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Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan Congratulates Wes Moore on Being Elected Maryland’s Next Governor

By MCS Staff

Current Maryland Governor Larry Hogan took to social media to inform constituents that he has spoken with Governor Elect Wes Moore and congratulated him on being elected as Maryland’s next Governor, saying “There is no higher calling than public service, and no greater honor than to serve the people of this great state.”

The Associated Press called the race for Maryland Governor earlier on Tuesday night, naming Democrat Wes Moore the next Governor of Maryland. Moore defeated Republican Dan Cox and will be the first Black Governor in Maryland history. Hogan added “Our team is committed to ensuring a smooth and orderly transition to the next administration, and I look forward to meeting with the governor-elect in the coming days.”

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Maryland

Wes Moore Wins Maryland’s Election For Governor; Will Be The State’s First Black Governor

By MCS Staff

Wes Moore has won Maryland’s election for governor, according to The Associated Press. He defeated Republican Dan Cox and will become the first Black governor of the state of Maryland.

Moore is a native of Takoma Park, who grew up in the area until he was 6 years old, moving to New York after his father passed away. He returned to Maryland for college and attended Johns Hopkins University where he studied international relations and economics and graduated Omicron Delta Kappa and Phi Beta Kappa in 2001. From 2017 to 2021 Moore served as the CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation– a charitable organization which attempts to alleviate problems caused by poverty in New York City.

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Business

Monday Properties Purchases Park Plaza I & II in Rockville For $42 Million

By MCS Staff

Monday Properties, a real estate investment firm, acquired Park Plaza I & II, a 266,077 square foot, Class A office complex in Rockville for $42 million earlier this fall. The two-building asset, located T 2101 & 2099 Gaither Road in Rockville, is Monday Properties’ first commercial acquisition in Maryland. Located in the I-270 Life Sciences Corridor, Park Plaza I & II are proximate to King Farm, Rio Lakefront and Downtown Crown. The property is located less than a mile from the Shady Grove Metro Station and is accessible via I-270, I-370, and Route 355. Amenities include a conference center, 24/7 fitness center, yoga studio, cafe, a three-level parking garage, and outdoor features including private terraces and a plaza.

Per the press release: “Park Plaza I & II will continue to benefit from the booming life sciences industry in the region through its offering of well-located and highly-amenitized office space at a relative discount to its competitive set, “said Cummings. “This strategic acquisition of an institutional-quality office property within this highly dynamic corridor positions us for success, and we look forward to enhancing the property further to better serve our tenants.” In addition to the $3.3 million in recent capital improvements, Monday Properties plans to perform additional upgrades, starting with repositioning the lobby and conference center. These renovations will align with Monday Properties’ vision and experience delivering exceptional amenity packages that resonate with today’s tenants by providing technology-driven and innovative solutions. The firm will continue implementing key sustainability initiatives, such as providing electric car charging stations to promote energy efficiency and will focus on ESG performance with the expansion of its partnership with Alvéole to maintain urban beehives on site.

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Education

MCPS/MCEA Return to Negotiations After Agreement on Ground Rules / First Bargaining Session will be Thursday, November 10

By MCS Staff

As of 9:30am on Monday, November 7th, Aboth parties have agreed to withdraw their unfair labor practice filings due to this agreement.

Per MCPS: On Friday evening, MCPS reached an agreement with the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) on ground rules for their upcoming contract negotiations. Importantly, both parties have determined there will be 12 initial bargaining sessions that are open for unit members to attend either in-person or via Zoom. The first session will be held in the evening on November 10, 2022.

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MCFRS

Rockville Police Provides Update on Dead Body Found in Pond at RedGate Park

By MCS Staff

Per Rockville Police (4:09pm): At 9:45 a.m. on 11/8/22 RCPD responded to Redgate Park at 14500 Avery Rd for the report of person in a pond. An adult was was discovered deceased & has been transported to the Medical Examiners Office. Montgomery County Police Major Crimes will assume the investigation.

Original Report: Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call of a person/body found in a pond near Southlawn Lane/Red Gate Park in Rockville at approximately 10am, according to MCFRS Public Information Officer Pete Piringer. The police department assisted with the recovery of the body, as it was not a rescue.

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I-495

Fuel Spill Blocks Multiple Lanes of I-495 on Tuesday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a fuel spill on the outer loop of I-495 between New Hampshire Avenue and University Boulevard at approximately 1:38pm on Tuesday afternoon, according to MCFRS Public Information Officer Pete Piringer. 

The driver of a truck with an 80 gallon fuel tank struck an object on the road, causing damage that led to the fuel tank leaking on the highway. The three right lanes of the outer loop in the area of spill remain blocked as of 3:30pm. Ramps onto the outer loop of I-495 from New Hampshire Avenue are currently closed as hazmat crews continue to work.

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Crime

Man Pleads Guilty to Participating in an $800,000 Elder Fraud Scam; Included Victims in Maryland

By MCS Staff

Michael Odell Anderson, age 64, of Crystal Beach, Florida and Dun Lorring, Virginia, pleaded guilty on Monday to a federal charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, in relation to his participation in an elder fraud scam that totaled over $800,000 and included victims in the state of Maryland.

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland: According to his plea agreement, from April 2020 to December 2020, Anderson conspired with others to persuade elderly victims to give them thousands of dollars under false pretenses.  Specifically, members of the conspiracy called elderly victims posing as a police officer, lawyer, or relative and convinced victims to send money for the purported legal expenses of a loved one, generally a grandchild, who had been incarcerated in connection with a car accident or traffic stop involving a crime.

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MCFRS

Body Recovered at Pond in Rockville

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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call of a person/body found in a pond near Southlawn Lane/Red Gate Park in Rockville at approximately 10am, according to MCFRS Public Information Officer Pete Piringer.

The police department assisted with the recovery of the body, as it was not a rescue. Additional information will be provided once it becomes available. Photo of Red Gate Park courtesy of the City of Rockville

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Gaithersburg

Construction Progresses at MoCo’s First Wawa

By MCS Staff

Construction on the Gaithersburg location is ongoing (photos below). The convenience store/gas station will be taking over the site of the old Becraft Antiques location on 355, across from Gaithersburg High School at 405 S Frederick Ave. While an exact opening date isn’t available, it should open at some point in 2023.

A new Wawa at 9100 Riggs Rd in Adelphi, MD is scheduled to open on November 10. The location, which features a 5,619 square foot food and beverage store and a gas station,  will be located on the Southwest corner of Adelphi Rd and Riggs Rd, just across Adelphi Rd from the existing 7-Eleven and Popeyes.

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DC Sports

Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos Have Dinner in L.A., “Partnership Cemented in Bid to Buy Commanders”

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TMZ, one of the biggest media websites specializing in celebrity news and entertainment, has reported that Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos had dinner together on Monday night and that the partnership to put in a bid to buy the Washington Commanders has been “cemented.”

TMZ previously reported on Thursday that “Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos, two of the most successful men in America, are interested in buying the Washington Commanders, in light of owner Dan Snyder’s interest in selling the NFL team, sources tell TMZ Sports.” Today’s report states “A Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos partnership to buy the Washington Commanders seems to be full throttle … because Monday night the two billionaires grabbed dinner in LA — breaking bread for more than two hours.”

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