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Two MoCo Restaurants Make Eater DC’s “Hottest Restaurants to Eat Right Now” List

Published September 12, 2023 at 10:30AM | Updated September 20, 2023 at 11:26AM

Each month popular food website, Eater, answers the question “Where should I eat right now?” In their September edition, Eater DC has included two Montgomery County restaurants in its list of buzzworthy restaurants that have been open for less than six months.

The first Montgomery County restaurant listed is The Farmhouse Bistro at the Crossvines (16601 W Willard Rd, Poolesville, MD). Per Eater, “Locally sourced lunch includes confit chicken wings with a “Cool Ranch”-style dip; fried clam and lobster sliders; and an aged brisket burger. Dinner highlights for summer include Chesapeake crab cakes and sweet corn; wild Chesapeake Bay rockfish with tomato butter; and Jurgielewicz Farms duck breast adorned in Virginia strawberries and fava beans.”

Detectives Investigate Credit Card Theft and Fraud in Olney and Poolesville; Reward of up to $10,000 Offered for Information

By MCS Staff

Published September 12, 2023 at 10:13AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 1st and 4th District Patrol Investigation Units are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying fraud suspects. On Saturday, June 17, 2023, the victim stated that her credit cards were stolen out of her wallet in the Olney area. The investigation by detectives determined that the suspects fraudulently used the credits cards at several stores in Montgomery Mall.

On Friday, August 11, 2023, a Poolesville victim reported a theft from auto, where the suspects stole the victim’s credit cards and an undetermined amount of cash. The suspects fraudulently used the credits cards at multiple stores in Montgomery Mall.

Fall Cleaning of Montgomery County Public Parking Garages in Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton Began Today (Monday, Sept. 11)

By MCS Staff

Published September 11, 2023 at 5:50PM

Per MCDOT: Starting on Monday, Sept. 11, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will begin its semi-annual interior washdown to degrease and clean 21 County-owned parking garages in Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton. The cleanings will occur on nights and weekends starting with Bethesda garages in September and concluding with Silver Spring garages on Saturday, Nov. 4. Some garages will experience partial closures during the cleanings, including select entrance/exit areas and ramps. The full schedule of garage cleanings can be viewed  here.

MCDOT performs spring and fall washdowns to keep garages clean and help keep grease, oil and debris out of local waterways. Regular cleanings also prevent deterioration from prolonged exposure to salt, sand, oils, gas, dirt, pollen and leaves. MCDOT contractors will do their best to perform work around garage traffic and parked vehicles and to post signs notifying customers of anticipated impacts. For more information about parking in the County, visit montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-parking/news/index.html. For information on MCDOT programs and services visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, follow @MCDOTNow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to MCDOT’s “Go Montgomery!” newsletter.

Maryland State Highway Administration to Hold Virtual Meeting on MD 190 (River Road) Corridor Safety Study Regarding Chevy Chase Area on Thursday, Sept. 21

By Patrick Herron

Published September 11, 2023 at 4:37PM

MD 190 (River Road) Corridor Safety Study Map

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host a virtual public meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, to share information and answer questions about the MD 190 (River Road) Corridor Safety Study. The study is examining ways that pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be improved along approximately 4,000 feet of MD 190 in the Chevy Chase area from Springfield Drive to Little Falls Parkway.

MD 190 is a State-maintained road and not a road maintained by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation.

MCFRS Respond to House Fire Early Saturday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published September 9, 2023 at 7:04AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a house fire on the 9000 block of Willow Valley Dr. in Potomac early Saturday morning.

According to MCFRS Assistant Chief David Pazos, responding units reported fire through the roof on arrival with all occupants of the home self-evacuating. The fire was extinguished without any injuries. Two adults and one dog were displaced.

Public Meeting on the Norfolk Avenue Facility Planning Study to be Held on Wednesday, Sept. 20

By Patrick Herron

Published September 8, 2023 at 4:52PM

Per MCDOT: On Wednesday, Sept. 20, starting at 6:30 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold an in-person public meeting at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, Wisconsin Room, located at 4805 Edgemoor Lane in Bethesda to discuss and gather community feedback on possible long-term improvements to the Norfolk Ave. Streetery area.

