Author: Patrick Herron

Rockville

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 14-Year Old; Maybe be Traveling With Missing 13-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Gamez is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has shoulder length black hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what she was last seen wearing. She may be traveling with missing teen Genesis Chavez. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Elia Rosado Gamez is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

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Aspen Hill

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 13-Year Old; Maybe be Traveling With Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Chavez is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 115 pounds. She has short black hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what she was last seen wearing. She may be traveling with missing teen Elia Rosado Gamez. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Genesis Chavez is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

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Burtonsville

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 17-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives form the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Gabriella Zamora, a missing 17-year-old from Burtonsville.  Zamora was last seen on Saturday, March 25, 2023 in the 3900 block of Blackburn Lane.

Zamora is approximately 5-feet, 4-inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. She has brown hair and green eyes. She has tattoos on her left wrist and forearm, upper/middle back and on her left calf. Zamora was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black sweatpants.  Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

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Gaithersburg

‘When the Stars Came to Gaithersburg: Remembering the Shady Grove Music Fair’ Will Be Focus of Montgomery History Online Presentation on Thursday, April 6

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: For most of the 1960s and ’70s, Gaithersburg was an entertainment mecca for the greater Washington area. Shady Grove Music Fair—first under a big-top tent and then in a theater-in-the-round venue complete with a revolving stage—hosted Broadway hits and a wide variety of pop, rock and soul singers. That era will be the subject of Montgomery History online presentation at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 6.

“When the Stars Came to Gaithersburg: Remembering the Shady Grove Music Fair” will be hosted by Ralph Buglass. He is a Montgomery County native and avid history buff who speaks frequently to community groups, businesses and at national conferences.

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Gaithersburg

Update on TaKorean in Kentlands

By Patrick Herron

Permanent signage is now up at TaKorean, a Korean taco grill that is taking over the recently-closed Nalley Fresh location at 261 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg. The restaurant offers Korean style tacos and bowls. This will be TaKoreans first location outside of D.C and the company is aiming for an early May opening.

The line-style restaurant was operating five locations at once, a few years back, but now there are just two TaKorean locations open in Washington, D.C. According to RestaurantDive, TaKorean is currently looking to open one restaurant at a time with future franchisees, and wants to ensure success at its initial franchise locations to create a strong base for a burgeoning franchise program. The company is open to multi-unit deals, but isn’t seeking them out. TaKorean is currently casting a wide net for potential markets, and once it sees brand recognition and franchisee interest in a particular market, it expects to build up that area, Lenard said. TaKorean is flexible on potential restaurant sizes, depending on a market’s real estate conditions.

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Aspen Hill

Nineteen-Year-Old Arrested in Connection to Armed Robbery of Ride Share Driver

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested 19-year-old Hector Zelaya Reyes with an armed robbery that occurred on Friday, February 3, 2023, in the 14100 block of Weeping Willow Drive in Aspen Hill.  At approximately 1:10 p.m., 4th  District officers responded to the location for the report of an armed robbery.

The investigation by detectives has revealed that the victim, a ride share driver, picked up a passenger, later identified as Zelaya Reyes, in the 12900 block of Connecticut Ave. and drove him to the 14100 block of Weeping Willow Drive. Upon arrival, Zelaya Reyes asked the victim for change, displayed a black handgun and demanded money. The victim handed over an undisclosed amount of money to Zelaya Reyes, who then exited the vehicle and left the scene.  Through the investigation, detectives identified Zelaya Reyes as the suspect.

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Gaithersburg

FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter, Non-Prescription Narcan Nasal Spray

By Patrick Herron

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that the first Narcan product has been approved for use without a prescription.  Narcan is used to treat opioid overdoses in emergency situations. The FDA granted the over-the-counter approval of Narcan to Gaithersburg based Emergent BioSolutions.  Per the FDA: Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan, 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, use – the first naloxone product approved for use without a prescription. Naloxone is a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdose and is the standard treatment for opioid overdose. Today’s action paves the way for the life-saving medication to reverse an opioid overdose to be sold directly to consumers in places like drug stores, convenience stores, grocery stores and gas stations, as well as online.

The timeline for availability and price of this OTC product is determined by the manufacturer. The FDA will work with all stakeholders to help facilitate the continued availability of naloxone nasal spray products during the time needed to implement the Narcan switch from prescription to OTC status, which may take months. Other formulations and dosages of naloxone will remain available by prescription only.

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Health

Maryland Department of Health Announces Request for Applications to Expand Abortion Provider Capacity

By Patrick Herron

Per the Maryland Department of Health (3.28.23): The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today announced a Request for Applications to administer the Abortion Clinical Training Program. The program will help expand the number of healthcare professionals with abortion care training, increase the racial and ethnic diversity among healthcare professionals with abortion care education, and support the identification of clinical sites in need of training.

“On my first full day in office, we announced the release of $3.5 million in previously-withheld funding to support Maryland’s Abortion Clinical Training program,” said Governor Wes Moore. “The program will help ensure that Maryland remains a safe haven for abortion and is critical to providing safe and supportive reproductive health care access.”

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council Unanimously Reaffirms Appointment of James Hedrick to the Montgomery County Planning Board

By Patrick Herron

From the Office of Council President Evan Glass (3.28.23): The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously today to reaffirm the appointment of Mr. James Hedrick to serve as a member on the Montgomery County Planning Board.

Mr. Hedrick was appointed by the Council to become a Planning Board member on Feb. 28, 2023. On March 24, the Council received notification from County Executive Marc Elrich on his decision to disapprove James Hedrick’s appointment to the Planning Board.

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Aspen Hill

Jersey Mike’s to Donate 100% of Sales to Charity This Wednesday, March 29

By Patrick Herron

Jersey Mike’s, which has eight locations in Montgomery County, will be donating 100% of their sales nationwide to charity on Wednesday, March 29th. The promotion is a part of Jersey Mike’s “Month of Giving” and sales are expected to be over $20 million for the day. According to Jersey Mike’s, “Day of Giving is Jersey Mike’s busiest day of the year. Each location prepares by staffing up and ordering extra food, ensuring there is plenty of meat, cheese, bread, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon to meet the high demand. The more you order, the more Jersey Mike’s gives. Whether in-store, through Jersey Mike’s app or through third-party delivery partners, proceeds from every single sale this Wednesday — including subs, chips, drinks, and catering orders — will go to local charities.”

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Gaithersburg

Coming Soon Signage Up at Pho Nom Nom in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Coming soon signage is up at the upcoming Pho Nom Nom at 18509 N Frederick Ave at Gaithersburg S.C. (that’s the name of the shopping center), at the former site of Pho Viet Saigon. Pho Nom Nom has an additional location at 842 Rockville Pike. A representative from the Rockville location tells us the new store is still a few months away from opening. Pho Nom Nom specializes in authentic Vietnamese cuisine, including pho, banh mi, noodles and grilled dishes.

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