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Published May 15, 2023 at 7:38AM

The third annual Montgomery County Children’s Business Fair will return in August after a three-year hiatus. Applications are now being accepted for the fair, set for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19. The fair, which will be held in Rockville Town Square, is open to youth aged 6-15.

The deadline to apply is Friday, June 2. Applications are available here. Open to the public, the fair will host 40 young entrepreneurs. Those selected will have an opportunity to present innovative ideas and make sales pitches to a panel of judges from the local business community and celebrity influencers. Participants are responsible for setup, sales and customer interaction. The goal is to give the participants real-world business experience. Cash awards will be given for best innovative idea, presentation and sales pitch. Montgomery County Children’s Business Fair.

MCPD

Police Respond to Report of Shooting Sunday Night; One Person Dead

By Patrick Herron

Published May 15, 2023 at 7:38AM

According to MCPD, “upon arrival, officers located a deceased person. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore will conduct an autopsy to officially determine the cause and manner of the death. This is an active and ongoing investigation. The name of the victim will be released following proper notification of next of kin.”

We will post an update when additional information is available.

Crime

Police Investigate Sunday Evening Gas Station Shooting

By MCS Staff

Published May 14, 2023 at 9:40PM

Per Takoma Park Police; At approximately 5:52 pm, a shooting occurred in the 900 block of East West Highway (Crown gas station). Upon police arrival, one male adult was suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital; condition unknown at this time. This investigation is active and fluid. Officers are canvassing the area. More info will follow when the PIO is updated.

If you witnessed this shooting, or you have any information about this case, please contact the Takoma Park Police at 301-270-1100. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

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Education

71 Educators Honored at National Board Certification Pinning Ceremony

By MCS Staff

Published May 14, 2023 at 8:33AM

Per Montgomery County Public Schools: Seventy-one MCPS educators (full list below) achieved certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) in 2022, and 45 were on hand to receive their pins in a ceremony on May 8. Another 90 successfully maintained their certifications.

National Board Certification is achieved through an assessment process designed to measure what accomplished educators should know and be able to do. The process requires educators to demonstrate how their activities, both inside and outside the classroom, strengthen student performance and contribute to student achievement.

Event

Free Lunch & Learn: The 10 Financial Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make

June 25, 2026 12:00 pm -1:00 pm

Online event (see link)

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Free Lunch & Learn: The 10 Financial Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make

Starting a business is exciting, but financial mistakes can create costly challenges at any stage of growth. Join K. Graham Accounting & Advisory, LLC for a free Lunch & Learn designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners build a stronger financial foundation and make more informed business decisions.

Education

MCPS: 27 Hispanic Seniors Recognized for Academics

By MCS Staff

Published May 14, 2023 at 8:23AM

Per Montgomery County Public Schools: The Hispanic Alliance for Education held its annual Distinguished Hispanic Scholars Awards ceremony on May 8. Twenty-seven Latinx students were honored for outstanding academic achievement, community engagement and leadership. Check out a photo gallery from the event.

The Distinguished Scholars and their schools are:

Entertainment

McCormick Offering Free OLD BAY Tattoos Ahead of Preakness

By MCS Staff

Published May 13, 2023 at 2:21PM

OLD BAY will be celebrating Maryland pride at Preakness 148 on Saturday, May 20th as they set up on the infield at the race for limited-edition OLD BAY swag, giveaways, pictures with our mascots, and more. A few days before, on Tuesday, May 16th, OLD BAY will be offering free OLD BAY tattoos at the Baltimore Tattoo Museum.

“Have you thought about getting an OLD BAY tattoo? Now’s your chance! Baltimore Tattoo Museum (1534 Eastern Ave.), will be offering FREE OLD BAY tattoos all day, so stop by to get inked! While you’re there, enter for a chance to win 2 Platinum VIP Tickets to Preakness, with access to Preakness Live featuring Bruno Mars.”

Highways / Interstates

Several Lanes of Eastbound ICC Closed Saturday Afternoon; One Person Dead After Fall

By MCS Staff

Published May 13, 2023 at 1:20PM

Several of the eastbound MD200/ICC lanes are closed following a technical/high angle rescue by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) on the highway, between Redland Rd and Muncaster Mill Rd. around noon on Saturday.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, a person jumped or fell off of a 100’ bridge into a wooded area below and suffered a traumatic injury. In an update provided at 12:37pm, Piringer shared that the injured person did not survive. Traffic remains backed up as of 1pm.

