Patrick Herron, Author at The MoCo Show

Published April 21, 2022 at 11:09AM | Updated April 23, 2022 at 4:37PM

Coming soon signage is up at Crumbl Cookies at 277 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg, next to Panera, in the space that was formerly home to TD Ameritrade. Crumbl Cookies opened its first MoCo location in 2020 at Federal Plaza in Rockville. The chain will also be opening a Germantown location near Wegmans at at 20650 Seneca Meadows Pkwy, in what used to be home to Sprint, next to Sally Beauty.

Opening dates have not been provided for either upcoming locations, but neither seem to be anytime in the very near future as plenty of construction is left to go for both location. We do expect Germantown to come first as permanent signage is now up at the location and construction is ongoing inside.

Rockville

“Coffee with a Cop” Event This Thursday in Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2022 at 8:24PM | Updated April 20, 2022 at 8:51PM

The Rockville City Police Department will host a “Coffee with a Cop” event this Thursday, April 21, from 2-4pm at the Rockville Town Center Starbucks (39 Maryland Ave B, Rockville, MD 20850).

Residents can stop by to grab a coffee, pick up RCPD swag, and speak to speak with officers from the RCPD.

Gaithersburg

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus is Coming to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2022 at 8:01PM

The Garden Bros Nuclear Circus will be at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds (501 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg) from June 2-12.

Attractions at the show include, “Crazy Cossacks Riderz, Human Slingshot, Wheel of Death, Human Cannonball, Motorcycles in the Sphere of Fear, Showgirls Hanging from their Hair, Olympic Gymnasts, the Funniest Clowns, and Back Flipping Dogs as seen on America’s Got Talent.”

MCPS

MCPS Educational Foundation Receives $10 Million Gift From Rales Foundation

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2022 at 6:24PM

Per MCPS:

The Norman R. Rales and Ruth Rales Foundation has committed to the largest ever donation to the Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation. The five-year gift, totaling $10 million, will support the newly created Ruth and Norman Rales – Patricia Baier O’Neill Scholarship Recognizing Academic Excellence. Launching in the spring of 2023, this significant scholarship program will award $10,000 each to 200 of the highest-achieving graduating seniors annually from low-to-moderate income households in Montgomery County to help ease the financial burden of attending college. Eligible students will have a weighted GPA of at least 4.0 and will need to submit an essay that will be reviewed by a committee established by the Educational Foundation.

Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg: Ela Mesa Taste of Greece Announces Opening Date

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2022 at 4:50PM | Updated April 23, 2022 at 11:19AM

Back in June of 2020 we let you know that Ela Mesa Taste of Greece would be coming to the Spectrum Town Center in Gaithersburg. After almost two years, the restaurant has announced it will hold its grand opening on Monday, May 2nd. The new Greek restaurant is located at 109 Paramount Park Drive in the Spectrum Town Center in Gaithersburg, which is currently home to restaurants like Barking Made Cafe, California Tortilla, Hot Pot Hero, and Firebirds.

The pandemic, coupled with permitting and supply chain issues, caused the delays in the restaurant’s opening. The restaurant will offer traditional Greek fare and will also have a full bar that seats 10 people. Ela Mesa will be open Monday through Saturday 11am-10pm, and Sunday 11am-9pm.

Rockville

Traffic: Vehicle Fire Closes Westbound Route 28 at W. Gude

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2022 at 3:19PM

Westbound Route 28 is closed, just prior to Gude Drive due to a vehicle fire.

According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer, fire and rescue responded to a well engulfed vehicle around 2:45pm on Wednesday.

Wheaton

Montgomery County GreenFest This Saturday at Brookside Gardens

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2022 at 11:32AM | Updated April 23, 2022 at 8:02AM

Montgomery County’s GreenFest will take place on Saturday, April 23 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Brookside Gardens ( 1800 Glenallan Ave) in Wheaton. The event is free and is a chance for residents, businesses, and nonprofits to share ideas, learn together, and have fun, according to Montgomery Parks. Food truck options this year include Bun’d Up, Chix & Stix, Kona Ice, and Muscle BBQ.

Activities include, Face painting and children’s activities, Interactive musical petting zoo and games, Kid’s tree climbing, Plant and tree giveaways, Green Arts & Crafts Fair, Over 60 exhibitors featuring environmental non-profits, Children’s yoga, Electric vehicle and car show, Food trucks (vegan options available), and Free parking and shuttle service between Glenmont Metro Station and Brookside Gardens.

Silver Spring

Silver Spring: Fenton Street Closed Wednesday Morning Due to Suspicious Package, Bomb Squad Gives ‘All Clear’

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2022 at 10:37AM

Fenton Street at Colesville Road and Wayne Avenue was closed Wednesday morning around 9am due to a suspicious package in the area of Veterans Plaza, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer.

MCFRS’ Bomb Squad assisted MCPD and after evaluating the situation and have given the ‘all clear’ after no hazards were identified.

MoCo Government

Council Passes Three Special Appropriations to Expand Wellness Centers to all Public High Schools in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2022 at 10:07AM

Per Montgomery County:

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Bethesda

Under Armor in Montgomery Mall to Close for Remodeling, Temporary Location Announced

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2022 at 9:28AM

Under Armor in Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda) will be closing for several months beginning on April 26 for remodeling.

During this time, Under Armor will have a temporary location in the mall at the former site of Sports Nation, which closed back in February. The temporary store is expected to be open a few days after the main location closes and will feature a majority of their inventory, except for kids clothing.

Gaithersburg