Cabin John

Capo Italian Deli Now Open in Cabin John Village

By Patrick Herron

Capo Italian Deli is now open in Cabin John Village, taking over the location that was previously home to Goldberg’s New York Bagels, which closed last year, at 7731 Tuckerman Lane. The menu includes Italian classics like Chicken Parmigiano, Hot Italian Beef, Prosciutto & Provolone, and more.

The Italian delicatessen was previously available for carryout and delivery in Montgomery County out of sister restaurant Brickside Food & Drink (4866 Cordell Ave) in Bethesda. The deli’s first location opened at 715 Florida Ave in NW, DC.  Using a a prohibition style speakeasy gimmick, the deli used their old school Italian deli as a “front” to it’s back bar. Capo gained attention in the area in the summer of 2020 for their popular “Fauci Pouchy” carryout cocktails. The deli has since opened a Western Market location and has a Tyson’s Corner location coming soon.

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Clarksburg

Carmen’s Italian ice Opens Today in Clarksburg

By MCS Staff

Carmen’s Italian Ice opens today at the Clarksburg Market at 23329 Frederick Rd. The market will have two walk up windows and several outdoor tables. According to Carmen’s owner Jason Mandler, the market will have two custard machines and 8-10 Italian ice flavors and the menu will consist primarily of ices, custards, gelatis, and shakes. Hours of operation today will be 2pm-9pm. The Clarksburg Market is a gas station/convenience store that also serves breakfast, hot and cold deli sandwiches, as well as pupusas and tacos. Carmen’s Italian Ice has locations in Rockville and Olney.

About Carmen’s: It started with a simple idea. Introduce homemade gourmet Italian Ice to the Washington DC area. Jason Mandler – a native of Parsippany, New Jersey – opened Carmen’s Italian Ice & Cafe in Rockville, MD in 2001. Tracing its roots back to Philly and South Jersey where this dessert has been a mainstay for years, Carmen’s offers homemade, gourmet Italian Ice in over 60 flavors. It also now offers frozen custard, shakes, and a toppings bar.

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Education

Joint Statement from Board of Education President Karla Silvestre and Superintendent Monifa B. McKnight On MCPS Operating Budget

By MCS Staff

County Council Education and Culture Committee Reduces MCPS Operating Budget Request: The Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee today unanimously took several actions on the Board of Education’s requested budget. First, the Council reduced the school district’s budget by $22.3M, on top of the $7.4M by which the County Executive reduced the district’s request in his recommended budget. Second, the committee divided the school district’s remaining $200.7M funding request into two categories of ‘high priority’ ($156.1M) and ‘priority’ ($44.6M).  This action now moves the final decision on MCPS funding to the entire County Council. In February, the Board of Education budget requested $230.7M from the County Council.

This action places the district in a seriously difficult position in trying to address the academic, social, and emotional priorities coming off a historic period of time in our nation as a result of the pandemic. The most significant concern is essentially the jeopardy in which this places the key investments that were specifically designed to fully staff our schools and address disparities in literacy and math, close opportunity gaps, and create greater equity across the district, especially among our black and brown students, and students receiving special education, language, and meals services.

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East County

Happening Today: Over 200 Children in the White Oak Middle School Cluster to Receive Free Athletic Shoes

By MCS Staff

Non-profit organization Samaritan’s Feet, in partnership with Elevation Outreach, will be providing new socks and shoes to children in the White Oak Middle School community. Approximately 200 Sixth Grade Students and K-5th-grade students that attend OR will attend White Oak Middle School will have the opportunity to receive new sneakers and socks. 200 additional pairs of shoes for students that have not pre-registered will be available first come, first served!

This takes place today, Saturday, May 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at White Oak Middle School (12201 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20904). Volunteers will fit students for new shoes and socks. They will also provide a “Hope Tote“, which is an orange drawstring book bag that also contains a “Hope Note” with an encouraging message submitted by Samaritan’s Feet supporters. In addition, families can participate in fun activities at the event.

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Event

StoryBox Comics Fair 2026

Third Hill Brewing Co.

8216 Georgia Ave

Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

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Join Us for StoryBox Comics Fair, a two-day festival celebrating local and independent comics authors!

Day 1 – Saturday, June 27th, 11-5pm @ DwightMess compound (805 Silver Spring Ave): Events are open to the public, admission is FREE. Featuring Special Guest Artists, gallery exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, a modeling session (suggested donation) and exhibitors, you can dig in to indie comics and also tour the compound, which features an extensive comics collection, a rare video collection, Risograph and screenprinting studios.

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MCPD

Montgomery County Police Receive Reports of Person Impersonating Officer; Reminds Residents Department Will Never Call Public and Ask for Money

By Patrick Herron

After receiving reports that a person impersonating a Montgomery County Police officer was calling residents, the MCPD issued a reminder stating that the department would never contact a community member or resident to ask for money. MCPD tweeted the following: “We have received reports of a person allegedly impersonating a MCP officer. No dept. personnel would ever call a resident or community member & ask for money. To ensure you are speaking w/ a real officer, ask for a badge number & call the Emergency Communication Center to verify.”

According to a police spokesperson, no one was scammed and no money was taken by the individual alleging to be an officer.

