Silver Spring

One Dead After Collision on Norbeck Road

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, April 1, at approximately 7:36 p.m., on Norbeck Road near Norwood Road. According to MCPD, “The preliminary investigation has revealed that a vehicle was traveling westbound on Norbeck Road when it crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a vehicle traveling eastbound.

The driver of the striking vehicle sustained life threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The adult occupant of the other vehicle sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital.  

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Bethesda

Wild Custom Apparel to Open in Montgomery Mall

By Patrick Herron

Signage is up for Wild Custom Apparel on the lower level of Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Wild Custom Apparel currently has a location at St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf, MD. According to its website, “Wild Custom Apparel offers high quality, customized printing or embroidery for your t-shirts, masks, or hoodies.” No opening date has been announced.

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Bethesda

Jolly Yolly Kids Now Open

By Patrick Herron

Jolly Yolly Kids is now open on the lower level of Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, next to The Cheesecake Factory. The 8,000+ square ft. indoor play space features playgrounds, party rental space, and an art studio. Prices range from $12.95-$18.95 for two hours or playtime, depending on age and day of the week.

Per Jolly Yolly: “Jolly Yolly Kids is an indoor play and learning center for children aged 13 and under. The center has a play area of approximately 8,500 square feet, equipped with a multilevel premium indoor play structure for children aged 13 and under, tot lots for children from 2 to 7 years old, baby area for children aged 2 and under, and party rooms.

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Gaithersburg

25 MoCo High School Student-Athletes Will Mentor 100 Children Through Upcoming Program

By MCS Staff

25 student-athletes from five different Montgomery County  high schools are currently going through leadership training with Adam Bradley’s Lead ‘Em Up to prepare for the Student-Athlete Mentor Program (SAMP), created by Joseph Hooks and the 480 Club.

The participating student-athletes had to interview in order to be hired for the stipend, which is fully funded by the Montgomery County Department of Health & Humans Services (DHHS). After the student-athletes go through an 8-part Lead ‘Em Up training, they will begin to serve as mentors for the program.

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Burtonsville

Montgomery County Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for the Armed Robberies of an Armored Truck, Two Banks and a Convenience Store

By MCS Staff

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland – U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang has sentenced Israel Ramirez, age 29, of Burtonsville, Maryland, to 17 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for an armed robbery of an armored truck, two armed bank robberies and the armed robbery of a convenience store.  In each of the armed robberies, Ramirez discharged his weapon.  Ramirez discharged his handgun multiple times in the bank robberies.  

According to his guilty plea, on July 4, 2021 Ramirez committed the armed robbery of convenience store in Laurel, Maryland.  During the robbery, Ramirez brandished a firearm, which he fired into a cigarette display behind the register when the employees had trouble opening the register.  Ultimately, the employees were able to open the register and provided Ramirez with cash.  On July 12th, Ramirez robbed the same store.  An employee recognized Ramirez as the person that had robbed the store and discharged his weapon the week before.  Ramirez kept his hand in his pocket and demanded that the employee open the register.  The employee provided Ramirez with cash from the register and Ramirez left the store.

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MoCoSnow

High Wind Warning: “Damaging Winds Are Expected Saturday”

By MCS Staff

Per the National Weather Service: “The strong system moving in from the Midwest will bring strong to locally damaging winds to the region. Additionally, a threat for severe weather exists across far northeastern MD today. While temps warm back up next week, more active weather looms. Damaging winds are expected on Saturday. High Wind Warnings are in effect for most of the region for gusts up to 65 mph. Wind Advisories remain for areas generally south of I-66 for gusts up 55 mph. Secure loose objects and prepare for power outages.”

Temperatures will reach the mid 70s today, and the rain may clear out for a bit midday, but the winds will remain and so will the chance of rain throughout the day. Sunday will be breezy to start with temperatures reaching the mid 50s and plenty of sunshine as the breeze slows down as the day continues. The upcoming week will bring temperatures in the 70s, and possibly 80s on Tuesday and Wednesday, before a cool-down on Friday and into the weekend. Photos courtesy of the National Weather Service.

