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Chevy Chase

First Look at Baltimore-Based Ice Cream Shop ‘The Charmery’

By MCS Staff

Baltimore-Based ice cream shop The Charmery will open its newest location at 8551 Connecticut Ave, Suite 202, in Chevy Chase on Friday, June 23rd– it’s first in Montgomery County. The Charmery held its first soft opening event today from 6pm-9pm and will hold its second soft opening event on Thursday from 6pm-9pm (video below).

As part of the grand opening the store will unveil a special flavor as an homage to F. Scott Fitzegerald, who lived in Baltimore, but is known to have spent time in Montgomery County and is buried at a Rockville cemetery. The flavor is called Fitzgerald’s Rickey and is comprised of gin and lime flavored ice cream.

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Bethesda

Tractor Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-495S at I-270 Spur

By MCS Staff

Tractor Trailer Crash occurred at I-495 SB (Outer Loop) at the I-270 Spur in Montgomery County, MD. All lanes of the Outer Loop are blocked. Delays are approximately 1.5 miles.

Per our public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, Maryland State Police, Montgomery County Police, and MDSHA working to divert traffic off the Outer Loop of the Beltway (I-495 West) on to MD-187/Old Georgetown Road. Tonight’s crash, which involved 2 tractor-trailers, occurred shortly after 7PM. Featured photo courtesy of MDOT.

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Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg Council Member Spiegel Appointed to Maryland House of Delegates

By MCS Staff

On June 13, 2023, the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee (MCDCC) voted to recommend City Council Member Ryan Spiegel for appointment to the Maryland House of Delegates to complete the remaining term of former Delegate Kumar Barve, who left the legislature to join the Public Service Commission. Governor Moore accepted the recommendation and confirmed the appointment. Spiegel will be sworn in as the newest member of the Maryland General Assembly, representing District 17, which includes the cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville.

“I am very proud of the work we’ve done in municipal government, humbled by the faith that the MCDCC and my supporters have placed in me, and excited to serve the people of District 17 in this next chapter of my public service journey,” said Council Member Spiegel.

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Derwood

Charlie’s Pizza Signage Now Up in Derwood (Restaurant is Open)

By MCS Staff

Charlie’s Pizza and Subs has taken over the restaurant that was previously known as Sam’s Pizza & Subs at 15855 Redland Rd (off of Frederick Rd) in Derwood. While the sale became official as of Wednesday March 14, 2023, the restaurant operated as Sam’s until March 29, 2023 when the name changed to Charlie’s. After 2.5 months. The restaurant received approval for the final change– the official signage.

The updates come with a new name and new hours. Charlie’s will be open daily and will serve beer and wine for dine-in and carry out. The restaurant is currently working on delivery of beer and wine as well. The new menu offers many of the selections currently on the Sam’s menu as well as fresh wraps (chicken, shrimp, Caeser), Maryland crab cakes, and more.

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Education

MCPS Back-to-School Fair Set for Saturday, Aug. 26

By MCS Staff
Courtesy MCPS

Schools may have just ended, but anyone looking to put the finishing touches on their summer plans may be interested in knowing about the Back-to-School Fair scheduled for Saturday, August 26th.

Per Montgomery County Public Schools: All MCPS students and families are invited to kick off the 2023-2024 school year at the MCPS Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westfield Wheaton mall.

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Bethesda

New York’s Chip City Prepares for Construction on First Maryland Store

By MCS Staff

Last November, we let you know that New York‘s Chip City will be opening its first Maryland location at the Shoppes of Bethesda, replacing Fancy Cakes By Leslie at 4939 Elm St. Fancy Cakes by Leslie closed in October 2022. While there has been no movement since then, a commercial permit was issued earlier this month for a $210,000 buildout at the location.

Five years ago, cookies were a side hustle for Theodore Gailas and Peter Phillips. Since then, they’ve opened over a dozen Chip City cookie shops in and around New York with plans to expand outside of the area. Chip City is expected to rapidly expand, with over 20 stores expected to open in 2023. According to Forbes, The rollout plan will be supported by the founder of fast casual restaurant Shake Shack, Danny Meyer, who recently invested $10 million in the cookies. An opening timeframe for Chip City’s Bethesda location is not currently available.

