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FEMA Activates Two MCFRS Canine Handler Teams To Maui

Published August 13, 2023 at 10:30PM

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has activated two Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) canine handler teams to Maui on Sunday to aid in recovery, according to Assistant Chief David Pazos. The two teams are Alan Rossi with his dog Phirst and John Gilkey with his dog Piper. They arrived in Hawaii on Sunday night.

The death toll in the Maui fires climbed to at least 93 on Saturday, which makes this Hawaii’s deadliest natural disaster and the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history. According to Firehouse.com, the economic losses suffered due to the fire has approached $6 billion. “FEMA said on social media Saturday that than 150 people were working on search and rescue crews with more on the way as they continued this weekend to comb through the wreckage on the western shore of Maui, primarily in the devastated city of Lahaina, as well as in the Kihei area and the island’s upcountry hills around Kula.”

Sandy Spring

The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Nominated for Best Amusement Park

By Patrick Herron

Published August 13, 2023 at 10:00PM

Per Adventure Park: On 8/1, Washington Parent Magazine readers nominated The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School for best “Amusement & Water Park” in the Parents Picks competition. The Adventure Park was also nominated in the “Party Venue”, “Climbing” location, & “Date Night” location categories. The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring was nominated and won best “Amusement & Water Park” & “Best Climbing” location in 2022.

“Congratulations to The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School on being nominated for multiple awards by Washington Parent Magazine, including ‘Best Amusement Park,’ for a second year in a row,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “This park is one of the County’s most popular places for both kids and parents, and they deserve this well-earned recognition. As summer fades away, please remember to plan one last visit to The Adventure Park and vote for them at WashingtonParent.com.”

Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks Urges Owners to Keep Their Dogs On Leashes

By MCS Staff

Published August 13, 2023 at 9:45PM | Updated August 13, 2023 at 10:11PM

Montgomery Parks is encouraging dog owners to show their pets and the public some love this August, by keeping their dogs leashed at all times in public, unless visiting a dog park where dogs are permitted to be off leash. National Dog Month and the dog days of August are the perfect time for a stroll in the park, but it’s critical that dogs be on-leash for their own safety and everyone else’s.

“We have had reports in area parks about off-leash dogs fighting, chasing people, injuring wildlife, getting lost or being hit by cars traveling on nearby roads,” said Captain Tracy Lieberman, Park Police public information officer. “Even the best-behaved dog can get scared and act aggressively or take off running. Holding the leash keeps the pet owner in control of the situation.”

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MCPD

MCPD Responds to Several Illegal Car Meet-ups Saturday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published August 13, 2023 at 8:44PM

On Saturday, August 12, Montgomery County Police released a message on social media stating that they were responding to several locations for illegal car meet-up events and that they would be enforcing traffic violations in those areas. According to MCPD, the gatherings were shut down and no arrests were made.

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Downtown Silver Spring

UNIQLO Sets Opening Date for Downtown Silver Spring Store

By MCS Staff

Published August 13, 2023 at 8:29PM

Six months ago we let you know that Downtown Silver Spring landed two major tenants with Uniqlo and Golds Gym signing on for the shopping center. Now Uniqlo has set an opening date as its Google listing shows Friday, August 25th as opening day for the clothing store.

Uniqlo opened its first and only other MoCo location in September of 2018 in Pike & Rose. The Downtown Silver Spring location will be taking over the 10,058 SF space at 914 Ellsworth St that was formerly home to Ulta prior to the move to its current location in Downtown Silver Spring.

Clarksburg

Aldo to Open Clarksburg Location

By MCS Staff

Published August 13, 2023 at 3:28PM

Aldo, a shoe and accessory store for men and women, is opening its third Montgomery County location at the Clarksburg Outlets (featured photo courtesy of @LillyMagillys). Also currently has locations in Montgomery and Wheaton malls. The Clarksburg location is currently hiring and aims to open this fall.

Aldo announced a restructuring in May of 2020 when it filed for creditor protection during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. In 2022 the company announced a successful restructuring, which would “mark the beginning of a new chapter” for the company that has been in business for over 50 years. Current CEO David Bensadoun, whose father Aldo founded the chain in 1972, stated the following in 2022, “It is with great relief that we put this process behind us, and with excitement that we now look ahead.”

Ashton

First Look at Olney Winery; Now Open in Ashton

By MCS Staff

Published August 13, 2023 at 2:51PM

Olney Winery has been operating since 2012, initially as The Winery at Olney. The winemaker was previously located at 18127 Town Center Drive in the Fair Hill shopping center in Olney until September of last year. In 2016, expanded and opened a tasting room in the stone house at 12810 Shank Farm Way in Hagerstown. In July, Olney Winery opened its new space at 52 Olney Sandy Spring Road in Ashton Market that includes a large outdoor patio. In addition to wine, they’re also offering pizza at the location (first look video available below).

Per Olney Winery: “Olney Winery employs the unique business model of sourcing our grape product from suppliers and vineyards all over the world to ferment over 34 different varietals of award-winning wines locally. We bring the world of wine to Maryland.

Potomac

Listing Price of Dan Snyder’s Home Drops by 28.8% After Six Months On The Market

By MCS Staff

Published August 13, 2023 at 11:00AM | Updated August 13, 2023 at 2:04PM

In February, we let you know that Dan Snyder was putting his Montgomery County home up for sale, for what would be a DMV record breaking $49 million if it sold for the asking price. Now, the home listing shows that the asking price has dropped by 28.8% and it currently at $34.9 million. It is being listed by listed by Heather Corey and Michael Rankin of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty.

The home, located at 11900 River Rd., has five bedrooms and eight bathrooms spread across 30,000 SF. The French-style single family home sits on a lot size of just over 9.6 acres and is located in Potomac. It comes at a price of $1,633 per square foot, with an annual tax $192,631 (over $75k more than the $117,345 median household income in Montgomery County). A video tour of the home is available below. Photos below courtesy of Sean Shanahan.

Crime

Police Investigate Shots Fired That Damaged Two Vehicles Early Sunday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published August 13, 2023 at 10:39AM

On August 13, 2023, at approximately 3:25 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the area of Roanoke Avenue and Hudson Avenue for a report of possible shots fired reported by multiple callers.

According to Police, “Officers canvassed the area on foot for suspects, potential victims and casings. Several casings were found in the 8300 block of Roanoke Avenue. Two vehicles were also damaged from the shots.”

Burtonsville

Statement from the Montgomery County Board of Education Regarding Sexual Harassment Allegations

By Patrick Herron

Published August 13, 2023 at 9:50AM

On August 4th, an email was sent to the Paint Branch High School community informing them of the school’s principal, Dr. Joel Beidleman, going on extended leave. Beidleman was named principal at Paint Branch in June and was previously principal at William Farquhar Middle School in Olney. On August 11th, the Washington Post released an article alleging that Beidleman was reported to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) 18 times in seven years and details alleged sexual harassment, workplace bullying, and other inappropriate conduct at multiple schools, spanning over a decade. The article states that Beidleman was placed on leave by MCPS and that the school system will launch an “independent, external investigation.”

#Statement from @MCPS Board of Education regarding investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Paint Branch High principal. #FULL STORY: https://t.co/vApa0eSgtk pic.twitter.com/N8Gw9v5FDb

MoCo Police

Parents of Missing Teen Believe She Was Groomed and Lured Away Via Social Media

By MCS Staff

Published August 12, 2023 at 2:43PM

The Special Victims Investigations Division of Montgomery County Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old, Sophia Isabella Roach (age 15), who has been missing for over a month now.

“We believe that she was kind of groomed and lured online by somebody, and we’ve got evidence of that from social media,” Mayyasa Roach said in an interview with NBC Washington. “And that, yes, she left, may have been voluntarily, but now she’s been abducted or she is somewhere that we don’t believe that she’s in control of her situation.”