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Police and Family Concerned For Welfare of Missing 11 and 15-Year-Old Brothers

Published May 1, 2023 at 7:08AM | Updated May 1, 2023 at 2:00PM

15-year-old Sean and 11-year-old Santino Jones were last seen on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at approximately 10 p.m. near the area of Bethesda Lane and Bethesda Avenue. Sean is approximately 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo on right arm and was last seen wearing black jeans and carrying a backpack. Santino is approximately 4-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 135 pounds. He wears his hair in short locs and has brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and mint green sweatpants. Police and family are concerned for their welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Sean and Santino Jones 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.

Three People Rescued From Medical Center Metro Elevator Friday Evening

By MCS Staff

Published April 28, 2023 at 8:16PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for three people trapped inside of an elevator at Medical Center Station in Bethesda shortly before 7pm on Friday evening.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the elevator was stuck 90 feet from the top and 30 feet from the bottom. Three people were trapped inside, with at least one of the people having a medical condition that “may preclude the most common ways of extrication.” The technical rescue was successful, per a 7:23pm update, with all three people successfully extricated. No further medical attention was needed, “everybody is OK.” Featured photo courtesy of WMATA.

Green Paint Installation Now Complete on Old Georgetown Rd Bike Lanes

By MCS Staff

Published April 28, 2023 at 2:22PM

Roadwork is now complete on MD 187 (Old Georgetown Road) as MDOT SHA crews have finished the installation of the green paint on the MD 187 (Old Georgetown Road) bike lanes. Last October the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) announced that it started a project to significantly improve safety for bicyclists and motorists on nearly two miles of MD 187 (Old Georgetown Road) in North Bethesda. The changes on MD 187, between south of I-495 (Capital Beltway) and Nicholson Lane, converted one travel lane in each direction in order to add buffered bicycle lanes and the installation of flex posts to outline the new bicycle lanes.

The addition of the bike lanes has been met with mixed reviews with a petition opposing the bike lanes receiving over 8,000 signatures and a petition created in response, supporting the bike lanes, receiving over 2,000 signatures. A rally was also held, in January, in support of the Old Georgetown Rd safety improvements. Featured photo courtesy of the ‘Support the SHA redesign of Old Georgetown Road’ petition.

Capo Deli Nears Opening in Cabin John Village

By MCS Staff

Published April 27, 2023 at 4:06PM

Almost a year ago, we let you know that Capo Italian Deli will be opening a new location in Cabin John Village. It will be taking over the location that was previously home to Goldberg’s New York Bagels, which closed last year, at 7731 Tuckerman Lane. Capo Deli had its hearing last month with Montgomery County’s ABS for its alcohol and liquor license and a representative from the DC location let us know that the Cabin John Village location should open in “a couple weeks.” Photo of the interior can be seen below.

The Italian delicatessen was previously available for carryout and delivery in Montgomery County out of sister restaurant Brickside Food & Drink (4866 Cordell Ave) in Bethesda. The deli’s first location opened at 715 Florida Ave in NW, DC. Using a a prohibition style speakeasy gimmick, the deli their old school Italian deli as a “front” to it’s back bar. Capo gained attention in the area in the summer of 2020 for their popular “Fauci Pouchy” carryout cocktails. The deli has since opened a Western Market location and has a Tyson’s Corner location coming soon. The menu includes Italian classics like Chicken Parmigiano, Hot Italian Beef, Prosciutto & Provolone, and more.

Montgomery Planning Board Approves Permanent Road Diet on Little Falls Parkway

By MCS Staff

Published April 27, 2023 at 3:13PM

The Montgomery County Planning Board approved the Little Falls Parkway pilot project with four votes for the project and one abstaining, at a work session on Thursday, April 27, 2023. The Board approved reducing the number of lanes between Arlington Road and Dorset Avenue from four to two and incorporating turn lanes, shoulders, a median at the Capital Crescent Trail crossing, and a median between the travel lanes where feasible.

Per Montgomery Parks: The Little Falls Parkway pilot project was initiated in 2022 to study whether two lanes between Arlington Road and Dorset Avenue could accommodate vehicle traffic on this stretch of roadway. To further the County’s Vision Zero goals along the parkway, traffic counts were conducted on Little Falls Parkway between Arlington Road and Dorset Avenue during May, July, September, and December of 2022 and showed the parkway functions well with two lanes of traffic and the traffic calming improves safety for all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.

