Patrick Herron, Author at The MoCo Show

Update on Sardi’s in Gaithersburg

Published February 13, 2023 at 1:18PM

Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa at 430 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg is expecting to reopen in “about three weeks,” according to a representative at the location. Sardi’s has been closed since February 2 after there was a fire in the restaurant’s ductwork and it’s sprinkler system was activated. Sardi’s is currently giving customers that stop by the Gaithersburg location a coupon for 10% off their order at sister restaurant Picca at 13000 Middlebrook Rd in Germantown.

From February 2: “Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at the Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa restaurant at 430 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg on Thursday around 6pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, there was a fire in the restaurant’s ductwork and the sprinkler system was activated. The fire has been contained and there are no reported injuries. The building inspector, code enforcement, and health inspector have been notified. We will post an update when additional information is available.

Rockville

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 13-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2023 at 12:54PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old from Rockville.

Nakaya Alexander was last seen on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at approximately 4 p.m., in the 100 block of King Farm Blvd. in Rockville. Nakaya is approximately 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue puffy jacket. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Chevy Chase

Nationals Owner and MoCo Resident Ted Lerner Has Passed Away

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2023 at 12:48PM | Updated February 13, 2023 at 1:59PM

Real estate mogul, Washington Nationals owner, and and Chevy Chase resident Ted Lerner has passed away at the age of 97. Lerner purchased the Nationals from Major League Baseball in 2006 for $450,000,000. The team released the following statement on Monday morning: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Founding Managing Principal Owner, Theodore N. Lerner. The crowning achievement of his family business was bringing baseball back to the city he loved -and with it, bringing a championship home for the first time since 1924. He cherished the franchise and what it brought to his beloved hometown.”

From our article 7 Marylanders Make “Forbes 400 List of Richest Americans”:

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Rockville High School Sophomore Named Finalist for the Maryland State Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB)

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2023 at 11:43AM

Per MCPS: On Saturday, February 11, Madison Watts, a sophomore from Rockville High School, was elected as a finalist for the Maryland State Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB). Over 300 student leaders from across the state of Maryland attended the Maryland Association of Student Councils annual Legislative Session hosted by the Wheaton High School Student Government Association and the Montgomery Regional Student Government Association. The other finalist is Abisola Ayoola, a junior from Wilde Lake High School (Howard County). Maryland Governor, Wes Moore, will select one of these finalists as the next Maryland State SMOB in late spring.

MCFRS

MCFRS Respond to ~25 Collisions Monday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2023 at 10:33AM

Additional incidents below courtesy of @mcfrsPIO on Twitter:

Watkins Road and Woodfield Road, Damascus, collision

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Montgomery County Public Schools Safety and Security Update

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2023 at 9:24AM

Your cooperation is essential to help protect the safety and welfare of all our students and school staff. We teach students—and ask parents and caregivers to remind students—that:

Weapons are not allowed on school grounds, ever. Guns, knives, toy guns, ammunition, or any device meant to cause harm are prohibited and carry significant school and possible criminal consequences.

Gaithersburg

MCFRS Transport Injured Dog to Veterinary Clinic After Collision Sunday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Published February 12, 2023 at 9:54PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two vehicle collision on Southbound I270 between Montgomery Village Avenue and I370 on Sunday around 7pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, one adult was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and one dog with a significantly injured leg was transported to a nearby emergency veterinary clinic on Perry Parkway in Gaithersburg.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – SB I270 prior to I370, collision, 2 vehicles, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 adult, NLT injuries. Note: dog in one vehicle w/ significant leg injury. (owner being transported by A708B, @mcfrs PE708 transported dog to nearby emergency veterinary clinic on Perry Parkway)”

Wheaton

Police Investigating Triple Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published February 12, 2023 at 8:02PM | Updated February 12, 2023 at 10:00PM

Per MCPD: “Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are investigating the shooting of three adult male victims that occurred on Sunday, February 12, 2023, in front of 2425 Reedie Drive in Wheaton.

At approximately 3:27 a.m., 4th District officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at the scene and located an adult male victim, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers provided life saving measures to the victim until Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel arrived. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Silver Spring

Stolen Vehicle Recovered; Suspect Still on the Loose

By Patrick Herron

Published February 12, 2023 at 3:01PM

A stolen vehicle was recovered this morning in Silver Spring. According to Montgomery County Police, “On Sunday, February 12, 2023, at approximately 10:20 a.m., officers attempted to pulled over the driver of a stolen vehicle, but the driver refused to stop. Officers followed the vehicle to the area of Bel Pre Rd. and Parker Farm Way, where the driver of the stolen vehicle bailed and left the scene. The suspect has not been apprehended.”

Feature photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Bethesda

Marriott Appoints Current CEO Anthony Capuano as President and CEO

By Patrick Herron

Published February 12, 2023 at 12:55PM

Bethesda based Marriott International has announced that current Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Anthony “Tony” Capuano, has been appointed as President and CEO of the company effective February 24. Capuano became CEO in February 2021 after Arne Sorenson passed away due to pancreatic cancer. Capuano has been with Marriott since 1995.

Marriott announced back in December that it’s current President, Stephanie Linnartz, will be stepping down to become CEO of Under Armour. “It is with very mixed emotions that I share the news that Stephanie Linnartz, a 25-year veteran of Marriott, has decided to step down as President to become President and CEO of Under Armour,” said Anthony Capuano, Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International. “On the one hand, I am excited for this next chapter in Stephanie’s career. On the other, I am saddened by the departure of such an incredible executive. Beyond the collaborative relationship that Stephanie and I enjoy in our roles, we are good friends, having rooted for each other for more than two decades as we grew in our careers at Marriott and in our lives outside the company. I admire so much about Stephanie – she has this great combination of grit, grace, and humanity – qualities that make her an exceptional leader. To say she will be missed is an understatement – but she will always be part of our Marriott family.”

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MCFRS Respond to Hikers Stranded on Island on the Potomac River

By Patrick Herron

Published February 11, 2023 at 6:45PM | Updated February 11, 2023 at 7:20PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services and a US Park helicopter responded to a group of hikers that were stranded on Sycamore Island, which is located on the Potomac River in the area of Great Falls/Potomac/Glen Echo, off Clara Barton Pkw.

According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer, the group used a ‘pull-rope-ferry’ to get to the island and consisted of several adults and half a dozen juveniles. One juvenile was injured with non-life threatening injuries.