MCS Staff, Author at The MoCo Show

MCPS to Host November 7 Hiring Fair for Supporting Service Positions

Published October 26, 2022 at 7:34AM

MCPS is hosting a hiring fair from 8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 7, at the Division of Maintenance and Operations, 8301 Turkey Thicket Dr., Building A, First Floor in Gaithersburg. Per MCPS:

MCPS is looking for highly qualified and highly skilled people to join its workforce as support professionals. Walk-in candidates will have the opportunity to participate in a pre-screening process. Those who qualify will be given a hands-on skills assessment to become pre-qualified for open and future positions. Supervisors will be on hand to discuss the various job positions and how they support MCPS.

Arts

The Blair Witch Project: Created by Wheaton High School Graduate and Filmed Primarily in MoCo

By MCS Staff

Published October 26, 2022 at 7:31AM

With Halloween almost here, it’s the perfect time to watch some scary movies. Did you know that the first installment of the Blair Witch franchise, The Blair Witch Project (1999) was primarily filmed right here in Montgomery County?

In the indie supernatural horror, three film students camp in the fictional Black Hills Forest of Burkittsville, Maryland in October of 1994 to film a documentary on the local legend of the Blair Witch. Mysteriously, the trio vanishes, leaving behind hours of footage to be discovered a year later by University of Maryland anthropology students. What the viewer witnesses is this purportedly real home video style footage.

Gaithersburg

Jazzercise Gaithersburg Grand Opening/Open House This Saturday, October 29

By MCS Staff

Published October 26, 2022 at 7:17AM

This past summer we let you know that Jazzercise, a fitness franchise that combines dance, strength and resistance training with popular music for a full-body workout class, will be opening a new location in Muddy Branch Square next to Giant. The workout classes that have been around for over 50 years have additional Montgomery County locations in Aspen Hill, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, and Silver Spring. Jazzercise will have its grand opening on Saturday, October 29th from 8am-3pm. Additional details below:

“Join us for the Grand Opening of the Jazzercise Gaithersburg Fitness Center! Our open house celebration will feature FREE classes, raffle prizes, studio tours, sign-up deals, and so much fun.

Rockville

‘Dick’s Warehouse Sale’ Opening Pushed Back Again To November 11th

By MCS Staff

Published October 26, 2022 at 7:13AM | Updated November 1, 2022 at 7:27PM

11/1 Update: According to Google, the opening date was initially pushed back to Friday, November 4, and now to Friday, November 11

Last month we let you know that Dick’s Warehouse Sale is coming to Congressional Plaza in Rockville, taking over the space previously occupied by Saks OFF 5th, which closed in 2019, at 1675 Rockville Pike. According to its Google listing, the store will open on Friday, November 4 (after an initial opening date listed as Friday, October 28).

Beyond MoCo

Frederick County Council Approves Sugarloaf Preservation Plan; Pushes Decision on Restrictions Back

By MCS Staff

Published October 26, 2022 at 6:13AM

The Frederick County Council voted for the approval of the Sugarloaf Treasured Landscape Management Plan on Tuesday, passing the plan to preserve Sugarloaf Mountain and surrounding land, but pushed back a decision on development restrictions in the area to the council that will take office in December, following the November elections (according to a report by Jack Hogan of the Frederick News Post).

The Washington Post reports that the Frederick County Council rejected a last minute compromise, 4-3, that could lead to further conflict between county officials and the property owner. Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner expressed disapproval of the compromise at the meeting, while County Councilmember Kai Hagan, who proposed the compromis, referred to it as “an effort to advance the strongest plan we can get”.

WMATA

Metro Greenlighted to Gradually Return All 7000-Series Railcars trains to Service

By MCS Staff

Published October 26, 2022 at 5:49AM

Statements from Metro Board Chair Paul C. Smedberg and Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke

MoCo Police

(Located) Detectives Are Asking for the Public’s Assistance in Locating a Missing 54-year-old

By MCS Staff

Published October 25, 2022 at 7:24PM | Updated October 31, 2022 at 10:10AM

Marc Joseph Grier was last seen on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, in the 2100 block of Fairland Rd. Grier is approximately 6-feet tall and weighs 250 pounds. He has short gray hair and brown eyes. Grier may have a neck brace on and uses a walker. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Marc Joseph Grier is asked to call the 3rd District Investigative Section at (240) 773- 6870 or the police non-emergency number at (301) 279- 8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

North Bethesda

PetWellClinic (Pike & Rose) to Hold Grand Opening Celebration and Pet Costume Contest on Saturday, October 29

By MCS Staff

Published October 25, 2022 at 5:19PM

PetWellClinic, which recently opened at 11802 Rockville Pike Suite D in Pike & Rose, will be having its grand opening party and pet costume contest on Saturday, October 29th from 3pm-5pm. The pet costume contest will involve prizes from PetWellClinic, Bark Social, Dogtopia of Bethesda, OrangeTheory, and more.

Per PetWellClinic: “Join us at our Grand Opening Party on Saturday, October 29th from 3PM to 5PM! Hang out with other pets, meet our staff, make homemade dog treats, participate in our agility course, enter costume contest, take pictures in our photo booth, and hang out with our friends from @rescuepetconnect . Prizes include daily passes to @bark_social_bethesda , ONE MONTH FREE @orangetheory, Spa service @dogtopiaofbethesda , YETI cooler, Complete dog or cat package from @petwellclinic_md and MORE! RSVP using QR code (below) and receive $25 off visit!”

MoCo Government

Additional Information on Newly Approved County General Plan, Thrive 2050, By Montgomery Planning

By MCS Staff

Published October 25, 2022 at 4:38PM

County’s new General Plan prioritizes racial equity and social justice, economic health, and environmental resilience to help guide growth for the next 30 years

WHEATON, MD – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), welcomed the Montgomery County Council’s approval today of Thrive Montgomery 2050, the update to Montgomery County’s General Plan. The approved plan, which will serve as a framework for the county’s growth for the next 30 years, is the first comprehensive General Plan update in nearly 60 years. The new General Plan takes a data-driven and community-informed approach to recommend how Montgomery County can be more equitable, economically healthy, and environmentally resilient in the midst of major demographic and technological changes.

MoCo Police

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division Are Asking for the Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 17-year-old from Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published October 25, 2022 at 4:12PM

Per Montgomery County Police: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Saniah Brown, a missing 17-year-old from Rockville. Brown was last seen on Saturday, October 21, 2022, at approximately 2:30 p.m., in the 600 block of Maryland Avenue in Rockville. Brown is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Saniah Brown is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301)279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240)773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

MCFRS

Dump Truck Fire on the ICC, Some Lanes Blocked

By MCS Staff

Published October 25, 2022 at 9:29AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) we’re called to the scene of a dump truck fire on the ICC (200) between New Hampshire and Layhill Rd, according to Lt. Franco Martinez.

Units were able to extinguish the fire that came from the brakes of the dump truck. Some lanes are still blocked due to continued fire activity. Featured photo courtesy of Yael Azrad.