MCS Staff, Author at The MoCo Show

Montgomery Parks Virtual Speaker Series Features Denver Parks and Recreation on the Topic of Navigating Social Issues Impacting Parks

Published October 19, 2022 at 6:50AM

Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, invites the public to the October 2022 session of its Parks Speaker Series on the topic of Navigating Social Issues Impacting Parks. The free session will take place online on October 26, 2022, from 1 – 2 p.m.

In this session, Denver Park Rangers Jodie Marozas and Alec Moore will discuss how the Denver Parks and Recreation Department has successfully navigated some of the social issues facing parks systems, such as alcohol use in parks and empathetic approaches to enforcement to help people in the parks who are experiencing homelessness. The speakers will share best practices on this topic and offer techniques and tools to apply these practices.

MCDOT

MCDOT Schedule of Residential Roadway Repair (Includes % Complete For Each Project)

By MCS Staff

Published October 19, 2022 at 6:50AM

The Residential Roadway Repair program provides for the permanent patching and/or resurfacing of residential roadways using durable hot mix asphalt (HMA), or micro seal resurfacing to restore long term structural integrity to the aging residential infrastructure.

Please note: Paving, Resurfacing and Patching projects are seasonal activities, suspended from roughly November to March/April. Only in progress and upcoming projects are listed. Once a project has been completed, it is removed from the table below.

DC Sports

Colts Owner Jim Irsay on Dan Snyder: “I believe there is merit to removing him as owner.”

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2022 at 5:52PM

On Tuesday afternoon, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was the first NFL owner to publicly make a statement against Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder. “I believe there is merit to removing him as owner.” he said, according NFL reporter Ian Rappaport. In response to a report that Dan Snyder “has dirt” on other NFL owners, Commanders reporter Matthew Paras tweeted that Irsay said he could “care less” if Dan Snyder has “dirt” on other owners. “You could investigate me ’til the cows come home. That’s not going to back me off.”

The Washington Commanders released a statement responding to Irsay’s comments: “It is highly inappropriate, but not surprising, that Mr. Irsay opted to make statements publicly based on falsehoods in the media. It is unfortunate that mr. Irsay decided to go public with that statement today, while an investigation is in process, and the team has had no opportunity to formally respond to allegations. The Commanders have made remarkable progress over the past two years. We are confident that, when he has an opportunity to see the actual evidence in this case, Mr. Irsay would conclude that there is no reason for the Snyders to consider selling the franchise. And they won’t.”

Arts

8th Annual Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards is Accepting Applications; Finalists Will Perform Their Songs at Bethesda Concert For a $10,000 Grand Prize

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2022 at 5:35PM | Updated October 18, 2022 at 6:32PM

The eighth annual Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards is searching for the best songwriters in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. The competition, founded by Cathy Bernard, is named in honor of Fred Ebb, one of the great American songwriters and creator of Broadway hits such as Cabaret and Chicago and iconic songs including New York, New York. Applicants must submit three original songs. Each song must have lyrics. Therefore, instrumental compositions are not accepted. All genres are accepted. Maximum song length is 4:30 min.

The contest will be a multi-staged, adjudicated competition. Jurors will include professional artists, venue operators, booking agents and music academia. The jury will select the finalists who will perform their original songs during a concert in Bethesda, Maryland on Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club. Each finalist will perform two of the songs they submitted for the competition. The Grand Prize Jury will attend the concert to select the winners. The winning songwriter and young songwriter will be announced at the close of the show. Judging criteria below:

Gaithersburg

Permanent Signage Up at Lum Thai and Jazzercise in Muddy Branch Square

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2022 at 2:56PM | Updated October 19, 2022 at 9:24AM

Permanent signage is now up at two future destinations at Muddy Branch Square in Gaithersburg– Lum Thai and Jazzercise.

In June 2021 we let you know that Lum Thai, a Thai food and chicken restaurant (according to signage), would be coming to Muddy Branch Square, in the space previously occupied by Roggenart and Canela Bakery at 806 Muddy Branch Road. Since then things have been mostly quiet, but renovations began for the upcoming restaurant a couple months back. We stopped by earlier this week and construction is progressing, but there is plenty of work left to do. We anticipate an early 2023 opening.

