MoCo Government

Montgomery County Executive Elrich Encourages First-Time Homebuyers to Apply for Assistance from $3 Million Available in Down Payment Support

By Patrick Herron

The two programs being funded by the County are the Montgomery Homeownership Program, administered by the State of Maryland’s Department of Housing, and the Montgomery County Homeownership Assistance Fund (McHAF) Program, administered by the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC). Each program will receive $1.5 million to assist first-time homebuyers.

The programs are accepting reservations and are available to help eligible homebuyers who purchase a moderately-priced home in the County. Reservations will be accepted until the funds are fully committed.

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MoCo Police

Montgomery County Police Hold Commemorative Ceremony to Mark 100th Anniversary, Governor Hogan and County Executive Elrich Attend 

By Patrick Herron

The Montgomery County Police Department held a commemorative ceremony this morning at the Red Brick Courthouse (29 Courthouse Square, Rockville) in recognition of the Montgomery County Police Department’s 100th anniversary.  Police Chief Marcus Jones, Governor Larry Hogan, County Executive Marc Elrich, and County Council President Gabe Albornoz were among those in attendance.

At the event, Chief Marcus Jones revealed the contents of a time capsule buried 25 years ago, which included a Polaroid camera, patches, and a uniform. Items placed in the new time capsule included a taser, COVID-19 mask, and body worn camera.

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Gaithersburg

Corner Bakery in Rio Temporarily Closes

By Patrick Herron

Update: Corner Bakery at 1 Grand Corner Ave in Gaithersburg has reopened

Corner Bakery at 1 Grand Corner Ave in Gaithersburg has temporarily closed. A representative from the Corner Bakery location at 10327 Westlake Dr. in Bethesda tells us that the reason for the closure is due to a broken air-conditioning unit, and the store is working to reopen as soon as possible.

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Burtonsville

Centrado Cafe Shop Now Open in Burtonsville

By Patrick Herron

Centrado Cafe Shop is now open at 15530 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville (formerly Chapala), in the front portion of the building that also houses Luchador Bar & Eats, it’s sister restaurant. The coffee shop will focus on Central American coffee, pastries and food.

Centrado is owned and operated by Centrado restaurant group, who also own Restaurant 198, in the former Siebel’s location in Burtonsville. Seibel’s, which had been serving the community for over 82 years, permanently closed on November 28th, 2021.

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Cabin John

Stretch Zone to Open July 9 in Cabin John

By Patrick Herron

Stretch Zone, the nation’s first and largest practitioner-assisted stretching company, will be opening its newest location at 7901 Tuckerman Lane in Cabin John Center this Saturday, July 9. Stretch Zone opened its first MoCo location at 251 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg back in February.

About: Stretch Zone is practitioner assisted stretching which gradually increases a client’s range of motion.  The best part about Stretch Zone is that it applies to everyone.  Young athletes through older clientele who want to remain active can all benefit from stretching, and of course everyone in between as well.  Our sedentary lifestyles lead to muscle tension and we all need to flex muscles in order to keep our body tones and our posture correct so that we can continue to move throughout our lives.  Stretch Zone is a key component to helping all of us live a healthier lifestyle.

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Events

Montgomery Parks Announces Line Up of Events to Celebrate Latino Conservation Week

By MCS Staff

Montgomery Parks is hosting a series of special programs in celebration of Latino Conservation Week, July 16-25, 2022. The goal of the week, founded in 2014 by the Latino Access Foundation and observed nationwide, is to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.

“Latino communities are passionate about the outdoors and hold a strong belief that we have a moral obligation to be good stewards,” said Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation. “Latino Conservation Week helps break down barriers for Latino communities to access public lands and waters, encourages new opportunities for engagement and inspires the next generation of environmental stewards.

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Restaurant

Custom License Plate Stolen From Catalyst Hot Dogs

By Patrick Herron

About Catalyst Hot Dogs (menu available in link):

”Owner/operator, Chris Van Jura, has been a member of the Hospitality Industry for nearly 20 years. Over this time he has, on a daily basis, done what every Hospitalian does, which is put the attention and focus on the guest. During this time, he has relocated to the DMV, found love and started a family. He has devoted hundreds of hours to the needs of others—and now, through the pandemic and two furloughs, he has made a choice: We’re getting into the Hot Dog business!”

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Bethesda

Montgomery Parks to Host Virtual Community Meeting on Proposed Dog Park at Willard Avenue Neighborhood Park

By Patrick Herron
Yappy Hour Popup dog park at Elm Street urban park in Bethesda, MD on June 28th. Photographs by Tony Ventouris Photography.

Montgomery Parks staff will present information about the proposed dog park and encourage input and questions from meeting attendees.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 7-8:30 p.m.

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Rockville

Adult Male Arrested for Molesting Minor Thirty-Eight Years Ago

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD:

Detectives from the Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) have charged and arrested 70-year-old David Wayne Brown, of Rockville, for committing sexual offenses against a minor approximately 38 years ago. Detectives have released a photo of Brown and encourage anyone who may be a victim by Brown to come forward.

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Gaithersburg

Award-Winning Images by the Maryland Photography Alliance on Display at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg Through Sept. 5

By Patrick Herron

Bohrer Park is located at 506 South Frederick Ave. in Gaithersburg. Viewing hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Many photographers who have their works on display will make themselves available at an artists’ reception from 1-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 17.

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Adopts Noncooperation Policy With Outside States That Attempt to Prosecute Women Who Come to Maryland Seeking to Obtain an Abortion

By Patrick Herron

State’s Attorney John McCarthy pledges to protect the reproductive rights of all women. His office will not participate in the extradition of any woman who travels to Maryland as a safe haven in order to obtain an abortion, nor cooperate with any investigative efforts to identify providers. It is the position of the State’s Attorney’s Office that no state would have the legal authority to pass a law that would criminalize the legal activity of a woman who came to Maryland to obtain a medical procedure. The State’s Attorney’s Office for Montgomery County will continue to protect the HIPAA rights of anyone who receives medical care in the state of Maryland.

As Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh has stated, broad access to abortion remains protected in states, including Maryland, that recognize reproductive freedom. The State’s Attorney’s Office for Montgomery County will use the full force of the law to continue to protect women’s rights.”

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