

Lyft, Capital Bikeshare, Bird, Offering 50% off Rideshare, Bikeshare and Scooter Rides to the Polls on Election Day

By MCS Staff

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, use code ‘VOTE22‘ in each app to take a discounted Capital Bikeshare ride for 50% off, up to $10, or for two free Bird Scooter rides to the polls. Lyft is also joining in, having released the following message:

We believe that everyone’s voice – and vote – deserves to be heard, and transportation should never be a barrier. That’s why this Election Day, Lyft is helping more people roll to the polls with access to discounted rideshare, bikeshare, and scooter rides.

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DC Sports

Matthew McConaughey is Interested in Being Part of a Group That Buys The Washington Commanders

By MCS Staff

Even though Actor Matthew McConaughey was born and raised in Texas, he has been a Washington fan since he was four years old– rooting for Native Americans in old Westerns he’d watch with his dad. Washington also had a star linebacker, Chris Hanburger, with nearly the same last name as McConaughey’s favorite food, he said in an interview on the team’s website. Now, he’s interested in either putting together or being a part of an investment group that puts a bid on the Washington Commanders.

Mark Maske of the Washington post tweeted that “Matthew McConaughey is exploring the possibilities of joining or forming an investment group to bid on the Washington Commanders, according to a source close to the actor. He’s a co-owner of the Austin FC franchise in Major League Soccer.” This coming a few hours after the New York Post reported that McConaughey was linked to a potential bidding group that includes Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos.

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Dickerson

Markoff’s Haunted Forest Celebrates “1 Million People Terrorized”

By MCS Staff

Markoff’s Haunted Forest, located at 19120 Martinsburg Rd in Dickerson, is one of Maryland’s greatest Halloween events. This past October, Markoff’s celebrated its 30th anniversary. The spooky attraction has closed for the season, but recently shared that it has officially “terrorized” over 1 million people.

This year was the culmination of MHF’s 30 years in the business, which started on September 30th: “2022 is going to be epic. Heart-pounding scares; Terrifying , twists & turns; Eerie glades & creepy trail ghouls; and Fright-full scenes for you to tremble your way through like Mummy’s little kitten.” And epic it was, reaching a milestone that makes MoCo proud.

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Education

Maryland State SMOB Applications Are Now Open Until November 15

By MCS Staff

Applications for the 2023-2024 State Student Member on the Board of Education (SMOB) are now open:

This important public official position requires a nomination by the student’s school, and the student must be regularly enrolled in a public high school, in good standing, and a junior or senior as of July 1, 2023 (meaning they are a current sophomore or junior). The school nomination is due by 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2022.

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Education

Upcoming MCPS SSL Hour Opportunities

By MCS Staff

Support your community, explore career interests, tackle issues that are important to you, and feel good about the work you’re doing while meeting the Student Service Learning (SSL) graduation requirement!

Check out these important November 2022 SSL Updates to learn more about SSL opportunities, documentation, and how to stay up to date on your SSL record and activity.

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council President Statement on Behalf of the Council on the Passing of Delegate Sheila Hixson

By Patrick Herron

“We have lost a hometown hero who served District 20 residents tirelessly for over four decades in Annapolis, as the longest serving woman in the Maryland General Assembly.

“Del. Hixson’s years of service include advocacy relating to civil rights, education, the environment, and raising awareness of and combatting child abuse, domestic violence and sexual harassment, among other social issues.

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MCFRS

Crane Operator Injured From 30-Foot Fall Monday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) we’re called to the scene of a construction site at 8787 Georgia Ave near Spring Street (at the future Silver Place) in Silver Spring, according to MCFRS Public Information Officer Pete Piringer.

Two adults were transported to the hospital with priority 1 (life threatening) and priority 2 trauma. At least crane operator was injured from a fall of approximately 30’, according to Piringer. Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Standards was contacted. Photo shows construction site from this past summer.

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