Restaurant

Construction Begins at MoCo’s First Taco Bell Cantina

By Patrick Herron

According to a report by Source of the Spring, construction is now underway at the future home of Taco Bell Cantina at 8662 Colesville Road, next to the Fillmore Silver Spring and across the street from Ellsworth Place in the space that was most recently home to Pollo Campero until it closed in late 2021. Taco Bell Cantina is known for its fast-paced environment, tech-forward innovations like kiosks and digital menu boards, and a variety of alcoholic beverages to go along with traditional Taco Bell fare.

The Taco Bell Cantina alcoholic drink menu “features an assortment of beers, wines, sangria and Twisted Freezes, including your favorite fermented alcohol”, but the exact drink menu varies by location. An opening timeframe is not yet available.

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MCPD

MCPD Shares Footage of Student Almost Being Hit by Driver Who Fails to Stop for School Bus

By Patrick Herron

On Tuesday, Montgomery County Police shared a video on Twitter of a student almost being hit by a car after a driver fails to stop for a school bus that had its flashing red lights and stop sign activated.  According to Maryland law, “Drivers must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with the stop arm extended and the red lights flashing. Do not pass the bus from any direction until the stop signals are off and the bus is moving again. Motorists in Maryland are not required to stop if the road is separated by a physical median – such as dirt, grass, or a barrier.” Failure to stop for a school bus when the flashing red lights are operational can result in a traffic ticket and a fine of up to $1,000.

According to WUSA9, the incident occurred last week on Old Columbia Pike near Fairland.

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MCPS

MoCoShow High School Football Week 5 Preview & Predictions (MCPS)

By Damon Anderson

Sherwood (3-1) at Gaithersburg (3-1): In-county, this looks to be the most competitive high-level match. After playing each other every year from 2002 to 2014, these two teams square off once again after a 9 year hiatus. It will be a matchup of two top MoCo running backs in Gideon Ituka vs. Van Mahoney. Whoever can generate the most offense outside of their bellcow will likely walk away the winner. Don’t underestimate Gburg, aside from an expected blowout loss to QO they’ve taken care of business against opponents you’d expect a good team to easily handle, and are surely hungry for a statement win. I see this being a pretty tight affair with lots of scoring, but right now I think Sherwood gets the edge based on their earlier schedule being tougher, more proven defense and desire to bounce back from the Blake loss. Prediction: Sherwood by 13

Richard Montgomery (2-2) at Seneca Valley (2-2): A somewhat intriguing matchup that pits strength against strength: RM’s high-flying offense vs. SV’s ferocious defense. SV has some ballhawks that we expect will generate several turnovers and possibly rival the offense in terms of scoring output. Prediction: Seneca Valley by 17

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MCPS

MoCoShow High School Football Top 10 – Week 4 (2023)

By Damon Anderson

1. (LW 1) Quince Orchard 4-0: The Cougars earned their third shutout of the season, beating Churchill 35-0.  Quarterback Nino Marzullo passed for 257 yards and 3 touchdowns in the win. Quince Orchard will travel to Silver Spring to take on Blair this Friday.

2. Northwest (LW 2) 4-0: The Jaguars retained possession of the King’s Trophy defeating Seneca Valley 30-8. As a team the Jags rushed for 232 yards and 3 touchdowns. Northwest will host BCC next.

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Announcement

Native Art Market

By National Museum of the American Indian

The museum’s annual Native Art Market features award-winning and innovative Indigenous artists from across the Western Hemisphere. This event invites lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Indigenous artists and learn about the traditional arts and contemporary Indigenous creativity. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture.

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Event

Oktoberfest at Woodcraft of Rockville/The Woodworkers Club

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Woodcraft of Rockville

11910 Parklawn Dr.

Rockville, Maryland 20852

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Bring your family and friends to our free , all-day outdoor Oktoberfest celebration. These will be an outdoor craft fair featuring local artisans and professional woodworkers, a chainsaw carving, woodworking and tool demonstrations by Festool, Montgomery Wood Turners and Carvers. There will also be lots of delicious food provided by El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster's Ice cream and seasonal craft brews from Saints Row Brwsing Company.

