DMV

National Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to DC in April

By MCS Staff

The Nation’s Springtime Parade, the National Cherry Blossom Festival is returning to Constitution Avenue on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Grand colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and performers burst down the Parade route in a spectacle of music and showmanship celebrating spring in Washington, DC.

Portions of the Parade (Constitution Ave between 9th & 15th Streets) are free to the public along the route and are first-come, first-serve. The Grand Marshals for the parade will be Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and Montgomery County native Lisa Ann Walter will be an honorary marshal.

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Arts

Daniel Ross, the voice of Donald Duck, Grew Up in MoCo

By MCS Staff

Daniel Ross is an Emmy-winning actor and producer, who is perhaps best known as the third person to ever officially voice Donald Duck. The actors was born in DC, but raised in Montgomery County– where he has quite the “MoCo history.”

Ross has lived in Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Olney, Germantown, and just outside of MoCo in Frederick. He graduated from Springbrook High School and attended Montgomery College in Germantown. Growing up, he frequented Wheaton Plaza and worked for many years at Wheaton Plaza, Target in Rio, and as a store manager of the Blockbuster on Goshen Road in Montgomery Village.

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Crime

Police Investigate Armed Car Jacking That Occurred Saturday Morning

By MCS Staff

On March 4 at 10:28 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7100 block of Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, for the report of an armed carjacking.  The suspect ordered the victim out of her vehicle at gunpoint.  The victim complied and the suspect fled with her vehicle.  The suspect was described as a Black male, skinny, 5’6 to 5’8, 18-22 years old, last seen wearing all dark clothing and a black ski mask.  The suspect’s handgun was described as a small compact black handgun.

The victim’s vehicle was described as a 2023 black Toyota.  The victim was not seriously physically injured. At approximately 4:08 pm, through investigation, the vehicle was located intact in the District of Columbia. Investigation continues under case #230010692 Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

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Crime

Man Who Allegedly Stole Money From Girl Scout Troop Arrested

By Patrick Herron

Per the Rockville City Police: On March 3, 2023, a search and arrest warrant was served in the 700 block of Fallsgrove Drive in relation to several robberies impacting the Fallsgrove community. The search warrant stemmed from several investigations being conducted by both the Rockville City Police and Montgomery County Police Department.

During the course of the investigations, Rockville City Police Criminal Investigators and Montgomery County Police Department’s Major Crimes Robbery Investigators identified a subject.

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Beyond MoCo

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Tanker Truck Crash In Frederick County

By MCS Staff

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal tanker truck crash that occurred early this afternoon in Frederick County. Shortly before noon, troopers from the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack responded to US-15 North, approximately a half mile north of Rosemont Avenue, for a report of a tanker truck that crashed into a tree and caught fire.

The driver of the tanker truck, whose identity has not been confirmed at this time, was declared deceased at the scene. According to a preliminary investigation, six homes and five vehicles suffered damage from the fire that originated from the tanker truck crash. No other injuries or fatalities were reported as a result of the crash or the subsequent fires. US-15 was temporarily closed in both directions following the crash. The southbound lanes were reopened by 2:30 p.m., while the northbound lanes will remain closed for several hours.

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Gaithersburg

CVS to Close Locations in Gaithersburg and Hillandale

By Patrick Herron

CVS has recently opened locations at 311 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg and at 22701 Gosnell Farm Dr in Clarksburg. CVS is also expected to open a location in the new Westside at Shady Grove Metro development, in the area across from the strip that contains Starbucks, Inspire Nails, Kids Ground, and more (Crabbs Branch Way and Gramercy Blvd).

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Gaithersburg

Approval Recommended for Lakeforest Redevelopment By Gaithersburg Planning Commision

By MCS Staff

The Planning Commission, based upon the findings presented herein and the evidence in the record, recommend approval (with conditions) of Z-9444-2022, the Lakeforest Mall Rezoning & Sketch Plan, to the Gaithersburg Mayor & City Council earlier this week. The Mayor & City Council hold their record open until 5 p.m. Friday March 10, 2023 with anticipated Policy Discussion April 3, 2023 (photos of what’s to come available below).

In a January meeting, WRS Inc. stated plans to demolish “as soon as they can.” Financing requires the mall to remain as an option in case “things go really sideways”, which would have cause WRS to have to look at re-tenanting the mall, but things are looking very optimistic following the recommendation. Previously, WRS mentioned 2024 as a target date for demolition to occur and new construction to begin.

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Gaithersburg

Pho Nom Nom to Open Gaithersburg Location

By Patrick Herron

Pho Nom Nom, which has a location at 842 Rockville Pike, will be opening a second restaurant at 18509 N Frederick Ave at Gaithersburg S.C. (that’s the name of the shopping center), at the former site of Pho Viet Saigon. A representative from the Rockville location tells us the new store is still a few months away from opening. Pho Nom Nom specializes in authentic Vietnamese cuisine, including pho, banh mi, noodles and grilled dishes.

Gaithersburg S.C. is home to MoCo’s only Bruster’s and Corner Pizza. The shopping center was also once home to Hechinger, the hardware store that once had over 130 locations in the Mid-Atlantic.

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Beyond MoCo

Big Greek Cafe Opens Laurel Restaurant

By MCS Staff

Big Greek Cafe has officially opened its seventh location with the Laurel store, located at 13600 Baltimore Ave, now open daily from 11am until 9pm. This is the local restaurant chain’s second location outside of Montgomery County after opening a restaurant in Urbana in 2022.

Big Greek Cafe opened its first location in Downtown Silver Spring in 2009 and has quickly grown to become a favorite across the county. In addition to Urbana and Downtown Silver Spring, there are currently locations in Bethesda, Hillandale, Kensington, and Rockville. More on the history of Big Greek Cafe:

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North Bethesda

Police Investigating Fatal Single Vehicle Collision on Montrose Rd

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision that occurred on Montrose Road at Hitching Post Lane in North Bethesda. According to MCPD,  “At approximately 4:07 a.m., on Saturday, March 4, a black 2012 Infiniti G37 with four occupants lost control, striking several objects before colliding with a utility pole.

An adult female passenger was pronounced dead on scene. A second passenger was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. A third passenger left the location before officers arrived.

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News

NBC4’s Pat Lawson Muse to Retire After 40+ Years

By Patrick Herron

NBC4/WRC-TV anchor Pat Lawson Muse has announced that she will be retiring from the station at the end of the month after 40+ years. Muse first started her career at NBC4 in 1977 as a student researcher before joining the station as a reporter and anchor in 1982. Muse has spent the past 27 years anchoring the 4pm newscast alongside the likes of Barbara Harrison and Leon Harris. Her last broadcast will be March 24.

“After 40+ years w/ NBC4, our anchor Pat Lawson Muse has announced her retirement. She says: “I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love and your support, and for welcoming me into your homes and your hearts for so many years.” 💕”

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