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Heat Index Could Reach 100° Friday and Saturday

By MCS Staff

As always, our area has been on a weather roller coaster this spring with recent highs in the 50s, 80s, and everything in between. Coming off of a sever weather threat, high temperatures should remain between the mid 70s and low 80s for the next three days, but Friday and Saturday will be unseasonably warm.

Today (Tuesday) we are expecting a mostly sunny and warm day with temperatures reaching near 80° and feeling about 85. Tomorrow (Wednesday) will bring us a mix of sun and clouds and temperatures reaching the mid-70s. Thursday will likely start off cloudy and warm with showers possible and temperatures reaching the low 80s.

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D.C. Metro Area Named 2nd Best Summer Travel Destination in 2022 by WalletHub

By MCS Staff

With nearly 80% of American travelers planning trips during 2022, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Best Summer Travel Destinations and the D.C. Metro area has come in 2nd place behind Orlando, Florida.

To help travelers plan the perfect summer getaway, WalletHub compared 100 metro areas across 43 key indicators of budget- and fun-friendliness. The data set ranges from the cost of the cheapest flight to the number of attractions to COVID-19 cases.

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Rockville

HomeSense Announces Opening Date in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Last week we reported that signage was up at the upcoming Homesense at 12013 Rockville Pike in Rockville, the former site of A.C. Moore. Now we know the discount home furnishing store will be opening on Thursday, June 16th, according to the Homesense website. The store will be open from 8am until 10pm on opening day.

Homesense is owned by the same company that owns HomeGoods, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx. Cosmopolitan magazine describes Homesense as “HomeGoods on steroids.” The chain sells furniture, rugs, lighting, kitchenware, home décor, and books.

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Crime

D.C. Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Committing an Armed Robbery and Armed Carjacking in Montgomery County

By MCS Staff

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland: Rashaun Onley, age 22, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty today to federal charges of committing an armed commercial robbery, carjacking, and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.

The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Thomas J. Sobocinski of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Baltimore Field Office; Chief Robert J. Contee III of the Metropolitan Police Department; Chief Marcus Jones of the Montgomery County Police Department; Chief Malik Aziz of the Prince George’s County Police Department; Chief Don Hayes of the City of Alexandria, Virginia Police Department; Chief Charles “Andy” Penn of the Arlington County, Virginia Police Department; and Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy; and Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy.

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WMATA

Metro GM’s Retirement Effective Immediately Following News of Recertification Lapse

By MCS Staff

Paul J. Wiedefeld originally announced his retirement in January, effective June 30. According to DCist, his salary was $527,000, which was over $125,000 more than the next best-paid transit CEO. His replacement, Randy Clarke, will start on July 1st, at a salary of $485,000. Andy Off will be the interim GM/CEO in this transitional period.

WMATA’s announcement of Randy Clarke being brought in as WMATA’s new GM/CEO: WMATA’s Board of Directors is excited to announce the selection of its new General Manager/CEO who will transform the agency and redefine how Metro continues to be an integrated part of the region’s success. Randy Clarke, the current President and CEO of Capital Metro (CapMetro) in Austin, TX, will begin his new position at WMATA late summer and was selected following an exhaustive nationwide search, which included important stakeholder and public input.

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Potomac

Authentic French Bakery, Boulangerie Christophe, Is Now Open in Cabin John Village

By MCS Staff

Just over five years after opening its first location in Georgetown, Boulangerie Chritophe has opened its first Montgomery County. The bakery is located in a new building in Cabin John Village.

The first location, in Georgetown, opened in February of 2017.  At the time of its opening, the first floor of that location is a casual cafe, serving light lunch fare and a wide selection of pastries. The second floor of Boulangerie Christophe was more — and offered can enjoy a sit-down meal in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Crime

Additional Information Regarding Seventeen-Year-Old Charged in Connection With Death of Germantown Teen, Jai’Lyn Jones

By MCS Staff

A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Jai’Lyn Jones. On Monday, January 24, 2022, the Montgomery County Emergency Communications Center received a call for a male body found in a wooded area. Officers from the 5th District responded and located 17-year-old Jailyn Jones in the 18900 block of Grotto Lane in Germantown. An autopsy performed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined Jones’ death a homicide.

The Montgomery County Department of Police Major Crimes Division – Homicide Unit has been actively investigating Jones’ death and during the course of the investigation, physical evidence was recovered connecting Ta’Quawn Deon Henderson of Germantown, to the homicide. Detectives also learned that Henderson and Jones were acquaintances. Both attended Northwest High School.

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Business

CCI Health Services to Host Unveiling Event for its New Headquarters

By MCS Staff

CCI Health Services announced today that the organization will host an unveiling event for its new administrative headquarters located at 8665 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring on Tuesday, May 24, at 5:30 PM.

The event is in collaboration with the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce and co-sponsored by NIH Federal Credit Union and will include a guided tour of the facility. CCI elected to purchase the building and move its headquarters to make room for a significant expansion of the organization’s flagship Silver Spring health center on Fenton Street. Currently, the administrative offices and health center share the space. “The need for health care in this area has increased since COVID arrived. We realized that the Silver Spring teams needed the entire space to deliver the care we strive to offer our patients,” said Dr. Sonya Bruton, CCI’s President & CEO.

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Rockville

J.Crew Factory Now Open in Congressional Plaza

By MCS Staff

Back in January we let you know that Loft was closing its Congressional Plaza location in Rockville and that J.Crew Factory would be its replacement at 1637 Rockville Pike. The clothing store is now open. Prior to its opening, a Federal Realty Representative told us that they are “excited to welcome yet another favorite brand to Congressional Plaza. J.Crew will join a robust retail line-up including most recent additions Athleta and Lands’ End. J.Crew is expected to open in summer 2022, and will be located between Ulta Beauty and Appalachian Springs.”

The J.Crew Group  filed for bankruptcy in 2020 after a few years of struggles and being further battered by coronavirus store shutdowns. The company emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September with Anchorage Capital Group, L.L.C. as its majority owner. As of last year, the New York-based J. Crew Group operates 161 J. Crew retail stores, 144 Madewell stores, and 168 J.Crew Factory stores in the United States as well as websites for each brand. J.Crew has an existing location in Montgomery Mall and a J.Crew Factory location at the Clarksburg outlets.

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Olney

Scratch Kitchen Olney Opening Delayed Until Late June

By MCS Staff

In March we let you know that 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 previously announced on Instagram that it planned to hold its grand opening on Sunday, May 15th, but a few construction delays have pushed things back and the restaurant is now hoping to open in late June.

The restaurant is described as a family-owned bistro and cafe. It will serve breakfast and lunch classics made from locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast will be available all day, according to Scratch Kitchen’s Instagram account.

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MoCo

A Documentary Detailing the Launch of the PLL, a Professional Lacrosse League Founded by MoCo Natives Mike and Paul Rabil, Will Premier at This Year’s Tribeca Film Festival

By MCS Staff

The Lacrosse Network has announced that “Fate of a Sport”, a documentary that details the launch of the PLL– a professional lacrosse league founded by Montgomery County natives Mike and Paul Rabil, will premier at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival on June 15th.

Brothers Mike and Paul Rabil of Montgomery Village wanted to help make the league Paul was playing in (MLL) better for the players involved. When they saw they wouldn’t be able to work with the MLL on improving the product, the Rabil brothers re-created professional Lacrosse with their new league, the PLL.

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