MCS Staff, Author at The MoCo Show

Commanders Song “Who Are We? The Commanders” To Be Performed Live At The Next Two Washington Commanders Home Games

Published November 30, 2022 at 8:03AM

The Commanders Song: Who are we? The Commanders (videos below) by OH Goody featuring Big57 has taken Commanders social media by storm this year, with the song receiving over 160k plays on YouTube, and clips of it receiving millions of views across various social media platforms. Now, the creators of the song will get to perform it live in front of thousands of fans at Fed Ex Field at the next two home games, the duo announced.

Commanders superfan Lucas Georgiou said “At first we kind of did it as a joke, but now it’s the jam every time we win.” While the song itself has been widely criticized on a musical level, the overall theme of support for the home team and catchy hook has been used by many to celebrate Washington Commanders big plays, wins, and more. Check out the popular clip and full song below:

Restaurants

Ding Tea in Rockville Now Available For $450K (Reduced From $650K)

By MCS Staff

Published November 30, 2022 at 7:44AM

In September, we let you know that Ding Tea was available for purchase for $650,000. According to the listing, the price is now $450,000. Ding Tea opened in January 2020 at Ritchie Plaza next to Kiim Imm Thai restaurant (785 Rockville Pike). According to a listing, the bubble tea shop is now available for sale and can be purchased for $450,000. It is the only Ding Tea franchise in the state of Maryland.

Per the listing, the shop is being sold due to the owner moving out of state. They’re are currently 2 years left on the lease, with an option for an additional 5 years. Everything in the store would be included in the purchase of the store, which touts “no competition” since it’s the only Ding Tea store in the area. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Gaithersburg

Sketch Plan Submitted For Lakeforest Mall Redevelopment; Public Hearing Takes Place in January

By MCS Staff

Published November 30, 2022 at 7:17AM

WRS Inc. has submitted Zoning Map Amendment application Z-9444-2022 that proposes to rezone the Lakeforest Mall from the current C-2 (general commercial) to the MXD Zone (mixed-use) zone. The application includes a sketch plan requesting up to approximately 1.2 million square feet of non-residential uses and up to 1,600 dwelling units on 102 acres of land. A Joint Public Hearing is scheduled for January 17, 2023.

WRS is proposing a full redevelopment of the Lakeforest Mall to allow for a multi- stage, mixed-use community with up to:

MoCo

Six To Be Inducted into MoCo Sports Hall of Fame in December

By MCS Staff

Published November 30, 2022 at 6:19AM

The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) is proud to announce the class of 2022. MCSHF will be holding the 2022 Induction Ceremony on December 4, 2022 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the Silver Spring Civic Building. This year’s inductees are:

“These men and women have brought recognition and honor to our community in their respective fields,” says MCSHF Board Chair Trish Heffelfinger. “It is a stellar group and the induction ceremony will be one fabulous evening.” This year’s class joins the members of our first three classes in the Hall of Fame: Katie Ledecky, Dominique Dawes, Shawn Springs, Bob Milloy, Bruce Murray, Walter Johnson, Johnny Holliday, Curtis Pride, Amy Wood, Tom Brown, Jeri Ingram, Roy Lester, Greivis Vasquez, Richie Anderson, Deane Beman, Charlene Thomas-Swinson, and Mike Curtis. More on each of this year’s inductees below:

Beyond MoCo

Defendant in Murder-For-Hire Conspiracy Sentenced to Life in Prison

By MCS Staff

Published November 29, 2022 at 9:38PM

The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Thomas J. Sobocinski of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Baltimore Field Office; Postal Inspector in Charge Damon E. Wood of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service – Washington Division; and Chief Malik Aziz of the Prince George’s County Police Department.

According to court documents and the evidence presented at his trial, Navarro was an associate of co-defendant Miguel Angel Ayala Rivera, the leader of the Pinos Locos Salvatrucha clique La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as the MS-13 gang (“MS-13”) and co-defendant Miguel Antonio Renderos, whom Navarro knew from El Salvador. In November 2016, Renderos was looking for someone to murder Victim 1 in exchange for $10,000. Navarro introduced Renderos to Ayala Rivera, who agreed to commit the murder.