This meeting will allow MCDOT to share the recommended alternative for the long-term future of Norfolk Avenue. The current design is still very preliminary and is at the concept stage. The ultimate goal of the effort is to find ways to support a permanent streetery along Norfolk Avenue and improve bicyclist and pedestrian safety in the corridor.

Five Teens Arrested in Connection with Assault After High School Football Game in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published September 8, 2023 at 11:53AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police 2nd District Investigative Section have arrested five teenagers believed to be involved in an assault outside of a Bethesda Metro station on Friday, September 1, 2023. A 16-year-old from Bethesda is facing charges as an adult, including armed robbery and second-degree assault. Additionally, two other teenagers, aged 15 and 16, have been charged as juveniles with robbery and second-degree assault offenses. Two 15-year-olds face first-degree-assault charges.

The incident took place following a Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Walter Johnson football game, where the three accused teens allegedly assaulted and robbed other teenage victims. A male victim, along with a parent, reported the assault to police the night of the incident. A video of the assault surfaced on social media, drawing the attention of Montgomery County Police. As a result, detectives were able to identify the suspects with the assistance of Montgomery County Public School leaders. This case remains an active and ongoing investigation, and more arrests are expected to be made.

Glenstone Museum (Potomac) is Offering Free School Visits Through January 2024

By MCS Staff

Published September 6, 2023 at 9:50PM

For the 2023–2024 school year, Glenstone Museum has launched a new booking page that will make scheduling an on-site, guided visit more seamless for educators. This system provides real-time availability to schedule guided visits between Sept. 1 and Jan. 26, 2024.

The Potomac museum provides opportunities for middle and high school students to learn in an environment that encourages direct connection with art, architecture and nature. Glenstone offers guided on-site visits and virtual engagement options. The school program is intended for a broad range of curriculum and grade levels and uses interactive exercises to encourage direct engagement. In conjunction with Glenstone’s temporary exhibit, Ellsworth Kelly at 100, school visits have been expanded to include Kelly’s important contributions to the contemporary art world. To learn more about school visits, visit the website.

Overnight Construction at the Bethesda Metro Station Will Impact Ride On Route 34 Beginning Monday, Sept. 11

By Patrick Herron

Published September 6, 2023 at 12:15PM

Per MCDOT: Due to work on the fountain at the Bethesda Metro Station by Brookfield Properties, Ride On Route 34 will experience a temporary bus bay change overnight on Monday, Sept. 11, and Tuesday, Sept. 12 between 11 p.m. – 4 a.m. Route 34 (Aspen Hill-Friendship Heights) will be relocated across the street, from bus bay A to bus bay D.

Ride On bus fare is only $1 and monthly passes are $22.50 using SmarTrip, cash, or tokens. Seniors age 65 or older, persons with disabilities and youth ages 18 and under all ride free using specialized SmartTrip cards.

Collision Involving School Bus Closes River Road Wednesday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published September 6, 2023 at 8:32AM

Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 8:22am on Wednesday, September 6: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has Westbound River Road closed at Springfield Drive. Drivers are advised to take an alternate route. Expect delays.” According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, the collision involved a school bus. We will post an update when additional information is available.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has Westbound River Road closed at Springfield Drive. Drivers are advised to take an alternate route. Expect delays. #mcpd #mpcnews #traffic pic.twitter.com/htu4RhxGg0

First Look at MoCo’s First Andy’s Pizza

By MCS Staff

Published September 5, 2023 at 1:59PM

Andy’s Pizza has opened its first Montgomery County location at 4600 East West Highway– the former site of sandwich shop Booeymonger in Bethesda. Our very own Mr. MoCo stopped by during opening week to buy a few slices and support one of MoCo’s newest businesses. The video and more information can be seen below.

The pizza dough at Andy’s undergoes a 72-hour cold ferment and is cooked in a New York deck oven. The process creates a crispier crust with a chewy interior, and a hint of a sour flavor. Andy’s Pizza will also offers salads, wings, fries, and more. In 2021 Andy’s got 1st place in the International Pizza Challenge™, which has evolved and grown in stature and prize money to become one of the most prestigious pizza-making competition in North America.