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Much Cooler Weather to Start This Week; Sneak Peek at Memorial Day Weekend

By MCS Staff

After three consecutive days with highs in the 90s and the heat index at or above 100°, highs today will be in the low to mid 70s with consecutive cooler days coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Cooler and unsettled weather should be expected to start the week with a cloudy day expected today and rain possible later in the day. Rain is more likely on and off throughout the day on Tuesday with temperatures reaching the upper 60s. Wednesday is also expected to be cloudy with less of a chance of rain and temperatures again reaching the upper 60s.

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MCFRS

One Child Transported to Hospital Due to Tractor Trailer Crash on I-270

By MCS Staff

A collision involving a tractor trailer (with several other collisions in the area) has sent one child to the hospital with a traumatic injury on Sunday evening, according to MCFRS PIO Pete Piringer.

The collision involving the tractor trailer occurred at approximately 5:15pm on northbound I-270 prior to exit 11.  HazMat crews are on the scene to assist with a fuel leak from the tractor trailer. All northbound lanes are blocked, as the crash occurred on the express lanes with pieces of the concrete median falling into the local lanes.

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Ashton

Two Safely Removed From Vehicle After Live Wires Trap Them in Car; Part of New Hampshire Ave Closed

By MCS Staff

New Hampshire Avenue is closed between Brighton Knolls Drive and River Mist Ct in Brinklow (includes Gold Mine Rd), according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue PIO Pete Piringer.

Crews were initially dispatched to New Hampshire Ave. near Brighton Knolls Drive for extensive storm damage. BGE was on the scene for wires down and damaged utility poles that has resulted in power out in are. Two people were trapped in a vehicle with burning/sparking ‘live’ wires on car and we’re safely removed by MCFRS. The road is currently closed in that area.

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Montgomery Village

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is Coming to Montgomery Village

By MCS Staff

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will be opening a new location in the recently renovated Montgomery Village Center, next to the upcoming Kobe Japan (which is next to the recently opened Moe’s).

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit previously opened its second Maryland location in Montgomery County when it opened in Germantown in February 2013. The restaurant closed the following year and reopened under new management in July 2014 before closing permanently in early 2016. The first Maryland location was in Gambrills, but has since closed. Currently there are nearby locations in Pasadena, MD, two in Fairfax VA, and one in Alexandria VA. There is no expected opening date at the moment.

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Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg Mayor & City Council Designate June as Pride Month Mayor & City Council Designate June as Pride Month

By MCS Staff

Per The City of Gaithersburg: The City celebrates Pride Month in June with an official proclamation & programs that celebrate the strength, dignity, and achievements of LGBTQIA+ communities. Volunteer opportunities and SSL hours are available. Join us in making a stand for inclusivity & equality for all of our neighbors

Events include, Nerd Party- Golden Girls, Pride Month Proclamation, Head Over Heels, Storytime at the Arts Barn, Equals-Tea Pride, Tasty Books, DragQueen Storytime and more.

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Restaurants

The Pickle Bar is Back at Parkway Deli

By MCS Staff

The pickle bar at Parkway has been a favorite for many loyal customers, but was removed because of Covid. After an absence of over two years, Parkway announced via social media that the “PICKLE BAR is Now Open!!!!” Below you’ll see a Pastrami and Corned Beef sandwich, courtesy of @TasteMoCo.

About Parkway: After working in the Deli business most of his life, Lou Gurewitz opened Parkway Deli in 1963 with his Sister, Rose and her husband Mike. They called it Parkway Deli because it was close to the park (Rock Creek park). Lou’s oldest son, Stuart who also grew up in the deli biz took over in 1974. With a lot of hard work and long hours, Stuart turned Parkway Deli into the institution that it is today. After over 30 years, Stuart retired. Now in it’s third generation of operation, Stuart’s two sons, Danny and Gary continue on with the deli tradition.

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Events

Gaithersburg Farmers Markets in Full Swing

By MCS Staff

The City of Gaithersburg offers two Farmers Markets, providing residents with locally grown produce throughout the year. The variety of fruits & vegetables changes weekly as different crops reach maturity. Per the City of Gaithersburg:

The Main Street Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s located in the Main Street Park & Pavilion just one block off of Kentlands Boulevard. You’ll find summer fruit & veggies, distilled spirits, eggs, baked sweets, and ready-made meals.

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WMATA

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

By MCS Staff

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.

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MCFRS

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

By MCS Staff

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.

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Potomac

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

By MCS Staff

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).

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Town of Kensington to Host Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration

By MCS Staff

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.

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