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Restaurants

Chipotle to Open New Digital Kitchen Style Restaurant in Rockville’s Rock Creek Village

By MCS Staff

Chipotle, which opened a new digital-only restaurant at 13801 Outlet Drive at the Briggs Chaney Marketplace in Silver Spring earlier this year, is bringing the concept to the Rock Creek Village Center in Rockville. The new concept, also known as “Chipotlane,” has no dining room and requires you to order through the Chipotle app, rather than the traditional assembly line format Chipotle is famous for.

The restaurant will open in the space that was previously home to Sun Trust Bank, joining The Creek Lodge Bar, Villa Maya, and more in the shopping center. According to Chipotle, “guests and delivery drivers can collect their digital orders through the Chipotlane drive-thru or walk-up window.” An opening timeframe is not yet available.

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Bethesda

Site Plan For 5500 Wisconsin Ave Approved by Montgomery County Planning Board; Will Be The Only Building in Friendship Village to Offer MPDUs

By MCS Staff

The proposed re-development of 5500 Wisconsin in Chevy Chase, Maryland, has been given the green light by the Montgomery County Planning Board. The project by Carr Companies and Donohoe Development is a mixed-use development that will include 360 apartments, 45 moderately priced dwelling units, 11,000 square feet of retail space, and underground parking. 15% of the apartments (45 total) as Moderately Priced Dwelling Units, for professionals who cannot afford the traditionally high rents in the community, such as teachers and first responders.  This will be the only building in Friendship Heights Village to offer MPDUs.

The development has been in the works for several years and has undergone significant changes and revisions to meet community feedback and address concerns raised by stakeholders. Donohoe Development worked closely with the community and the Montgomery County Planning Board to ensure that the project met the needs and expectations of all parties involved. Site Plan approval was received in April 2023 after Donohoe Development and Carr Companies received full support for the project from the Friendship Heights Village Council, and final plans were submitted to the Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission.

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Clarksburg

Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan to be Discussed by Montgomery Planning This Week

By MCS Staff

The Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan will be looked at this week by Montgomery Planning. It is an update to the 1994 Clarksburg Master Plan & Hyattstown Special Study Area, which was last revised with the 2014 10 Mile Creek Area Limited Amendment.

The Sector Plan focuses on the major employment area located in the Transit District Corridor as envisioned in the 1994 Plan. The Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan will evaluate the Plan area’s trends and conditions and develop strategies to align the vision, recommendations, and overall staging requirements for the plan area with the county’s adopted plans, policies, and priorities.

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Poolesville

Poolesville Residents to Receive New Recycling Containers For Dual-Stream Recycling

By MCS Staff

This week, Titus Trash Services will begin delivering the new recycling containers for the town’s dual-stream recycling service. Each household will receive two bins, one bin is a wheeled cart, and the other is an 18-gallon bin. The wheeled cart is for mixed paper items (paper and cardboard), and the 18-gallon bin is for your commingled materials (glass/plastic/metal bottles, jars, cans, and containers). Please see the attached pictures for reference. Please continue to use your Bates recycling bin until the new service begins on July 1st. Courtesy of the Town of Poolesville website. AdditionalTrash Collection & Recycling Services information below:

Starting July 1, 2023, Titus Trash Services, Inc. will perform trash and recycling services for the Town of Poolesville.  Contact information: call or text 202-437-1785, email: [email protected]

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Education

MCPS: Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) is Reopening Waitlist Applications For 2023-2024

By MCS Staff

The Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) application is reopening for families interested in placing their child on the waitlist. The primary focus of the MVA is to foster a safe, inclusive online learning environment that meets the individual needs of all students. The waitlist application period will run from June 26–July 28. Students on the waitlist will be considered for Semester 1 enrollment based on space availability. Interested families can submit an application on ParentVUE.

The Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) is part of the continuum of digital learning opportunities offered to students and part of the choice programs in MCPS. The primary focus of the MVA is to foster a safe, inclusive online learning environment that meets the individual needs of all students in an academic setting where staff know their students’ interests, and want to see them excel as learners. The program includes the following highlights:

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