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Beyond MoCo: Navy Football Unveils NASA Themed Jerseys

Published November 23, 2022 at 1:06PM

Navy Athletics and Under Armour have debuted their astronaut-themed uniform the Navy football team will wear for the 123rd Army-Navy Game presented by USAA (photos below).

Per Navy: Fifty-four United States Naval Academy graduates have gone on to become astronauts, the most of any institution. The first Naval Academy graduate to become an astronaut was Alan Shepard (’45), who was the first American in space (May 5, 1961) and was one of NASA’s first seven astronauts. Shepard’s second space flight was on Feb. 5, 1971, when Apollo 14 landed on the moon and he went on two moonwalks. In 1985, Naval Academy graduate Bruce McCandless II (’58) took the first untethered spacewalk, venturing further away from the confines and safety of a ship than any previous astronaut.

Beyond MoCo: Art Installation Using 10,000 Plastic Forks at Freedom Plaza Spotlights Hunger Crisis

By MCS Staff

Published November 23, 2022 at 11:11AM

A temporary art installation during So Others Might Eat (SOME) 21st Annual America’s Trot for Hunger uses more than 10,000 plastic forks (close-up image below) to drive home the message that together we can end hunger. The artwork, inspired by the slogan Stick a Fork in Hunger and created by Virginia artist Jake Van Yahres, will be on display in Freedom Plaza on November 24th as more than 15,000 participants gather for the Trot for Hunger, the largest and onlyThanksgiving Day race in DC to fight hunger.

Per the press release: “Because we all are inspired in different ways, we wanted to see how art can provide a visual representation of the struggle of hunger and homelessness and also showcase what it looks like to help make a change in someone’s life for the better,” said Brett Curtis, SOME’s Trot for Hunger Race Director and Special Events Manager. “The mediums used to create this piece of art combined with its message is one we believe really drives home the reason why we are all gathering to make a difference at the America’s Trot for Hunger event.”

Beyond MoCo: $100,000 Reward Offered For Information Leading to Arrest, Conviction of Suspect in 2003 Carroll County Murder

By Patrick Herron

Published November 22, 2022 at 1:15PM

Per the Maryland State Police: As Maryland State Police continue to investigate the 2003 murder of a Carroll County man, the family of the victim is now offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the victim’s death. The victim, Richard Atkins Jr., 30, of Westminster, Maryland, was found by family members beaten to death around 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 29, 2003 in his apartment in the 100 block of East Main Street. Investigators believe Atkins was targeted and robbery was motive in this case.

According to investigators, the person(s) responsible for Atkins’ death went to his apartment on or about Dec. 27, 2003 looking for money. When Adkins declined the request, he was beaten with a blunt object before those responsible stole cash and DVDs from the apartment. Anyone with information may contact Sgt. Christopher Taylor of the Maryland State Police Cold Case Unit at 410-996-7881.

Beyond MoCo: Howl at the Moon DC, Dueling Piano Bar, Is Now Open

By MCS Staff

Published November 22, 2022 at 8:15AM

Howl at the Moon, a dueling piano bar with locations across the country, is now open and ready to bring endless entertainment to Chinatown in DC. The new location is at 900 7th Street NW in Chinatown. Howl at the Moon previously had a location in Baltimore for nearly two decades before it closed in early 2020.

Per the press release: The nation’s capital is about to howl louder than ever! Howl at the Moon is proud to announce the grand opening of our brand new Washington, D.C. venue, located at 900 7th Street NW in Chinatown. We are kicking things off with a grand opening blow-out in the fall of 2022, featuring drink specials on our mixed drinks, beers and 86 oz. bucket and of course, our unbeatable dueling pianos show will be rocking the crowd all night long. Howl at the Moon is about to rock Washington, D.C. harder than ever, and it all gets started at the grand opening of our 900 7th Street NW venue in the fall of 2022!

Montgomery County Council Statement on the Mass Shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs

By Patrick Herron

Published November 20, 2022 at 1:40PM

Per Montgomery County —The Montgomery County Council issued the following statement about the horrific mass shooting in Colorado Springs, Colorado at Club Q on Nov. 19. “Our nation has endured another horrific, premeditated mass shooting fueled by hate that has taken the lives of five people and left at least 18 others fighting for their lives. This senseless attack targeted members of the LGBTQIA+ community who were gathering to commemorate this year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance, which honors the memory of transgender people who where killed because of anti-transgender bigotry and violence.

“Our hearts break for those who lost their lives and their families and loved ones. Our thoughts also go out to the survivors of this tragedy who will be forever impacted by the trauma of this horrifying attack.

