Glenmont

Motorcyclist in Critical Condition Following Collision Thursday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) and Montgomery County Police responded to a collision involving a motorcyclist on Thursday, October 12 around 7:25pm. According to police, “At approximately 7:25 p.m., MCP officers responded to the area of Randolph Rd. and Glenallan Ave. for the report of a single vehicle collision. The preliminary investigation has revealed that the operator of a motorcycle lost control for reasons unknown at this time and sustained serious injuries. The adult male motorcyclist was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.“

Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 8:12pm: ‘TRAFFIC ADVISORY – Westbound Randolph Rd. is closed at Glenallan Ave. due to a traffic collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.” We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

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MoCo Police

MCPD Announces It Has Taken Steps to Enhance Safety of Jewish Community

By MCS Staff

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has announced via social media that it has taken steps to enhance the safety of the local Jewish community. The full statement can be seen below:

“In response to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Montgomery County Department of Police has taken steps to enhance the safety of our Jewish community. We have increased police presence around religious institutions located within the county.

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MoCo Government

County Executive Elrich Will Lead Tribute to Latin Leaders and Salsa of ‘Verny Varela’ Will Be Featured at Wheaton TGIF Encore Concert on Friday, Oct. 13

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The salsa of Verny Varela will headline the closing concert of the Wheaton TGIF Friday Encore fall series and Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will lead tributes to Latin leaders and employees on Friday, Oct. 13. The performance is part of a month of concerts that join in the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month The final event in the series, “Que Bonita Bandera,” invites community members to wear the colors representing the diversity of the County.

Marian Fryer Town Plaza is adjacent to the Wheaton Metro Station. The TGIF party will begin on the plaza at 5 p.m. with a special set by El Zol Radio. Verny Varela will play at 6 p.m. Parking is available in the building at 2425 Reedie Dr.

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Beyond MoCo

Governor Wes Moore Joins U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg at Prince George’s Community College in Support of Job Opportunity Expansion Funding Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

By Patrick Herron
Prince George’s Community College

Per the State of Maryland (10.12.23): Today, Governor Wes Moore joined U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg at Prince George’s Community College to announce funding for the Commercial Driver’s License program, highlighting President Joseph R. Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s job opportunity expansion. Governor Moore and Secretary Buttigieg were joined by former United States Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-PA) and Prince George’s Community College External Affairs, Communications, and Advancement Vice President Dr. Sherrie A. Johnson to highlight investments in the future of the trucking industry in Maryland and across the country.

“Our administration is committed to investing in community colleges because our community colleges open new avenues for success for all, not just for some,” said Gov. Moore. “Today, we celebrate the important investment of the Prince George’s Community College Commercial Driver’s License program and we celebrate an economy that offers on-ramps to success and opportunity.”

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Education

Statement From Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando, Chair of the Education and Culture Committee, Regarding the Board of Education’s Redacted Release of the Jackson Lewis Report on MCPS Investigation

By Patrick Herron

“I applaud the Board of Education for taking this important step forward in accountability and transparency for the families, students and staff within the school system. It has been two months since the allegations of employee misconduct by an MCPS principal were revealed through the press. At the EC Committee session held on Sept. 28, I called for the full release of a redacted report and my colleagues echoed that sentiment. It is only through transparency that we are able to have effective accountability and facilitate improvement in processes that protect our school community.

The release of the redacted report does not impact the ongoing investigations. The investigation through the Montgomery County Office of Inspector General (OIG) continues. Once the OIG releases its investigation findings, I will work with my colleagues to schedule a public meeting to discuss the findings and any recommended actions.”

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Education

Board of Education Releases Redacted Jackson-Lewis Investigation Report

By MCS Staff

The Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) released a statement regarding the release of the redacted Jackson-Lewis Investigation Report. In a Thursday afternoon tweet, the Board of Education stated that the redacted report can be found on the Board’s website. As of press time at 3:30pm, we have been unable to find it on the website, but it can be accessed at this link. The (BOE) statement can be seen below:

“We believe that restoring trust with our staff and community is of utmost importance and it is our hope that by releasing this report, which is redacted to protect the right of our employees, will be a step toward a renewed belief in the integrity of our public-school system.

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Business

Gaithersburg Gas Station and Repair Shop Sold For $2.5 Million

By MCS Staff

Marcus & Millichap  a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, recently announced the sale of Gaithersburg Citgo| Daytona Auto Care, a 2,506-square foot retail property located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The property sold for $2,500,000 plus inventory, or $837.99 per square foot.

“The property attracted offers from several buyers,” Zhao said. “It’s not a typical Marcus & Millichap net leased deal.  This deal involved real estate and its 35 years of business operation.  Ultimately, an investor with a keen interest in auto care was found who enlisted the help of an experienced operator from California to assist with the business operation of the auto care facility. The buyer negotiated strategic termination of the property’s current fuel supply agreement as a contingency to close.” The property is located at 401-409 E Diamond Av. in Gaithersburg and includes Gaithersburg Citgo gas station and Daytona Auto Care LTD, which have been in business for more than 35 years.

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Crime

Serial Hardware Store Thief Sentenced to Four Years in Prison

By Patrick Herron

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “This week, in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Michael McAuliffe sentenced defendant, Terry Tompkins, 42, of Temple Hills, to 15 years in prison suspend all but four years to serve and five years of probation upon release. Tompkins pleaded guilty on December 19th, 2022, to one count of robbery and three counts of theft stemming from four incidents at hardware stores in June and July of 2022. The sentencing hearing was held on Wednesday, October 10th.

In one of the incidents, on July 30th, 2022, Tompkins exited the Ace Hardware store in the 800 block of Wayne Avenue in Silver Spring, with a cart full of copper wire and other electric cable products without paying for the items. He then attacked a store employee who attempted to film him on a cell phone. Tomkins stole the phone as he fled.

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Education

MCPS Deputy Superintendent Dr. Patrick Murphy No Longer Employed by the School District; Two Office of School Support and Well Being Staff Members On Leave

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight sent a message to MCPS staff on Wednesday, October 11, announcing that deputy superintendent Dr. Patrick Murphy was no longer employed by the district. The message, provided to us by MCPS Communications Director Chris Cram, also states that two members of the MCPS Office of School Support and Well-Being (OSSWB), Dr. Donna Redmond Jones and Dr. Eugenia (Jeanie) Dawson are currently on leave.

Dr. Patrick Murphy was appointed as the MCPS deputy superintendent in 2022, a position previously held by Dr. McKnight. He was recently superintendent of Berkeley County Schools in West Virginia until 2022 and previously superintendent of Arlington Public Schools and in various instructional leadership positions in Fairfax County Public Schools. The message sent to staff can be seen below (note: We have been told by several MCPS staff members that they have not received this message):

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