Author: MCS Staff

Restaurants

Lotus Café to Close Permanently at the End of July

By MCS Staff

Lotus Cafe, located at 8077 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, will close permanently at the end of July, according to a representative from the restaurant. The restaurant has been serving the Silver Spring community for nearly 15 years and has garnered over 300 Yelp reviews and over 350 of Google reviews, earning 4 and 4.4 stars respectively. The restaurant has offered Vietnamese cuisine and is known for its outdoor patio in Silver Spring. There is no word on a possible replacement.

Featured photo courtesy of Lotus Cafe.

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DC Sports

ESPN Senior Writer: Pretty Good Chance Commanders Will Change Franchise Name

By MCS Staff

Now that the sale of the Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder to the new ownership group led by Montgomery County native Josh Harris is final, the group will have some decisions to make regarding the future of the franchise, including a possible “complete rebranding of the team.”

According to a tweet by Bleacher Report (seen below), ESPN senior writer Don Van Natta Jr. stated on the Rich Eisen Show that “There’s a ‘pretty good chance’ the new ownership of the Washington Commanders will change the franchise name and have a ‘complete re-branding’ of the team.”

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Ashton

El Andariego to Close For A Week in August For Staff Vacation

By MCS Staff

Popular Ashton restaurant El Andariego has announced a week-long closure to allow its staff to go on vacation. The restaurant will close from Monday, August 7th until Sunday, August 13th, before reopening on Monday, August 14th. The full message can be seen below:

“Dear customers of El Andariego Restaurant:

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MCDOT

MCDOT Declares Adult Bike Classes a Success

By MCS Staff

MCDOT sponsored six adult bike classes and most sessions were sold out with 156 registrants. Most attendees were able to ride a bike by the end of the class. The classes offered residents an affordable way to include biking as another form of transportation.

Last month, MCDOT hosted the last of four e-scooter safety classes. Over 75 residents learned how to download the vendor apps to rent and operate an e-scooter and were able to take a test ride. They also learned about local e-scooter laws and general safety information. MCDOT has contracts with Bird, Lime, and Spin who operate within certain areas in Montgomery County and participated in one or more of the four training classes.

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Education

MCPS Calendar (August/September)

By MCS Staff

We are at the approximate halfway point of the summer of 2023 so we’ll be taking a look at what’s to come in August and September the MCPS “traditional school calendar” (includes all schools except for Arcola Elementary School and Roscoe Nix Elementary School).

Teachers will report back to school for their first professional day of pre-service week on Monday, August 21st. They’ll continue to report for the remainder of the week, as pre-service week concludes on Friday, August 25th. Students report to school for their first day on Monday, August 28th.

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DMV

Wisdom Martin Celebrates Final Broadcast With FOX 5 After 20 Years

By MCS Staff

Wisdom Martin joined the FOX 5 News team in 2003. 20 years later, he celebrated his last broadcast with FOX 5 with the network where he has recently been the morning anchor, starting the day at 4 a.m. through 6 a.m. and from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Good Day DC (his goodbye video is available below). Martin has not yet disclosed his next chapter.

Per FOX 5: His career started while he was a sophomore at Jackson State University. His first job in TV news was running the teleprompter on the weekends at WAPT news. From there he worked his way up to news photographer, editor and sports reporter for the weekend shows, before graduating.

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Maryland

Maryland Natural Resources Police Remind Marylanders to Practice Water Safety

By MCS Staff

Per the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Maryland’s boating and swimming season is in full swing and the Maryland Natural Resources Police is urging Marylanders to take proper precautions to ensure safe enjoyment of Maryland’s waterways this summer. So far this year, Maryland Natural Resources Police have responded to more than five boating-related deaths and eight non-boating related drownings, including four fatal incidents during the July 4 holiday weekend.

“Maryland is one of the nation’s leading destinations for summertime water recreation,” Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz said. “With the increased enjoyment of our waterways, state parks, rivers, and streams, it is essential that residents and visitors adhere to safety protocols and regulations that keep our recreational waterways safe and enjoyable for everyone.”

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Beallsville

Maryland Department of the Environment Encourages Water Conservation with Drought Watch for Portions of the State

By MCS Staff

Per The Maryland Department of the Environment: The Maryland Department of the Environment is urging citizens and businesses in a large part of the state to voluntarily reduce their water usage as a drought watch has been issued. “Water conservation is a good practice year-round, but we are asking residents and businesses to pay particular attention during the summer months when the State can experience hot and dry conditions,” said Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain.

“You can do your part by limiting the use and duration of sprinklers for lawns, taking short showers as opposed to baths, and not leaving the faucet running while brushing your teeth. These things sound simple, but it all adds up.” A drought watch has been issued for Western Maryland and portions of Central Maryland based on lower-than-normal stream flows and groundwater levels for this time of year. During a drought watch, MDE increases oversight of water supply conditions and encourages voluntary water conservation practices. No mandatory water use restrictions have been issued.

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DC Sports

Roger Goodell: NFL Clubs Unanimously Approve Commanders Sale to Josh Harris and Partners

By MCS Staff

NFL clubs today unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders to Josh Harris and his limited partners at a special league meeting in Minneapolis. Statement from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell:

“Congratulations to Josh Harris and his impressive group of partners. Josh will be a great addition to the NFL. He has a remarkable record in business, sports, and in his communities. The diverse group that Josh has put together is outstanding for its business acumen and strong Washington ties and we welcome them to the NFL as well. I met Josh several years ago, prior to his acquisition of an interest in the Steelers and have been fortunate to get to know him better over the past few months. I know he has a commitment to winning on the field, but also to running an organization that everyone will be proud of — and to making positive contributions.”

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Germantown

CVS Announces Closing Date For One of Its Germantown Locations

By MCS Staff

Last month we let you know that CVS at 18080 Mateny Rd in the Cloppers Mill shopping center in Germantown confirmed that the store will be closing. Signage is now up at the store announcing that the store will be closing on Thursday, August 24th and directing customers to a nearby Germantown location at 1285 Wisteria Drive and the new Kentlands lcoation at 311 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg (photo below).

CVS also recently closed its locations at 9140 Rothbury Drive in the Goshen Crossing shopping center in Gaithersburg/Montgomery Village and at 10113 New Hampshire Ave in the Hillandale Shopping Center. In 2021, CVS announced that it would be closing approximately 900 stores “over the next 3 years due to changes in population, consumer buying patterns, and future health needs.” CVS locations at Rockville Town Square (360 Hungerford Drive) and Twinbrook Center (2210 Veirs Mill Rd) both closed last year as well.

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Gaithersburg

Several Gaithersburg Neighborhoods To Participate in ‘National Night Out’ Campaign Against Crime

By MCS Staff

Per the City of Gaithersburg: Several Gaithersburg neighborhoods are joining communities across the country to participate in the National Night Out (NNO) Against Crime campaign.

On Tuesday, August 1, these neighborhoods will hold events to increase drug prevention awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs, encourage residents to be involved in their communities, and send a message that neighborhoods and businesses are organized to fight back against crime. The NNO programs help bring together residents, law enforcement agencies, local officials, civic groups, and neighborhood organizations. Participating neighborhoods will be posted closer to event. Participating neighborhoods include:

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