Author: Patrick Herron

Bethesda

Early Morning Fire at Bethesda Church, Arson Suspected

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a fire alarm at the St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church on Old Georgetown Rd. around 2:15am Sunday morning and arrived to find several pews on fire inside the church, according to a our Public Safety Correspondent Cordell Pugh. The fire was knocked down a short time later. Sixty-five firefighters responded to the scene and there were no injuries reported. NBC4 reports that this is the second act of vandalism at St. Jane Frances in the past two days, although information on the first incident has not been released. 

 

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Bethesda

Milk Bar Now Available at Ensemble in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Items from popular New York based bakery Milk Bar are now available at Ensemble Digital Kitchen at 4856 Cordell Ave in Bethesda. Items/flavors featured on the menu include cookies (Confetti, Compost, Cornflake Chocolate Chip, Blueberry & Cream, Corn, and Chocolate Confetti), truffles (B’day, Chocolate B’day, Red Velvet, Strawberry, and Gluten Free B’day), slices of Milk Bar pie, birthday cake, and strawberry shortcake.

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MoCo Government

List of Early Voting Centers in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Early Voting for the Primary Gubernatorial Election is taking place now through July 14, 2022 in Montgomery County.  The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Ride On bus service has several routes available to transport voters to the early voting centers. Learn more about bus service options (PDF).

For driving directions and bus routes from your address to the early voting sites, visit the Early Voting Centers Online Map from the Montgomery County’s GIS Department.

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Restaurants

Subway to Give Away Free Subs From 10am-12pm on Tuesday, July 12

By Patrick Herron

Subway will be giving away free 6″ subs to the first 50 customers at participating locations this Tuesday, July 12 from 10am-12pm.  According to Subway, the deal is for one new “Subway Series” sandwich, while supplies last.  No substitutions and no additional discounts or coupons will be applied. The promotion is also “in-restaurant only”, meaning you can’t order the sub online or through delivery apps.

Yeah… you’re gonna wanna be one of the first 50 people at your local (participating) Subway on Tuesday 07.12 between 10am-12pm#SubwaySeriesMenu pic.twitter.com/fSeJesc1D0

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Gaithersburg

City of Gaithersburg Sponsors Smart Salt Applicator Training

By Patrick Herron

Smart Salting training is designed to help management-level property managers, applicators, business owners, and municipalities improve salt application effectiveness & reduce chloride pollution while keeping roads, parking lots, and sidewalks safe. Participating organizations have been able to reduce their salt use by 30 to 70%, and the training has been shown to prevent chloride contamination in bodies of water. The tons of salt used every year to manage snow & ice damages infrastructure & vegetation and pollutes lakes, streams & groundwater.

This training has been adapted for the City from the renowned Smart Salt training in Minnesota, implemented by Fortin Consulting Inc., now Bolton & Menk, Inc. Attendees will receive a “Gaithersburg Smart Salt Business” plaque to display, helping identify the property or business as partner in the City’s environmental initiatives.

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Wheaton

Rumi Life Coming to Wheaton Mall

By Patrick Herron

Rumi Life is coming to Westfield Wheaton Mall. The name, Rumi, is intended to reflect the store’s goal to make your living space feel “roomy.” The store sells a variety of fashion accessories, home décor, stationary, and toys.   There are Rumi locations in Hanover and Townson, MD, as well as Florida, New Jersey, and New York.  No opening date for the Wheaton location has been announced.

According to their website, “Rumi is a team of visionaries, go-doers and initiators who wish to better the present for an improved future. We physically personify the concept of affordability and efficiency in all of our products. At Rumi, we preach a lifestyle filled with minimal, aesthetic, and well-designed products so our shoppers can enjoy life to the fullest. Rumi works with over a hundred multicultural and innovative designers from over twenty countries across the globe such as Germany, France, Korea, Japan and China to supply quality and cost-effective products. In addition, we work alongside our company’s personal manufacturers and designers to self-create our own products in accordance to current trends and demands.”