Education

Open House at Thomas Edison High School of Technology on Wednesday, October 19

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2022 at 2:32PM

Students and families are invited to attend an open house at Thomas Edison High School of Technology on Oct. 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thomas Edison High School of Technology is located at 12501 Dalewood Drive in Silver Spring. Attendees will be able to visit the facility, learn about program offerings and the process to apply, meet instructors and learn about career opportunities, such as industry licensure and work-based learning.

The first-round application window is now OPEN for students who wish to attend the school next year. It will close on Friday, November 4th. Apply today! “If you want to learn more about Edison’s programs, please inquire with your school counseling department about presentation dates, visit us at our Open House on October 19th, or preview program information on out website!”

Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: TikTok Car Theft Trend Reaches Howard County

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2022 at 2:19PM

Howard County Police warn residents of a national trend that has seen an increase in thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles. This trend has been referred to as the “Kia Boyz Challenge” that has gained popularity on social media, including the video sharing app TikTok. The challenge was allegedly started by the Kia Boyz, who showed people how easy it is to use a USB cable in the steering columns to start, and steal Kias and Hyundais.

Per Howard County Police: In recent months, Howard County has seen an increase in thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles, which is part of a national trend occurring across the U.S. If you have a 2016-2021 Hyundai or 2011-2021 Kia model that is started by a key, consider taking the following preventive measures:

MoCo

MCDOT Congratulates Ride On “Bus Roadeo” Winners

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2022 at 7:42AM

On Saturday, Sept. 24, Ride On held its annual competitive Bus Roadeo at the Safety Training Academy in Gaithersburg. Annually, Ride On hosts a Bus Roadeo event where bus operators competitively show off their driving skills.

Bus operators are judged by their ability to successfully maneuver around 11 obstacles within seven minutes. Operators are also judged on personal appearance, smoothness of operations, their knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines, safety habits and how they perform a pre-trip bus inspection.

MoCo

Ride On and Metro Bus Routes Available to Take Residents to Montgomery County’s 14 Early Voting Centers During General Election

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2022 at 7:35AM

Early voting in Montgomery County for the 2022 General Election will be available at 14 early voting centers 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Thursday, Oct. 27, through Thursday, Nov. 3, including Saturday and Sunday. Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Ride On bus service has several routes available to transport voters to the early voting centers located throughout the County.

Montgomery County Ride On and Metrobus routes that will serve early voting centers:

Poolesville

2022 Election for Two Poolesville Town Commissioners Will Take Place November 8

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2022 at 7:23AM

The 2022 Election for 2 Poolesville Town Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, November 8, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Poolesville Town Hall. Additional information on the election can be found below:

Residents qualify to vote in the Poolesville Town elections through registration with the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors of Elections. If you have recently relocated within Poolesville’s corporate limits, please ensure that you have changed your address with the county.

Gaithersburg

Public Hearing on Plan That Proposes 72 Stacked Townhouses in Gaithersburg is Scheduled for November 7

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2022 at 7:13AM

A consolidated joint public hearing on a plan that proposes 72 stacked townhouse (2-over-2) units along with green amenity space in Gaithersburg (intersection of Central Avenue with South Frederick Avenue) is scheduled for November 7, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the City Call Council Chambers, 31 South Summit Avenue. Comments on this application may be mailed to 31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877 or emailed to [email protected].

Additional information from our previous report: One Central LLC has submitted a schematic development plan that proposes 72 stacked townhouse (2-over-2) units along with green amenity space in Gaithersburg. Per the plans submitted to the City of Gaithersburg, the Property is located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Central Avenue with South Frederick Avenue. Nearby and vicinal uses (on the north) include the Devol Funeral Home and surface parking lot; (on the west) South Frederick Avenue; (on the south) single family housing structures believed occupied by office/employment use;, and (on the east) Unity of Gaithersburg Church, Rockville Evangelical Church, and single family residential.