Author: Patrick Herron

Bethesda

Dog Haus Offering Free Haus Dogs for National Hot Dog Day on July 20

By Patrick Herron

All three DMV Dog Haus locations, Bethesda (7904 Woodmont Ave), Kentlands (644 Center Point Way), and Downtown Silver Spring (933 Ellsworth Dr), will be participating in “National Hot Dog Day” on Wednesday, July 20.  Simply text “Free Dog” to 833-440-1110 to redeem the promotion for one free Haus Dog. Offer valid for dine in only and while supplies last.

In May, Dog Haus announced today that the company has executed a development agreement with local franchisees Faizan and Adila Khan to to open 15 new Dog Haus locations over the next five years. Cities listed include Annapolis, Baltimore, Columbia, Frederick and Germantown.  No specific information has been released on dates and locations. Faizan Khan currently franchises three MoCo Dog Haus locations.

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Maryland

Governor Hogan Announces New Chief Legal Counsel, More Than 300 Additional Appointments

By Patrick Herron

The governor is also naming Heather Shek, currently Director of the Office of Governmental Affairs for the Maryland Department of Health, to serve as Deputy Legal Counsel. Shek succeeds Stephanie Meighan, who has been appointed to the Board of Contract Appeals.

“Chris Mincher is an exceptionally committed public servant who has been an integral member of our administration for nearly six years,” said Governor Hogan. “We have always had a strong and experienced team in the Office of Legal Counsel, and I know Chris will continue this legacy. Mike Pedone was part of the core team that led us through the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery. I am deeply grateful for Mike’s wise counsel and many contributions, and I wish him and his family the best.”

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Gaithersburg

Not Your Average Joe’s in Kentlands to Close

By Patrick Herron

Not Your Average Joe’s at 245 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg has announced it will be closing by July 27.  Signage at the restaurant asks customers to visit nearby locations in Bethesda (10400 Old Georgetown Rd) and Reston, VA, and thanks guests for their many years of patronage. ‪ Not Your Average  Joe’s CEO, Peter D’Amelio, is a Poolesville resident. The company closed its Downtown Silver Spring location in July 2020.‬

Today, we have 19 restaurants spread throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland. We’re building incredible spaces with every nail, and striving to be better with every opening. In doing this, we’ve created a culture where our people are our foundation – making the sky the limit where we go next.“

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Olney

Dozens of Homes Damaged by Fallen Trees and Power Lines in Olney

By Patrick Herron

Dozens of Olney families have been displaced due to damage to their homes from storms that came through the area Tuesday evening between 5-7pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer, numerous homes and vehicles in the area were damaged by fallen trees and powerlines, and many residents are still currently without power.  In a video posted to Twitter, Piringer says that damage was likely caused by a tornado based on the twisted wood/trees and the significance of the damage.

No serious injuries have been reported at this time. We will post an update when more information becomes available. Aftermath from the storm below:

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Health

Montgomery County Health Officials Release COVID-19 Epidemiology Surveillance Report

By Patrick Herron

The report provides statistics and epidemiology profiles of COVID-19, including infections, testing, hospitalization, deaths, vaccinations, outbreaks and contact tracing. According to the CDC’s COVID-19 community level map, as of March 2022, when the report’s data were last updated, transmission in Montgomery County was in the “low” category.  As of late June, the transmission level in the community is in the “medium” category. This is likely to change as new variants and sub-lineages continue to evolve over time.

“Montgomery County fares better than the State and national averages for most indicators related to COVID-19, but vulnerable population subgroups and communities disproportionally impacted by the pandemic remain a top priority to address through the lens of social determinants,” said acting County Health Officer James Bridgers. “Our goal is to implement the evidence-based and data-driven approaches to enhance our programs and services to respond to the pandemic proactively to meet the public health needs of Montgomery County.”

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Silver Spring

Three Adult Males Arrested for Series of Armed Robberies; Possibility of Additional Victims a Concern

By Patrick Herron

At approximately 3:12 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of a series of armed robberies that just occurred.

The investigation by detectives has determined that two victims were on Thayer Ave. and another victim was on Fenton St. when they were approached by the suspects, later identified as Ramos, Miller and Dickey, who were driving a white Honda HRV. Two of the suspects exited the vehicle, displayed a firearm and stole property from the three victims.

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Rockville

Detectives Investigate Theft from Auto and Fraud in Rockville; Surveillance Photos of Suspects Released

By Patrick Herron

The victim stated that on Thursday, June 2, 2022, multiple credit cards were stolen from his car while it was parked in the parking lot near OneLife Fitness, located on Research Blvd. One of the unknown suspects used the stolen credit cards and made fraudulent purchases at several stores in Virginia.

Detectives reviewed the surveillance footage of the stores and obtained photographs of the two suspects.

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Bethesda

Carnival at Montgomery Mall Now Through July 17

By Patrick Herron

The idea of a business that made people happy though, never left his thoughts. While visiting a firemen’s carnival with his children in 1939, Frank saw what he thought might be the new business for him. He counted the people in line at the “Roll-O-Plane” and watched as the thrilled riders exited the ride, and got right back in line to ride again. He visited the carnival again each of the next three nights and paid even closer attention to the operation of amusement rides. He was now sure that this is where he would invest his savings.

Frank Joseph bought his first amusement ride, an Eyerly Aircraft, “Roll-o-Plane” in 1939. A few years later came an “Octopus” and “Spitfire’.  He operated these rides seasonally at local amusement parks, church bazaars, firemen’s carnivals, and county fairs throughout the late 1940’s. By now, his oldest son Pete was in his late teens and able to help his father with the business.

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Wheaton

Dollar Tree Coming to Wheaton

By Patrick Herron

Dollar Tree is coming to 2321 University Blvd W in Wheaton, the former site of CVS (next to Max’s). CVS closed this location back in December 2019.  No opening date has been announced for the store, but signage was just installed this week.  Dollar Tree has undergone several big changes over the past year.  In January, the company raised the price of all items in its stores from $1 to $1.25.  At the time, Dollar Tree said the higher prices were not a result of inflation, but rather to allow the company to offer a wider range of merchandise. In April the chain added “Dollar Tree Plus” sections to area stores, with items priced $3 and $5.  The higher priced items include cookware, headphones, chargers, and t-shirts (Baby Yoda, Lilo & Stich, etc.)  similar to those found at FiveBelow.

Photos of the store’s progress below courtesy of @toniosito_ on Instagram.  Dollar Tree has additional MoCo locations in Damascus, Derwood, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Montgomery Village, Rockville, and Silver Spring.

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