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Business

Montgomery County Green Bank Appoints Stephen Morel as New Chief Executive Officer

By MCS Staff

The Montgomery County Green Bank (Green Bank) announced that Stephen Morel has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer. Stephen Morel, who has been serving as the Green Bank’s Chief Investment Officer since 2019, will succeed Tom Deyo, the Green Bank’s inaugural Chief Executive Officer. Deyo announced his resignation as the Green Bank’s CEO in March and will serve as the interim Chief Operations Officer until July 1, 2023.

Per the press release: Morel has a professional background in entrepreneurial leadership as well as in corporate and project finance, with a particular interest in public-private institutions and catalyzing investment into high impact sectors. Morel brings his proven skills in business management and investment structuring to the Montgomery County Green Bank with the intent to more rapidly make clean energy and climate-resilient solutions accessible to and affordable for all in Montgomery County. “Steve has a record of strong leadership as the Montgomery County Green Bank’s previous Chief Investment Officer and in his preceding roles,” says Bonnie Norman, Montgomery County Green Bank Board Chair. “His unique investment background combined with his commitment to the Green Bank’s mission makes Steve ideally suited for our ambitious next chapter of scale, scope and impact.”

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Crime

Two Wanted Following Pursuit That Ended in D.C. After Robbery Suspects Crash Stolen Vehicle

By MCS Staff

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are looking for two suspects involved in a robbery and vehicle pursuit that ended in Washington, DC. On Tuesday, May 16, at approximately 3:15 a.m., two Black male suspects entered the Dash-In Gas Station, in the 11100 block of New Hampshire Avenue. One of the suspects implied that he had a gun and demanded money from the cash register. The store employee complied and opened the register. The suspects left with an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes.

The suspects drove off in a white Hyundai Santa Fe, which was reported stolen out of Arlington, VA. 3rd District officers located the Hyundai in the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Northampton Drive. The suspects drove away, and a pursuit was initiated, with the suspects driving into DC, where the vehicle crashed near New Hampshire and Longfellow. A female passenger was trapped inside of the Hyundai and extricated by DC Fire Rescue. The two male suspects managed to get out of the vehicle and run away. The female passenger was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No police officers or bystanders were injured during the pursuit. This is an active and ongoing investigation.

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Clarksburg

Vineyard Vines is Moving to Permanent Location in Clarksburg

By MCS Staff

Vineyard Vines, a clothing and accessories retailer, is moving to a permanent location in Clarksburg’s Premium Outlets. The photo below, shows the new permanent location (Suite 310, in between Lafayette 148 New York and AllSaints), courtesy of @LillyMagillys. Vineyard Vines was previously in a temporary location at the outlets and will open at its new location this Friday, May 19th. The store also has a non-outlet store at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda.

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Arts

WOODMOORstock 2023 is happening on June 10th, 2023 (55 Bands, 11 stages)

By MCS Staff

Silver Spring’s Woodmoor neighborhood music festival, known as WOODMOORstock, will be held for the second consecutive year on Saturday, June 10 (rain date: June 11) from 12pm-6pm. Festival organizers have released the lineup and schedule below, which includes 55 bands who will be playing on 11 volunteer stages around the Woodmoor neighborhood.

Many of the inaugural WOODMOORstock performers are set to return this year, and nearly 40 great new additions to the lineup from all over DC Metro and Baltimore area, including: Pinky Lemon, Dot Dash, Sleeping on Saturn, The Grasso Brothers, Black Shag Sherpas, The Threetles, and many more.

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Events

Carnival Returns to Lakeforest This Month

By MCS Staff

The Jolly Shows Carnival will be at Lakeforest (701 Russell Avenue) in Gaithersburg from May 17th through May 28th. There will be over 30 attractions, including carnival rides, games, and food wagons.

According to the Jolly Shows Carnival website, “We are a new generation of carnival operators who strive to be more progressive and professional. We realize that we must produce a premium product for our customer’s hard earned money. We won’t forget our proud traditions, but we are committed to overcoming the stigmas which have hindered our industry for far too long.” Ticket information below:

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Chevy Chase

Dunkin’ is Coming Soon to Chevy Chase

By MCS Staff

Dunkin’ will soon be joining the Giant gas station/grocery pick-up center  at 8500 Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase. There are plans to convert part of the existing building to a Dunkin’, but it does not appear that this location will have a drive-thru (rendering available below).

