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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council Passes Legislation on Rent Stabilization

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Council voted (7-4) today to enact Bill 15-23, Rent Stabilization, which establishes maximum allowable rent increases to the lesser of the local annual Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) plus three percent or six percent of the base rent.

“Rent stabilization is a complex and emotionally charged issue, balancing the needs of our tenants in providing stable housing protection while allowing landlords the flexibility to invest and enhance in their properties within the County,” said Councilmember Katz. “I am pleased the Council found the right compromise and path forward to enact this bill.”

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MoCo Government

Councilmember Jawando Celebrates Passage of Permanent Rent Stabilization

By Patrick Herron

Councilmember Jawando stressed the importance of advancing rent stabilization and its impact on residents, particularly the nearly 40 percent of Montgomery County residents who rent who are disproportionately people of color. “Stability and predictability are essential for our community. When families are evicted or are forced to move because the rent is unsustainable, it destabilizes our schools and uproots communities. This amended bill will protect our most vulnerable renters but it will also help all residents seeking affordable rental housing.”

The compromise bill, 15-23 Rent Stabilization, prevents rent gouging, reduces displacement and creates cost predictability for tenants and landlords by:

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Burtonsville

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old. Neveah Washington was last seen on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in the 14200 block of Castle Blvd in Burtonsville. She is 5’4″, 140 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Neveah Washington is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Concern for Missing Fifteen-Year-Old

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MDLottery

Powerball Jackpot Has Reached $1 Billion; $500,000 Winning Ticket Sold in Maryland

By Patrick Herron

The Powerball drawing scheduled to take place Wednesday, July 19, has an estimated jackpot of $1 billion, with an estimated cash option of $516.8 million. Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. On Monday, $500,000 winning Double Play ticket was sold at Westway Liquors located at 5312 Edmondson Avenue in Catonsville, MD. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. The odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.9. Additional details below courtesy of Powerball:

For the third time ever, the Powerball® jackpot has reached the one billion dollar mark! The jackpot is currently estimated at $1 billion for the next drawing on Wednesday, July 19. The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $516.8 million. The jackpot ranks as the seventh largest U.S. lottery jackpot and third largest Powerball jackpot, only behind the world record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot won last year, and the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot won in 2016.

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MCPD

Concern for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old. Ruth Ochoa was last seen on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at approximately 9 a.m., at her residence on Gateshead Manor Way in Silver Spring. She is 5-feet, 4-inches tall, 130 lbs, with brown eyes and brown hair. Ochoa was last seen wearing a black Nike hoodie, gray Nike leggings, and Bubble sandals.

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

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MCPD

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old. Xavier Beltran was last seen on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 12 p.m. in the 200 block of Poplar Spring Rd in Rockville. He is 5’6″, 120 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Beltran was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, a black hoodie with “Rick and Morty” and black sweatpants

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

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Gaithersburg

County Council Approves Bill to Create Airpark Community Advisory Committee

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Today the Council unanimously passed Bill 24-23, sponsored by Councilmember Dawn Luedtke, to establish an Airpark Community Advisory Committee (ACAC) for neighbors of the Montgomery County Airpark (MCA), Airpark users, and other key stakeholders to address facility operations as well as noise and safety impacts. Councilmember Luedtke represents Council District 7, which includes communities adjacent to the Airpark.

“Creating an Airpark Community Advisory Committee is an important step many communities around the country are taking to provide a platform for residents impacted by air traffic to better understand operations and discuss potential improvements with regulators – most prominently the Federal Aviation Administration,” Councilmember Luedtke said. “I’m pleased for the unanimous support of my Council colleagues and thankful to the many residents, Airpark users, and the leadership of the MCA for their feedback to help strengthen the new ACAC.”

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Gaithersburg

Free Chicken in Exchange for School Supplies Tonight at Nando’s Peri Peri

By Patrick Herron

Nando’s Peri Peri is offering a free ¼ chicken in exchange for a donation of a new back-to-school item today, July 18, from 4-7pm at all its locations. The promotion is recognition of Nelson’s Mandela’s birthday.  Nando’s has Montgomery County locations in Gaithersburg, North Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton.

“July 18th is Nelson Mandela’s birthday. His birthday is recognized and celebrated world wide as Mandela day; a day for us all to inspire change and make a difference in our communities. At Nando’s we are proud of our South African heritage. We will join in celebrating his birthday on July 18th by following his example and giving back to our communities. Come to any Nando’s during this time and bring new school supplies to donate in exchange for a Free ¼ Chicken on us. All supplies will be donated to local schools and students.”

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Beyond MoCo

MD Police Aviation Crew Rescues Injured Person On Cargo Ship In Chesapeake Bay

By Patrick Herron

Per the Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police Aviation Command rescued a man after becoming injured on a cargo ship in the Chesapeake Bay Monday afternoon.

Shortly after 1:45 p.m. on Monday, the United States Coast Guard requested Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) to hoist an injured person from a cargo ship. According to a preliminary investigation, the Abtenauer Bulk Carrier Cargo Ship was traveling in the Chesapeake Bay, in the area of Stevensville, Maryland when a cargo ship worker was injured after falling more than 10 feet from a ladder. Due to the injuries he sustained and the need for an evaluation at a trauma center, MSPAC was requested to respond for a hoist rescue. MSPAC’s Trooper 1, based out of the Martin State Airport in Middle River, Maryland responded.

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Germantown

La Casita in Germantown to Close

By Patrick Herron

La Casita at 18058 Mateny Rd in Germantown has announced it will be closing on July 31. The restaurant tells us the decision was made “due to lease negotiations and our decision to open Laurel, we decided not to move forward.”

La Casita was founded in Montgomery County when the Silver Spring location opened in 2002 and currently has locations in Gaithersburg, Nationals Park & Union Market District. Last week, La Casita announced plans to open a new location in Laurel, MD. Per La Casita on social media, “We have a very special announcement to make (and please pardon our dust 👷🏽‍♂️)…a brand new La Casita Pupuseria is coming to Laurel, MD! Yes, we are super excited to finally be able to reveal after a long project that hopefully by Fall 2023 we will be able to serve the greater Laurel area right on Baltimore Ave.”

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MCPD

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old. Ramos Perez Age, 16, was last seen on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wheaton Metro Station. Perez is 5’4″, 125 lbs, with black hair and black eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, black shirt and white Nike shoes with a blue check.

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

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