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MCFRS Respond to Fire After Passerby Reports Smoke Coming From Home in Rockville

Published February 11, 2023 at 2:12PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire after a passerby reported smoke coming from a home on the 15300 block of Delphinium Lane, off of Norbeck Rd (Flower Valley), in Rockville a little before noon on Saturday.

Upon arrival, the crews noticed that the fire was coming from the garage. Approximately 55 firefighters responded to the call. A neighbor advised crews that nobody was inside the home and the bulk of the fire was knocked down by 12:01pm and firefighters checked for extension on the first floor and attic of the house. The fire was completely extinguished soon after. The cause of the fire was likely a gas grill, but is currently under investigation, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Moderate damage, mostly contained to the attached garage, was incurred.

Gaithersburg

City of Gaithersburg Presidents Day Closures

By MCS Staff

Published February 11, 2023 at 10:51AM

Per the City of Gaithersburg: Most City of Gaithersburg facilities & offices are closed on February 20, 2023, in observance of Presidents Day, with the exception of the following:

The collection of recycled materials will take place as scheduled. Bulk pick up is unavailable. Note that the Mayor & City Council Regular Session will take place on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. See City of Rockville Presidents Day closures here.

Briggs Chaney

Snipes Opens Briggs Chaney Marketplace Location

By MCS Staff

Published February 11, 2023 at 10:08AM

Snipes has opened its second MoCo location in the Briggs Chaney Marketplace shopping center, moving in to 13834 Outlet Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904. The location opened last month, according to Snipes social media. Snipes opened its first location in Bethesda’s Montgomery Mall when the company acquired Kicks USA and its 60+ locations across the country. The change was made over to Snipes in the summer of 2019.

Per Snipes: SNIPES – Briggs Chaney Marketplace is your destination for all the latest trends. Featuring brands like Nike, adidas, Timberland, Jordan, and more, you’ll find it all at SNIPES. Trying to find a great sneaker store in the Silver Spring area? Stop into Snipes to shop our dope collection of kicks like Retro Jordan 1’s, Kyrie 5, and Air Force 1’s. Follow us to stay up to date on sneaker drops in the MD area and never miss out. For all the latest trends this season, shop SNIPES – Briggs Chaney Marketplace. Browse our collection of clothing for men, women, and kids from your favorite brands like Nike, The North Face, and adidas. Conveniently located at 13834 Outlet Drive, we are in the ideal spot for you to shop all your favorite clothing and accessories. Check back, because we are always updating our selection of hoodies, hats, joggers, graphic tees and more. You can always count on SNIPES in Silver Spring to keep you ahead of the trends.

MCFRS

Driver Strikes 13-Year-Old Pedestrian; Non-Life Threatening Injuries Sustained

By MCS Staff

Published February 11, 2023 at 9:28AM

On Friday February 10, at approximately 6:00 pm, a 13-year- old juvenile pedestrian was struck in the roadway in the area of Carroll Avenue and Manor Circle. According to Takoma Park Police, the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk. The driver remained on scene following the crash. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Investigation on-going. Case #230006773. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps

Arts

New Logic Album Will Have Track Titled ‘Gaithersburg Freestyle’ Featuring Four Other Local Rappers

By MCS Staff

Published February 11, 2023 at 9:15AM | Updated February 11, 2023 at 10:45AM

Gaithersburg native, Grammy Award nominated, and platinum selling musical artist Logic is gearing up to make a splash in 2023 with a little help from his friends, including local rappers C Dot Castro, Big Lenbo, Fat Trel, and Adé on the track named “Gaithersburg Freestyle” off of his upcoming album College Park, which is set to drop on Friday, February 24 (album cover below). It follows the June 2022 release of his album Vinyl Days, which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200.

Logic was born and raised in the West Deer Park neighborhood of Gaithersburg. Logic attended Gaithersburg High School and his ties to the area are still strong with a lot of his family still living in MoCo. The rapper also worked at Joe’s Crab Shack, located in the current True Food Kitchen space in Rio, and performed there a few times when he started off (including the video below):

Rockville

Twinbrook Quarter, the Future Site of Wegmans in Rockville, Has Topped Out

By MCS Staff

Published February 11, 2023 at 8:44AM | Updated February 11, 2023 at 3:12PM

Clark Construction has topped out Twinbrook Quarter, a 12-story mixed-use tower in Rockville, Maryland (rendering of completed project seen in our featured photo). The upcoming development located on the southwest corner of the property at Rockville Pike and Halpine Road. Since February 2022, the Clark team has placed 70,000 cubic yards of concrete to bring this project to full height (topped out). Once complete, the transit-oriented project will feature 452 residential units, approximately 30,000 square feet of retail space, and an 80,000-square-foot Wegmans Grocery Store. More on what to expect when the project is completed in 2024-2025, per Twinbrook Quarter:

Retail and Restaurants: The vibrant retail scene at Twinbrook Quarter has something for everyone — from everyday conveniences and staple services to creative offerings and unexpected finds.

