Patrick Herron, Author at The MoCo Show

Police and Family Searching for Missing 14-Year-Old

Published September 20, 2023 at 12:36PM

The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Walmer Miranda Gomez, a missing 14-year-old. Gomez was last seen on Monday, September 11, 2023, at approximately 7 a.m., in the 12000 block of Veirs Mill Road in Wheaton. He is 5’4″, 130 Ibs., with black hair, brown eyes, pierced ears and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and black pants.

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

MCPS

National Hispanic College Fair Set for Oct. 13; Financial Aid Sessions Oct. 11 and 12

By Patrick Herron

Published September 20, 2023 at 12:16PM

Per MCPS: The National Hispanic College Fair will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bohrer Park Community Center in Gaithersburg. This annual event sponsored by the National Hispanic College Fair and MCPS for all students is FREE. The fair features over 50 colleges, universities and service organizations committed to providing outreach and opportunities to all students.

MCPS students participate by attending with their schools; this event is not open to the public and is held during the school day. Registration is open until Wednesday, Oct. 11 and permission forms for this event can be found by contacting your High School College and Career Information Coordinator.

Bethesda

Collision Involving Ride On Bus and SUV Closes Wilson Lane in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published September 20, 2023 at 10:38AM

We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY – A collision involving a Ride On bus and SUV has Wilson Lane at Glenbrook Rd shut down. No injuries reported.
Drivers should expect significant delays. #RoadClosure #MCPD pic.twitter.com/DVWpUFdA7k

Maryland

Maryland Attorney General Calls for Public Input on Potential Kroger-Albertsons Merger

By Patrick Herron

Published September 20, 2023 at 9:49AM

Marylanders are encouraged to contribute their insights through the survey, which is available on the front page of our website: www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov. The results of the survey will play a critical role in shaping the OAG’s efforts to ensure that the proposed merger aligns with the best interests of the state and its residents.

This merger, if approved, could potentially have significant implications for consumers, employees, farmers, and small independent grocers across the state. Currently, Kroger, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates 2,800 stores in 35 states, while Albertsons, based in Boise, Idaho, operates 2,273 stores in 34 states. Together, the companies employ approximately 710,000 people nationwide, with 10,167 across more than 165 stores in the DMV area. If combined, these two companies would form a corporate entity with a vast presence across the nation.

MCPS

Montgomery County and MCPS Offer Free Programs for Kids and Teens When School is Not in Session

By Patrick Herron

Published September 20, 2023 at 9:32AM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Recreation, in partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools Out of School Time (OST), will offer out-of-school programming for students throughout the 2023-24 school year. Kids Day Out, for elementary school students, is a day filled with fun, supervised activities, planned with an emphasis on kid-friendly, healthy recreation. Programs will take place at various locations across the County beginning Monday, Oct. 9. Locations include:

Each day of programming takes place from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Students should make sure to bring lunch.

Restaurant

2023 Taiwan Bubble Tea Festival Takes Place This Saturday, September 23

By Patrick Herron

Published September 20, 2023 at 7:28AM

The 2023 Taiwan Bubble Tea Festival will take place this Saturday, September 23rd from 10am until 4pm at Rockville Town Square. The event is being held by Taiwan Sister Cities, an organization “dedicated to promoting, educating, and fostering intercultural understanding and cooperation among the people of the United States and the people of Taiwan.”

Participating vendors include Tiger Sugar, Cuppa Tea, ShareTea, Kyo Macha, Blowfish Poke & Grill, and more.

Restaurant

Red Ribbon Bakeshop Opens This Weekend; First 20 Customers to Receive Free Cakes for a Year

By Patrick Herron

Published September 19, 2023 at 10:10PM

Red Ribbon Bakeshop, a Filipino bakery chain, is opening its new Wheaton location this Saturday, September 23 at 9am. The bakery is located at 2501 University Blvd W, right next to the Anchor Inn sign that still stands.

According to Red Ribbon, “COME EARLY and win One Year of Sweetness. The first 20 customers get Mango Supreme Cakes every month for an entire year. The first 100 customers on day 1 (Sep 23) and the first 50 on day 2 (Sep 24) who spend over $50, receive bundles of assorted mamon pastries FREE.”

Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Collision Involving Car and Tractor Trailer

By Patrick Herron

Published September 19, 2023 at 5:57PM | Updated September 19, 2023 at 6:30PM

UPDATE: All travel lanes have reopened on northbound I-270 at Exit 13 for Middlebrook Rd. Expect residual delays.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a car and a tractor trailer on Tuesday, September 19 around 5pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred on northbound I-270 between Montgomery Village Ave and Watkins Mill Rd, prior to Middlebrook Rd. Two patients were evaluated with non-life threatening injuries. Only one lane of traffic gets by as of 5:47pm.

Germantown

Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services Will Provide Sexual Health Services at New Germantown Location Beginning Monday, Oct. 9

By Patrick Herron

Published September 19, 2023 at 4:50PM

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will begin providing sexual health services at the new Upcounty Sexual Health & Wellness Clinic beginning Monday, Oct. 9. The clinic, located at the Sidney Kramer Upcounty Regional Services Center, 12900 Middlebrook Road in Germantown, will offer free and low-cost testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV infection.

A community open house and ribbon cutting for the facility is planned for Thursday, Oct. 5 from 1-4 p.m.

Olney

New and Coming Soon to Olney

By Patrick Herron

Published September 19, 2023 at 3:40PM

Restaurant

Opening Information for MoCo’s First Wiseguy Pizza

By Patrick Herron

Published September 19, 2023 at 2:04PM | Updated September 20, 2023 at 7:33AM

Wiseguy Pizza will open it’s first Montgomery County location in the Wheaton Mall food court on Wednesday, September 20. The restaurant will be located in the space that was previously occupied by Angel’s Pizza. Wiseguy serves stone-deck oven baked pizza by the slice that’s made with imported ingredients from Italy, homemade sauces, and dough using a special water filtration system. Pizza options include Cheese, Pepperoni, Paneer Tikki (House Masala, Paneer, Mozzarella, Onions, Tomato, Green & Chili Peppers, Cilantro, Jalapeño Sauce), Nashville Hot Chicken, Chicken Parmesan, and Whitestone (Garlic, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Parmigiano, Oregano, Oil from Tuscany Italy.)

Wise Guy currently has four locations across D.C. and Virginia and this will be its first Maryland store. Thompson Hospitality Group, which is behind restaurants like Matchbox (Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring locations in MoCo), Willie T’s Seafood Shack (Silver Spring), Austin Grill and American Tap Room (both previously in MoCo), acquired all Wiseguy locations in 2022. According to Wiseguy’s website, the restaurant is scheduled to open this summer.