MoCo Resident Wins $50,000 Playing Powerball

By Patrick Herron

Published November 18, 2022 at 10:39AM | Updated November 18, 2022 at 2:11PM

A Silver Spring man is $50,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery ticket for the November 5 Powerball drawing at the Upper Marlboro Xtra Fuel at 15009 Marlboro Pike in Prince George’s County. Full story below courtesy of the Maryland Lottery:

Charlie Ayoub is a Powerball fan who plays the game two to three times a week. His loyalty and persistence paid off on Nov. 5, when the Montgomery County resident won $50,000 with a $2 quick-pick ticket.“I have been playing both Powerball and Mega Millions for about 15 to 20 years. I like to play the games with the bigger prizes,” Charlie explained.

Beyond MoCo: MDOT SHA Completes I-270/MD 85 Interchange Reconstruction in Frederick County

By MCS Staff

Published November 18, 2022 at 8:46AM

$93 Million Project Expands Traffic Capacity, Reduces Congestion and Enhances Safety for Commuters, Residents and Businesses

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) earlier this week announced completion of a $93 million project to reconstruct and expand the I-270/MD 85 (Buckeystown Pike) interchange in Frederick County. This project enhances safety, reduces congestion and expands traffic capacity in this heavily traveled residential and commercial area.

Beyond MoCo: Frederick Will Have a New Baseball Team in the Atlantic League This Upcoming Season

By MCS Staff

Published November 17, 2022 at 9:22AM

Attain Sports and Entertainment, the same group that also owns the Frederick Keys (a collegiate summer baseball team in the MLB Draft League) and the Bowie Baysox (the AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles), will have a new Frederick baseball team playing in the Atlantic League this upcoming season. In a corresponding move, Atlantic League officials announced their 10-team, 126-game 2023 regular season schedule, with Frederick on the slate.

Led by owners Greg Baroni, Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner, and Richard Roberts, President and General Partner, Attain Sports and Entertainment also owns the Bowie Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, and the Frederick Keys, a collegiate summer baseball team of the MLB Draft League. The organization’s mission is to present baseball as affordable family entertainment with a commitment to expanding community engagement, focusing on outstanding customer service, driving innovation, investing in the professional development of its employees, and improving the game-day experience for fans. The new Frederick Atlantic League team will play alongside the Frederick MLB Draft League team at Harry Grove Stadium for the 2023 season. An announcement on the team name, manager, and coaching staff will be shortly forthcoming.

Maryland State Police Seek Public’s Assistance In Solving 2021 Homicide In Kent County

By Patrick Herron

Published November 16, 2022 at 2:39PM

Per the Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s assistance as homicide detectives continue to investigate the death of a man following a house fire last year in Kent County. Just before 1 a.m. on Oct. 30, 2021, firefighters from the Community Fire Company of Millington and surrounding departments responded to 10210 Daisy Drive and discovered heavy fire coming from the interior of the two-story Cape Cod-style home.

According to investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the home was heavily damaged during the fire, causing the second floor to collapse into the first floor. During a subsequent search of the home, a male victim was located within the remains. The victim, identified as Kimm Anthony Knott, 51, of Millington, Maryland, was declared deceased at the scene. The Kent County (DE) Special Operations Team provided shoring support of weakened structural walls to allow investigators to remove the victim safely.

Rockville-Based Silver Diner to Open First Baltimore County Location

By MCS Staff

Published November 15, 2022 at 5:37PM | Updated November 16, 2022 at 9:27AM

The Avenue at White Marsh, a popular destination for many in Baltimore County, has announced that Silver Diner will be opening its first Baltimore County location at the shopping center. Silver Diner will be taking over the corner space adjacent to Barnes & Noble. Barnes & Noble, one of the original tenants at the shopping center, has been temporarily closed for renovations since August with plans to reopen in early 2023.

In addition to being Baltimore County’s first Silver Diner location, the 8,125 SF restaurant will also be the 23rd overall restaurant for the company that recently opened its first DC location and has over 20 additional restaurants across Maryland and Virginia (with one in Cherry Hill, NJ).

Beyond MoCo: $765,000 Multi-Match Jackpot-Winning Ticket Sold in Hagerstown

By Patrick Herron

Published November 15, 2022 at 1:31PM

Instructions on claiming prizes in person or by mail are available HERE. Players must redeem prizes larger than $25,000 by mail or at Lottery headquarters in the Montgomery Park Business Center, 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 330 in Baltimore. The Lottery’s Claims Center in Baltimore is open by appointment only (no walk-ins). Click HERE to schedule an appointment. Winners can also drop off a winning ticket along with a completed claim form and copies of their photo ID and proof of Social Security/Tax ID number in the Lottery drop box in the Montgomery Park Business Center lobby.