Charlie, a mainstay in the Bethesda community for many years, has passed away according to the “Bethesda Bopper” Facebook page– a page dedicated to the man who brought smiles to many faces while dancing his way through Bethesda. The full post can be seen below:
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charlie, fondly known as the Bethesda Bopper, who passed away last week.
The Jolly Shows Carnival will be at the Clarksburg Outlets (22705 Clarksburg Road Clarksburg, MD 20871) from April 19 to April 30. There will be over 30 attractions, including carnival rides, games, and food wagons. According to their website, “We are a new generation of carnival operators who strive to be more progressive and professional. We realize that we must produce a premium product for our customer’s hard earned money. We won’t forget our proud traditions, but we are committed to overcoming the stigmas which have hindered our industry for far too long.” Tickets can be purchased here.
Unlimited Ride Specials Pre-Sale Information (ends April 19 at 5 pm): 1 Wristband: $25 (save up to $5); 4-Pack: $85 (save up to $35); 50 Ride Tickets: $45 (save $15)
Offutt was last seen on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at approximately 4 p.m., in the 19600 block of Sparr Spring Road. Offutt is 4-feet tall and weighs approximately 85 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray Under Armour hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and gray Crocs. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Aiden Offutt is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773- 5400. Callers may remain anonymous.
There is no better place to relax and unwind than the Lakehouse at Copper Canyon Grill in Gaithersburg.
Overlooking the water, the Lakehouse offers a refreshing outdoor dining experience perfect for lunch, dinner, or drinks with friends. Guests can enjoy chef-prepared favorites, handcrafted cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere designed for gathering and conversation.
Whether you are planning a casual afternoon, a sunset dinner, or a weekend outing, the Lakehouse provides the ideal setting to take in the season.
Join us and experience outdoor dining by the water at Copper Canyon Grill Gaithersburg.
Per MCPD: A suspect wanted in connection with the Wednesday, April 5 fatal stabbing of a Rockville man has been arrested. Tyrone Joseph Curtis was arrested on Friday, April 14 in Silver Spring. The 34-year-old is accused of killing 28-year-old Amontae Robert Cunningham after the two were involved in a verbal altercation on a WMATA bus.
Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes detectives learned that Cunningham and Curtis began arguing while on the bus and Curtis pulled out a knife. The bus driver was able to deescalate the situation, however the argument continued, and the driver stopped the bus on Amherst Ave., where Cunningham got off the bus and Curtis followed. Curtis allegedly stabbed Cunningham and walked away. Cunningham was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Food Truck.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jayla Hungerford, a missing 16-year-old from Gaithersburg. Hungerford was last seen on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at approximately 9 a.m., on South Frederick Ave.
Hungerford is approximately 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. She has brown hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a black hoodie, a grey shirt and black shorts. Hungerford has three tattoos: Tinkerbell, on her left chest, a heart, on the right side of her lower back and a cross, on her left ankle.
Per WMATA: Metro’s Board of Directors approved the $4.8 billion capital and operating budget for fiscal year (FY) 2024 which supports increased bus and rail services, simplifies fares for customers, creates a new low-income fare program, caps MetroAccess fares at $4, furthers the Better Bus Initiative and enhances safety measures.
Additionally, the $2.4 billion capital budget allocates funds to invest in infrastructure projects and sustainability efforts to ensure #YourMetro is safe, reliable and efficient. This includes building new bus garages to support a zero-emission bus fleet, new Metrobuses and MetroAccess vehicles, advancing Metro’s new 8000-series railcars, technology upgrades to support next generation train systems and development of Blue, Orange and Silver rail line corridor improvements.
Last week, MCPS sent a community message addressing school safety. “I am writing to update you on the measures we have taken to ensure the safety of our students and staff in our schools. As a follow-up to our community letter, we have been working diligently to implement concrete actions focusing on resources, expectations, and community engagement.” The full letter can be seen here. Additional information on Increased Security Staffing can be seen below:
“We have allocated a 1.0 permanent substitute to all high schools to address increased staff absences. We have also deployed security substitutes to schools with higher security absences and more significant security needs. At the elementary level, in addition to the cluster assigned Community Engagement Officers (CEOs), MCPS security assistant rovers are available to support as needed when safety incidents arise. We have requested 10.0 additional security assistants in the FY2024 budget and are reviewing the process to allocate security staff within our schools.”
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a “single vehicle into the woods with fire” on Shady Grove Rd and Midcounty Highway at approximately 2:15am early Monday morning.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, one adult trauma patient was transported to the hospital. It was initially reported that there was also a passenger in the vehicle, but after an extensive search and police work, the individual was located at home. Morton’s Towing recovered the vehicle from the woods, “We recovered this vehicle, driver is very lucky to have survived. Engine and transmission came out of car on impact we arrived at 2:40am and finished around 5am.” said Morton’s Towing employee Dave G.
Last May we let you know that Dickey’s Barbecue Pit would opening a new location in the recently renovated Montgomery Village Center, next to the upcoming Kobe Japan. The space is now listed as available again on the shopping center’s leasing website, indicating that Dickey’s will no longer be returning to MoCo. Kobe Japan appears to be ready to open soon and BooBoo Pho has recently opened on the other side.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit previously opened its second Maryland location in Montgomery County when it opened in Germantown in February 2013. The restaurant closed the following year and reopened under new management in July 2014 before closing permanently in early 2016. The first Maryland location was in Gambrills, but has since closed. Currently there are nearby locations in Pasadena, MD, two in Fairfax VA, and one in Alexandria VA. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.
A sister-and-brother chef team helm the kitchen at Koite Grill, which opened in Downtown Silver Spring in 2021. The Senegalese restaurant offers charcoal-grilled lamb dibi, chicken yassa, Senegal’s national dish, thieboudienne, which means “rice with fish”, and much more. Now, Koite Grill has added a food trailer known as Koite Grill Mobile owner Mamadou Koite, a graduate of Kennedy High School tells us.
The food trailer will be located at 2030 West Virginia Avenue NE DC from Thursday to Friday from 11am until 6:30pm, and will also be located at RFK stadium farmers market on Saturday from 11am until 6:30pm. “We offer the best best grilled lamb in the DMV. The food trailer serves the lamb, the goat, and chicken. We also have salmon, steaks, shrimp, kabobs, and lamb chops.”
Per Montgomery College: The Montgomery College community is invited to attend a free Narcan training on Thursday, April 27 at 6 p.m. on the Germantown Campus in Globe Hall. Attendees will learn how to prevent an opioid overdose. Specifically, participants will be trained in how to administer nasal Narcan and receive information on how to obtain Narcan. Two free Narcan kits will be provided to all attendees. This event is open to all MC students and their families, faculty, staff and Montgomery County residents. Registration is required. Register here.
This event is sponsored by the Montgomery County Prevention and Harm Reduction Services, The Community Health Program, in partnership with Montgomery College Germantown’s Office of Student Life, and Office of Public Safety, Health and Emergency Management.