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Published November 9, 2022 at 1:07PM

Per Montgomery County: Cooler weather often spurs cozy gatherings around the fire pit during the fall season. The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) website features safety tips for those who will be using fire pits, fire bowls and chimineas. It is important to utilize the devices in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidance, and to make sure at least one adult is supervising.

Fire pits and similar devices should be located at least 10 feet away from a home. It is important to keep a clear area of three feet in diameter around the fire pit. Mulch can catch fire quickly, so be sure and keep the fire pit at least three feet away from any nearby mulch.

DC Sports

DC Named 2022’s 9th Best Sports City in America, According to Report

By MCS Staff

Published November 9, 2022 at 12:42PM

With the North American sports industry expected to reach a value of $83.1 billion in 2023, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Best Sports Cities. Washington D.C. was listed 9th on the large cities list. To determine the cities where the game is always on regardless of season, WalletHub compared 392 small to large cities across the five largest sports in the U.S.: football, basketball, baseball, hockey and soccer. With the Washington Commanders, Washington Wizards, Washington Nationals, Washington Capitals, and D.C. United, DC certainly checks all the boxes. Below you’ll see a list of the best large, midsize, and small sports cities across the country.

Gaithersburg

Victim’s Identities Released as Detectives Investigate Double Fatality on School Drive

By Patrick Herron

Published November 9, 2022 at 11:52AM

The investigation by detectives has revealed that a 70-year-old woman and a 65-year-old man were crossing School Drive northbound towards Fields Road Elementary School when they were struck by a 2007 Toyota Prius, traveling westbound. Both pedestrians were transported to an area hospital where they were pronounced dead. The decedents have been identified as 70-year-old, Ana Margarita Ortiz and 65-year-old, Miguel Antonio Ortiz, of Gaithersburg. The driver of the Prius remained on scene. This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact CRU detectives at (240)773-6620.

A post from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

Sign up for Good Counsel Summer Camps today!

Published May 18, 2026 at 10:45AM

Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!

Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!

Register at: www.olgchs.org/camps

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Takoma Park

Temporary Closure of Takoma Park Bus Stop, Westbound on Philadelphia Avenue Near Cedar Avenue, Beginning Monday, Nov. 14

By Patrick Herron

Published November 9, 2022 at 11:38AM

Per MCDOT:

Beginning Monday, Nov. 14, the bus stop located Westbound on Philadelphia Avenue (bus stop #24859), near Ceder Avenue at the Takoma Park Community Center, will be temporarily closed for approximately one year for the Takoma Park Maryland Library reconstruction project. Riders will be directed to the next nearest stops at Maple Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue (F4 Metro bus) and Maple Avenue and Grant Avenue (17 Ride On bus).

Event

Food Truck Friday Summer Series

May 29, 2026 12:00 pm -2:00 pm

Lafayette Federal Credit Union

2701 Tower Oaks Blvd

Rockville, Maryland 20852

Website Contact Social

Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos el Pariente.

First 75 registrants can receive free food.*

Briggs Chaney

Fairland and Briggs Chaney Placemaking Festival Recap

By MCS Staff

Published November 9, 2022 at 10:52AM

The Montgomery County Planning Department and Dallas-based nonprofit Better Block Foundation worked with the Fairland and Briggs Chaney to bring to life the goals of the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan. The Fairland and Briggs Chaney Placemaking festival temporarily reimagined the Briggs Chaney Park and Ride on October 21 and 22, 2022 (video recap below).

The effort brought together residents, visitors, local business owners, and representatives of civic associations to make the space a vibrant place for the community to gather. Community members worked with the Better Block team through the summer and fall to build, paint, and construct their ideas and bring them to life. The transformed outdoor space hosted food and retail vendors, Montgomery Parks’ activities and features, and a welcoming place for residents to gather with their family, neighbors and friends during the public celebration.

Bethesda

Veterans Day Skate: Military Personnel and Their Families Ice Skate for Free At Two MoCo Skating Facilities on Sunday, November 13

By MCS Staff

Published November 9, 2022 at 10:49AM

As part of its Veterans Day schedule, Montgomery Parks will hold a Veterans Day Skate on Sunday, November 13, that includes all military personnel (veterans and active duty) and their families skating for free during public sessions at:

Additional facilities open during the holiday include:

Maryland

The MoCoShow State Football Playoffs 2nd Round Preview & Predictions (MCPS Schools)

By MCS Staff

Published November 9, 2022 at 10:14AM

MoCoShow State Playoffs 2nd Round Preview & Predictions (*) = Regional Seed

4A West

Education

Montgomery County Board of Education Unofficial Election Results With All Precincts Reporting

By MCS Staff

Published November 9, 2022 at 8:44AM

Below you will see the unofficial election results for Montgomery County Board of Education, as of 7:13am on Wednesday, November 9th, with all precincts reported, per the Maryland State Board of Elections:

(258 of 258 election day precincts reported)

MoCo Government

Montgomery County Executive and County Council Unofficial Election Results With All Precincts Reporting

By MCS Staff

Published November 9, 2022 at 8:26AM

Below you will see the unofficial election results for Montgomery County Executive and Montgomery County Council, as of 7:13am on Wednesday, November 9th, with all precincts reported, per the Maryland State Board of Elections:

(258 of 258 election day precincts reported)

Silver Spring

One Person Dead and Several Injured After Early Morning Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published November 9, 2022 at 8:06AM | Updated November 9, 2022 at 11:28AM

Update: MCPD released the following information, “On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at approximately 4 a.m., officers responded to the area of Colony Road and Northampton Drive for the report of shots fired. Officers arrived on scene and located a deceased person, with trauma to the body, to the rear area of the 100 block of Colony Road. This is an active and ongoing investigation. A formal news release will be distributed as more information becomes available. The decedent’s names will be released following proper notification of next of kin.

7am Update: Montgomery County Police are currently on the scene investigating a shooting that occurred around 4am on Wednesday, November 9. According to MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the incident occurred in the area of Colony Rd and Northampton Dr in Silver Spring. Multiple patients have been treated by EMS and FOX5 reports that one person is dead as a result of the shooting. We will post an update when more information becomes available.

MoCo Government

Montgomery County Executive and County Council Results As of 10:04pm On Tuesday, November 8

By MCS Staff

Published November 8, 2022 at 11:14PM

Below you will see the unofficial election results for Montgomery County Executive and Montgomery County Council, as of 10:04pm on Tuesday, November 8th, per the Maryland State Board of Elections.

(100 of 258 election day precincts reported)