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Police Investigating T-Mobile Burglary; Surveillance Video of Suspect Released

Published October 4, 2023 at 3:03PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred in the 10200 block of New Hampshire Ave. in Silver Spring, on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person.

The investigation by detectives has revealed that at approximately 2 a.m., the suspect forced entry into the business by breaking a front glass window, stole merchandise and left the store.

Health

Maryland Cannabis Sales Surpass $90 Million in September

By Patrick Herron

Published October 4, 2023 at 11:17AM

$90,977,416 million of cannabis was sold in the state of Maryland during the month of September, according to the Maryland Cannabis Administration, just short of the $91 million sold in August. These totals include both medical and recreational marijuana sales. Recreational cannabis sales became legal in the state on the July 1, 2023. Any resident over the age of 21 with a valid government ID is now legally allowed to purchase and possess cannabis products from registered dispensaries in Maryland. A complete list of cannabis dispensaries in Montgomery County below can be found below.

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Crime

Teenage Brothers Found Guilty of Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder for Death of Rival Gang Member in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published October 4, 2023 at 11:07AM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, before the Honorable Cheryl McCally, and after a three week trial, a jury found defendants, Malik Hney, 16, of Kensington, and Malachi Hney, 17, of Kensington, guilty of Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder for the death of Taon Lamont Cline, 20, of Frederick, MD. Cline was fatally shot along the 19500 block of Gunners Branch Rd. in Germantonon April 22, 2022.

The jury returned its verdict late in the afternoon yesterday, October 3rd. 2023. The Hney brothers each face the potential of life in prison when they are sentenced. The sentencing date is TBA. The investigation revealed the defendants and two additional juvenile co-defendants were involved in an ongoing dispute between gangs in the Germantown and Gaithersburg areas. The victim was associated with a rival gang.”

Restaurant

New and Coming Soon to Wheaton Mall (October 2023)

By Patrick Herron

Published October 4, 2023 at 10:28AM

Courtesy Google Maps

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxgSAeYO09l/

Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg-Based Novavax’s 2023-2024 Non-mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Now Authorized and Recommended for Use in the U.S.

By Patrick Herron

Published October 4, 2023 at 9:52AM | Updated October 4, 2023 at 11:28AM

Gaithersburg based Novavax has announced that its 2023-2024 protein-based non-mRNA COVID vaccine has received Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA and will soon be available in pharmacies nationwide. Novavax’s Silvia Taylor will be joining Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich today at noon for a media briefing. Per Novavax:

“Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a global company advancing protein-based vaccines with its novel Matrix-M^™ adjuvant, today announced that the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2023-2024 Formula) (NVX-CoV2601) has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in individuals aged 12 and older. Immediately upon authorization, Novavax’s vaccine has also been included in the recommendations issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on September 12, 2023.

Germantown

Delegate Fraser-Hidalgo and Councilmember Balcombe to Hold Upcounty Transportation Town Hall

By Patrick Herron

Published October 4, 2023 at 9:39AM

Per Montgomery County: On Thursday, Oct. 12 from 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m., Delegate David Fraser-Hidalgo and Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe will be hosting a town hall at the BlackRock Center for the Arts to discuss the transportation challenges and opportunities facing the Upper Montgomery County area. Delegate Fraser-Hidalgo represents District 15 in the Maryland General Assembly, and Councilmember Balcombe represents District 2 in the Montgomery County Council. Together, both members represent Upper Montgomery County, including Germantown, Clarksburg, Poolesville, Darnestown, North Potomac, Dickerson, and the surrounding areas.

“Upper and Western Montgomery County continues to be one of the fastest growing areas in the region, with new jobs, housing and opportunity coming to our communities every year,” Delegate Fraser-Hidalgo stated. “Despite this steady and sustained growth, state and County transportation services continue to leave Upcounty residents out of the loop. This town hall is both an opportunity for residents to hear directly from state and local leaders on the progress being made, and for these officials to engage with the residents who will be impacted by their policy decisions.”

Bethesda

Montgomery Mall to Host Job Fair

By Patrick Herron

Published October 4, 2023 at 9:35AM | Updated October 4, 2023 at 11:33AM

Westfield Montgomery is hosting a job fair on Saturday, October 21 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. “Bring your resume and meet with dozens of employers for meet & greets and on-the-spot interviews. Part time, full time and seasonal positions available! Located in center court on the lower level. Multiple retailers and restaurants will be there as well as community partners including but not limited to MCPD, Rockville City Police, Emergency 911 and more will be coming out for hiring and recruiting opportunities for part-time, full-time as well as some holiday hours.”

Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks Announces October Nature Center Programs

By Patrick Herron

Published October 3, 2023 at 7:52PM

Per Montgomery Parks: Trick or treat yo’self this Halloween season at Montgomery Parks with many spooky activities as well as other programs celebrating autumn.

October nature center events include:

Maryland

Congressman Jamie Raskin Comments on Kevin McCarthy’s Ousting As Speaker of the House

By Patrick Herron

Published October 3, 2023 at 6:41PM

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted to oust Kevin McCarthy from the speaker’s chair. Shortly after, Congressman Jamie Raskin tweeted, “Kevin McCarthy’s sycophantic appeasement of Trump’s MAGA enablers brought to our body chaos, extremism and his own toppling. Today, unified behind our exceptional leadership, Democrats are clearly the only party capable of ending the dysfunction and governing for the common good.”

Earlier Tuesday, Raskin released the following statement: “Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) today released the following statement on the current crisis of GOP chaos and dysfunction in the House of Representatives.

Maryland

Maryland Lawmakers Announce Over $500,000 to Prevent Targeted Violence Against LGBTQ Youth

By Patrick Herron

Published October 3, 2023 at 6:26PM | Updated October 4, 2023 at 2:58PM

Per the Office of Senator Van Hollen: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Jamie Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $530,000 in Department of Homeland Security grants in Montgomery County, MD to develop violence prevention programs focused on LGBTQ+ youth.

The federal investment comes through the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023. This funding will help the Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL) develop programming to address the risk of violence and negative mental health outcomes faced by LGBTQ+ youth in D.C. and Montgomery County. SMYAL’s program will provide in-school support and resilience programming for LGBTQ+ youth, training for school staff and youth service providers and support for parents and caregivers.

MCDOT

Montgomery County Announces ‘Walktober’ Events to Promote Walking Throughout October

By Patrick Herron

Published October 3, 2023 at 3:08PM

Per MCDOT: The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is partnering with the State to celebrate “Walktober,” a month-long series of activities in October promoting Maryland’s official exercise: walking. Maryland named walking as the official State exercise in 2008.

“Walking improves your physical and mental health, strengthens community ties and reduces environmental impacts,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “We are committed to making walking and pedestrian mobility easy, safe and accessible throughout Montgomery County. Whether you are using walking as a form of transportation or recreation, I encourage all residents to take advantage of our County’s pedestrian-friendly suburban and urban centers and more than 250 miles of hiking trails to explore Montgomery County and enjoy the fall weather.”