Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: Black Bear Spotted in Frederick

By Patrick Herron

According to the Frederick Police Department (FPD), there have been several sightings of a small black bear in the city of Frederick. FDP posted the following message on Facebook:

â€œđŸššđŸ»Please be advised: We have received several reports regarding sightings of a small bear in our area. Please be aware that FPD is fully aware of the bear sightings, and we are actively monitoring the situation. To ensure everyone’s safety, we kindly request that you do not approach the bear if you happen to encounter it. Bears are wild animals and unpredictable, especially when they feel threatened or cornered. Please stay tuned for any updates or instructions from FPD regarding this matter. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we navigate this situation.”

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Chevy Chase

Dunkin’ is Coming Soon to Chevy Chase

By MCS Staff

Dunkin’ will soon be joining the Giant gas station/grocery pick-up center  at 8500 Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase. There are plans to convert part of the existing building to a Dunkin’, but it does not appear that this location will have a drive-thru (rendering available below).

Dunkin’ has been making a big push lately in Montgomery County, with its newest location at the Layhill Center (14328 Layhill Rd) in Silver Spring. Dunkin’ also has upcoming locations coming to the Traville Village Center in Rockville. It will be taking over the former Capital One Bank building at 9761 Traville Gateway Dr. and to the Goshen Crossing Shopping Center in Gaithersburg/Montgomery Village. It will be taking over the former Capital One Bank building at 20000 Goshen Rd.

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Gaithersburg

Kentlands Baby Bar Aiming For June Opening

By MCS Staff

Back in April, we let you know that Kentlands Baby Bar was coming soon to the Gaithersburg neighborhood. Signage is up and the cafe for babies and toddlers is planning a June opening. It will open at 375 Main St. in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood.

Carolynne Nowrouzi, founder/owner of Baby Bar, was raised in MoCo. She wanted to provide a space where parents can go with their young children to enjoy a space where they can each grab a bite and just play. The space will offer “food, fun, and socializing” where “you enjoy a coffee and a bite, while your little ones get yummy food and a baby-friendly place to play!” Baby Bar Kentlands will offer fresh fruits and veggies and will have options for babies (purĂ©ed or chopped), food for kids like grilled cheese, egg bites, croissants, and more, and food for adults like bagels, muffins, fruit bowls, and more.

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Education

MCPS: Free Summer Coding Camps Available to Middle Schoolers

By MCS Staff

Registration is now open for two free coding camps open to rising MCPS middle school students this summer. Montgomery Can Code‘s summer camp is a free, weeklong camp where participants will learn to code with Swift, Apple’s easy-to-understand programming language used by professional developers to create world-class apps.

Students will complete creative projects with an established curriculum to learn Swift from coding experts. The full-day, in-person session from July 10-14 is available at all three Montgomery College campuses. The weeklong, half-day, virtual sessions are available from July 17 through the first week of August. Devices will be provided by MCPS during the camp session. Students can register here or contact their school counselor.

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MCFRS

MCFRS Respond to Dumpster Fire

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at 915 Silver Spring Ave in Silver Spring around 7:30pm on Monday, May 15. According to Assistant Chief with MCFRS David Pazos, the fire originated in a dumpster that was located in the garage of a residential high rise. Firefighters extinguished the dumpster fire and there were no reported injuries or displacement.

Update 915 Silver Spring Ave ~MCFRS extinguished a dumpster fire with no extension and some smoke migration into the building. No reported injuries or displacement. The smoke has been removed from the building and released back to property mgt. @mcfrsPIO @DavidPazos15 https://t.co/uVmAjkNfhp pic.twitter.com/HiS5Up8wy9

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MCPS

MCPS: New Regulation Allows Students to Carry Narcan at School

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has announced new guidance for responding to medical emergencies at school in which an individual may be experiencing a suspected opioid overdose. The new regulation includes detailed guidance on naloxone (also known by its brand name, Narcan), its use and access in MCPS schools. Narcan is a potentially life-saving medication that temporarily reverses the effects due to an opioid overdose. This action is part of a series of efforts the school system is undertaking to combat the rise in youth overdose cases across the county.