Dunkin’ has been making a big push lately in Montgomery County, with its newest location at the Layhill Center (14328 Layhill Rd) in Silver Spring. Dunkin’ also has upcoming locations coming to the Traville Village Center in Rockville. It will be taking over the former Capital One Bank building at 9761 Traville Gateway Dr. and to the Goshen Crossing Shopping Center in Gaithersburg/Montgomery Village. It will be taking over the former Capital One Bank building at 20000 Goshen Rd.

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Gaithersburg

Kentlands Baby Bar Aiming For June Opening

By MCS Staff

Back in April, we let you know that Kentlands Baby Bar was coming soon to the Gaithersburg neighborhood. Signage is up and the cafe for babies and toddlers is planning a June opening. It will open at 375 Main St. in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood.

Carolynne Nowrouzi, founder/owner of Baby Bar, was raised in MoCo. She wanted to provide a space where parents can go with their young children to enjoy a space where they can each grab a bite and just play. The space will offer “food, fun, and socializing” where “you enjoy a coffee and a bite, while your little ones get yummy food and a baby-friendly place to play!” Baby Bar Kentlands will offer fresh fruits and veggies and will have options for babies (puréed or chopped), food for kids like grilled cheese, egg bites, croissants, and more, and food for adults like bagels, muffins, fruit bowls, and more.

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Education

MCPS: Free Summer Coding Camps Available to Middle Schoolers

By MCS Staff

Registration is now open for two free coding camps open to rising MCPS middle school students this summer. Montgomery Can Code‘s summer camp is a free, weeklong camp where participants will learn to code with Swift, Apple’s easy-to-understand programming language used by professional developers to create world-class apps.

Students will complete creative projects with an established curriculum to learn Swift from coding experts. The full-day, in-person session from July 10-14 is available at all three Montgomery College campuses. The weeklong, half-day, virtual sessions are available from July 17 through the first week of August. Devices will be provided by MCPS during the camp session. Students can register here or contact their school counselor.

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MCFRS

MCFRS Respond to Dumpster Fire

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at 915 Silver Spring Ave in Silver Spring around 7:30pm on Monday, May 15. According to Assistant Chief with MCFRS David Pazos, the fire originated in a dumpster that was located in the garage of a residential high rise. Firefighters extinguished the dumpster fire and there were no reported injuries or displacement.

Update 915 Silver Spring Ave ~MCFRS extinguished a dumpster fire with no extension and some smoke migration into the building. No reported injuries or displacement. The smoke has been removed from the building and released back to property mgt. @mcfrsPIO @DavidPazos15 https://t.co/uVmAjkNfhp pic.twitter.com/HiS5Up8wy9

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MCPS

MCPS: New Regulation Allows Students to Carry Narcan at School

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has announced new guidance for responding to medical emergencies at school in which an individual may be experiencing a suspected opioid overdose. The new regulation includes detailed guidance on naloxone (also known by its brand name, Narcan), its use and access in MCPS schools. Narcan is a potentially life-saving medication that temporarily reverses the effects due to an opioid overdose. This action is part of a series of efforts the school system is undertaking to combat the rise in youth overdose cases across the county.

The new guidance allows students to carry Narcan in schools and during school-sponsored activities without fear of disciplinary action. Students should continue to seek assistance from school or health room staff in the event of a medical emergency on campus.

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Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg Announces Plans to Acquire Building in Olde Towne

By MCS Staff

Per the City of Gaithersburg: Gaithersburg is pleased to announce its plans to acquire the vacant parcel 8 S. Summit Ave. and the building at 12 S. Summit Ave. in Olde Towne. The Mayor and City Council will vote on the resolution to acquire the locations at tonight’s Mayor and City Council meeting. The public may attend in-person at City Hall or virtually. Registration is required to watch and comment via Zoom. Register online here. Registration is not required to comment in-person. 

“The opportunity to acquire 8 and 12 S. Summit Aves. came at a perfect time,” said City Manager Tanisha Briley. “We anticipate that the City’s workforce will continue to grow, and this new location will give us the opportunity to modernize our workspace and meet the needs of our growing team and community.” The acquisition of 12 S. Summit Ave. will also allow the City to co-locate various public facing services that are currently spread throughout various facilities, resulting in a better and more accessible customer experience for residents, businesses and visitors. This investment further demonstrates the City’s commitment to Olde Towne and its residents.

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