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MoCo Police

Detectives Continue to Investigate “Grandparent Scam;” Surveillance Video Released

By Patrick Herron

The investigations by detectives determined that on Tuesday, May 31, an 84-year-old victim was contacted by a suspect claiming to be her grandson, stating that he was in jail and needed money to secure his release. After withdrawing the money, the victim called the number she was instructed to call. She was informed that a “courier” would come to her residence in the 17000 block of Chiswell Road to collect the money. A short time later, a male wearing brown shorts and a reflective construction vest arrived at her door to pick up the money. The victim handed the money to the “courier,” who then left in a dark colored, four-door sedan, with the stolen money.

On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, a 78-year-old victim was contacted by a suspect claiming to be his daughter who told him that she had been arrested and needed money to secure her release from jail. After withdrawing the money, the victim called the number that he was instructed to call. The victim was told a “courier” would come to his residence in the 7500 block of Hampden Lane to collect the money.  A short time later, the “courier” arrived at his residence to retrieve the money. The suspect then walked away with the stolen money.

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Bethesda

Suki Hana Now Open in Montgomery & Wheaton Malls

By Patrick Herron

Suki Hana has opened up locations in both the Montgomery and Wheaton mall food courts, although the two locations appear to have completely different menus. The Montgomery Mall kiosk menu features sushi, rolls, salads, and bowls. Selections include Spicy Tuna Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Black Dragon Roll, Seaweed Salad, and Green Poke Bowl. The Wheaton Mall location features chicken, beef, and shrimp Teryaki platters, as well as fried dumplings and tempura.

The signage at the Montgomery Mall location originally referred to the restaurant as “Sarku Hana,” but was quickly updated to ‘Suki Hana’, since there is no connection between the restaurant and Sarku Japan, which is also located in the Montgomery Mall food court.

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MoCo Government

Council President Albornoz to be Joined by County Executive Elrich, Councilmembers and Early Childcare Advocates for Press Conference on July 12 at noon

By Patrick Herron

Led by Council President Albornoz and Councilmembers Nancy Navarro and Craig Rice, the Council unanimously enacted Bill 42-21 in Feb. 2022, which provided the framework to establish an independent Early Care and Education Coordinating Entity. This organization will focus on systemic issues related to accessible, high quality and sustainable early care and education (ECE) in order to empower more parents to participate in the workforce, provide a solid educational foundation for children, help employers attract and retain talented individuals, and ensure a talented future workforce to help spur Montgomery County’s economy.

The entity will serve as a public-private convenor to help build a more unified system and bring together all stakeholders, including parents, employers, and childcare providers. It is charged with facilitating the coordination of resources across the entire ECE system. The nonprofit organization will develop recommendations to increase the availability of, and access to, high-quality, affordable early care and education programs. Particular attention will be given to underrepresented populations and children up to 5 years of age. The entity must also adopt and implement a racial equity and social justice policy consistent with Montgomery County’s policy.

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MoCo Government

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee Meeting on July 11, 2022

By Patrick Herron

ZTA 22-02 Density and Height Limits, Parking – Biohealth

Review:  The PHED Committee will review ZTA 22-02 Density and Height Limits, Parking – Biohealth, which would allow additional height and increased flexibility in density for urban biohealth facilities in recognition of the unique mechanical challenges of biohealth buildings. ZTA 22-02 would also allow consolidation of certain facilities and provide parking provisions for Biohealth Priority Campuses.

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Glenmont

Montgomery County Executive Elrich to Help Dedicate New Glenmont Forest ‘Green Streets’ Project at Community Block Party on Sunday, July 10

By Patrick Herron

The DEP Green Streets project was completed in June after a year of construction. The Glenmont Forest and Wheaton Hills Green Streets project includes 53 small-scale projects that include tree boxes, rain gardens and other types of landscaping designed to filter or infiltrate stormwater runoff. Unique to the project, will be interactive signage that includes an educational challenge throughout the community.

“I am honored to take part in the dedication of this new Green Streets project in the Glenmont Forest and Wheaton Hills communities,” said County Executive Elrich. “This project is proof that communities working with the government can achieve results. The people of this community came to the County asking for rain gardens and tree boxes to add natural beauty to the streets and capture stormwater. We listened, took action, and today we have a neighborhood project that reduces pollution and erosion and beautifies the area. Great work all around!”

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