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Montgomery County Teenager Fatally Shot on Wednesday Afternoon; Reward of Up To $25K Offered For Information Leading to Arrest/Indictment

Published June 15, 2023 at 4:36PM

The Homicide Unit of Prince George’s County Police is working to arrest the suspect(s) who fatally shot a teenager and injured a second victim in the Langley Park area on Wednesday. The victim is 16-year-old Kevin Ruiz Campos of Silver Spring.

Per PGCPD: On June 14, 2023, at approximately 5:30 pm, officers responded to the 7900 block of Riggs Road for a shooting. Once on scene, they located Campos in an apartment building parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene. A second victim, an adult male, was also shot. He remains hospitalized.

126,000 SF Indoor Water Park Opens Today in Maryland

By MCS Staff

Published June 14, 2023 at 5:28AM

Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville, MD, officially opens at 10am today, Wednesday, June 14th. Great Wolf Lodge Maryland will be the company’s 20th resort in North America, and their largest. It will offer 700 family-friendly suites, a 126,000-square-foot indoor water park, a 57,000 square-foot entertainment center, and 12,000 square-feet of conference space. Perryville is about 70 miles and a little less than an hour and a half away from most parts of MoCo.

Per Great Wolf Lodge: Careening down slides, jumping over waves, floating down a lazy river, and getting drenched by a thousand gallons of water cascading from a giant tipping bucket are a few of the water-filled adventures families will discover at the all-new Great Wolf Lodge Maryland. The indoor water park is the marquee attraction at Great Wolf Lodge, and the water park planned for the company’s Maryland resort will be the largest Great Wolf Lodge has ever built. The water park at Great Wolf Lodge Maryland will offer more than 128,000 square feet of enclosed fun with slides, pools and water play for all ages, and a cozy 84-degree temperature year-round.

National Zoo’s Newest Gorilla Named

By Patrick Herron

Published June 13, 2023 at 11:34AM

Per the Smithsonian (6.9.23): The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s (NZCBI) 2-week-old western lowland gorilla received her name today. After five days of voting and just over 25,000 votes, the winning name is Zahra [ZAH-rah], which means “beautiful flower” in Swahili. It was one of three names that were offered for a public online vote from June 5 to June 9 on the Zoo’s website. Zahra received 12,071 votes—50% of the total votes. Lola [LOH-la], Yoruba for “greatness,” came in second with 7,894 votes, or 30% of the total. In third place was Mkali [M-KAH-lee], Swahili for “fierce,” which received 5,563 votes, or 20% of the total.

Zahra was born at the Zoo’s Washington, D.C., campus May 27 and is the second offspring for both 20-year-old mother Calaya and 31-year-old father Baraka. Other members of NZCBI’s western lowland gorilla troop include Zahra’s brother, 5-year-old Moke, as well as a 41-year-old female named Mandara and her 14-year-old daughter, Kibibi. Virtual visitors can stay up-to-date on Zahra’s milestones on the Zoo’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts with the hashtag #GorillaStory. Great Ape House visitors can see the western lowland gorilla troop and meet an animal keeper at 11:30 a.m. daily.

Beyond MoCo: Tony of Tony’s Pizza in Ocean City Passes Away

By Patrick Herron

Published June 13, 2023 at 8:59AM

Tony Russo, owner and founder of Ocean City boardwalk favorite Tony’s Pizza (3 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD) has passed away. According to a message on the restaurant’s Facebook page, “It is with a heavy heart that our family announces the passing of our beloved father, Tony Russo. He died peacefully at home Thursday morning surrounded by his children, nephew, grandchildren and friends. The viewing will be held Monday, June 19th from 4-7 at Holy Savior Church. The funeral mass will be Tuesday June 20th, at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Church. Mom and Dad had a special place in their hearts for each customer, friend , and family member that visited them on the boardwalk.”

Montgomery County Firefighter Struck and Dragged By Passing Vehicle While Responding to Collision in Frederick County

By MCS Staff

Published June 13, 2023 at 8:05AM | Updated June 13, 2023 at 9:19AM

While directing traffic on scene of collision on Monday afternoon, a Montgomery County firefighter who was wearing protective safety equipment in a high visibility traffic vest was struck and dragged before the driver/car came to a stop, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Chief (MCFRS) Spokesperson Pete Piringer.

The injured firefighter was transported to the hospital, where he treated for non-life threatening injuries and released. The incident occurred on the 10000 block of Lewisdale Rd, near Urbana Rd, in Ijamsville. ‘It could have been worse, much worse,’ the injured firefighter said in a Firehouse News article.

Maryland Resident Pat Sajak Announces He Will Retire Following Upcoming Season of Wheel of Fortune

By MCS Staff

Published June 12, 2023 at 8:17PM

Maryland resident Pat Sajak, host of Wheel of Fortune since 1981, has announced that the upcoming 41st season of the show will be his last. Sajak and his wife Lesly Brown-Sajak are longtime residents of Severna Park, MD.

Sajak has received 19 nominations for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host, winning three times. As a longtime Maryland resident, he has become an avid fan of the Washington Capitals and has been a season-ticket holder, making an on-ice appearances, for years– including prior to Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals in 2018.

Beyond MoCo: Door Dash Driver Wins $1 Million at Maryland 7-Eleven

By Patrick Herron

Published June 12, 2023 at 5:02PM

Per the Maryland Lottery: “A Door Dash driver will be making a dash to her local bank. The Anne Arundel County resident bought a $20 Million Dollar Mega Multiplierscratch-off ticket and it turned out to be a $1 million top-prize winner.

The 47-year-old visited 7-Eleven #25410 located at 500 Donaldson Ave in Severn. She went inside the store, noticed the ticket and immediately grabbed it. It wasn’t long before she started scratching the ticket. In fact, she sat in her car outside the store and went to work on it. Upon revealing the big win, and while still in shock, she called her sister to share the news.

Mt. Airy To Hold 10th Annual Fireworks Display on July 3rd

By MCS Staff

Published June 12, 2023 at 9:43AM

Mt. Airy will hold its 10th annual Independence Day celebration and fireworks display on Monday, July 3rd at 1008 Twin Arch Rd. The event will feature a band playing from 5:00pm – 9:00pm and food vendors on site with “lots of food options.” Anyone attending is able to bring their own coolers with food and drink as well. It is advised to bring chairs, blankets, or pop-up tents, but grills and pets are not allowed. The event is free, but a donation to the Mt. Airy Food Bank will be accepted. FAQ can be seen below.

Maryland Department of Emergency Management Warns of Travel Impacts Following Partial Collapse of I-95 in Philadelphia Area

By MCS Staff

Published June 11, 2023 at 7:34PM

The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) has warned of potential travel impacts for those traveling towards Philadelphia or I-95N, following a partial highway collapse of a section of I-95 near Philadelphia. “While this took place outside of Maryland, it could impact your travel if you are headed toward the Philadelphia area or planning to use I95. Stay safe.”

Per the City of Philadelphia: This morning, June 11, 2023, a vehicle fire under I-95 near the Cottman Avenue exit in Northeast Philadelphia caused a portion of the highway to collapse. Preliminary reports indicate a tanker truck was involved in the fire. Pennsylvania State Police closed I-95 in both directions around the area.

Steel Products, Inc., A Woman-Owned Specialty Contracting Firm Founded in 1954, Leaves Rockville for Frederick

By MCS Staff

Published June 9, 2023 at 9:04PM

20-person company founded in 1954, signs lease with St. John Properties, Inc. for 15,000 square feet of space at 4724 Arcadia Drive in Arcadia Business Park

Steel Products, Inc., a woman-owned specialty contracting firm founded in 1954, has signed a lease with St. John Properties, Inc. for 15,000 square feet of flex/R&D space at Arcadia Business Park. Earlier this year, the company relocated its corporate offices from Rockville to Frederick, Maryland. Approximately 20 employees moved to 4724 Arcadia Drive, a single-story building containing 48,120 square feet of flex/R&D space.

The World’s Biggest Bounce House is in Maryland Through This Weekend

By Patrick Herron

Published June 9, 2023 at 2:02PM

This is the final weekend for Big Bounce America, the largest touring inflatable event in the entire world, which has been at the Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington (Prince George’s County) since May 20th. “We’ve created an action-packed day out suitable for all ages and featuring some of the most unique and exciting custom-built inflatable attractions ever made.”

Per Big Bounce America: “Covering an area of just over 16,000 square foot and towering 32ft from the ground to the tip of our candy-colored turrets we’ve worked hard to ensure there is never a dull moment in this, the World’s Biggest Bounce House. We’ve created a crazy inflatable landscape filled with some of the most amazing, completely customized attractions you’ll have ever seen. Not only does our massive bouncer look spectacular, it really does have something for everyone within its four walls of fun.