Germantown

14-Year-Old Elijah Miles Has Passed Away Due to Injuries Suffered After Being Struck By Driver in Germantown on Tuesday Night

By MCS Staff

Published May 13, 2023 at 11:09AM | Updated May 13, 2023 at 11:56AM

14-year-old Elijah Miles has succumbed to the injuries he suffered on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at approximately 8:53pm when he was struck by a driver in the area of Wisteria Drive and Great Seneca Highway, near Seneca Valley High School. According to a GoFundMe organized by a friend of the family, Elijah was in 8th grade and a student at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Germantown and has been described as “full of life and a giving child.” Donations can be made here to help the family with costs surrounding funeral arrangements.

Per MCPD: On Tuesday night, 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Wisteria Dr. and Great Seneca Hwy. for the report of a traffic collision involving a pedestrian. The preliminary investigation by detectives has determined that a black Acura TSX was traveling northbound on Wisteria Drive, when for reasons still under investigation, the driver struck the 15-year-old male victim (it is now known that the victim, Elijah Miles, was 14-years old), who was crossing the roadway in a westbound direction. Elijah was then transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Beyond MoCo

Metro Summer Construction Work Began Friday, May 12 Starting with Orange Line Stations

By MCS Staff

Published May 13, 2023 at 9:48AM | Updated May 13, 2023 at 10:45AM

Beginning this Friday, May 12, Metro will begin a 10-day construction project on the Orange Line to complete structural work and waterproofing on the platform canopies at Minnesota Ave and Deanwood stations. During construction, the stations will remain open, with trains single tracking between Stadium-Armory and Cheverly to maintain rail service for customers.

Metro will run additional “Orange Line Plus” train service between Vienna and Downtown Largo during the morning and evening rush hours only (6 – 9 a.m. and 3 – 6 p.m.) to alleviate capacity concerns outside of the construction area at busier downtown stations. Orange+ trains will run every 24 minutes, with service to/from Downtown Largo, while traditional Orange Line trains will run every 24 minutes to/from New Carrollton. Combined, the Orange+ and Orange lines and the Blue and Silver lines will continue to provide high-frequency service with trains arriving every four minutes on average between Rosslyn and Stadium-Armory. Due to operational constraints some customers may experience wait times up to nine minutes.

MCFRS

Dog Returns To ‘Sniffers Doggie Retreat’ Two Days After Escaping When Car Crashed Into the Building

By MCS Staff

Published May 13, 2023 at 9:18AM | Updated May 13, 2023 at 10:03AM

On Thursday afternoon Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a “vehicle into a building” For reasons unknown, a driver and their car ended up approximately 30 feet into Sniffers Doggie Retreat at 7300 Westmore Rd (opposite side of Montgomery College on 355) in Rockville around 4:30pm.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, there were no injuries, but two dogs ended up getting loose following the crash. One was found soon after the crash, but another dog remained missing until Saturday morning when Sniffers reported that the dog walked up to the facility’s front door. There were no injuries during the crash, and the doggie retreat is now focusing on rebuilding. The full message from Sniffers Doggie Retreat below:

Maryland

Governor Moore Signs Large Military Tax Cut

By Patrick Herron

Published May 13, 2023 at 9:12AM

Governor Moore Bill Signing at Martin State Airport

Per the State of Maryland (5.12.23): Governor Wes Moore today presided over the Moore-Miller Administration’s sixth bill signing at the Maryland Air National Guard’s 175th Wing in Middle River, signing the largest military tax cut for younger veterans in a generation and highlighting the administration’s commitment to strengthening the military and honoring veterans in Maryland.

“Serving in our Armed Forces is one of the most courageous and selfless decisions a citizen of this country can make and we have a profound responsibility to them and their families when they return home to civilian life,” said Lt. Gov. Miller. “Through this legislation, the Moore-Miller administration is taking an unprecedented effort to help our veterans build their careers and their lives here in Maryland.”