Events

Montgomery Parks Announces December Special Events and Programs

By MCS Staff

Published November 29, 2022 at 5:58PM

Montgomery Parks has a festive lineup of special events and programs in December, including the continuation of the holiday favorite Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens, Holiday Barket, a dog-themed holiday market, several winter solstice celebrations and the return of our Urban Wood Sale. There are many ways to celebrate the holiday season at Montgomery Parks.December events in Montgomery Parks include:

Garden of Lights | Through January 1, 2023 (closed December 24 – 25) | 5 – 9:30 p.m.

Olney

Sally Beauty to Close Olney Location Permanently

By MCS Staff

Published November 29, 2022 at 1:47PM

Sally Beauty Supply will close its Olney store (18394 Village Mart Dr), located at Olney Village Center, on Thursday, December 9th, according to a representative we spoke to earlier today.

The Texas-based retail chain will be closing 350 of its stores by the end of this year. The company operates 4,500 stores in the US and as of now we have only heard of this location and the Germantown location closing in Montgomery County. There is no word on a replacement at this time. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Arts

Former MoCo Resident Sylvester Stallone Stars in His First Ever Series ‘Tulsa King’

By MCS Staff

Published November 29, 2022 at 10:57AM

Sylvester Stallone is one of the first people mentioned when talking celebrities with MoCo ties. Though he was born in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, New York, his parents (Frank and Jackie Stallone) moved to the area in early 50s to open a beauty school. While living there, Sylvester spent some of his attended Woodlin Elementary School, Montgomery Hills Junior High, and was enrolled at Blair High School. Now, at age 76, Stallone is starring in his first ever television series Tulsa King.

The story of Tulsa King revolves around a former New York mafia boss Dwight “The General” Manfredi, played by Stallone. Manfredi is locked up for 25 years, obeys the code of silence/not ratting on your friends, and expects to be well compensated upon his release. Instead, he is sent down to Tulsa, where he’s tasked with “getting things started” for the mafia family.

Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Responds To Call For Stabbing; Two Stabbing Victims Found, Armed Suspect Shot and Killed By Deputies

By MCS Staff

Published November 29, 2022 at 10:29AM

Per the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office: At approximately 2:12 a.m., today, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) deputies responded to the 5800 block of Haller Place for a call of service of a stabbing. Deputies and Frederick County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel located two victims and started life-saving measures. Three additional responding deputies encountered an armed suspect and discharged their firearms.

EMS pronounced the suspect dead on the scene. EMS transported one family member to Frederick Health Hospital, where that person died. EMS transported the other family member to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma via the Maryland State Police Trooper 2 helicopter and that person is in stable condition.

Burtonsville

2022 Burtonsville Holiday Toy Drive Runs Until December 9

By MCS Staff

Published November 29, 2022 at 8:42AM

Since 2019, the Burtonsville community has stepped up to help others in need around the holiday season with their annual Burtonsville Holiday Toy Drive. These successful local toy drives have resulted in over 400 Burtonsville-area children receiving gifts. A video was created and posted by Lyn David, local Burtonsville resident, and leader of this successful effort. When asked why Lyn is so passionate about this effort, she said, “It has been so rewarding to see the Burtonsville community come together to provide for families in need around the holidays. The smiles on the faces of the children as we give them their gifts motivate us to come back every year and work harder.”

This year, the community realizes many families are facing financial struggles and they have an opportunity to help. A group of dedicated and engaged volunteers have generously donated their resources in hopes of delivering the most successful Burtonsville holiday toy drive ever.

Business

Loan Program Now Available to Small, Minority and Women-Owned Business Owners

By MCS Staff

Published November 29, 2022 at 8:35AM

By: Laurie Boyer-Babb, MCEDC Director of Economic Development

Are you a small business owner looking for a loan to support your business’s growth? The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) and the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) have launched the newly activated Accelerating Community Excellence (ACE) Loan Fund, a state of Maryland-funded program that provides loans to small, minority and women-owned companies. Backed by an initial allocation of $1.5 million in state funds, the ACE Loan Fund is now open and accepting applications, fully dedicated to supporting and uplifting those crucial small businesses that may have struggled to secure a loan from a traditional bank or lender.