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MCFRS Responds to Early Morning House Fire in Rockville

Published July 20, 2023 at 7:32AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call at approximately 3:15am Thursday morning for a fire at one-story single family home on the 14300 block of Marian Drive off of Glen Mill Rd in Rockville.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, there was heavy fire that was fully involved upon arrival that crews were able to extinguish. The house is considered a total loss, but there were no injuries as the house was vacant at the time of the fire. The cause and origin of the fire are still to be determined.

Entertainment

Kensington VFD resumes Summer Movie Nights This Saturday

By Cordell Pugh

Published July 20, 2023 at 7:07AM

This Saturday, July 22, the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Kensington are resuming their Summer Movie Night. This weekend, Wreck-It Ralph will be shown at dusk in St. Paul Park on the big screen.

Starting at 7PM, activities and games will be available in the Park, including a water balloon toss and the Fire Department’s Safety House. The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department encourages moviegoers to bring blankets, picnics, friends and family. Pizza, Popcorn, and other refreshments will be available for purchase. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=298801665876692

Chevy Chase

Sale of Commanders to Group Led By MoCo Native Josh Harris Expected to Be Approved at Today’s NFL Owners Meeting

By MCS Staff

Published July 20, 2023 at 7:04AM

In May it was announced that the Washington Commanders and a partnership led by MoCo native Josh Harris (Chevy Chase) have entered into a purchase and sale agreement. Earlier this week, the NFL finance committee voted unofficially to recommend approval of the deal to buy the Commanders with various sources saying the NFL has reached an agreement with Daniel Snyder to resolve any remaining legal issues. Today, the approval is expected to become official at the NFL owners’ meeting in Minneapolis.

The sale to the group led by Philadelphia 76ers co-owner and Chevy Chase native Josh Harris, Potomac billionaire Mitchell Rales, and NBA legend Magic Johnson for just over $6 billion is expected to close on Friday. Snyder purchased what was then the Washington Redskins for $800 million in 1999 after the death of previous owner Jack Kent Cooke.

Check out the Anne Arundel Asian American Festival or the Annapolis Irish Festival!

By Sponsor

Published May 13, 2026 at 10:45AM

It’s Asian American Pacific Islander Month, and what better way to celebrate the culture than to immerse oneself at the Anne Arundel Asian American Festival outside of Annapolis on May 31st?

Or didn’t get enough Irish last month? Two of the biggest Irish acts returns to the stage with Gaelic Storm and Carbon Leaf. See below for more details and information!

All events are family-friendly, packed with food, live music, interactive experiences, and now even more ways to get active.

To kick things off, you can save 20% on tickets with code MOCOSHOW (valid through May 31 for general admission tickets).

2026 Festival Lineup

Annapolis Irish Festival

May 29 & 30

Experience the spirit of Ireland right here in Annapolis with two days of live music, great food, and high-energy performances. Headlined by internationally recognized acts like Scythian, Gaelic Storm, and Carbon Leaf, the Annapolis Irish Festival blends traditional Irish culture with modern rock festival vibes.

Haven’t heard of Gaelic Storm? Are you sure? They were the band in James Cameron’s Titanic and went from local stars to national powerhouses. We are lucky to have them right here in Maryland so don’t miss out!

Enjoy Guinness, Irish whiskey tastings, craft beverages, local vendors, and nonstop entertainment in a setting that brings thousands together to celebrate Irish heritage.

Anne Arundel Asian American Festival

May 31

Celebrate culture, community, and cuisine at the Anne Arundel Asian American Festival, a vibrant showcase of food, performances, and traditions from across Asia!

Come hungry and enjoy authentic dishes from a wide range of vendors, cultural performances throughout the day, and interactive experiences for all ages. This family-friendly event highlights the diversity and energy of the Asian American community during AAPI Heritage Month.

