Arts

MCPS: Art Contest Invites Students to Speak Out Against Hate

By MCS Staff

Per MCPS: To combat a rise in hateful speech across the country, MCPS is inviting students in Grades 3–12 to create 2D visual artwork that speaks out against hate and advocates for acceptance of all people.

MCPS will showcase entries on its website and award first, second and third places to students at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Winners will have their work displayed at the Superintendent’s Fine Arts Celebration, in the Board of Education room and their school will receive a print of the artwork for display. Artwork will be judged based on creativity, craftsmanship and composition. Submissions are due Friday, May 12. Submission Form.

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Gaithersburg

Big Lots to Accept Now-Expired Bed Bath & Beyond Coupons

By Patrick Herron

Discount retailer Big Lots has announced it will be accepting now-expired Bed Bath & Beyond coupons through May 7. Bed Bath & Beyond announced last week that it will close all 360 of its stores and 120 Buy Buy Baby locations and will seek to sell parts of its business. In its filing with the bankruptcy court, the company said that it expected all stores to close by June 30, according to the New York Times. The Gaithersburg Bed Bath & Beyond location closed in 2021 and the Germantown location closed permanently last Sunday. The Rockville location is the only Bed Beth & Beyond store left in MoCo with Buy Buy Baby also having a location in Rockville.

Big Lots has Montgomery County locations at 20926 Frederick Rd in Germantown and 19142 Montgomery Village Ave in Montgomery Village.  An image of the e-mail Big Lots sent to its subcscribers below:

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Crime

Air Bag Crime Prevention Information and Tips

By MCS Staff

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) estimates roughly 50,000 air bags are stolen each year, resulting in an annual loss of more than $50 million to owners and insurance companies. Hondas are the most common target of thieves, because their air bags can be removed in as little as 30 seconds.

Air bags are easy to steal and hide.  Thieves resell the stolen air bags on the black market or on internet websites. Unscrupulous collision repair shops purchase the stolen air bags for between $50 to $200 each—which is cheaper than the $1,000 price tag at a dealership—in order to turn a profit, according to the NICB. Some tips to avoid falling victim to air bag thieves, by Takoma Park Police:

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Colesville

Five Upcoming Restaurant Openings That Have Created The Most Buzz (May 2023 Edition)

By MCS Staff

Life shouldn’t be about views, likes, and shares, but this article will be as we take a look back at the upcoming restaurants that have created the most buzz on our website and associated social media accounts in the last two months. Today we’re going to highlight the five (in no particular order) that have generated the most buzz in terms of views, likes, and shares now that we’re in the midst of spring:

Charley Prime (Rio/Gaithersburg): Permanent signage is up at Charley Prime Foods, the new restaurant from Jackie Greenbaum & Gordon Banks (Little Coco’s, El Chucho, Bar Charley, Quarry House Tavern) that will be replacing Tara Thai on the Rio Lakefront boardwalk at 9811 Washington Blvd in Gaithersburg. The restaurant is expected to open this spring.

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Rockville

Rockville Town Center Street Paving Scheduled for May

By MCS Staff

As part of the Town Center Road Dirts Project, paving is scheduled in May on East Middle Lane and North Washington Street in Rockville Town Center following the completion of the sidewalk widening on East Middle Lane. By early May, the city’s contractor will complete construction of the widened sidewalk on the south side of East Middle Lane between Gibbs Street and Maryland Avenue and will begin paving the roadway. Paving is expected to be completed by Saturday, May 27.

Milling the existing asphalt, the first step in the paving process, is scheduled for the second week of May and will take two to three weeks to complete, depending on weather. Work hours will be 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The contractor will comply with Montgomery County’s noise ordinance.

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Crime

Police Respond to Armed Robbery of CVS

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Police responded to an armed robbery of a CVS in Silver Spring on Saturday, April 29. According to MCPD, “the call went out at approximately 7:09 p.m. for a robbery at the CVS at 1290 East West Highway. A male suspect displayed a knife and demanded cash from a store employee. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money. Reportedly, the manager chased the suspect as the suspect was attempting to leave the store and received a superficial stab wound. Fire Rescue treated the victim on scene. The victim does not have life-threatening injuries.”

There is currently no suspect in custody. We will post an update if addition information becomes available.

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I-270

Crash With Rollover on NB I-270 Sunday Morning

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) is responding to a call that involves a crash with rollover on the northbound lanes of I-270 between Route 28 and Shady Grove Road, reported at approximately 8:45am on Sunday morning.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the crash has resulted in a person being trapped inside the overturned vehicle. The crash occurred in the main lanes and most lanes were temporarily blocked.

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Beyond MoCo

The World’s Biggest Bounce House is Coming to Maryland

By MCS Staff

Big Bounce America, the largest touring inflatable event in the entire world, is coming to Maryland. “We’ve created an action-packed day out suitable for all ages and featuring some of the most unique and exciting custom-built inflatable attractions ever made.” Starting May 20th and going until June 11th, you’ll be able to attend at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington (Prince George’s County).

Per Big Bounce America: “Covering an area of just over 16,000 square foot and towering 32ft from the ground to the tip of our candy-colored turrets we’ve worked hard to ensure there is never a dull moment in this, the World’s Biggest Bounce House. We’ve created a crazy inflatable landscape filled with some of the most amazing, completely customized attractions you’ll have ever seen. Not only does our massive bouncer look spectacular, it really does have something for everyone within its four walls of fun.

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Maryland

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Named a Finalist for 2023 National Gold Medal Awards for Park Excellence

By MCS Staff

The Gold Medal Awards program recognizes park departments throughout the country that prove excellence in serving their communities. Areas evaluated include long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development, and agency recognition. 

“We are honored to be a finalist for this prestigious award for our parks and recreation management,” said Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Director Bill Tyler. “The Commission strives for excellence each and every day, and we are committed to continuing to provide outstanding parks and recreation services, programs, and events to residents and visitors.”

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