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Delhi Spice is Replacing Moh Moh Licious in Bethesda

Published December 20, 2022 at 8:12AM

Delhi Spice, a new restaurant serving Indian cuisine, is coming to 4925 Bethesda Ave in Bethesda. The restaurant will be taking over the space that was recently home to Moh Moh Licious and previously home to Himalayan Heritage. Moh Moh Licious has a location at 7414 Georgia Ave NW DC that remains open.

The new restaurant has a hearing for the transfer of the liquor license on Thursday, January 5th at 11:30am and may open before that for food service, as it has already set up menus on food delivery apps. The menu includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, including appetizers, salads, soups, Tandoori specialties, entrees, seafood, biryanis, and more.

MCFRS Respond to Elementary School for Smoking Laptop

By Patrick Herron

Published December 19, 2022 at 4:12PM | Updated December 19, 2022 at 4:41PM

ICYMI (12/16) A private Elementary School in Bethesda, @mcfrs responded – laptop battery pack went into ‘thermal runaway’ (child sitting on laptop in classroom, laptop started smoking) Teacher removed hazard from building, fire alarm was activated & bldg evacuated, no injuries https://t.co/OktIXcieZd pic.twitter.com/Ek6nPCzS3R

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 19, 2022

Satsuma Has Closed After 14 Years in Bethesda

By MCS Staff

Published December 19, 2022 at 9:05AM

Satsuma, a Japanese restaurant offering sushi, ramen, smokeless bbq and other dishes, has closed permanently at 8003 Norfolk Ave in Bethesda. The restaurant has been dark for a few weeks, according to readers, and it is now listed as “permanently closed” on Google, with the phone number no longer operating.

Multiple Walt Whitman Staff Members Receive Antisemitic Email

By MCS Staff

Published December 18, 2022 at 7:16PM

Just one day after Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti, multiple Whitman staff members received an antisemitic email from a sender outside MCPS , according to a report from the Black & White Whitman student newspaper (tweet available below). According to The Black & White, administrators notified police and are working to block the sender.

Following the vandalism on Saturday mornings Whitman High School principal Robert Dodd wrote the following in a message to the Whitman community: “I want to share information with you regarding an incident that took place today and how it is being addressed. It was reported, this morning, that there was antisemitic graffiti; the words “Jews Not Welcome” written on our school sign. This behavior is abhorrent, extremely hurtful, and will not be tolerated at Walt Whitman High School. We immediately notified the Montgomery County Police. who are actively investigating the incident. In addition, if found to have been committed by an MCPS student, this incident will be addressed as a disciplinary matter in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding with county police and in alignment with the MCPS Student Code of Conduct.”

Statement from Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight Concerning Antisemitic Graffiti at Walt Whitman High School

By MCS Staff

Published December 17, 2022 at 7:00PM

MCPS is deeply disturbed and saddened by the antisemitic graffiti found outside of Walt Whitman High School. MCPS’ mission is to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment that celebrates the diversity of our global community and all cultural backgrounds. This hurtful behavior, along with any acts of discrimination, have no place in our school community and will not be tolerated.

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Police Investigating Anti-Semitic Vandalism

By Patrick Herron

Published December 17, 2022 at 3:16PM

On Saturday, December 17, 2022, at approximately 8:04 a.m., Montgomery County Police 2nd District officers were dispatched to Walt Whitman High School on Whittier Blvd in Bethesda, for the report of anti-Semitic graffiti spray painted on the school’s sign board.

The case has been assigned to an investigator and they are working to obtain any images of possible suspects. There is currently no suspect in custody.

Walt Whitman High School Vandalized with Antisemitic Graffiti

By Patrick Herron

Published December 17, 2022 at 1:49PM | Updated December 18, 2022 at 7:09PM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a report of a vandalism that occurred at Walt Whitman High School at 7100 Whittier Blvd in Bethesda on Saturday morning.

Whitman High School principal Robert Dodd wrote the following in a message to the Whitman community: “I want to share information with you regarding an incident that took place today and how it is being addressed. It was reported, this morning, that there was antisemitic graffiti; the words “Jews Not Welcome” written on our school sign. This behavior is abhorrent, extremely hurtful, and will not be tolerated at Walt Whitman High School. We immediately notified the Montgomery County Police. who are actively investigating the incident. In addition, if found to have been committed by an MCPS student, this incident will be addressed as a disciplinary matter in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding with county police and in alignment with the MCPS Student Code of Conduct.”

Capital Cryo is Now Open in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published December 17, 2022 at 9:13AM

Capital Cryo has recently opened at 835 Rockville Pike, Suite F in Rockville’s Wintergreen Plaza. This is Capital Cryo’s second MoCo location and third overall, offering cryotherapy and other innovative wellness services at their locations in Bethesda and the Wesley Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. Their goal is to “help patients of all backgrounds improve their health and well-being using the latest technologies.”

Per Capital Cryo: The Capital Cryo team caters to everyone from professional athletes to DC area residents who wish to rejuvenate their overall wellness. Their on-site cryotherapy effectively treats chronic pain from injuries or a variety of underlying medical conditions. This therapy also boosts immunity and enhances recovery after sustaining injuries or completing surgery. The welcoming, knowledgeable staff at Capital Cryo provides the best-in-class equipment for localized and whole-body cryotherapy treatments.

Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 17-Year Old

By Patrick Herron

Published December 16, 2022 at 4:47PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating, Justice Navarro, a missing 17-year-old from Potomac. Navarro was last seen on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at approximately 3 p.m., in the 7800 block of Scotland Drive.

Navarro is approximately 4-feet, 11-inches tall and weighs 102 pounds. She has brown eyes and black hair that is currently shaved in the back and dyed brown and gold. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

North Bethesda Chorus Wins Wash-FM’s Middle School Christmas Choir Competition

By MCS Staff

Published December 16, 2022 at 7:20AM

The North Bethesda Middle School seventh and eighth grade chorus students were the middle school winners of the 97.1 WASH-FM Christmas Choir Competition, presented by The Nutcracker at the Washington Ballet. Radio station staff selected three finalists based on singing quality, originality, creativity and musicality. Supporters voted for their favorite choir on the WASH-FM website.

The North Bethesda students sang a Ukrainian version of Carol of the Bells, which was arranged by music teacher Jason McFeaters. The school recently performed the song at its choral concert on Wednesday, December 14th, held at Walter Johnson High School. For winning the competition, the school’s choral program will receive $2,500, and will perform at the Warner Theater on Saturday, Dec. 17, as part of the Washington Ballet’s presentation of The Nutcracker. The recording is also being aired on 97.1 throughout the holiday season.

New York Times Bestselling Author Kwame Alexander Visits North Bethesda Middle School

By MCS Staff

Published December 16, 2022 at 7:09AM

Students at North Bethesda Middle School enjoyed a visit from Kwame Alexander, poet, educator and New York Times bestselling author of 36 books. Students asked questions about his books, writing process and the new TV series Crossover that will be out on Disney+.

Alexander was born in Manhattan, New York, and grew up in Chesapeake, Virginia. His father was a scholar and book publisher and his mother was an educator. Alexander’s picture book Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band, was selected for the 2014 “Michigan Reads! One State, One Children’s Book” program. He won a 2020 Newberry Honor for his illustrated poem The Undefeated. Alexander also runs the Bookinaday program to introduce children to writing and publishing.