Author: Patrick Herron

Silver Spring

Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery of a Sunoco Gas Station; Surveillance Images Released

By Patrick Herron

At approximately 1:13 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of an armed robbery.

The investigation by detectives has determined that two unknown Black male suspects entered the Sunoco and used the lottery machine. After a few minutes, they requested assistance from the employee, requiring him to leave the secured cashier area and enter the main store. When the employee opened the door, the suspects forced their way into the secured cashier area and displayed a handgun. The suspects tied the employee’s hands and then stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the registers before fleeing the scene on foot.

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Poolesville

Update on Wednesday Afternoon House Fire in Poolesville that Caused $400,000 in Damages

By Patrick Herron

One family (5 adults, 1 child) are displaced after a fire at a 2-story home on the 16000 block of Edward’s Ferry Rd in Poolesville that occurred early Wednesday afternoon.  Around 70 MCFRS firefighters responded to the scene.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation but is believed to have started in the kitchen where there were multiple competent ignition sources, including an air fryer, stove top, and electrical wiring.

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MoCo Government

County Commission on Women Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary by Creating Time Capsule to Be Opened in 50 Years

By Patrick Herron

At the celebration, County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Gabe Albornoz issued a joint proclamation recognizing the commission’s accomplishments in advancing and protecting women’s rights since its establishment in 1972.

In addition to County Executive Elrich and Council President Albornoz, among those at the celebration were CFW Chair Donna Rojas, County Councilmember Nancy Navarro, founding commissioner and former Congresswoman Connie Morella, CFW Executive Director Jodi Finkelstein and Sandy Spring Museum Board of Directors President Naomi Yadin-Mendick.

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Clarksburg

County Commitment to Inspiring Use of Electric Vehicles Continues with Dedication of Six EV Charging Stations at Clarksburg Condominium II

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County’s commitment to combatting climate change includes trying to inspire residents and businesses to purchase electric vehicles. To make that plan viable, accessibility to EV charging stations is a necessity. The commitment to that aspect of the County’s Climate Action Plan continued on July 23 as six new EV charging stations were dedicated at the Clarksburg Condominium II.

Clarksburg Condominium II is located at 12824 Clarksburg Square Road in Clarksburg. The condominium association website states that residents who register in advance will receive reduced rates for charging their vehicles at the new charging stations.

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MoCo Government

2022 Primary Election Update: Mail-in Ballots That Were Postmarked by July 19 and Arrive by Friday, July 29, Will Be Counted

By Patrick Herron

Ballot-counting sessions, referred to as the “canvasses,” have been conducted daily by the Board of Elections since July 21. Those votes are added to the totals of early voting (July 7-14) and Election Day.

The count of provisional ballots started on Thursday, July 28.

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Arts

Arts and Social Justice Fellows Present Culminating Projects This Sunday at AMP by Strathmore

By Patrick Herron

Created in conjunction with Strathmore and Woolly Mammoth’s co-presentation of Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower by Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon, the fellowship engaged eight high school fellows in six months of study, discussions, and creation at the intersection of arts and social change.

Their research and reflection covered Butler’s Parable novels, as well as many other works and creators including Audre Lorde, Sonic Youth, Terence Trent D’Arby, Danez Smith, Robin DiAngelo, Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw, the film “Sorry to Bother You,” the TV show “American Gods,” and more.

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Glenmont

Park Police Investigating Shooting at Glenmont Local Park

By Patrick Herron

This article originally stated that a shooting occurred at the Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool. According to Park Police, the shooting occurred at nearby Glenmont Local Park, near Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool, where the victim requested assistance from staff at the pool.

The Maryland-National Capital Park Police are currently investigating a shooting at that occurred near Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool (12621 Dalewood Drive) in Wheaton. According to Park Police, at approximately 3pm, officers located an adult male suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. MCP 4th District Officers applied a tourniquet prior to EMS arrival. The victim was transported to an area hospital and Sgt. Hector Ayala Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool is closed for the rest of the day.

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Reopens Fourth Phase of COVID-19 Rent Relief Program; Previously Incomplete and New Applications Will Be Accepted

By Patrick Herron

“I am pleased to announce the reopening of the rental relief program. We have additional funds to distribute, and we know that the need for this assistance has not gone away,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “The impact of this pandemic will be with us for quite some time, so I urge eligible residents who are in need to not delay and apply today.”

The rent relief program launched in May 2020 and as of July 24, has distributed $79.1 million in financial assistance.  Funding for the fourth phase was provided by U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funds in direct allocations to the County and as a sub-grantee to the State of Maryland.

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Montgomery Village

Montgomery Village Shopping Center Update

By Patrick Herron

Signage has been installed at the Antojitos Salvadoreños Isabel, which is coming to 19114 Montgomery Village Ave, the former Einstein Bagel Bros location. We first reported that a new Salvadoran restaurant would be coming to the Village in May. Construction on the interior of the restaurant is ongoing and a representative tells us they hope to open by October.  The restaurant will serve popular Salvadorian dishes like pupusas, tamales, and yuca con chicharron, as well as traditional Salvadorian cuisine such as pastelitos. La Poteria, which sells Colombian street food and coffee, is located next door.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit previously opened its second Maryland location in Montgomery County when it opened in Germantown in February 2013. The restaurant closed the following year and reopened under new management in July 2014 before closing permanently in early 2016. The first Maryland location was in Gambrills, but has since closed. Currently there are nearby locations in Pasadena, MD, two in Fairfax VA, and one in Alexandria VA. There is no expected opening date at the moment.

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Sponsored

Shulman Rogers Expands Entertainment Practice with Lita Rosario-Richardson and Kandyce Hall (sponsored)

By Patrick Herron

POTOMAC, Md., Jul 26, 2022/PRNewswire/ – Shulman Rogers welcomes Lita Rosario-Richardson (Shareholder) and Kandyce Hall (Associate) to the Firm. Most recently the principal of LITA ROSARIO, PLLC, a boutique entertainment and intellectual property law and consulting firm in Washington DC, Rosario-Richardson will lead the Firm’s Entertainment Practice. Lita notes “Shulman Rogers offers a full cadre of services that will be of great benefit to my clients. Now all of their legal needs can be tended to under one roof.”

Lita Rosario-Richardson is widely recognized for the legal advice she provides for creators in the arts and entertainment arena and her expertise in copyright recapture. She began her career in entertainment law as a co-founder/owner and VP of Business and Legal Affairs for University Music Entertainment, a music production company that produced multi-platinum recording artist Dru Hill, Mya and ultimately SisQó. Lita went on to represent such artists as Missy Elliott (and is responsible for Missy owning her copyrights), Crystal Waters, Tank and Robin S. She has secured back royalties for many artists and songwriters including, Peaches & Herb, Mr. Cheeks, Das EFX, and Big Pun. Lita has negotiated distribution and publishing agreements with all of the four major record distribution/music publishing companies including Warner Music Group, Sony/RCA, Universal Music Group, EMI/Capital Records as well as major television and cable companies, including Disney, UPN, TV One, BET, VIACOM/MTV, DISCOVERY CHANNEL, E! NETWORK and Universal Pictures.

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