The new guidance allows students to carry Narcan in schools and during school-sponsored activities without fear of disciplinary action. Students should continue to seek assistance from school or health room staff in the event of a medical emergency on campus.

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Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg Announces Plans to Acquire Building in Olde Towne

By MCS Staff

Per the City of Gaithersburg: Gaithersburg is pleased to announce its plans to acquire the vacant parcel 8 S. Summit Ave. and the building at 12 S. Summit Ave. in Olde Towne. The Mayor and City Council will vote on the resolution to acquire the locations at tonight’s Mayor and City Council meeting. The public may attend in-person at City Hall or virtually. Registration is required to watch and comment via Zoom. Register online here. Registration is not required to comment in-person. 

“The opportunity to acquire 8 and 12 S. Summit Aves. came at a perfect time,” said City Manager Tanisha Briley. “We anticipate that the City’s workforce will continue to grow, and this new location will give us the opportunity to modernize our workspace and meet the needs of our growing team and community.” The acquisition of 12 S. Summit Ave. will also allow the City to co-locate various public facing services that are currently spread throughout various facilities, resulting in a better and more accessible customer experience for residents, businesses and visitors. This investment further demonstrates the City’s commitment to Olde Towne and its residents.

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Celebrities

Did You Know One of The Original Mighty Ducks Is From MoCo?

By MCS Staff

While many remember Elden Henson’s roles as one of the “Bash Brothers” Fulton Reed in the Mighty Ducks movies and Foggy Nelson in Netflix Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) series Daredevil, you may not know that he was born right here in MoCo. Then known as Elden Ryan Ratliff, he was born August 30, 1977 in Rockville. His mom, Sayde Henson, was a teacher, and his dad, George Ratliff, was a former New York theater actor. He didn’t stay too long, as his family moved to California by 1980.

Henson started acting as a print model when he was just a toddler, and began acting in commercials when he was six. He had many guest roles on television and acted in films like 1988’s Elvis & Me (written by Priscilla Presley) and 1989’s Turner & Hooch starring Tom Hanks. As a teenager, he starred as Fulton Reed in the Mighty Ducks trilogy (1992-1996). Since then, he has had supporting roles in films like The Mighty, She’s All That, Idle Hands, O, Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd, The Butterfly Effect, and a lot more.

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Uncategorized

County Council Meets Tuesday, May 16 to Vote on Late Night Business Safety Plans and Appoint Planning Board Chair

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, May 16 at 9 a.m. and the meeting will begin with two proclamation presentations. The first proclamation, presented by Councilmembers Dawn Luedtke and Natali Fani-Gonzålez, commemorates American Craft Beer Week. The second proclamation presentation, led by Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe, recognizes May 2023 as Discover MoCo Month.

Vote expected: At 2 p.m., the Council is expected to nominate and vote to appoint a new Montgomery County Planning Board member. Roberto Piñero has been serving as a temporary acting Planning Board member.

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Crime

Update: Detectives Investigate Sunday Night Homicide: Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, May 14, 2023, in the 1300 block of Fenwick Lane in Silver Spring. At approximately 10:36 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting.   Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim in the parking lot with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue provided life saving measures to the victim who was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene. The decedent has been identified as 20-year-old Jedidiah Kehiku Ogboi-Gibson of Laurel.

The body of the victim was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, where an autopsy will be conducted to officially determine the cause and manner of death. Several unoccupied cars were hit by bullets during the shooting. There is currently no suspect in custody. This is an active and ongoing investigation.

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Colesville

Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery of Restaurant

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a robbery that occurred on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.

The initial investigation has revealed that two suspects entered a restaurant in the 11200 block of New Hampshire Avenue, jumped over the front counter, displayed a gun and ordered the employees to the back of the store. One of the suspects then dragged an employee through the business to where the safes were located. The suspect demanded that the first safe be opened. The victim complied with the suspects’ demands. The suspects stole an undisclosed amount of money. When the victim was unable to open the second safe, the suspect began to strike the victim in the head with his hand and his gun. The suspects then left the scene in a red Mitsubishi Lancer.

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