Edward Lawrence Ramsey passed away earlier this year, days before his retirement from the United States Postal Service. Ramsey worked at the Olney Post Office and is remembered by many for becoming a friend during his years working in the Olney community.
His obituary can be seen below:
The Montgomery County Board of Education has named Dr. Patricia E. Kapunan the first school system medical officer.
Per MCPS:
The Montgomery County Board of Education has approved the following administrative appointments:
Patricia E. Kapunan, currently Medical Director, Adolescent Health Center, Children’s National Hospital, Division of Adolescent Young Adult Medicine, as School System Medical Officer, Office of the Chief of Staff
Galito’s Flame-Grilled Chicken is now open in the spot that was formerly home to Nirvana Reflexology Spa at 15918 Shady Grove Road in the Shady Grove Center (shopping center that is home to The Melting Pot). The restaurant offers chicken with “bold African flavors” and has been compared to international fast-casual restaurant Nando’s Peri Peri.
Galito’s currently operates in over 16 countries, with more than 150 stores– across Africa into Malaysia, Pakistan, the UAE, India and Canada. This is the South African chain’s first restaurant in the United States.
In December we let you know that the founder of Sweet Frog, Derek Cha, will be bringing his take on the Nashville-style hot chicken sandwich to MoCo with Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken. The restaurant will be located in the Travilah Square Shopping Center (the shopping center is anchored by Trader Joe’s) in Rockville, between Pholuscious and Tropical Smoothie Cafe, in the 1,600 sf location that was home to El Mexicano at 10050 Darnestown Road, per H&R Retail.
Construction has started, but there is plenty of work left to do. A late spring or summer opening is expected. A location is also coming soon to 2533 Ennals Ave in Wheaton, in the spot that was formerly home to El Pollo Kiki Riki. That location is expected to open later this Spring.
Back in December, after a little over a year of the property remaining vacant, H&R Retail listed Holy Cross Health as the new occupant of the space formerly occupied by Flower Child.
Construction has now started at the upcoming urgent care center.
Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland:
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging eight individuals, including the President, Vice-President and Chief Finance and Strategy Officer at a company that provided medical billing and coding services on government contracts and an employee at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), with conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud and related charges, in connection with a scheme to defraud WRNMMC and the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The indictment was returned on March 17, 2022, and unsealed today upon the arrests of three defendants. Charged in the indictment are:
The Party Co., located in Northgate Plaza at 13810 Georgia Avenue (next to Kohl’s), will be closing permanently on April 15th.
The store has posted signage for sales throughout the entire store, and recently posted on social media that the everything will be 50% off with some items already previously marked down.
The United States Capitol Police released a statement on Tuesday warning of “aggressive fox encounters” on or near the grounds of the U.S. Capitol after a fox bit Rep. Ami Bera (D-California). on Monday night.
“We have received several reports of aggressive fox encounters on or near the grounds of the U.S. Capitol.
Judge Harry Storm sentenced defendant, Kevin McGuigan, 24, of Rockville, MD, to life in prison suspend all but 80 years. On December 14th, 2021, McGuigan pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the death of his mother, Jaclyn McGuigan.
Per the charging documents:
A jury convicted defendant Biet Van Tran, 65, of Silver Spring on charges of first-degree murder for the stabbing death of Linh Pham, 23, and two counts of attempted first-degree murder for the attacks on Quy Luc, 30, and Thi Nguyen, 19.
Tran faces life in prison and is scheduled for a sentencing hearing on Sept. 20th, 2022, at 1:30p.m.