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Maryland

Governor Wes Moore Delivers Remarks at Maryland Business Opportunities and Entrepreneurial Training Summit

By Patrick Herron

Per the State or Maryland: Governor Wes Moore this morning delivered remarks before hundreds of representatives of small, minority, and veteran businesses during the Maryland Business Opportunities and Entrepreneurial Training Summit. The governor was joined by University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay Perman, Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld, Maryland Department of General Services Secretary Atif Chaudhry, and Governor’s Office of Small, Minority and Women Business Affairs Special Secretary Yolanda “Maria” Martinez in a show of support and solidarity for Maryland’s minority and disadvantaged business enterprise program participants.

“I want to thank the business leaders for being the risk takers and visionaries,” said Gov. Moore. “We must use all of the tools at our disposal to deliver the supports our minority, small and veteran owned businesses need to thrive. We don’t have to choose between an economy that is competitive and an economy that is equitable. We can, and we will, do both.”

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MoCo Police

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Warns Public of Scam

By MCS Staff

Per the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office: “The Sheriff’s Office has been noticing an uptick in scam calls reported by residents of the County. Sheriff Uy would like to remind everyone that the Sheriff’s Office will NEVER ask for money or financial information over the phone. Also, it is important to remember that paying a “fine” will not clear up a warrant.

These scammers are giving the following fictitious story when they get an intended victim on the phone: “My name is (insert fake name) from the Sheriff’s Office (insert fake Section). You missed a court date/jury duty/failed to answer a summons, and the Judge has issued a warrant for your arrest. If you don’t pay a fine, my deputies will be coming to arrest you immediately.”

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Crime

Police Detain Machete Wielding Man Tuesday Evening in North Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Police responded to an incident involving a man threatening people with a machete on Tuesday, September 26 in North Bethesda. According to MCPD, “The call for a man with a machete was received at approximately 8:55 p.m. Officers responded to the 4800 block of Boiling Brook Pkwy and located an adult male with a machete. He was quickly taken into custody without incident.  No victims were located and no injuries were reported.” We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

Safety reported Cordell Pugh reported the following on Twitter: “NORTH BETHESDA MACHETE MAN: ~9PM Thursday, shops off Boiling Brook Pkwy East of Parklawn Dr. Security called for Police assistance with a man threatening people with a machete. @MCPnews (@2DCommander) Officers rapidly located suspect & safely detained him without incident.”

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Bans Sale and Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Council enacted legislation today that will prohibit the sale and use of combustion engine-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums in most areas of the County. The vote was 10 – 1, with Council President Evan Glass, Vice President Andrew Friedson and Councilmembers Marilyn Balcombe, Natali Fani-González, Will Jawando, Sidney Katz, Dawn Luedtke, Kristin Mink, Laurie-Anne Sayles and Kate Stewart voting for the bill.  

Bill 18-22, Noise Control – Leaf Removal Equipment – Amendments, was proposed by County Executive Marc Elrich and introduced by Council President Evan Glass. As enacted by the Council, the effective date of the ban on the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums will be July 1, 2024. The ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums will go into effect on July 1, 2025. 

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Maryland

Scott Van Pelt Shares Heartfelt Story About Orioles Great Brooks Robinson

By MCS Staff

Orioles legend Brooks Robinson passed away, his family and the team announced on Tuesday evening. Considered one of the greatest third basemen in the history of baseball, his career influenced many, but it was a personal story that solidified Robinson’s status as a true legend in every aspect of the word for ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt. Van Pelt shared his heartfelt story on social media Tuesday night:

Long Brooks Robinson story I believe I told on radio:

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Boyds

11 Great Places in MoCo for Fall Foliage

By MCS Staff

Fall is here and the colors around us are about to change. Whether it’s the taste of a warm pumpkin-flavored latte, the cool breeze of a crisp fall morning, weekends full of football, or the yellow glow of the sun on a tall birch tree, autumn is often a contender for MoCo residents’ favorite season (however short it may be). Many locals are looking forward to combining all the best parts of fall and enjoying the foliage outdoors, so we’ve put together a small list of 11 where you can enjoy the foliage across the county:

Agricultural Reserve: A drive through the rural areas that the 93,000 acre Agricultural Reserve encompasses, along with the larger rural communities of Damascus and Poolesville and small crossroad communities such as Beallsville, Sunshine and Dickerson, are sure to give you your fill of fall foliage.

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