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Site Plan For 5500 Wisconsin Ave Approved by Montgomery County Planning Board; Will Be The Only Building in Friendship Village to Offer MPDUs

Published June 21, 2023 at 1:23PM | Updated June 21, 2023 at 3:05PM

The proposed re-development of 5500 Wisconsin in Chevy Chase, Maryland, has been given the green light by the Montgomery County Planning Board. The project by Carr Companies and Donohoe Development is a mixed-use development that will include 360 apartments, 45 moderately priced dwelling units, 11,000 square feet of retail space, and underground parking. 15% of the apartments (45 total) as Moderately Priced Dwelling Units, for professionals who cannot afford the traditionally high rents in the community, such as teachers and first responders. This will be the only building in Friendship Heights Village to offer MPDUs.

The development has been in the works for several years and has undergone significant changes and revisions to meet community feedback and address concerns raised by stakeholders. Donohoe Development worked closely with the community and the Montgomery County Planning Board to ensure that the project met the needs and expectations of all parties involved. Site Plan approval was received in April 2023 after Donohoe Development and Carr Companies received full support for the project from the Friendship Heights Village Council, and final plans were submitted to the Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission.

Dok Khao Thai Eatery (Woodbridge, Columbia) is Coming to MoCo

By MCS Staff

Published June 18, 2023 at 8:54AM

Dok Khao Thai Eatery is coming to Montgomery County, signing on to move into a new space in Chevy Chase Lake, next to The Charmery (opening on Friday) off of Connecticut Ave in Chevy Chase. Dok Thai Thai Eatery opened its first location in Woodbridge, VA, followed by a second in the Merriweather District in Downtown Columbia, which is coincidentally also located to a relatively new location of The Charmery. Only a few spots remain available at Chevy Chase Lake, which is anchored by Amazon Fresh.

The restaurant describes itself as a “Local Thai Cuisine for everyone – every dish is crafty made to order using high quality ingredients including locally made fresh noodles, chef’s home grown Thai herbs, & Rare-Finds Asian vegetables.” The menu includes “Deliciously addictive Street Food & Noodles, Sense of Thai craft cocktails, and homemade cakes and an Asian Inspired Dessert Bar . At Dok Khao Thai Eatery, we brought to you the breeze of a Bangkok Night Market and the taste of real Thai street food with a variety of Thai small plates, healthy salads, & hearty noodle soups.” An opening date/timeframe is not yet available. Featured photo courtesy of the Dok Khao website.

Opening Information for The Charmery

By Patrick Herron

Published June 16, 2023 at 2:04PM

Baltimore-Based ice cream shop The Charmery will open its newest location at 8551 Connecticut Ave, Suite 202, in Chevy Chase on Friday, June 23rd. As part of the grand opening the store will unveil a special flavor as an homage to F. Scott Fitzegerald, who lived in Baltimore, but is known to have spent time in Montgomery County and is buried at a Rockville cemetery.

According to a press release, “The Charmery’s first location opened in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood in 2013. Since then, husband and wife team David and Laura Alima, have opened three additional locations in Towson, Columbia, and The Union Collective. The Charmery has quickly become not only a Baltimore mainstay, but also an East Coast destination for super premium, highly original, and insanely delicious ice cream. Since opening, they have won numerous Best of Baltimore awards and recently Thrillest named them one of the 40 best ice cream shops in America. This will be their first location in the DC area with the aim to bring together the local and global communities to help every person achieve happiness through ice cream.

Rock Creek Forest, B-CC Cluster Host Community Job Fair

By MCS Staff

Published June 16, 2023 at 12:24PM | Updated June 17, 2023 at 4:36PM

With the support of the Rock Creek Forest Elementary School administration, the parent community coordinators and pupil personnel workers in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School cluster held a community job and resource fair on June 3 to connect job seekers in the community with employment opportunities and other supports. Folks of all ages, including students, attended.

WorkSource Montgomery brought its Mobile Job Center, equipped with multiple computers and bilingual support specialists. MCPS and Montgomery County Recreation were actively recruiting workers, along with Montgomery College and the Maryland Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship program, which were available for those looking to expand their skills. Interfaith Works, Manna Food Center, and the Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center were offering support to families in need.

Seven Suspects Using Stolen Kia Steal From Target and Sephora

By Patrick Herron

Published May 25, 2023 at 10:43AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating two thefts at department stores that were committed by seven suspects who used a stolen Kia to commit these crimes. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.

On Friday, April 28, 2023, 2nd District officers responded to Sephora in the 5300 block of Western Ave. in Chevy Chase for the report of a theft. The investigation by detectives has revealed that the seven suspects walked into the store, placed merchandise in shopping bags and ran out of the store without paying. The suspects then left the scene in a black Kia bearing Washington, D.C. license plate GC-5918.