Food vendors include:

Namit Filipino, Ekiben, Bun’d Up, E-San Thai, MD Brad Butcher and Central Asian dishes, Thai Pinto, Pho Wheels, and The Sister House! (more…)

Beyond MoCo

“World’s Largest Rubber Duck” is Coming to Maryland in August

By MCS Staff

Published July 19, 2023 at 7:36PM

The “World’s Largest Rubber Duck”, also known as Mama Duck, is coming to Maryland when it arrives in Leonardtown, MD from August 4-6 followed by a trip to Crisfield, MD from August 11-13.

The duck is more than six stories high, 79 feet wide, 80 feet long and weighs over 30,000 pounds, according to CBS Pittsburgh. Not to be confused with the #KindessDuck of Kindness Duck Project, the “World’s Largest Rubber Duck” was created by Craig Samborski. In an interview with WTOP, he said “I didn’t know what I was getting into when I built this. There are so many people in the world that love rubber ducks. That’s my biggest thing why I love doing this is because it makes people so happy.”

Event

Food Truck Friday Summer Series

May 29, 2026 12:00 pm -2:00 pm

Lafayette Federal Credit Union

2701 Tower Oaks Blvd

Rockville, Maryland 20852

Website Contact Social

Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos el Pariente.

First 75 registrants can receive free food.*

Restaurants

District Bistro Coming Soon to Wheaton; Frank’s Burger Place to Relocate

By Patrick Herron

Published July 19, 2023 at 6:44PM

District Bistro & Frank’s Burgers are coming to 11230 Grandview Ave in Wheaton-Glenmont, the former site of Umberto’s. The space will be split into two concepts with Franks on one side and District Bistro on the other, united by a kitchen in the back. Frank’s Burger Place is currently located at 11265 Triangle Ln. The new combination restaurant is hoping to open by the end of August.

According to owner Pedro Matamoros, District Bistro will be an American concept that is focused on “seasonality and use of local ingredients when permitted.” Menu items will include beef tartare, steak frites, roasted duck and lamb bolognaise, and its bar will focus on classic cocktails like Martinis and Manhattans. The restaurant also plans to eventually launch a brunch menu.

Montgomery Parks

“Remarkable Montgomery: Untold Stories” Markers To Be Installed Across the County To Highlight Underrepresented Topics in Local History

By MCS Staff

Published July 19, 2023 at 6:20PM

Montgomery Planning’s Historic Preservation Office has initiated “Remarkable Montgomery: Untold Stories,” an ongoing project to install historic markers around the county that highlight underrepresented topics in local history. Both Montgomery Planning and Montgomery Parks will be installing “Remarkable Montgomery: Untold Stories” markers throughout the county in a shared effort to bring greater recognition to people, places, and events with significant histories that we have undervalued in the past. The markers, which offer more flexibility than a formal designation on Montgomery County’s Master Plan for Historic Preservation, tell stories of people and places that shaped our communities, even where physical evidence of those histories may no longer exist.

Focused on Equity: The Historic Preservation Office is committed to enacting Montgomery Planning’s Equity Agenda for Planning. In part, this includes acknowledging that the practice of historic preservation has long overlooked histories and historic sites related to non-dominant groups. To begin to address this imbalance, the marker program will bring forward histories tied to county residents’ struggles for racial and social justice and the stories of people who broke the boundaries of their times. Markers Currently in Production:

Boyds

Edward U. Taylor School Site in Boyds Added to County’s Master Plan for Historic Preservation

By MCS Staff

Published July 19, 2023 at 5:47PM

The Montgomery County Council unanimously voted July 11 to add the former Edward U. Taylor Elementary School property to the county’s Master Plan for Historic Preservation. The County Council’s vote designating the Taylor School a historic site aligns with the recommendations of the Montgomery County Planning Department and the Montgomery County Planning Board. The Taylor School was built in 1952 as an elementary school for Black students at a time when Montgomery County used legally sanctioned racial segregation to prohibit Black children from attending white schools. The facility was built to modern school design standards and represents the movement by the county’s Black community to have better facilities and opportunities after decades of public underinvestment in educational facilities for Black children. One of the last schools to be desegregated in 1961, the Taylor School was the only segregated Black elementary or high school that retained its original use as a school building when it integrated.

“Montgomery Planning commends the County Council for designating the Edward U. Taylor Elementary School site historic,” said Acting Planning Director Tanya Stern. “The Taylor School is a significant landmark in the fight against racial segregation in Montgomery County and the nation and educates current and future generations about the struggle to integrate schools. Adding it to the county’s Master Plan for Historic Preservation ensures the inspiring efforts of individuals like Edward U. Taylor and Black organizations, parents, and teachers to obtain quality educational facilities for Black children in the mid-20^th century will never be forgotten.” The draft amendment to add the Taylor School to the county’s Master Plan for Historic Preservation also proposed adding the former Weller’s Dry Cleaning site in Silver Spring to the master plan. The County Council followed the Planning Board’s recommendation and voted to not designate the Weller’s property historic. Historic designation criteria are established in Chapter 24A in the Montgomery County Code. The Council evaluated the sites against the criteria and found that the Edward U. Taylor School met the following criteria:

Crime

Wanted Retail Theft Suspect Turns Herself In; Allegedly Involved in the Theft of $49,000 Worth of Merchandise From MoCo Stores

By Patrick Herron

Published July 19, 2023 at 4:31PM | Updated July 19, 2023 at 5:48PM

Per MCPD: A 21-year-old Washington D.C. woman, wanted in connection with pack retail thefts throughout Montgomery County has turned herself in. An arrest warrant was issued for Regina Christmas for thefts that she is alleged to have committed between April 28 and June 15, 2023. Christmas was initially arrested for these crimes on Friday, June 21, 2023, and was subsequently released in Washington D.C.

On Tuesday, July 17, 2023, she turned herself in at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where she is currently being held without bond. This is an active and ongoing investigation.

Maryland

WSSC Issues Warning For Anyone Who May Have Come in Contact With Triadelphia Reservoir Water

By MCS Staff

Published July 19, 2023 at 3:28PM

WSSC Water has detected high concentrations of blue-green algae, known as Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), in the Triadelphia Reservoir. These HABS can cause adverse health effects. The reservoir, located along the Patuxent River in Montgomery and Howard counties, serves as a drinking water source for WSSC Water and a recreational area for hiking, fishing and boating. The health advisory does not affect the T. Howard Duckett Reservoir. WSSC Water’s drinking water is not affected and continues to meet all Safe Drinking Water Act standards.

As a precaution, WSSC Water is closely monitoring water quality conditions at its Patuxent Water Filtration Plant. Visitors to WSSC Water’s Triadelphia Reservoir should do the following:

Bethesda

Two Men Arrested for Multiple Thefts from Autos in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published July 19, 2023 at 3:14PM

Per MCPD: Two men have been arrested for multiple thefts from autos in the Bethesda area that they committed on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. At approximately 3:18 a.m., 2nd District officers responded to the 8500 block of 16th Street for the report of a theft from auto in progress. The preliminary investigation revealed that two Black males, wearing all black clothing with blue rubber gloves, were walking around and attempting to open the doors of multiple cars in the area.

Upon arrival, officers located two suspects matching the description and placed them under arrest. The suspects were identified as 23-year-old Matthew Alfonso Scott Jr., of Washington D.C. and 22-year-old Manden Jervell Turner, of Hyattsville. During a search of Scott, officers located a window punch and blue latex gloves. While searching Turner, officers located a loaded black High Point 10 mm handgun and a backpack containing a stolen purse and multiple stolen wallets and bank cards.

Montgomery Parks

Attention Skaters: You Can Now Provide Input On Future Skate Parks Coming to MoCo

By MCS Staff

Published July 19, 2023 at 3:13PM

Montgomery Parks is seeking ideas and suggestions on features that will make new skate parks attractive to skateboarders and other users of all ages and abilities. Long-term plans call for the construction of five new skate parks, in addition to the three already in operation. Take the “Build Your Dream Skate Park!” survey in the link.

“We want to make Montgomery Parks a skateboarding destination in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region while providing quality neighborhood amenities for local skaters,” said Christie Ciabotti, project manager for the skate park study. “Input from skate park users–including survey data–will help us build the best skate parks possible.”