MCS Staff, Author at The MoCo Show

2019 Rockville High School Graduated, Chris Rindov, Drafted in the Second Round of MLS Draft

Published December 22, 2022 at 8:51AM | Updated December 28, 2022 at 12:56PM

Chris Rindov, a 2019 graduate of Rockville High School and captain of the Maryland soccer team, has been drafted in the second round of the MLS Draft by Sporting KC.

The 6’2, 190 pound defender from Rockville is coming off of a 2022 season where he was named First Team Big Ten and two-time Big Ten Player of the Week. In his time at Maryland, he was a three-time All Big Ten Academic Selection and went from a true walk on to starter to captain of the team. During his time at Rockville, he scored five goals and had an assist his senior year, being named a Washington Post Honorable Mention selection and first-team All-Montgomery County. He won four Maryland State Championships (2016-2019) and played club soccer at OBGC.

MCFRS

Water Main Break on Rockville Pike Thursday Morning (Video)

By MCS Staff

Published December 22, 2022 at 8:31AM

At approximately 6:15am on Thursday morning, The MoCoShow received a tweet from Alexis Reed reporting a water main break on Rockville Pike near Georgetown Prep. WSSC Water responded at 7:18am via Twitter stating that they “have crews working to shut off the water and will make repairs ASAP.”

At 7:09am, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) PIO Pete Piringer tweeted that there is a water main break on Rockville Pike and Strathmore Avenue, in the area of Georgetown Prep, with some lanes blocked. Video below:

Silver Spring

Silver Spring Named ‘3rd Most Generous City in The U.S.’ in 2022 by GoFundMe

By MCS Staff

Published December 22, 2022 at 8:18AM

GoFundMe released its annual report, which ranks the most generous cities in America. Silver Spring came in at number three, behind Marietta, GA (1) and Spring, TX (2).

Per GoFundMe: GoFundMe, the world’s largest fundraising platform, released its annual Giving Report, which includes a list of the most generous states and cities in America. Silver Spring, Maryland is the third most generous city for supporting individuals, causes, and organizations this year.

MoCoSnow

Winter Weather Advisory Expanded; Now Includes MoCo

By MCS Staff

Published December 22, 2022 at 6:10AM

A Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded to include all of Montgomery County. The advisory remains in effect until 10am this morning in NW MoCo (Germantown, Clarksburg, Poolesville, Damascus, etc) and remains in effect in the rest of MoCo until 8am. More below, courtesy of the National Weather Service:

* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze (NW MoCo), or a light glaze of ice from freezing rain on elevated surfaces. Sleet may coat the ground as well (C/SE MoCo)

Education

MCPS Announces Systemwide Closure on Friday, December 23 (Schools Were Previously Closed For Students)

By MCS Staff

Published December 21, 2022 at 6:14PM

MCPS announced a systemwide closure for Friday, December 23, in alignment with Governor Hogan’s action to close state government agencies and offices. Schools were previously scheduled to be closed on Friday, 12/23, but now the systemwide closure includes schools and offices being closed for staff. Full message from MCPS below:

“Dear MCPS Staff, Families, and Community Members:

Arts

Eleven MCPS Students Named to Musical Honor Ensembles

By MCS Staff

Published December 21, 2022 at 5:45PM

Eleven MCPS students have been selected for the 2023 National Association for Music Education’s (NAfME’s) All-Eastern Honors Ensembles. The 11 are:

Richard Montgomery High School

Arts

MLK Celebration, Day of Service Set for Jan. 16; High School Students Can Participate in Black History Essay Contest

By MCS Staff

Published December 21, 2022 at 5:42PM

Montgomery County is hosting its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday tribute and celebration from 4–5:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 16 at The Music Center at Strathmore. This free event, “We Are Martin,” will feature special guests, performing artists and a 200-student chorus from Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School. Tickets will be available beginning Monday, Jan. 2.

The Montgomery County Volunteer Center is also hosting its annual MLK Day of Service from noon–3 p.m. on Jan. 16, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road in North Bethesda. Students can earn up to three Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for attending and participating. Service will continue throughout the week with virtual, home-based and other on-site projects hosted by a variety of organizations.

MCPS

MCPS “Try-Athlon” Winners Announced

By MCS Staff

Published December 21, 2022 at 5:39PM

During the Try-Athlon, this fall’s physical activity challenge, nearly 5,000 MCPS employees picked three health goals, set measurable objectives and implemented a plan for reaching them. They took part in a variety of physical activities to compete for prizes, and more importantly, to adopt or maintain healthy lifestyles. Each of the top 15 schools averaged at least 75 minutes of physical activity per employee per day.

Grand prize winners are as follows:

Burtonsville

Three Elementary Schools Named the Healthiest in MCPS

By MCS Staff

Published December 21, 2022 at 5:34PM

A trifecta of elementary schools has been selected for award prizes for being recognized as the healthiest schools in MCPS—Burtonsville, Glen Haven and S. Christa McAuliffe elementary schools.

The MCPS Districtwide Wellness Committee recently announced the winners of this year’s “MCPS Healthy Schools Award,” an opportunity created with Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. This program celebrates schools that have implemented remarkable initiatives related to one or more of the following areas: advancing core policies related to equity, diversity and inclusion; increasing family and community engagement; bolstering physical education and activity; strengthening social-emotional health, and cultivating staff well-being.

Cloverly

Bourbon Wings and Beer No Longer Taking Over Old Buffalo Wings and Beer Spot in Cloverly

By MCS Staff

Published December 21, 2022 at 5:27PM

In an update from early this past summer, Bourbon, Wings, and Beer (from the owners of Dominic’s Italian Grille in Colesville) told us they hoped to open by the end of August. B.W.B. LLC had a hearing with Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) on May 19th at 10am where it was granted its “Class B Beer, Wine, and Liquor License, On Sale Only.” and renovations were ongoing. Recently, signage was removed and ‘for lease’ signs were put up on the restaurant. Today we received confirmation that the new restaurant will not be opening.

Back in January, we let you know that Buffalo Wings and Beer had closed in the Cloverly Village Center (15412 New Hamphire Ave). In February we let you know that the plan was for the restaurant to once again open, after being taken over by the owners of Dominic’s Italian Grille in Colesville. The BWB name was to remain with the acronym having a slightly different meaning as the restaurant was to be named Bourbon, Wings, and Beer. A reason why plans fell through was not provided.

Business

Four Inducted Into Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame

By MCS Staff

Published December 21, 2022 at 8:28AM

The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) hosted the 10th annual Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame (MCBHOF) earlier this year, in an annual event that honors top business leaders and raises funds to support scholarships for students who attend programs at USG each year (video below).

This year’s prestigious list of Business Hall of Fame inductees included: