MCS Staff, Author at The MoCo Show

Commission on Redistricting Meets to Review Proposed Redistricting Maps on October 20 at 5 p.m.

Published October 17, 2021 at 5:24PM

The eleventh meeting of the Commission on Redistricting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. The public will be able to watch the meeting’s livestream on the Montgomery County Council’s Facebook page and YouTube page here. The meeting will also be televised on County Cable Montgomery (Channels 6 and 996 on Xfinity, Channels 6 and 1056 on RCN and Channel 30 on FiOS).

During the previous Commission on Redistricting meeting on Oct. 13, the Commission discussed three potential redistricting maps. In order for the Commission to continue its work to deliver a final map to the County Council, they will not be holding a public comment session on Oct. 20; instead, they will meet to review the maps and may vote on a final map to send to the Council as part of their eleventh meeting.

Maryland

Governor Hogan Announces “Re-Fund the Police” Initiative and More Notes From 10/15 Crime Announcement

By MCS Staff

Published October 17, 2021 at 4:22PM

Governor Hogan held a “crime announcement” on Friday, October 15th.

Below you’ll see notes from his press conference, as tweeted by his Deputy Communications Director, Kata Hall:

MoCo Government

Covid Booster Shots and Third Doses are Being Administered for Eligible Groups in Montgomery County

By MCS Staff

Published October 17, 2021 at 2:50PM

These groups can currently get additional doses (booster shots and third doses):

We will update this page with guidance for Moderna and J&J vaccine recipients as soon as we get authorization from the CDC and State of Maryland.

Beyond MoCo

Sean Taylor’s Jersey to be Retired by Washington at Halftime of Today’s Game

By MCS Staff

Published October 17, 2021 at 10:10AM

The Washington Football Team will be retiring the late Sean Taylor’s jersey at halftime of today’s game. Taylor will be recognized in a press-game ceremony at 12:45 and his jersey will be retired at halftime of today’s game against the Chiefs.

The team was criticized earlier this week for not providing the public notice of the jersey retirement until earlier this week, just a few days before it was scheduled to occur.

Wheaton

Five Vehicle Collision in Wheaton Sends Six People to the Hospital

By MCS Staff

Published October 17, 2021 at 7:38AM

A five vehicle collision in the area of Wheaton Mall, at the intersection of University Blvd W and Veirs Mill Road, send six people to the hospital late last night.

At approximately 11:45pm, the collision ejected one person from their vehicle and trapped another in theirs.

Beyond MoCo

Seven MoCo Businesses Make Biz Journals’ “75 Fastest Growing Companies in Greater Washington” List

By MCS Staff

Published October 16, 2021 at 5:22PM

Seven businesses based in Montgomery County have made the Washington Business Journals 2021 “75 Fastest Growing Companies in Greater Washington” list, including the company who has seen the second most […]

MoCo

Montgomery Parks Announces List of “Critters in Crisis,” Due to Water Quality Concerns

By MCS Staff

Published October 16, 2021 at 11:57AM

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Montgomery Parks issued a warning today about “Critters in Crisis,” at a special event at Maydale Conservation Park. Certain insects, fish, and amphibians are now considered at-risk in local streams due to water quality issues.

According to county natural resource specialists, pollution in county creeks and streams is having a serious negative impact on the wildlife, including changes to, or loss of, habitats, lower oxygen content in water, and the reduction of the variety and hardiness of organisms.

Rockville

Just Puppies and Company’s Owner Reach Settlement That Bans Them From Selling Dogs, Fines Them $100k-$500k

By MCS Staff

Published October 15, 2021 at 9:58PM

Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced today that his Consumer Protection Division has reached a settlement with Just Puppies of Maryland, Inc., Just Puppies, Inc., and Mitchell Thomson, the companies’ owner (Just Puppies) concerning their sale of puppies to consumers that the Division alleged violated the Consumer Protection Act and the No More Puppy Mills Act.

The settlement prevents Just Puppies from selling dogs in Maryland, provides restitution to Maryland consumers who purchased puppies that had a congenital disorder or hereditary condition or illness at the time of purchase, and imposes civil penalties.

MCPS

Week 7 MCPS High School Football Scores

By MCS Staff

Published October 15, 2021 at 8:41PM | Updated October 15, 2021 at 11:17PM

Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the week 7 MCPS football games. They’ll be updated as we receive them.

If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we didn’t receive a report from the game.

Burtonsville

Seibel’s in Burtonsville to Close Permanently After 82 Years

By MCS Staff

Published October 15, 2021 at 6:29PM | Updated October 16, 2021 at 4:18PM

Seibel’s in Burtonsville, which has been serving the community for over 82 years, has announced that it will be closing its doors on Sunday, November 28th.

The announcement was made in a letter to customers by the family who has owned and operated the restaurant since the 60s.

MoCo Police

Detectives Investigate Rockville Bank Robbery

By MCS Staff

Published October 15, 2021 at 2:08PM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) – Major Crimes Division continue to investigate the October 12 armed robbery of a bank in Rockville. Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

On Tuesday, October 12, at approximately 4:00 p.m., 1^st District Officers and Rockville City Police responded to a bank in the 1100 block of Nelson Street for the report of a robbery that just occurred.