Author: MCS Staff

Glenmont

Heated Cat House Causes Fire on Monday Night

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a fire on the 12000 block of Saw Mill Ct. off of Shorefield Dr. In Wheaton-Glenmont. at approximately 11:15 on Monday night.

According to our public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, crews arrived on the scene of an “Outside-In fire” that started on the deck of the townhome and extended up the rear of the home and into the attic of the home. The origin of the fire was an electrical malfunction of a heated cat house that was located on the deck behind the home. Approximately $300k of damages were incurred. Two adults, one child, and one cat were displaced and there were no injuries.

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Bethesda

Bethesda Business Makes Shark Tank Appearance (Spoilers Inside)

By MCS Staff

Bethesda based clothing line Collars & Co. was featured on the November 11 episode of Shark Tank on ABC.  Many may have seen the clothing company’s signature item, the “Dress Collar Polo”, a buttery soft polo with a standard English spread collar that is said to be more comfortable than a normal collared shirt. Collar & Co went on Shark Tank seeking $300K for 4% equity at a $7.5 Million valuation from the sharks. Continue reading if you want to know how it went.

According to its website, Collars & Co.’s mission is to “provide men and women with extremely high quality clothing that not only looks great, but feels amazing as well.” The business sells shirts, sweaters, underwear, and accessories. Bethesda resident Justin Baer presented his product, asking for $300K for a 4% equity (valuation of $7.5M). The business launched in 2021 and went viral on TikTok, leading to 500 orders off the bat and $40K in revenue the first month after the video’s release.

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Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: Howl at the Moon DC, Dueling Piano Bar, Is Now Open

By MCS Staff

Howl at the Moon, a dueling piano bar with locations across the country, is now open and ready to bring endless entertainment to Chinatown in DC. The new location is at 900 7th Street NW in Chinatown. Howl at the Moon previously had a location in Baltimore for nearly two decades before it closed in early 2020.

Per the press release: The nation’s capital is about to howl louder than ever! Howl at the Moon is proud to announce the grand opening of our brand new Washington, D.C. venue, located at 900 7th Street NW in Chinatown. We are kicking things off with a grand opening blow-out in the fall of 2022, featuring drink specials on our mixed drinks, beers and 86 oz. bucket and of course, our unbeatable dueling pianos show will be rocking the crowd all night long. Howl at the Moon is about to rock Washington, D.C. harder than ever, and it all gets started at the grand opening of our 900 7th Street NW venue in the fall of 2022!

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Business

Progress at 9810 Darnestown Rd

By MCS Staff

Progress has been made at the 192,000-square foot building, with a five-level parking garage containing up to 562 spaces, that is currently being constructed for Research and Development use at 9810 Darnestown Rd next to the Travilah Square shopping center (see featured photo above and rendering below).

Horizon Therapeutics plc announced in January that it signed a long-term, full-building lease with Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. to be the first tenant at the Alexandria Center® at Traville Gateway campus in Rockville, Maryland. When completed, the state-of-the-art facility will serve as the company’s primary East Coast research and development and technical operations hub. Construction at the nearly 200,000-square-foot site is well underway and Horizon expects to start work on interior improvements in 2023. Additional terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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Events

“Light Up KTown” to Take Place in Kensington December 2

By MCS Staff

The Town of Kensington has partnered with KTown Ladies to bring the Town of Kensington residents the 2nd annual seasonal lighting ceremony on Friday, December 2nd from 6pm-7pm at Howard Avenue Park (3716 Howard Ave).

“Please join us for hot adult beverages, hot cider and hot chocolate, s’mores by the fire pits, music, and merry making! The lighting ceremony begins at 6:15pm and there will also be a brief announcement about the home decorating award contest categories and rules. Enjoy the lights in Howard Avenue Park every evening through January 8.”

