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Education

Crown High School Expected to Open Fall 2027

By MCS Staff

The Montgomery County Board of Education approved the design plans for Crown High School back on March 24, 2022. The $180 million high school will be located in the undeveloped 30 acre site that is adjacent to Crown Neighborhood Three and is located at the intersection of Fields Road and Omega Drive (photo of exact location below). The school is expected to open in the fall of 2027.

The new school will relieve crowding at Gaithersburg, Northwest, Quince Orchard, Thomas S. Wootton and Richard Montgomery high schools. According the presentation from earlier this year, the school will be a five story building that will utilize onsite renewable energy sources such as solar panels and geothermal energy. The City of Gaithersburg was able to secure the site as part of the negotiations related to the Crown Farm Annexation Agreement X-182 on August 7, 2006.

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MCFRS

Collision Closes Wootton Parkway at Seven Locks Rd

By MCS Staff

Per Rockville City Police Department: Traffic Alert – 10/26/22 at 9:30 p.m. Southbound Wootton Parkway is temporarily closed at Seven Locks Road due to a traffic collision. Driver of vehicle was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

Per Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services: MCFRS are on the scene of a collision with injuries on Wooton Pkwy near Tower Oaks in Rockville. 2 adults being evaluated, 1 has serious, non-life threatening injuries. Wooton Pkwy closed.

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MoCo Athletics

Poolesville High School Golf Team Wins Second Consecutive State Championship; Poolesville’s Olivia Cong Wins Second Consecutive Individual State Championship

By MCS Staff

Updated to reflect Olivia Cong is a junior

The Poolesville High School golf team came up with their second consecutive 1A/2A State Championship win, with junior Olivia Cong winning her second consecutive individual State Championship in girls golf.

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Events

Monster Bash Returns to Takoma Park on October 29; Street Closures and Bus Detours

By MCS Staff

Monster Bash returns to Takoma Park on Saturday, October 29. The event begins at 1pm in the Takoma Park Middle School Parking Lot (7611 Piney Branch Rd) with a “Trunk or Treat” and magic show. A costume contest and parade will begin at 2pm that travels to the Takoma Park Community Center (7500 Maple Ave). Full details below courtesy of takomapark.gov:

The City of Takoma Park Recreation Department will host our traditional Monster Bash on Saturday, October 29!

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Montgomery Planning

Community Invited to November Meetings for University Boulevard Corridor Plan

By MCS Staff

Plan centered on three-mile stretch of University Boulevard between Wheaton and I-495

WHEATON, MD – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, will hold two community open houses for the University Boulevard Corridor Plan on November 2 and November 7. At the open houses, anyone who lives, works, or has an interest in the future of University Boulevard, between Wheaton and I-495, are welcome to share their views. RSVPs are encouraged.

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Events

Montgomery Parks Announces November Special Events and Programs

By MCS Staff

Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, has an engaging lineup of special events and programs in November, including Maryland Emancipation Day, Drag Queen Story Hour, free Veteran’s Day skates and the opening of the annual winter favorite, Garden of Lights, at Brookside Gardens.

November events in Montgomery Parks include: 

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DC Sports

Washington Wizards to Reunite Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler, Antawn Jamison for 25th Anniversary Celebration

By MCS Staff

Per the NBA: The Washington Wizards will reunite the “Big Three” of Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison to celebrate “Throwback Night” in recognition of the team’s 25th anniversary since rebranding to the Wizards. The game will take place on Friday, November 18, when the Miami Heat come to Capital One Arena. Tipoff will be at 7:00 p.m.

As part of “Throwback Night,” the team will recognize Arenas, Butler and Jamison in a halftime celebration for their contributions to the franchise. The trio played together from 2005-06 to 2009-10 and led Washington to three consecutive playoff appearances (2006-2008).

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Beyond MoCo

UMD Announces Plan to Cover Tuition and Fees of Low-Income, In-State Students

By MCS Staff

The University of Maryland announced the launch of the Terrapin Commitment on Monday, an investment that will provide up to $20 million annually for low-income, in-state students starting January 2023. The full announcement can be seen below:

Dear Maryland community,

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Poolesville

Sidewalk Construction Begins Today on W Willard Rd in Poolesville

By MCS Staff

On Wednesday, October 26th, Town of Poolesville contractors will start construction on a new sidewalk on W Willard Rd. Traffic control will be on site. However, you may experience delays traveling through this area, so please plan accordingly. If you have any questions about this project, please contact Town Hall.

Information courtesy of the Town of Poolesville. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

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Takoma Park

Community Meeting About Ethan Allen Ave and Elm Avenue to Take Place November 15 in Takoma Park

By MCS Staff

Per the City of Takoma Park: The intersection of MD 410 (Ethan Allen Avenue) and Elm Avenue continues to present safety concerns for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles. Councilmember Cindy Dyballa and Public Works Director Daryl Braithwaite are convening a virtual community meeting to:

The alternative proposal is similar to the prior MDOT proposal in that it would include left turn restrictions on each approach, as well as restrict through traffic on Elm Avenue. This would consist of signage and installing a row of delineator posts along the centerline of Ethan Allen Avenue at the intersection. The difference is that it would not include restricting access for incoming traffic on either side of Elm Avenue; however, all vehicles reaching the intersection would only be able to make right turns at Ethan Allen Avenue.

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Maryland

Investigative Report Released for February’s Fatal Police Pursuit in Montgomery County; Decision Made to Not Prosecute Case

By MCS Staff

The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of Attorney General today released its investigative report of the February 26, 2022, fatal police pursuit in Montgomery County.

On February 26, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Montgomery County Police Department Officer Antonio Copeland observed a silver Honda Accord commit traffic violations including speeding in the area of Rockville Pike and Nicholson Lane in North Bethesda. Officer Copeland conducted a traffic stop on the car, and while he was standing next to the Honda, the driver, Noraly Paz Chavez, drove away. Officer Copeland returned to his car and pursued the Honda. During the pursuit, Ms. Paz Chavez crashed in the 3600 block of Randolph Road in Wheaton. She was pronounced dead on the scene. The passenger, an adult male, was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries and was treated and released. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

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