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New escalators coming to customers at 32 Metro stations; contract awarded to replace 130 escalators

By MCS Staff

Published February 16, 2021 at 7:27PM

New escalators coming to customers at 32 Metro stations; contract awarded to replace 130 escalators

Fun Fact: The longest set of single-span escalators in the Western Hemisphere are in MoCo at Wheaton Metro Station.

Several Asian Restaurants With MoCo Ties Burglarized in Columbia

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2021 at 9:24PM

Several Asian Restaurants With MoCo Ties Burglarized in Columbia

Kung Fu Tea, Bonchon, and Urban Hot all had locations broken into on Thursday night/early Friday in Columbia, MD.

The Cicadas Are Coming… Get Ready!

By Michelle Katz

Published February 1, 2021 at 6:58PM | Updated February 1, 2021 at 8:40PM

The Cicadas Are Coming… Get Ready!

If you were in this area in the early 2000s (or mid 80s) you might remember one spring where there were cicadas everywhere. These periodical cicadas, who are part of a group known as Brood X, only come out once every 17 years. You might have guessed it… they’re due for a visit this year.

Capo Italian Deli Now Available in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published January 30, 2021 at 3:51PM

Capo Italian Deli Now Available in Bethesda

You can now order sandwiches from Capo Italian Delicatessen for carryout and delivery in Montgomery County.

Governor Hogan Announces Restaurants May Resume Service After 10 PM Beginning Monday

By MCS Staff

Published January 28, 2021 at 6:00PM

Governor Hogan Announces Restaurants May Resume Service After 10 PM Beginning Monday

This means each county has the ability to resume service after 10pm beginning Monday, but all counties are still able to create their own guidelines in regards to dining.

MoCo Resident Ashwani Jain Running for Maryland Governor

By MCS Staff

Published January 28, 2021 at 9:10AM | Updated January 28, 2021 at 11:38AM

MoCo resident Ashwani Jain running for Maryland governor

Jain entered the race for the Democratic nomination yesterday, joining fellow MoCo resident Peter Franchot as the only two declared candidates for governor. In a tweet declaring his candidacy, Jain wrote, “In my 31 years – I’ve beaten cancer; gone from a Title 1 Elementary School to earning 2 bachelor’s/1 master’s; worked in the public, private & non-profit; served in the Obama/Biden White House & now run for MD Governor.”