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Beyond MoCo: Dave Chappelle to Perform Two Shows at Maryland Live! Casino

Published April 25, 2022 at 9:32PM

Dave Chappelle will be performing two stand up comedy shows at Maryland Live! Casino & Hotel (7002 Arundel Mills Cir Ste 7777, Hanover, MD) on June 18 and 19 as part of the casino’s ten year anniversary celebration. The shows will take place in The HALL, Maryland Live! Casino’s 4,800 seat venue. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 29, and start at $89. Dave Chapelle grew up in Silver Spring, attending Woodlin Elementary School before attending Duke Ellington School of the Arts in DC.

According to the AXS ticket website, “this is a phone-free show. No photos, video or audio recording devices allowed. Upon arrival at The Hall, all phones and other photo or video-capturing devices will be secured in a Yondr pouch that will be unlocked at the end of the show. You keep your pouch-secured phone with you during the show and, if needed, can unlock your phone at any time in a designated Yondr Phone Zone located outside the venue.”

Beyond MoCo: Governor Hogan, Cal Ripken Jr. Cut Ribbon on New Youth Development Park at Prince George’s County Police Department

By Patrick Herron

Published April 23, 2022 at 8:07PM

Per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and Cal Ripken, Jr. today took part in the ribbon cutting for the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation’s new Youth Development Park in Hyattsville—the first of its kind in the nation built on the grounds of a police department.

Beyond MoCo Update: Suspect in DC Shootings Has Been Located Deceased

By MCS Staff

Published April 22, 2022 at 4:53PM | Updated April 22, 2022 at 10:06PM

This article is being updated with as MPD provides updates

The Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) tweeted at 3:47pm that it was “responding to the 4100 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW for the report of at least 2 shooting victims (it ha snow been confirmed that there are 4 victims). There is a large police presence in the area. Updates will follow.”

Beyond MoCo: FHA Approves MDTA’s Recommendation to Move Forward With New Chesapeake Bay Crossing

By MCS Staff

Published April 22, 2022 at 1:54PM

The Federal Highway Administration (FHA) has approved the Maryland Transportation Authority’s (MDTA) recommendation to move forward with a study that will lead to a new crossing of the Chesapeake Bay.

The new crossing, which is years away, would be located between Anne Arundel and Queen Anne’s counties, near the existing Bay Bridge, per MDTA.

Beyond MoCo: Dogfish Head Alehouse to Close its Falls Church, VA Location

By Patrick Herron

Published April 19, 2022 at 2:54PM | Updated April 19, 2022 at 3:35PM

Dogfish Head Alehouse announced that it will be closing its Falls Church, VA location at 6220 Leesburg Pike in the Seven Corners Shopping Center. The restaurant says it was unable to come to terms with the property owner when it came time to renew its lease. The last day of service will be on May 15.

The Dogfish Alehouse locations at 800 W. Diamond Ave in Gaithersburg and 13041 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy in Fairfax, VA will remain open.

Beyond MoCo: The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar to Open Soon in Ellicott City

By MCS Staff

Published April 18, 2022 at 3:12PM

The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar will be opening soon in Ellicott City in nearby Howard County. The shop will be located at 8225 Main Street in the historic downtown area.

The milkshake bar, which started out just under 2 years ago in South Carolina, has recently opened locations in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Beyond MoCo: Bethesda Bagels to Close Dupont Circle Location

By Patrick Herron

Published April 18, 2022 at 9:52AM | Updated April 18, 2022 at 11:07AM

Bethesda Bagels announced on Monday that they would be closing its Dupont Circle location in Washington DC this Sunday, April 24, after failing to come to a lease agreement with the landlord of the property.

After nearly 12 years and millions and millions of bagels, our Dupont Circle location will be closing. Our last day will be Sunday, April 24th. Unfortunately, we have not been able to come to an agreement with our landlord to extend our lease. Our family is EXTREMELY THANKFUL for your support over the last decade plus. We will be relocating most of our employees to our other locations.

Montgomery County Native/MCPS Teacher Perishes in Taneytown House Fire

By MCS Staff

Published April 18, 2022 at 9:42AM | Updated April 18, 2022 at 6:50PM

Montgomery County native and MCPS pre-kindergarten teacher, Jan E. Williams, died in a house fire in Taneytown, Carroll County on April 16th.

Our condolences go out to Ms. Williams’ friends, family, co-workers, and students.

Bat Meat Found in Germantown Man’s Luggage Seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Dulles Airport

By Patrick Herron

Published April 14, 2022 at 6:49PM | Updated April 14, 2022 at 7:39PM

Charred bat meat was found in the baggage of a Germantown man by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Washington Dulles International Airport on April 5.

Bat is considered bushmeat and is eaten in different parts of the world but is illegal to import to the United States, according to the CDC.

Deaths of Three Baltimore Firefighters, Including Montgomery County Native Kenneth Lacayo, Ruled as Homicides

By Patrick Herron

Published April 13, 2022 at 7:01PM | Updated May 7, 2022 at 7:46AM

Baltimore City Police is ruling the deaths of three Baltimore firefighters who were killed in the line of duty as homicides, according to WJLA. The incident occurred January 24, 2022, when the firefighters were tragically killed while fighting a row house fire. Lieutenant Paul Butrim, Firefighter/Paramedic Kelsey Sadler & Firefighter/Paramedic Kenneth Lacayo were engaged in an interior attack of the fire when a significant portion of the home suddenly collapsed.

The Baltimore City Fire Union has released the following statement:

Six Montgomery County Men Indicted on Conspiracy Charges for “Boot” Distribution Operation in West Virginia

By Patrick Herron

Published April 12, 2022 at 5:30PM

The United States Attorney’s Office of West Virginia has announced that sixteen people from Maryland and West Virginia have been indicted on conspiracy charges for distribution of controlled dangerous substances and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances in Maryland and West Virginia.

The indictment alleges that large quantities of Eutylone, also known as “boot,” were trafficked from Montgomery County to Berkeley and Jefferson Counties, West Virginia between February 2019 to March 15, 2022.