‘The Grove’ Replaces Augie’s Mussel House as Restaurant Coming to Cabin John Village

By MCS Staff

Published April 27, 2023 at 7:01AM

Last June we let you know that Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden was coming to 7747 Tuckerman Ln in Cabin John Village, taking over the space that was previously home to Lahinch. Lahinch closed permanently last May. Since then, Common Plate Hospitality has decided to bring a new concept to the space– The Grove.

The Grove has a hearing with Montgomery County’s Alcoholic Beverage Services on Thursday, May 4th at 11am. Construction is ongoing at The Grove, which still has Lahinch branding on windows at the restaurant. Robert Dyer reports that “Common Plate and Guapo’s veteran Jorge Figueredo will be The Grove’s general manager. The Grove’s operating hours will be 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM Sunday – Thursday, and 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays.”

Park Police Arrest Man Found With “AR-15 Style Rifle” at Cabin John Tennis Center

By MCS Staff

Published April 26, 2023 at 3:14PM

On Tuesday night, Montgomery County Park Police officers encountered a suspicious vehicle at the Cabin John Tennis Center after hours. Officers observed loaded rifle magazines on the floorboard and a search of the vehicle yielded an AR-15 style rifle. The driver was prohibited from possessing a firearm and was arrested.

Last night officers encountered a suspicious vehicle at the Cabin John Tennis Center after hours. Officers observed loaded rifle magazines on the floorboard, a search of the vehicle yielded an AR-15 style rifle. The driver was prohibited from possessing a firearm and was arrested pic.twitter.com/As1nIJtwzP

Bethesda’s Hull Street Energy to Acquire California Natural Gas-Fired Plant

By MCS Staff

Published April 25, 2023 at 3:48PM

Bethesda’s Hull Street Energy, a private equity firm that specializes in deploying capital into the power sector as it decarbonizes, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% interest in Sunrise Power Holdings, LLC from an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC, Generation Bridge Acquisition, LLC (“Generation Bridge”). Hull Street Energy is headquartered at 4747 Bethesda Ave in Bethesda. Sunrise Power Holdings is located in Fellows, California, where the facility provides 586 megawatts of critical generation and reliability services to California’s Central Valley.

Per the press release: The Sunrise plant and its experienced employees will be a high-quality addition to Hull Street Energy’s critical power infrastructure business unit, Milepost Power, which was formed to enable the next wave of growth in the electricity industry. With this acquisition, the firm will continue to support grid reliability, allowing for the integration of new variable renewable energy resources as California works to achieve its climate goals.

HalfSmoke Closes Baltimore Location; Update on Rockville Town Square Restaurant

By MCS Staff

Published April 24, 2023 at 5:36AM

In addition to HalfSmoke closing its Westfield Montgomery Mall location, the restaurant also closed its Baltimore location earlier this month. According to a report from BizJournals, the Baltimore restaurant closed at 2400 Boston St. in Canton’s Can Company on April 4.

At the mall, HalfSmoke was located in a kiosk in the mall’s food court/terrace (previously occupied by Coldstone Creamery and Gelato Galaxy) and was the first restaurant/bar to serve alcohol in the food court (nearby restaurants off of the food court served alcohol, ex: Slade’s). The menu consisted of the best-selling sausages and sides from its DC location (651 Florida Ave, NW), as well as boozy milkshakes and a funnel cake bar. HalfSmoke’s sister restaurant Butter Me Up also closed its Montgomery Mall location earlier this month.

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.

Approximately 45 Firefighters Respond to House Fire Friday Morning in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published April 21, 2023 at 10:31AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire on Lynbrook Dr in Bethesda on Friday, April 21, around 6am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, a neighbor across the street called 9-1-1 after seeing a fire on the porch of the two-story brick house. The lone occupant of the home was alerted by smoke alarm and self evacuated. Approximately 45 MCFRS firefighters responded to the scene and there were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Piringer reports there was “extensive clutter throughout house” and that the fire likely started on the porch. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Lynbrook Dr, Bethesda, 2sty brick house, neighbor across street called 911, fire likely originated on front porch, otherwise large volumes of furnishings & other combustible materials throughout the home, occupant self-evacuated, no injuries, ~45 @mcfrs FFs responded”