Crime

Police Investigate Theft From Auto; Stolen Credit Card Used Shortly After

By MCS Staff

Published February 11, 2023 at 8:36AM | Updated February 11, 2023 at 9:30AM

On February 10, at approximately 11:02 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6400 block of New Hampshire Avenue for the report of a theft from auto. The victim’s vehicle was parked at the gas station near a food truck. She witnessed one suspect open her front passenger door and steal property. The suspect then entered a black sedan and fled towards the District of Columbia.

According to Takoma Park police, shortly after, the suspect used the victim’s credit card at a retail store in the District of Columbia. The suspect vehicle is a black Kia Forte with DC tags and the suspect is described as an unknown race male, thin, last seen wearing a black sweater, black gloves, gray shoes, gray pants and a black ski mask. Investigation continues. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100 and reference case #230006793 Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps

Bethesda

BIBIBOP Asian Grill to Close Bethesda Row Location After Nearly Six Years

By MCS Staff

Published February 10, 2023 at 6:12PM | Updated February 11, 2023 at 12:27AM

BIBIBOP Asian Grill will permanently close its Bethesda location, located at 4820 Bethesda Ave at Bethesda Row, on Sunday, February 12, according to a representative from the restaurant. They will operate under regular hours until the restaurant’s closing at the end of the weekend.

BIBIBOP has additional locations at Downtown Silver Spring (935 Ellsworth Drive) and Pike & Rose (11584 Old Georgetown Rd. Unit 1126) that will both remain open. The Bethesda Row location opened in May 2017, the same month as the Pike & Rose location. The Silver Spring location opened later that year. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Burtonsville

Barra Brava Cevicheria Peruana to Take Over Old Hickory Grill Location in Burtonsville

By MCS Staff

Published February 10, 2023 at 5:30PM | Updated February 16, 2023 at 2:33PM

Barra Brava Cevicheria Peruana is “coming soon” according to signage on the location that was previously home to Old Hickory Grill at 15420 Old Columbia Pike B in Burtonsville. The restaurant opened its first location at 15921 N Frederick Rd in Rockville in October of 2017. The restaurant hopes to open in a few months.

The menu consists of seafood entrees, a variety of ceviches, non-seafood entrees like lomo saltado, aji de gallina, and more. We spoke with a representative from the Rockville location today who told us that they didn’t have an opening date for the upcoming Burtonsville location yet. We’ll have an update with additional information as soon as it’s available. Photos of some of the dishes available at the Rockville location can be seen below:

Crime

Police Investigate Strong Arm Carjacking That Occurred Thursday Night

By MCS Staff

Published February 10, 2023 at 4:27PM

On February 9, at approximately 7:32 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the area of Westmoreland Avenue and Carroll Avenue for the report of a carjacking that had just occurred. The victim was in his parked vehicle on Westmoreland Avenue conducting work through his employment when he was approached by three suspects walking from Carroll Avenue on to Westmoreland Avenue. The suspects approached the driver’s side door, opened it and demanded the victim get out. The victim complied and the three suspects fled in the vehicle towards Carroll Avenue and made a right turn. All of the victim’s work tools were inside the vehicle.

The suspects are described as two Black males and one Asian male, all approximately 5’10-6’2, all last seen wearing all dark clothing and all wearing black masks. A lookout was broadcast to all surrounding jurisdictions. Officers canvassed the 400 block of Elm Avenue after a call was received of various items scattered in the roadway. Officers were able to collect the items and determine they did belong to the victim. The stolen vehicle is described as a 2016 maroon Honda CRV, PA Tag #LZB2505. The outstanding vehicle has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) stolen vehicle database. Investigation continues. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100 and refer to case #230006712. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Maryland

Reminder: Text-To-911 is Available in Montgomery County and Maryland

By MCS Staff

Published February 10, 2023 at 4:26PM

The Montgomery County Police Department shared in 2020 that Text-To-911 is now available in Maryland and has provided the following guidelines. If you’re experiencing an emergency and are unable to place a voice call, you can send a text to 911. Follow these steps to request emergency services:

Tips for using text-to-911: