MCS Staff, Author at The MoCo Show

Crash Closes Most Lanes of NB I-270

Published January 21, 2023 at 4:32PM

WTOP Traffic reports that the right lane only gets by on northbound I-270 near the Montgomery Village Ave exit (11), with northbound lanes going slow starting at Shady Grove Road and rubbernecking delays expected on southbound I-270.

According to Battalion Chief Steve Mann with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS), crews are on the scene of a collision with rollover on the main lanes of northbound I-270, under the railroad bridge, near Montgomery Village. Two adults are being evaluated with non-life threatening injuries.

Beyond MoCo

Rockville Man Killed in Head-On Crash Near Urbana

By MCS Staff

Published January 21, 2023 at 1:03PM

The Frederick News Post has reported that Christopher Bryan Brooks, 27, of Rockville, was killed in a head-on crash that occurred on Fingerboard Rd, between Park Mills Road and Roderick Road, shortly before 11pm on Friday night.

According to our public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, MD-80 Fingerboard Road was closed for several hours for crash reconstruction and investigation. Per the Frederick News Post article, “Maryland State Police said Christopher Bryan Brooks, 27, of Rockville, was driving east, but crossing over a double-yellow line, into the westbound lane, and passing vehicles. The man’s black Dodge Charger hit a white Toyota Camry head-on. The Camry, driven by 60-year-old Craig Allan McHenry of Adamstown, was heading west.” Brooks was pronounced dead at the scene.

Rockville

Golfdom “The Golfer’s Store” is Coming to Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published January 21, 2023 at 11:06AM

Golfdom “The Golfer’s Store” has leased the space that was formerly home to Pier 1 Imports at 12137 Rockville Pike in the Pike Center– the shopping center that’s home to TGI Friday’s, according to a Biz Journals Report. The space has been home to Spirit Halloween in the years since Pier 1 Imports closed.

Golfdom has been around for over 40 years, moving into its Tyson’s location, at 8302 Watson St in McLean, VA, in 1997. In 2022, Golfdom agreed to be acquired by Worldwide Golf Shops, a Bethesda-based parent company of several well-known golf retailers throughout the country. A projected opening date is not yet available, but we will provide an update as soon as it is.

Education

The Links Offering Scholarships to MCPS Students

By MCS Staff

Published January 21, 2023 at 10:05AM

The Silver Spring Chapter Scholarship Program of The Links is offering scholarships to students who enroll at a four-year college or university, graduate or professional school, two-year community college or technical school.

Founded in 1946, The Links, Inc. is an international non-profit and volunteer service organization of women committed to sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans. The Silver Spring chapter was chartered in 1972. Completed applications should be sent by email. The deadline is 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7. The Links Scholarship Application

Gaithersburg

New Coffee Shop, Brew House Kentlands, Coming Soon to Gaithersburg

By MCS Staff

Published January 21, 2023 at 9:35AM

Brew House Kentlands is coming soon to 325 Main Street in Gaithersburg. Per its logo, it touts itself as being the “best coffee shop in Kentlands.” Brew House Kentlands will be taking over the previous home of Clear Skies Meadery, which has opened its new meadery at 15201 Display Ct in Rockville.

According to signage placed on the window, Brew House Kentlands plans to hold its grand opening on March 4th. Brew House will have its hearing on the application by Kirstie Neal, for a Class D, Beer & Wine License, On/Off Sale on Thursday, February 2nd at 9:30 am, so it appears that it will offer more than just coffee. We’ll have additional information as the opening date approaches.

MCFRS

Multiple MCFRS Units Respond to Fire in Rockville Friday Night

By MCS Staff

Published January 20, 2023 at 10:45PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a report of a house fire at approximately 8:40pm on the 700 block of Fletcher Ave in Rockville on Friday night, according to Assistant Fire Chief Dave Pazos.

Upon arrival, units began extinguishing a car fire in the car port with extension into the the first and second floor of the single family home. Additional units were dispatched to the scene as crews searched the home. Just after 9pm, Assistant Chief Pazos stated that MCFRS units confirmed all occupants of the home were out safely and uninjured. At that time, units continued to extinguish any of the remaining fire.

