Author: Patrick Herron

Beyond MoCo

You Can Now Booze While You Browse at Popular DMV-Area Mall

By Patrick Herron

Shoppers at Tyson’s Corner Center (1961 Chain Bridge Rd, Tysons, VA)  can now imbibe alcohol while shopping at the mall. According to the Tysons, “Now you can add a “twist” to your shopping experience by sipping on your favorite alcoholic beverage while strolling throughout Tysons Corner Center. You can purchase your favorite drink at any of our participating restaurants listed below. If a restaurant is not listed, they are not approved to sell alcohol for common area consumption”

There will be an official Sip & Shop Launch event on Wednesday, November 8 from 5-8pm where the first 100 shoppers to arrive will receive a gift bag and a $25 gift card from one of the mall’s participating restaurants, including:

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Restaurant

District Bistro Opens Today

By Patrick Herron

District Bistro at 11230 Grandview Ave in Wheaton-Glenmont (former site of Umberto’s), will begin its soft opening on Friday, November 3, at 5pm. According to owner Pedro Matamoros, District Bistro is a new American concept that is focused on “seasonality and use of local ingredients.”

District Bistro shares its location with sister-restaurant Frank’s Burgers, with Frank’s on one side and District Bistro on the other, united by a kitchen in the back. A copy of the menu can be seen below.

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Maryland

Governor Wes Moore Announces $4 Million Federal Grant To Expand Training Opportunities for Dislocated Workers and Returning Citizens

By Patrick Herron

Per the State of Maryland: “Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Department of Labor has secured $4 million through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy, and Training Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants program. The funding will be used to connect nearly 350 Marylanders to careers in fast-growing industries and strengthen Maryland’s talent pipeline in Western Maryland, Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties, and Baltimore City.

“More access to quality jobs and training opens doors to economic opportunity and prosperity,” said Gov. Moore. “Through this grant, we will continue to build a more equitable, more competitive, and more innovative economy for all Marylanders.”

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MoCo Government

Anti-Hate Task Force to Hold a Virtual Meeting on Nov. 9; AAPI and LGBTQ+ Cohorts to Present Recommendations

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: “The Montgomery County Anti-Hate Task Force’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and LGBTQ+ cohorts will present their policy recommendations to the task force at a virtual meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. The Anti-Hate Task Force was formally adopted through a resolution with unanimous support in June. The task force is made up of community and faith leaders working to engage the community and develop recommendations to inform policies that promote safety and combat hate crimes in Montgomery County.

Cohort groups representing the Jewish, Black/African American, LGBTQ+, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Latino/Hispanic and Muslim communities will present their policy recommendations at meetings throughout the fall. Each of the six cohort groups may also hold listening sessions to provide an opportunity for the public to engage and provide input.

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Restaurants

Pines of Rome Express Now Open

By Patrick Herron

Pines of Rome Express is now open at 121B Congressional Lane– the former home of Congressional Deli. Last year, we let you know that Pines of Rome, a Bethesda staple for over 50 years, tabbed WashUrban to spearhead their first ever search for a second location. The new restaurant is located beside/behind Mykonos Grill and near Bed Bath& Beyond.

The original restaurant, which will remain open, is located at 4918 Cordell Ave. in Bethesda. Pines of Rome moved to the location in 2017 and was previously located at 4709 Hampden Lane, opening in 1972.  The restaurant is known for its extremely popular white pizza, spaghetti & meatballs, and other traditional Italian dishes. The express version will focus on carry-out and delivery. The menu can be seen below via Instagram.

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Gaithersburg

Carmen’s Italian Ice is Coming to Kentlands

By Patrick Herron

Carmen’s Italian Ice is partnering with the owners of Kung Fu Tea at 130 Market St in Gaithersburg to open a new location. Carmen’s will be sharing the space with Kung Fu Tea, taking over the portion that is currently occupied by Tutti Frutti. According to Carmen’s, it will initially offer 3-4 flavors of custard, 6-8 flavors of Italian ice, milkshakes, and more. The plan is to open in about two weeks. Earlier this year Carmen’s partnered with the Clarksburg Market at 23329 Frederick Rd to open a similar concept in Clarksburg.

About Carmen’s: It started with a simple idea. Introduce homemade gourmet Italian Ice to the Washington DC area. Jason Mandler – a native of Parsippany, New Jersey – opened Carmen’s Italian Ice & Cafe in Rockville, MD in 2001. Tracing its roots back to Philly and South Jersey where this dessert has been a mainstay for years, Carmen’s offers homemade, gourmet Italian Ice in over 60 flavors. It also now offers frozen custard, shakes, and a toppings bar.

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Mo Co Snow

Hypothermia Alert Issued for Thursday Night/Friday Morning

By Patrick Herron

According to the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, “Montgomery County has activated a Hypothermia Alert for extreme cold from 9 pm Thur, 11/2 to 9 am Fri, 11/3. Expect the wind chill to be below 32 degrees. Wear layers if you go outside. Take extra precautions if you spend significant time outdoors”

A Hypothermia Alert is issued for the County when forecasted temperatures, and/or wind chill, in at least part of the County fall below 32 degrees creating a hazardous situation in which hypothermia and frostbite are likely.

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Germantown

Introduction to Self-Defense Course Being Offered by Commission for Women

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: “The Montgomery County Commission for Women will be presenting three classes on “Introduction to Self-Defense: The S.A.F.E. (Self-defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange) Seminar.” Each class is a single two-hour sampler seminar for women of all ages and abilities taught by Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)-certified instructors. Classes are available on Thursday, Nov. 16, Tuesday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Dec. 3.  Classes are $12 per person.

More information about the classes is available at Introduction to Women’s Self-Defense Fall 2023 Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite.

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Gaithersburg

Police and Family Searching for Missing 13-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

The Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ashley Portillo Rivera, a missing 13-year-old from Gaithersburg. Rivera was last seen on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., in the 182000 block of Lost Knife Rd. She is 5’5″, 125 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ashley Portillo Rivera is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

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