Dunkin’ is Coming Soon to Chevy Chase

By MCS Staff

Published May 16, 2023 at 8:19AM

Dunkin’ will soon be joining the Giant gas station/grocery pick-up center at 8500 Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase. There are plans to convert part of the existing building to a Dunkin’, but it does not appear that this location will have a drive-thru (rendering available below).

Dunkin’ has been making a big push lately in Montgomery County, with its newest location at the Layhill Center (14328 Layhill Rd) in Silver Spring. Dunkin’ also has upcoming locations coming to the Traville Village Center in Rockville. It will be taking over the former Capital One Bank building at 9761 Traville Gateway Dr. and to the Goshen Crossing Shopping Center in Gaithersburg/Montgomery Village. It will be taking over the former Capital One Bank building at 20000 Goshen Rd.

Commanders and Partnership Led By MoCo Native Josh Harris Have Officially Entered Purchase/Sale Agreement

By MCS Staff

Published May 12, 2023 at 4:30PM

The Washington Commanders and a partnership led by MoCo native Josh Harris (Chevy Chase) have entered into a purchase and sale agreement, it was jointly announced on Friday, May 12th:

”We are very pleased to have reached an agreement for the sale of the Commanders franchise with Josh Harris, an area native, and his impressive group of partners. We look forward to the prompt completion of this transaction and to rooting for Josh and the team in the coming years.”

The Heights Food Hall To Open This June

By MCS Staff

Published May 12, 2023 at 7:17AM | Updated May 12, 2023 at 11:56AM

The upcoming The Heights Food Hall at Wisconsin Place in Chevy Chase has announced via social media that it will be opening in June. The new food hall will be opening in the space formerly occupied by Anthropologie and PF Chang’s on the 5400 block of Wisconsin Ave. The food hall will offer both indoor and outdoor patio dining and will be open seven days a week from 11am-Midnight.

The Heights will include one full-service restaurant (Urbano), a full-service bar (The Heights Bar), a speakeasy (The Turncoat), and eight local food stalls, including one stall picked from Urbano’s “Stall Wars” competition. We expect the following culinary partners at this anticipated culinary space:

Police Investigating Armed Robbery; Victim Touched Inappropriately and Threatened With Knife

By MCS Staff

Published May 9, 2023 at 9:39AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Monday, May 1, 2023, in the 5500 block of Wisconsin Ave. in Chevy Chase. Detectives have released photos of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

At approximately 10:45 a.m., 2nd District officers responded to the location for the report of an armed robbery that occurred inside a commercial building. The investigation has revealed that the suspect approached a female victim in a stairwell of the commercial building. The suspect pushed her against the wall, touched her inappropriately, displayed a knife and threatened to kill her. The suspect took her cell phone and threw it against the wall. The suspect then stole her wallet and left the scene.

DC Luxury Nail Salon & Beauty Parlor, nailsaloon, Announces First MoCo Location

By MCS Staff

Published May 8, 2023 at 6:02PM | Updated May 10, 2023 at 11:24AM

Washington, D.C.’s luxury nail and beauty parlor, nailsaloon, has announced its next location, a 2,128 SF space, at The Collection–a block-long outdoor shopping center that is home to “accessible luxury, featuring an array of high-end retailers, popular shops, and restaurants” in Chevy Chase.

Per the press release: The third location by DC-based Latina salontrepreneur, Andréa Vieira, is set to open its doors by early Fall 2023. nailsaloon is best known for providing superior, non-toxic nail care in a hyper-clean environment. All three locations are premier places of pampering, where patrons are welcome to unwind and re-energize while making new friends and connecting with old ones over nail treatments such as manicures, pedicures, and nail art, as well as facial and body waxing. Conversations are encouraged and a complimentary beverage is offered to each guest to wet their whistles as they enjoy an optional specialty tea, coffee, hot chocolate, juice, soda, beer or glass of wine during their service.

Auto Theft Suspect in Custody After FOX 5 Helicopter Notifies MCPD of Suspect’s Location

By Patrick Herron

Published April 21, 2023 at 11:57AM

An auto theft suspect is in custody this morning after a FOX 5 helicopter alerted Montgomery County Police of the suspect’s location. According to MCPD, “At approximately 5:55 a.m., 2nd District officers were dispatched to Rolling Road in Chevy Chase. Neighbors witnessed suspicious vehicles and people checking (pulling on the handle of) car doors.

A 2D officer observed three suspicious vehicles on Leland and Woodbine Streets, and as the officer followed, all three vehicles drove off. The vehicles, a black Kia, Toyota Highlander and silver Range/Land Rover stopped at Beach and East West Highway. A brief pursuit was initiated, and during that pursuit, the black Kia drove over a median, causing the tires to blow out.