MCS Staff, Author at The MoCo Show

Published February 24, 2020 at 7:43AM

Every year, the Montgomery County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council holds an event through our Choose Respect Initiative which focuses on teen dating violence prevention.

RespectFest 2020 is on Sunday, March 29th from 1 -4 at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center. This festival, geared towards middle and high school students, parents, educators and youth serving providers, will have activities, games and information about celebrating healthy relationships and on dating violence prevention and where someone can go to get help.

Darnestown

Pedestrian Bridge from AstraZeneca to Kentlands Expected to be Completed by September 2022

By MCS Staff

Published February 22, 2020 at 7:34AM

Soon it will be even easier for AstraZeneca employees to head over to the Kentlands for lunch or dinner, as design of a new pedestrian bridge is expected to begin next month.

Per the City of Gaithersburg:

Education

A Simple Wedding by Quince Orchard Graduate Sara Zandieh

By MCS Staff

Published February 21, 2020 at 12:00PM | Updated February 21, 2020 at 12:49PM

Born in Iran, Zandieh’s family moved to Gaithersburg when she was four years old. Through high school, her projected career path seemed clear. “Growing up in DC, the only available career options that I was exposed to were to be a journalist or a lawyer. I thought I wanted to be a journalist, and so I went to college [Hofstra University] and studied communications and French,” says Zandieh (Per Zandieh’s interview with the Alliance of Women Film Journalists).

Olney

Olney Crab House Still Coming to Olney

By MCS Staff

Published February 21, 2020 at 7:30AM

Back in November we reported that Olney Crab House was coming soon to the location that used to be home to The Olney Tavern (18200 Georgia Avenue).

Since then, we’ve received many questions regarding the location since “for lease” signs were placed back on the building.

Highways / Interstates

Watkins Mill Interchange (Exit 12) Getting Closer

By MCS Staff

Published February 20, 2020 at 11:01AM | Updated June 4, 2020 at 7:12AM

UPDATE: Per a sign on I-270 South, exit 12 will open on or about 6/8/20.

Restaurant

Ema Rossi Pizzeria Napoletana Hopes to Open by March

By MCS Staff

Published February 20, 2020 at 7:44AM

Last summer we reported that Ema Rossi Pizzeria Napoletana would be moving in to the old Pizza Hut location in the Rock Creek Village Center (5556 Norbeck Rd).

Pizza Hut closed back in April and the remained vacant for a few months, but the space was quickly snatched up and permanent signage went up a few weeks back.

Crown

Cinnaholic Getting Closer to Opening in Downtown Crown

By MCS Staff

Published February 19, 2020 at 7:56PM

It has been nearly two years since we announced Cinnaholic’s impending arrival to Downtown Crown in Gaithersburg.

The bakery, known for its 100% vegan custom cinnamon rolls, has made some progress and expects to open this March or April.

Downtown Silver Spring

Strosniders Hardware in Downtown Silver Spring Now Silver Spring Ace Hardware

By MCS Staff

Published February 19, 2020 at 2:17PM | Updated February 19, 2020 at 4:58PM

Strosniders Hardware in Downtown Silver Spring is now Silver Spring Ace Hardware

Strosniders Hardware has been in MoCo since 1953. They have locations in Bethesda, Kensington, and Potomac.

Olney

John Carlson of the Washington Capitals Will be at the Olney Giant This Evening (2/19)

By MCS Staff

Published February 19, 2020 at 9:31AM

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson will be at Giant in Olney for a meet and greet this evening from 5pm-6pm.

There is a one autograph per person limit without personalization for this event.

MoCo

Sellers Seminar Brunch with Team Nurit this Sunday, 2/23

By MCS Staff

Published February 19, 2020 at 9:05AM

Join us for our most acclaimed seminar!

If you are considering selling in the next 24 months, you don’t want to miss valuable information from leading experts:

Derwood

Big Wang’s Cuisine Expands, Now Wang Manor

By MCS Staff

Published February 19, 2020 at 7:59AM | Updated February 19, 2020 at 9:34AM

Big Wang’s Cuisine Expands, Now Wang Manor

It has been nearly two years since signage went up for Wang Manor in Derwood (16051 Frederick Road). After a few bumps in the road, Big Wang’s expansion is finally complete as Wang Manor is now officially open.

Author: MCS Staff

RespectFest 2020 (Choose Respect Montgomery)

Pedestrian Bridge from AstraZeneca to Kentlands Expected to be Completed by September 2022

A Simple Wedding by Quince Orchard Graduate Sara Zandieh

Olney Crab House Still Coming to Olney

Watkins Mill Interchange (Exit 12) Getting Closer

Ema Rossi Pizzeria Napoletana Hopes to Open by March

Cinnaholic Getting Closer to Opening in Downtown Crown

Strosniders Hardware in Downtown Silver Spring Now Silver Spring Ace Hardware

John Carlson of the Washington Capitals Will be at the Olney Giant This Evening (2/19)

Sellers Seminar Brunch with Team Nurit this Sunday, 2/23

Big Wang’s Cuisine Expands, Now Wang Manor