Below is a list of restaurants that have opened in Montgomery County, MD so far in 2023! Asian Cuisine and Seafood – Gaithersburg Asian Cuisine and Seafood is now open […]
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Derwood
Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) in Derwood remains at a critical population level for large dogs weighing 40 pounds and more. Since a campaign was started a week ago to have adoption fees waived for the first 50 dogs over 40 pounds adopted, more than two dozen large dogs were adopted. However, fee-waived adoptions are still available for another two dozen large dogs.
While adopting and fostering large dogs is necessary to decrease the current population, there are other ways to help keep animals from coming into the shelter. Trying to reunite lost pets before bringing them in to the shelter is one way and donating dog and cat food to pet food pantries can help people who want to keep their pets but are facing financial troubles.
Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a commercial robbery that occurred on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Pearl Vision Store in the 8000 block of Gramercy Blvd. in Derwood. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the three suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them. At approximately 3:27 p.m., 1st District officers responded to the location for the report of a commercial robbery.
The investigation by detectives has revealed that the three suspects entered the store and two of the suspects removed merchandise from shelves and placed them in their totes. The three suspects were stopped by an employee as they were leaving the store. The male suspect then assaulted the employee and left the scene with the other two suspects. Detectives reviewed the surveillance footage of the store and obtained a description of the suspects.
Per Montgomery County: Residents who are looking for a new furry friend are encouraged to go to the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) in Derwood. The adoption center is at “critical capacity,” particularly regarding large dogs of more than 40 pounds. It is waiving adoption fees for the next 50 dogs adopted.
From Jan. 1 through June 30, 1,117 dogs came into the animal center. During the same period in 2022, 916 dogs came into the building, meaning there was an increase of 201 dogs admitted during the first six months of 2023 compared to the previous year. The increase in the number of dogs entering the animal center in June of this year was substantial. In June, 214 dogs entered the shelter, but only 173 dogs exited. This is a significant reason the shelter is currently at capacity.
The Moco native played many sports growing up (baseball, basketball, football, and wrestling) while he was a student at Redland Middle School and Magruder High School. He was also a longtime counselor at Seneca Creek Day Camp before turning his attention to theater and participating in three productions per year.
In 2003, he starred as Luke in the first season of the Fox teen drama, The O.C. He has starred in many movies, television shows, and theatrical productions since then, including his role as Will Lexington in the ABC drama Nashville. He currently stars in Grey’s Anatomy as Dr. Atticus Lincoln (Dr. Link)– a role he has played since 2018.
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Wine Enthusiast has ranked MoCo Lite, the collaboration between The MoCoShow and Lone Oak Brewing Company, the best light beer in the country.
In the article titled ‘The Best Light Beer to Drink Right Now‘, Wine Enthusiast gives MoCo Lite the highest rating out of all light beers in the country- scoring a 91. “There’s a joke that light beer is nearly water but not as flavorful. This pale straw yellow lager pours clear as a bell with a robust head and delivers on soft grain-forward refreshment. Drink all day without palate fatigue.”
Charlie’s Pizza and Subs has taken over the restaurant that was previously known as Sam’s Pizza & Subs at 15855 Redland Rd (off of Frederick Rd) in Derwood. While the sale became official as of Wednesday March 14, 2023, the restaurant operated as Sam’s until March 29, 2023 when the name changed to Charlie’s. After 2.5 months. The restaurant received approval for the final change– the official signage.
The updates come with a new name and new hours. Charlie’s will be open daily and will serve beer and wine for dine-in and carry out. The restaurant is currently working on delivery of beer and wine as well. The new menu offers many of the selections currently on the Sam’s menu as well as fresh wraps (chicken, shrimp, Caeser), Maryland crab cakes, and more.
Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Revenue Authority and its Needwood Golf Course in Derwood will celebrate the formal opening of the “Grass Roots Initiative” with ceremonies at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20. The exhibit was created to explain the benefits, history and uses of turfgrass. The exhibit at Needwood is the first expansion of this initiative at a golf course. The project is intended to eventually offer educational events to teach residents about their home lawns, how to select the proper grass species to minimize necessary inputs, about proper fertilizer use and how to determine the best management practices for their grass.
Needwood Golf Course is located at 6724 Needwood Rd, in Derwood. The exhibit, which is near the parking lot behind the ninth green of the executive nine-hole course, can be viewed by the public during daylight hours. Expected for the ceremonies will be members of the Montgomery County Revenue Authority (MCRA) board of directors and staff, representatives of the National Turfgrass Federation and the University of Maryland Institute of Applied Agriculture and members of the Mid-Atlantic Association of Golf Course Superintendents.
Magruder High School principal, Dr. Leroy C. Evans, sent a letter to the school community informing them of a substitute teacher who was sent home via ride-share service due to possibly being under the influence of alcohol on Tuesday morning.
According to the letter, administration was notified that a substitute teacher was possibly intoxicated and the school contacted the non-emergency police and the school’s Community Engagement Officer (CEO) prior to sending the substitute teacher home via ride-share service. The incident is being handled by the Montgomery County Public Schools Department of Compliance and Investigations as a personnel matter. The full letter can be seen below, courtesy of FOX5:
Carolynn Walsleben, principal at Candlewood Elementary School in Redland/Rockville, is this year’s winner of the Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award. The Mark Mann award is presented annually to an MCPS administrator who has shown exceptional performance in promoting academic excellence, positive human relations and community outreach.
Walsleben has been principal at Candlewood since 2020. She began her teaching career in MCPS in 1999, as a first grade teacher at Bells Mill Elementary School. Colleagues, staff members and parents say Walsleben is a natural leader. She is a strong administrator who exemplifies what it means to be a caring, forward-thinking, data-driven leader. She sets high expectations, and believes in progress and celebrating along the way. As curriculum changes, she ensures that adequate tools and support are put in place so staff can efficiently meet student needs. She continually encourages staff to become social together and to build strong relationships, knowing that students will benefit from their strong bonds and positive energy. She helps teams build on one another’s strengths, and uses her skills to build the capacity of other leaders.
Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) will hold a fee-waived adoption event for all dogs starting Thursday, May 18, and running through Sunday, May 28. The “Love is Blooming” adoption event is sponsored by Friends of Montgomery County Animals (FMCA).
Through adoptions, education and outreach, MCASAC serves as a critical community resource to promote and advocate for responsible pet care. Animal Services officers are available seven days a week, 24 hours each day, to investigate complaints and respond to animal emergencies.