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Downtown Silver Spring

Opening Ceremony At DTSS Ice Skating Rink; Donate a Coat or New Package of Socks and Skate For Free on Tuesday Night, November 22

By MCS Staff

Though it has been open for a couple weeks, an opening ceremony will take place at Silver Spring Ice Skating at Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring at 6:00pm.

The event will include Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Councilmember Will Jawando participating in the opening ceremony that also consists of a coat and sock drive. Anyone who donates a coat or new package of socks will be able to skate for free between 6:30pm and 9pm on Tuesday night, November 22.

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WMATA

Metro to Run Sunday Schedule on Thanksgiving, Nov. 24; Normal Service Friday, Nov. 25

By MCS Staff

Metro welcomes customers and visitors to the region to take Metro wherever your travels take you during the Thanksgiving holiday. On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24, Metrorail and Metrobus will operate on a Sunday schedule, with trains operating from 7 a.m. until midnight. MetroAccess customers may make a reservation to travel on the holiday; however subscription trips will be canceled.

The day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 25, Metrorail will open at 5 a.m., closing at 1 a.m., and Metrobus and MetroAccess will operate normal weekday service.

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Maryland

Office of Attorney General Formally Overrules Past Opinions that Upheld or Applied Racially Discriminatory State Laws; Office Reviewed Opinions Dating Back to 1916 to Determine if They Upheld or Applied the View that Maryland Could Restrict Interracial Marriage, Impose Segregation

By MCS Staff

In an official opinion addressed to Maryland General Assembly leaders, Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh formally overruled prior opinions of the Attorney General of Maryland that upheld or applied racially discriminatory Maryland laws that were later found to be unconstitutional.

Specifically, Attorney General Frosh found that many former opinions by the Office explicitly or implicitly relied on two discriminatory legal principles: 1) the restriction of interracial marriage by the State of Maryland and 2) the doctrine of “separate but equal” in public facilities, especially public education.

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Cloverly

Popular Cloverly Restaurant, Kabob N Karahi, to Open Gaithersburg Location

By MCS Staff

Kabob N Karahi, a Pakistani restaurant that also serves some Indian cuisine, is aiming to open in spring /summer 2023 (currently in permitting stage) at 18232 Flower Hill Way (Previously Aaron’s location). The menu also consists of a variety of kabobs, curries, stews, and tandoori naan

The owners have a current location in the Cloverly Village Center located at 15521 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring., where it has operated since 2008 and has become a staple in Cloverly. Per Kabob N Karahi: “Welcome to Kabob N Karahi, Maryland’s best family restaurant to find fresh, casual, authentic Pakistani-Indian kabob and curry cuisine. KNK is completely a Halal restaurant. We use only Halal meat, house sauces and salads are made fresh daily. We specialize in delicious chicken, beef, lamb, kofta kabobs and tikkas as well as Karahi. We provide catering for all the occasions (Birthday,Wedding and Engagement etc).”

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Education

Board of Education Discusses Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Act; Approves Pilot Courses; and Holds Facilities and Boundaries Work Session Regarding the Superintendent’s Recommended FY 2024 Capital Budget and Amendments to the FY 2023–2028 Capital Improvements Program

By MCS Staff

The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) held a business meeting on Thursday, November 10, 2022. During the meeting, the Board discussed the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Act; approved pilot courses; and held its final facilities and boundaries work session.

Blueprint for Maryland’s Future: The Board discussed the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Act (Blueprint) which lays out a roadmap for improving the future of public education in Maryland. Its policy and funding recommendations are designed to move schools forward in a comprehensive way.

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Germantown

Vehicle Driven into Bloom Medicinal Marijuana Dispensary in Germantown

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a vehicle that was driven into a building in Germantown a little before 3pm on Monday afternoon, according to MCFRS Public Information Officer, Pete Piringer.

Fire units and EMS are currently on the scene at Bloom Medicinals at 11539 Middlebrook Rd in Germantown. The driver of the vehicle is being evaluated with serious, but non-life threatening injuries, and two adults who were inside the building are being evaluated for minor injuries.

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