Author: Patrick Herron

Maryland

Governor Moore Announces $6.3 Million to Support Construction of More than 200 Affordable Housing Units in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Governor Wes Moore today announced $6.3 million to support projects to support the construction of more than 200 affordable rental housing units, approved during the most recent Board of Public Works meeting. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will provide $3.5 million through the Rental Housing Works Program and $2.8 million from the Partnership Rental Housing Program to support two affordable housing projects in Silver Spring.

The department’s Rental Housing Works and Partnership Housing Rental programs provide financing for projects that create or preserve affordable rental housing units. The Rental Housing Works program finances rental housing that will be occupied by individuals with incomes at 60% of area median income. The Partnership Rental Housing Program finances rental housing that will be occupied by individuals with income of 50% below State-wide area median income. Through other programs, the department’s total investment in the two projects is more than $73 million.

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Germantown

Police and Family Concerned for 14-Year-Old Missing Since Friday

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Zamya Santiago, a missing 14-year-old from Germantown.

Zamya Santiago was last seen on Friday, June 9, 2023, at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Locbury Court.  Zamya is approximately 5-feet, 1-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes. Zamya has a nose piercing.  It is unknown what clothing she is wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

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Crime

Juvenile Arrested and Charged with Armed Carjacking

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged a juvenile male, of Washington, D.C., with an armed carjacking that occurred on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in the 13000 block of Matey Road.  

At approximately 8:17 p.m., 4th District officers responded to the location for the report of a carjacking. The investigation by detectives has revealed that when the adult male victim left his home to take out his trash, the juvenile suspect approached him from behind, violently threatened to harm him with a knife and demanded the key to the victim’s Honda Accord. The victim handed over the car key to the suspect who then drove away in the Honda.

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Beyond MoCo

National Zoo’s Newest Gorilla Named

By Patrick Herron

Per the Smithsonian (6.9.23): The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s (NZCBI) 2-week-old western lowland gorilla received her name today. After five days of voting and just over 25,000 votes, the winning name is Zahra [ZAH-rah], which means “beautiful flower” in Swahili. It was one of three names that were offered for a public online vote from June 5 to June 9 on the Zoo’s website. Zahra received 12,071 votes—50% of the total votes. Lola [LOH-la], Yoruba for “greatness,” came in second with 7,894 votes, or 30% of the total. In third place was Mkali [M-KAH-lee], Swahili for “fierce,” which received 5,563 votes, or 20% of the total.

Zahra was born at the Zoo’s Washington, D.C., campus May 27 and is the second offspring for both 20-year-old mother Calaya and 31-year-old father Baraka. Other members of NZCBI’s western lowland gorilla troop include Zahra’s brother, 5-year-old Moke, as well as a 41-year-old female named Mandara and her 14-year-old daughter, Kibibi. Virtual visitors can stay up-to-date on Zahra’s milestones on the Zoo’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts with the hashtag #GorillaStory. Great Ape House visitors can see the western lowland gorilla troop and meet an animal keeper at 11:30 a.m. daily.

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MoCo Government

Saturday Parking No Longer Free at County Operated Garages, Lots, and Meters in Downtown Bethesda and Silver Spring

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County-operated garages, parking lots and street meters in Downtown Bethesda and Silver Spring will begin charging for Saturday parking beginning on Saturday, July 8. The Saturday hours and rates will be the same as the existing weekday schedules. Sundays will remain free. Drivers will be able to purchase monthly parking passes valid for mornings, evenings and weekends.

Parking revenue will be used to implement new safety and security measures in Downtown Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton parking facilities. This will include installing more lighting and cameras, in addition to maintenance. The Montgomery County Council approved the new parking schedule and a monthly pass with Resolution 20-167, ‘Setting Transportation Fees, Charges, and Fares, as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget process. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will implement the changes in accordance with the resolution. Paid parking on Saturdays already is in effect in Downtown Wheaton.

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MCPD

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 12-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Cardillo is approximately 4-feet, 11-inches tall and weighs 93 pounds. She has brown eyes and curly hair that is currently dyed red. She was last seen wearing a black tank top, a brown hooded sweatshirt, black shorts, white Crocs and black framed glasses.  Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Isabella Faith Cardillo is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

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Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: Tony of Tony’s Pizza in Ocean City Passes Away

By Patrick Herron

Tony Russo, owner and founder of Ocean City boardwalk favorite Tony’s Pizza (3 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD) has passed away. According to a message on the restaurant’s Facebook page, “It is with a heavy heart that our family announces the passing of our beloved father, Tony Russo. He died peacefully at home Thursday morning surrounded by his children, nephew, grandchildren and friends. The viewing will be held Monday, June 19th from 4-7 at Holy Savior Church. The funeral mass will be Tuesday June 20th, at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Church. Mom and Dad had a special place in their hearts for each customer, friend , and family member that visited them on the boardwalk.”

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Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: Door Dash Driver Wins $1 Million at Maryland 7-Eleven

By Patrick Herron

Per the Maryland Lottery: “A Door Dash driver will be making a dash to her local bank. The Anne Arundel County resident bought a $20 Million Dollar Mega Multiplierscratch-off ticket and it turned out to be a $1 million top-prize winner.

The 47-year-old visited 7-Eleven #25410 located at 500 Donaldson Ave in Severn. She went inside the store, noticed the ticket and immediately grabbed it. It wasn’t long before she started scratching the ticket. In fact, she sat in her car outside the store and went to work on it. Upon revealing the big win, and while still in shock, she called her sister to share the news.

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