MCFRS

The Rockville Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have both warned residents of broken water pipes due to cold temperatures. According to both, over the course of the last few days, stations across the county have responded to hundreds of calls for broken water pipes (mostly domestic and a few commercial).

Across the county, @mcfrs stations have responded to hundreds of burst pipe calls in the past few days


Wheaton

Malachi Morales was last seen on Monday, December 26, 2022, at approximately 3 p.m., in the 11500 block of Bucknell Dr. Morales is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and grey sweatpants. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Malachi Morales 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.


Restaurants

Back in March, we let you know that Hulu Skewer House would be moving in to 1488-B Rockville Pike, the former location of Mi Rancho and On The Border before that, next to Yekta. The restaurant has just announced that it will hold its soft opening on Saturday, December 31. The restaurant asks that you send a direct message via Instagram to get invited to the soft opening (see post below).

Hulu Skewer House touts “the most authentic Chinese BBQ experience in Maryland.” It will offer a variety of skewers, appetizers, and Chinese cuisine. They will also have karaoke available on the second floor, which is currently being constructed. The space has been vacant since Mi Rancho closed its Rockville location since September 18th. Mi Rancho continues to operate its Germantown and Silver Spring locations.


Beyond MoCo

(As part of our reporting on news in Montgomery County and surrounding communities we sometimes come across happenings, new restaurant brands, and other businesses entering or expanding the wider D.C. Metropolitan area or other areas nearby. While they may not be in Montgomery County, we believe some readers might find this kind of news interesting.)

Per the Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police are on the scene of a single engine plane crash in Anne Arundel County. The pilot and sole occupant is identified as Steve Couchman, 71, of Frederick, Maryland. He was transported by ambulance to Anne Arundel Medical Center where he is receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained in the crash. The plane involved is a Piper Cherokee single engine plane.


DC Sports

In a press release tweeted by NBC Sports’ JP Finlay, attorney Seth Berenzweig has announced that the “originals HOGS”, a group that consists of Joe Jacoby, Mark May, John Riggins, Fred Dean, and Doc Walker, will be suing Dan Snyder and the Washington Commanders. Additional information in the full press release below:

WHAT: Dan Snyder and the Washington Commanders are trying to profit off the original HOGS legacy by taking that trademark and associated goodwill and brand equity of the original HOGS. The Commanders are using the original HOGS brand for commercial purposes with NO compensation to the men who’s blood & sweat equity built the original HOGS brand 40 years ago.


Gaithersburg

EggMania is coming to 385 Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg, taking over the space formerly occupied by Curry Place, next to Indian Bazaar. Representatives from the restaurant tell us they plan on opening this spring. The menu consists of egg-centric Indian street food, including a masala omelet, egg curry, and Goti Fry (sliced boiled eggs cooked with ginger, garlic and chili. Topped with American cheese and onion-tomato based gravy). EggMania currently has franchises in several states and is currently opening new locations throughout the U.S.

The restaurant tells us, “There’s lots of misconception when it comes to “EggMania”. In American culture eggs based dishes are primarily used during breakfast whereas in popular Indian street food culture, eggs based dishes are made for entrees and served during lunch / dinner and full menu items, not just breakfast. EggMania is not breakfast place. Hope to serve the community and bring this delicious food options for our MoCo residents and surrounding very soon…!!”


Gaithersburg

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a house fire in the 18900 block Glendower Rd off of Goshen Rd in Gaithersburg on Monday around 3:30am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters arrived to heavy fire conditions. The residents of the home were awakened by a fire in a bedroom on the second level and initially attempted to put the fire out but were unsuccessful. All three residents then exited the home and called 911.

The fire reportedly started inside a wood framed enclosure for a metal chimney pipe. Damage is estimated to be around $175K. There were no injuries reported. The children of the owners of the home have started a GoFundMe to raise funds for their parents after seeing how many people wanted to help the family. Donations can be made here.


Germantown

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a fire in the basement of a two-story single family home in Germantown at approximately 1:20am on Monday morning. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the crews were able to extinguish the fire in 16° temperatures and there were no injuries.

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MCFRS

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a collision involving two vehicles on Colesville Rd at Fenton Street in Silver Spring at approximately 8:30am on Monday morning.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, one of the vehicles rolled over, trapping an occupant inside (the occupant has since been extricated). All lanes were initially blocked due to the collision that occurred in 18° temperatures. The left lane is now getting by. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.


Arts

Rahne Jones is an actress that made her television debut as Skye on Netflix’s The Politician in 2019. She is currently a co-host on the new MTV reality show, Help! I’m in a Secret Relationship!, which aired its first episode in April 2022. Rahne is a MoCo native, from Silver Spring, and graduated from Paint Branch High School in 2005.

She was named after her father, Ronnie. After graduating from Paint Branch High School in 2005, Jones attended college at Radford University on a full basketball scholarship for her freshman year. She eventually transferred to University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) where she got her bachelor’s degree in English. After college, she worked as an inspector for the US Department of Homeland Security for 4 years before moving to NYC and pursuing theater. Jones currently lives in NYC with her wife, Bridget.