Crime

Suspect Armed With Hammer Robs Food Truck on Friday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published January 20, 2023 at 10:34PM

On January 20, at approximately 2:40 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6400 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Pupusaria Y Taqueria Lupita food truck) for the report of an armed robbery that occurred earlier. According to Takoma Park Police, the suspect forced his way into the food truck with a hammer through the service window. Once inside, the suspect armed himself with a knife and forced the victim to the floor and stole property from the food truck. The suspect exited the truck through the rear door and fled west toward the back of the gas station, climbed over the fence and was last seen running through the wooded area toward Sligo Mill Road. The suspect left behind the hammer and knife, both of which were impounded.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 5’8, thin build last seen wearing all dark clothing and a full mask. The victim was not seriously physically injured during the armed robbery. Officers conducted a canvas of the area with negative results. Lookout information was provided to all surrounding jurisdictions. Investigators are asking that anyone with information about this incident, or knows the identity of the suspect, please contact the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100 and refer to case #230003284.

Bethesda

The St. James Performance Club Announces Opening Date for Bethesda Location

By MCS Staff

Published January 20, 2023 at 10:17PM

The St. James, one of the DC area’s premier athletic, wellness and entertainment brands, today announced that its third Performance Club will debut on January 28, 2023 in downtown Bethesda (6807 Wisconsin Avenue). Founded by two former athletes, The St. James’ first launched its elite training experience at the Springfield Flagship in Fall of 2018, later rolling out the Performance Club model at Reston Town Center in the Summer of 2022, before landing in Bethesda.

The Bethesda Performance Club, a multi-level facility boasting ample natural light, will feature 40,000 sq. ft of training space including high-agility turf, a short-course lap pool, and premium studios for its athletic inspired group fitness classes and Build, Burn, Recover methodology. Grounded in sports science, The St. James’ 360-degree approach to training, oers members a customized program designed to meet their individual goals and personal potential. With both digital and in-person programs ranging from Infantry Camp to Vinyasa Yoga, the Bethesda location combines expert-curated training formats with custom nutrition and recovery offerings for an elite experience inspired by that available to professional athletes.

Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg Police Warns of Increase in Catalytic Converter Thefts; Provides Prevention Tips

By MCS Staff

Published January 20, 2023 at 6:45PM

Per Gaithersburg Police: Thefts of catalytic converters is part of a national crime trend that we have seen occur in the City. This theft can be accomplished in a matter of seconds. Here are a few prevention tips:

How do you know if your catalytic converter was stolen?

Restaurants

Chef Tony’s at Amalfi “Quietly” Opened on Thursday

By MCS Staff

Published January 20, 2023 at 10:55AM

In November we let you know that longtime MoCo restaurant Amalfi Ristorante Italiano at 12307 Wilkins Ave in Rockville was bought by the owners of Chef Tony’s Restaurant in Bethesda. The restaurant, now known as Chef Tony’s at Amalfi, has “quietly” reopened, according to a social media post by the restaurant.

On Thursday, the restaurant posted the following: “OK EVERYONE…we’re open, quietly, but open.” We are told the menu features a rotation of “Amalfi Classics”, many starters, tapas, salads, and pastas, and a variety of seafood entrees. The promenade location at Pooks Hill in Bethesda is now ‘Chef Tony’s Italian Kitchen’ and most of their seafood menu has moved over to Chef Tony’s at Amalfi. The restaurant is currently only open for dinner service. Additional information can be found via the Facebook page.

Aspen Hill

Groundbreaking for MoCo’s Largest Ever Affordable Housing Development

By MCS Staff

Published January 20, 2023 at 8:46AM

Montgomery County has partnered with Habitat for Humanity and AHC to build nearly 200 multi-family homes, located at Randolph Road and Bushey Drive, near Veirs Mill Road, in Silver Spring (Wheaton-Glenmont)– the project broke ground this week. According to Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, the county was able to leverage the land value, coupled with reduced property taxes, through the County’s PILOT program and a substantial loan from the County’s Housing Initiative Fund, which enabled this construction to move forward despite dramatic increases in both construction costs and interest rates.

“I am thrilled that this will include homeownership options for low-income residents. When we began discussing this project, I pushed for home ownership opportunities, and I am grateful to our partners for making sure that was included. It is an outstanding, innovative project. Because affordable housing is a priority, we must seek out partnerships and ideas like this to spark projects that deliver many deeply affordable units and benefit a broad range of wage earners.” said Elrich.