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Rockville

Regal Rockville to Remain Open Per Report

By MCS Staff

Back in January, Regal Cinemas has announced plans to close 39  U.S. theaters, including its location at 199 E Montgomery Ave in Rockville, according to a report  by Business Insider. Yesterday, PoPville reported that Regal in Rockville be among theaters that will remain open under NewCo (formerly Cineworld).

Regal Rockville opened on November 6, 1998. In January, Business Insider reported that Cineworld, the parent company of Regal that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2021, plans to “reject the leases” of the 39 locations starting February 15.  The company expected the move to save them close to $22 million a year and “the debtors are hopeful that these negotiations will lead to lease concessions and modifications that will obviate the need for rejection and enable additional theater sites to remain open.” Cineworld, however has confirmed plans to emerge from Chapter 11 cases as NewCo. Additional information in the press release below:

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Bethesda

MoCo’s Katie Ledecky Now Owns All 15 Of The Top Times Recorded in Women’s 1500m

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County’s very own Katie Ledecky finished the 1500m with a time of 15:29.64 and now now owns all of the top 15 times ever recorded in the event. According to Olmypics.com, “her dominant performance found her with a two second lead over second place after just 150m. By 200m, she had separated herself by a full bodylength and at the halfway mark, Ledecky was nearly half a pool’s length ahead of her nearest competitor.”

Ledecky was raised in Bethesda, where she attended Little Flower School through eighth grade and attended high school at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, where she graduated in 2015. “It’s amazing what a morning off can do,” said Ledecky to Scott Bregman of Olympics.com. “I just wanted to finish on a good note. I really don’t like finishing a meet with a bad swim, so I just really wanted to have a great one tonight. That’s – I think – the first time I’ve been under 15:30 since before the pandemic so I’m really happy with that.”

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Business

2014 Lakeforest Pickup Truck Sells For $23,700 and More Final Auction Prices From Lakeforest Mall Liquidation Auction

By MCS Staff

The Lakeforest Mall auction has officially ended and winners of the auctions will be picking up their items in the coming days. The 2014 Chevy Silverado, emblazoned with the Lakeforest Mall logo and 21,242 miles of usage (and currently not running), was the item that went for the highest price– selling for $23,700. The plow used to clear snow from the Lakeforest Mall parking lot, that attaches to the pick-up truck, sold for $1,525. It’s unclear if the same person won both items.

The popular food court canoe structure (with grapes in it) ended up going for a price of $205. A scissor lift used by maintenance staff at Lakeforest went for just over $3,000, a candy machine sold for $1,375, and someone is going to have a really fun play area for their kids at home as the entire Lakeforest Mall play area (with walls included) sold for $1,425.

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Bethesda

Free ‘Touch a Truck’ Event at Westfield Montgomery Saturday, July 15

By MCS Staff

Touch a Truck with Montgomery County Police Department, Bethesda Chevy Chase Fire Department, & more! Westfield Montgomery Mall to Bring the Community Together in the Cheesecake Factory Parking lot from 10am-1pm on Saturday, July 15

Westfield Montgomery Mall has announced its free, family-friendly and open to the public Touch a Truck Community Day event. Set to take place in the Cheesecake Factory parking lot on Saturday, July 15, from 10am to 1pm, the family-oriented affair promises to bring the community together with a myriad of local community partnerships and activations. The event promises something exciting for everyone, from bounce installations to truck moments and a kids magician/entertainer to face painting.

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Restaurants

Daboba (Bubble Tea) to Hold Grand Opening July 8th and 9th With Giveaways and Deals

By MCS Staff

Daboba will be holding its grand opening at 1079 Rockville Pike in Rockville’s Talbott Center on Saturday, July 8th (a time has not been included on social media postings by the shop). The bubble tea shop was established in early 2018 in Taiwan and is now based in Malaysia.

Daboba will offer a free drink to the first 50 customers on Saturday, July 8th and – deal of “buy 1 get 1 free” for the next 50 customers after that. On Sunday, July 9th Daboba will offer free gifts to the first 100 customers and 50% off certain drinks after 3pm (see flyer below). Photos courtesy of Daboba Rockville on Facebook.

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Gaithersburg

Hong Kong Pearl to Hold Grand Opening in Longtime Home of New Fortune (Gaithersburg)

By MCS Staff

Hong Kong Pearl has announced that it will be taking over the location that has been home to New Fortune at 16515 S Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg. New Fortune has operated in Gaithersburg for many years and the dim sum restaurant, known for having over 140 different offerings, has been a staple in the Walnut Hill shopping center.

Recently a sign was placed on the New Fortune window explaining that the restaurant is under new management. The same notice can be found on the New Fortune website. Hong Kong Pearl, which has a location in Falls Church, also offers dim sum. The new restaurant will hold its grand opening on on Saturday, July 8th with “new dishes and a dragon dance” starting at 11:30am.

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Crime

January 6th Participant Arrested Near Former President Obama’s Home Live-Streamed From Within Montgomery County School

By MCS Staff

Per Takoma Park Police: As reported by the news media, Taylor Taranto was arrested on June 29, 2023, near former President Barack Obama’s home in Washington D.C. by federal authorities on numerous charges stemming from the January 6th riot at the U. S. Capitol. Prosecutors are requesting that he be held without bail.  The Washington Post reported that Taranto had live-streamed from within the Piney Branch Elementary School on June 18th and the excerpt from the article is below:

Separately, prosecutors said that on June 18, Taranto live-streamed himself and several others entering a gymnasium and displaying a Jan. 6-related film at Piney Branch Elementary School in Takoma Park, just north of Washington. Prosecutors said Taranto said he chose the school because it was close to the home of Raskin, a four-term Democrat who has been a leading congressional critic of Donald Trump. – Washington Post Report by Emily Davies.

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Events

Gaithersburg to Host SportsFest on Saturday, July 15th (Free Event)

By MCS Staff

Explore all things sports as the City of Gaithersburg hosts the annual SportsFest on Saturday, July 15th from 8am-11am. Youth entering grades K through 8 can participate in a variety of activities. The free event, which takes place rain or shine, will be held at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm.

The Gaithersburg Sports philosophy of participation over competition will be on display throughout the day. The event kicks off with a 3K Run through Bohrer Park at 8 a.m., registration is required for the 3K Run. The deadline to register is Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Following the 3K Run, we will have an opening celebration before the stations open at 9 a.m.

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Beyond MoCo

Iron Rooster is Coming to College Park

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Restaurant Broker & Developers recently facilitated a major leasing deal for a 6,000 sq.ft restaurant space within The Hotel at University of Maryland’s Conference Center. The space has been leased to Iron Rooster, a Maryland-based restaurant renowned for its unique offerings and warm hospitality.

This will mark Iron Rooster’s 5th location in Maryland, reinforcing their commitment to serve the local community. With the addition of this new location, the dining scene in College Park is about to get a lot more exciting. Per Restaurant Broker & Developers, “This location is poised to be a vibrant hotspot for students at the nearby University of Maryland, offering a perfect blend of delicious food, a welcoming ambiance, and a unique setting.”

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