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Lids is Coming to Montgomery Mall

Published August 12, 2023 at 8:51AM

Lids is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda. The store will be located next to LEGO on the mall’s lower level. Lids is a “mall based, retail headwear” store that sells NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL licensed hats and merchandise. Lids has additional Montgomery County locations at the Clarksburg Outlets, Ellsworth Place (Silver Spring), and Wheaton Mall.

The location is currently hiring and no opening date has been announced. Click here to see a list businesses that are also coming soon to Montgomery Mall

Restaurants

Third Hill Brewing to Hold Grand Opening Event

By Patrick Herron

Published August 11, 2023 at 9:59PM | Updated August 13, 2023 at 9:39PM

Third Hill Brewing Co., which is located in the former Astro Lab Brewing location at 8216 Georgia Ave in Silver Spring, will hold a grand opening celebration on Saturday, August 19, from 1-10pm. There will be live music, special guests, giveaways, and games.

“The Silver Spring community will be celebrating our newest brewery! The Third Hill Brewing Co. grand opening “christening” (in lieu of a traditional ribbon cutting) will be on August 19 from 1pm-10pm. We are inviting you, the community, and government leaders to attend the official ceremony beginning at 2pm at Third Hill Brewing Co. at 8216 Georgia Avenue.

MoCo Government

Montgomery Update: Unemployment Rate of 1.5 Percent in June Was County’s Lowest in More Than 30 Years

By Patrick Herron

Published August 11, 2023 at 5:41PM

Dear Friends,

Over the last four years, and even during COVID19, we have been focused on supporting existing businesses, encouraging others to expand here and incubating new ones.

Crime

Suspect Arrested and Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder For July Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published August 11, 2023 at 4:34PM

Per MCPD: 37-year-old Anthony L. Green, of Washington, D.C., has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder and other related charges, for a shooting he allegedly committed on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Silver Spring.

At approximately 1:54 p.m., an adult male victim walked into the fire station in the 8100 block of Georgia Ave. suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to his torso. He was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Crime

Two Arrested for Attempting to Carjack Ride-On Bus

By Patrick Herron

Published August 11, 2023 at 4:29PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police have arrested 29-year-old Ricko Ford of Capital Heights and 30-year-old Wayne Pitt of Gaithersburg, for attempting to steal a Ride-On Metro Bus the morning of Friday, August 11, 2023, in the area of Connecticut Ave. and Georgia Ave. in Wheaton. At approximately 12:27 a.m., 4th District officers responded to the location for report of a carjacking.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that the male driver of the Ride-On Metro Bus picked up Ford and Pitt at the Glenmont Metro Station in Wheaton. Ford and Pitt told the bus driver that they wanted to go to Greenbelt. The bus driver told them that the bus was going to Montgomery Mall. Ford and Pitt approached the bus driver, and one of them told the bus driver he wanted the bus. The bus driver got off of the bus and walked away. Ford and Pitt are then seen attempting to drive away in the bus.

Germantown

Concern for Missing Germantown Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published August 11, 2023 at 4:22PM | Updated August 17, 2023 at 2:22PM

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

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Christine Mowat, a missing 49-year-old.https://t.co/RPKaHK0bKS pic.twitter.com/0Fa7Ek3pKK

MCPS

Statement From Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando, Chair of the Education and Culture Committee, Regarding Serious Allegations Related to MCPS Principal

By Patrick Herron

Published August 11, 2023 at 3:33PM | Updated August 11, 2023 at 4:05PM

Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando, chair of the Council’s Education and Culture Committee, released the following statement related to the serious allegations regarding a Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) principal detailed in The Washington Post today.

“I am deeply disturbed by the The Washington Post’s article released this morning related to allegations regarding a MCPS principal. The allegations are serious and concerning, and must be thoroughly, impartially and comprehensively investigated. MCPS should be clear with the County Council and the public about how this matter will be investigated and ensure that community members are aware of how they can report experiences that may be relevant to the investigation.

Beyond MoCo

MoCo Resident Claims $4 Million Mega Millions Prize

By Patrick Herron

Published August 11, 2023 at 2:47PM

A Montgomery County resident is $4,000,000 richer after claiming a winning Mega Millions ticket that was purchased at a Baltimore convenience store. Full story below courtesy of the Maryland Lottery:

“The largest of the Mega Millionsprizes won in Maryland during the recent billion-dollar run – a $4 million second-tier hit – was claimed Aug. 11 by a player from Montgomery County. The player, for whom anonymity is a high priority, self-identified as a “Proud Marylander,” who is on the verge of retirement thanks to the big win.

Crime

Detectives Ask for Public’s Assistance Identifying Suspects From August 1 Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published August 11, 2023 at 2:34PM

The preliminary investigation has determined that at approximately 4 p.m., four Black males and a separate lone Black male began shooting at each other in the 1500 block of November Circle. The lone male, wearing a white tank top, black shorts, white socks and dark shoes ran towards April Lane. Detectives believe he then entered a grey Honda Accord with heavy tint, which was then seen speeding through the parking lot. At the same time, the group of males, wearing all dark clothing, circled around a building on November Circle, shot off an additional round and then ran towards the White Oak Recreation Center.

Germantown

Police Attempting to Identify and Locate Guardians of Lost Toddler

By Patrick Herron

Published August 11, 2023 at 12:24PM | Updated August 11, 2023 at 4:18PM

Anyone with information regarding guardians or family is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Germantown

Police and Family Searching for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published August 11, 2023 at 11:12AM

The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Sean Smith Jr., a missing 14-year-old from Germantown. Smith was last seen on August 1, 2023, in the 19300 block of Crystal Rock Dr. in Germantown. He is 6’1″, 150 lbs, with black hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, carrying a blue and black backpack

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