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Rockville

Golfdom “The Golfer’s Store” is Now Open in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Back in January we let you know that Golfdom “The Golfer’s Store” leased the space that was formerly home to Pier 1 Imports at 12137 Rockville Pike in the Pike Center– the shopping center that’s home to TGI Friday’s. As of Friday, May 5th, the store officially opened its doors. Golfdom is open on Monday through Friday from 10am until 7pm, Saturday from 9am until 6pm, and Sunday from 10am until 6pm.

Golfdom has been around for over 40 years, moving into its Tyson’s location, at 8302 Watson St in McLean, VA, in 1997. In 2022, Golfdom agreed to be acquired by Worldwide Golf Shops, a Bethesda-based parent company of several well-known golf retailers throughout the country. Per Golfdom: GOLFDOM is THE Golfer’s Store, complete with everything our customers need for on AND off the course. We carry a full line of product offerings, from best value starter and junior sets to the finest golf-inspired products, highest-end equipment and sportswear. We offer unique, one-of-a-kind products as well as those from the game’s most popular brands, and we are always expanding our offerings to include new and exciting golf-inspired items.

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Aspen Hill

K-Mart Replacement, Floor & Decor, Opens in Aspen Hill

By MCS Staff

Last August we let you know that Floor & Decor would be taking over the space that was the longtime home of K-Mart at 14014 Connecticut Ave in Aspen Hill. The store is now officially open. This store opening marks the company’s seventh store in the Washington DC market, and second in Montgomery County (Gaithersburg), including six warehouse stores and one Design Studio. The Floor & Decor warehouse store and design center will open with a team of about 50 full-time and part-time associates led by Benjamin Whitting, the new store’s Chief Executive Merchant, according to a recent press release.

“Floor & Decor is thrilled to open our doors in Aspen Hill,” said Whitting. “We are excited to introduce both Professional customers, as well as Homeowners, to our one-stop solution for their flooring needs with an extensive selection of in-stock, trend-right flooring options. We offer unmatched service and quality flooring at unbeatable prices. With our free design services, we look forward to helping every customer turn their vision into reality.”

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North Bethesda

Yogi Castle Closes Rockville Location: New Ice Cream Shop Pegged As Replacement

By MCS Staff
Courtesy Google Maps

Yogi Castle has closed its Rockville location in Federal Plaza (12274 Rockville Pike Suite E) permanently, announcing the closure via social media earlier this week. “YogiCastle of Rockville is officially Closed for Business. Farewell everyone. Feel free to DM or comment if you have any questions” the frozen yogurt wrote on its Facebook page.

it will be replaced by local shop, Mimi’s Handmade ice cream, which opened its first location almost two years ago in Arlington. Mimi’s is named for one of owner Rollin Amore’s two daughters. Amore credits his extensive travels over the last 30 years for the unique flavors like roasted banana nut, olive OYL, butterfly pea, maple cashew, and more, offered at the ice cream shop. The shop offers a wide variety of other flavors, including more traditional options. More on Mimi’s Handmade here. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

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Restaurants

Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream is Coming to Rockville

By MCS Staff

Mimi’s Handmade ice cream is coming to Rockville’s Federal Plaza this summer, taking over the location that was recently home to Yogi Castle (12274 Rockville Pike Suite E). Yogi Castle closed permanently last week and Mimi’s Handmade has just taken possession of the space. After renovations take place in the coming months, the hope is to open by the end of this summer. Mimi’s is named for one of owner Rollin Amore’s two daughters. He credits his extensive travels over the last 30 years for the unique flavors like roasted banana nut, olive OYL, butterfly pea, maple cashew, and more, offered at the ice cream shop. The shop offers a wide variety of other flavors, including more traditional options. The first Mimi’s Handmade location opened in Arlington in the summer of 2021.

Per Mimi’s Handmade: “With both Italian and German grandmothers, I inherited the secret family recipes from many generations including the most delicious desserts. I can still taste Nona Concetta’s hand cranked gelato and Oma Annamarie’s Bavarian creamy custards and sweets. Over the last 30 years, I have worked extensively in Asia allowing me to explore the wonderful tastes and flavors of the rich cuisines of Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, and Korea. Coming home from my trips, Alexandra, Mimi and I would try all new recipes from my trips, exploring sweet Thai basil, azuki beans, black sesame, ube, jackfruit, lychee and so many other flavors.

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MDLottery

$50,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold at Rockville 7-Eleven

By Patrick Herron

The Bethesda resident, who works part time as a car service driver, placed a $1 straight bet on the numbers 30400 for his big win. He bought his lucky ticket at 7-Eleven #29763 located at 11530 Rockville Pike in Rockville. For its role in the $50,000 windfall, the Montgomery County business will earn a $500 bonus from the Lottery. The winner, who is originally from Iran, said he hopes to use his prize to bring his father to America for a visit.”

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Events

MCPS: Pride Town Hall Set for May 20

By MCS Staff

Per Montgomery County Public Schools: The annual Pride Town Hall will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 20 at Walter Johnson High School. Students and their families, staff, youth service providers and community members are welcome to attend. The event will feature workshops, activities for elementary students, community building for secondary students and a resource fair.

The keynote speaker is Elizabeth Graham, a local advocate who speaks to her lived experiences as a transgender, autistic woman. Graham works with the LGBTQIA+ community, helping to run a peer-led transgender support group. She is dedicated to supporting transgender and neurodivergent people. Walter Johnson is located at 6400 Rock Spring Drive in Bethesda. RSVP. LGBTQ+ webpage.

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