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Bethesda

Melashops, a South Asian Fashion Market, Opens Today in Montgomery Mall

By MCS Staff

Melashops, a south Asian fashion market, is opening today (Saturday, April 1) at Montgomery Mall. Melashops, which originally opened in Lakeforest Mall in 2019, offers Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi apparel, jewelry, and accessories. “We have managed to grow our business over the years, even as the rest of Lakeforest was shutting down. Our new Montgomery Mall store, located on the first floor of the Nordstroms wing and across Urban Outfitters, represents the culmination of years of market feedback and optimization.” owner Bobby Mozunder tells us.

“We are in effect, a mall-within-a-mall and the only multi-vendor shopping destination for South Asian apparel in the DMV area.” Their vendors provide the full spectrum of South Asian clothing, including sarees, dresses, menswear, kids wears, high-end bridal wear, fancy Bollywood party dresses, casual wear, as well as lots of detailed jewelry. Some vendors are permanently located at the store and other vendors attend as their schedule permits. Holidays such as Eid and Diwali can be especially packed and busy. The shop also has an experienced tailor on-site available for alterations and  to make custom matching blouses and dresses as needed. The stores hours of operation will be:

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Events

Montgomery Parks Cancels Petals and Paws event scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2023

By MCS Staff

Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, has canceled its Petals and Paws event that was scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2023, due to the inclement weather forecast. The event will not be rescheduled. Montgomery Parks is hosting a variety of events this spring. Visit the special events section of the Montgomery Parks website for a complete list of upcoming events.

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Gaithersburg

Police Respond to Stabbing at Rio in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Police and Gaithersburg Police responded to an incident Friday night at Rio in Gaithersburg. According to Gaithersburg Police, “Tonight at approx. 7:23 p.m., officers from Gaithersburg Police and Montgomery County Police responded to the unit block of Grand Corner Ave for the report of a stabbing that just occurred. Officers located a juvenile female victim. The victim was transported to an area hospital with superficial injuries.” We will post an update when additional information is available.

Tonight at approx. 7:23 p.m., ofcs from @GPDNews & @mcpnews responded to the unit blk of Grand Corner Ave for the report of a stabbing that just occurred. Ofcs located a juvenile female victim. The victim was transported to an area hospital with superficial injuries. pic.twitter.com/cFhBeozXzh

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Rockville

Woman Sentenced to 35 Years for Stabbing Death of 24-Year-Old Man in Rockville

By Patrick Herron
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According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Terrence McGann sentenced defendant, Sophia Negroponte, 30, of Washington, D.C., to 35 years in prison for the stabbing death of 24-year-old Yousuf Rasmussen. A jury convicted Negroponte of Second-Degree Murder on January 3rd, 2023.”  Negroponte stabbed Rasmussen to death at a home in Rockville in 2020.  Negroponte had claimed she was acting in self-defense.

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Wheaton

Dollar Tree Now Open in Wheaton

By MCS Staff

Back in July we let you know that Dollar Tree is coming to 2321 University Blvd W in Wheaton, the former site of CVS (next to Max’s, which closed in July). CVS closed this location back in December 2019.  The store is now open (photos sent in by @dalilaaaa._).

Dollar Tree has undergone several big changes over the past year.  In January 2021, the company raised the price of all items in its stores from $1 to $1.25.  At the time, Dollar Tree said the higher prices were not a result of inflation, but rather to allow the company to offer a wider range of merchandise. In April the chain added “Dollar Tree Plus” sections to area stores, with items priced $3 and $5.  The higher priced items include cookware, headphones, chargers, and t-shirts (Baby Yoda, Lilo & Stich, etc.)  similar to those found at FiveBelow.

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