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Who Am I? MoCo Edition

Published June 27, 2023 at 7:26AM

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.

Wine Enthusiast Names MoCo Lite The Best Light Beer in the Country

By MCS Staff

Published June 24, 2023 at 12:05PM | Updated November 24, 2023 at 12:51PM

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 Signage Now Up in Derwood (Restaurant is Open)

By MCS Staff

Published June 21, 2023 at 6:14PM

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.

Needwood Golf Course to Celebrate Opening of ‘Grass Roots Initiative’ Public Display That Will Highlight Benefits and Uses of Turfgrass with Ceremonies on Tuesday, June 20

By Patrick Herron

Published June 16, 2023 at 9:39PM

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.

Substitute Teacher Sent Home Due to Possible Intoxication Tuesday Morning at Magruder High School

By MCS Staff

Published June 7, 2023 at 6:34PM

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:

Candlewood Principal, Carolynn Walsleben, Wins Mark Mann Award

By MCS Staff

Published June 1, 2023 at 6:36AM

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.

MCASAC to Hold Fee-Waived Adoption Event for All Dogs May 18-28

By Patrick Herron

Published May 17, 2023 at 3:22PM

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.

Public Hearing: Proposed Redevelopment of Redland Rd Bridge Over Mill Creek

By MCS Staff

Published May 13, 2023 at 7:36AM

Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public hearing on the proposed replacement of Redland Road Bridge (M-0056) over Mill Creek in Derwood on Wednesday, June 7, at 6:30 p.m. Members of the public are encouraged to provide oral or written comments.

This project provides for the replacement of the existing bridge (M-0056) on Redland Road over Mill Creek. The existing single-span concrete slab bridge will be removed and replaced with a new prestressed concrete box beam superstructure, precast concrete abutments and wing walls. The new superstructure will be constructed in the same location using accelerated bridge construction techniques to minimize the disruption to the traveling public and local community. This project will also include roadway work at each end of the bridge to tie-in to the existing roadway, as well as stream restoration for, both the upstream and downstream sections of, Mill Creek.

Magruder HS Cluster Hosts Health and Wellness Fair (Video)

By MCS Staff

Published May 8, 2023 at 7:33AM

On April 29, the Col. Zadok Magruder High School cluster, along with local community organizations, held a Health and Wellness Fair for students, families and staff. Attendees participated in a number of educational sessions and activities, and learned about community resources. Watch the video below, courtesy of MCPS:

County Opens Durable Medical Equipment Collection Site at Shady Grove Transfer Station in Derwood

By Patrick Herron

Published April 26, 2023 at 3:55PM

The average wheelchair or walker has a usable life span of more than five years. However, this type of equipment is often only used for a few months before being discarded, taking up valuable landfill space while leaving many without resources to obtain the medical equipment they desperately need.

The collection site at the Shady Grove Transfer Station is the eighth satellite collection container put in place by Maryland DME Re-Use. The 20-foot container holds up to 95 pieces of equipment. Technicians with Maryland DME Re-Use will collect the equipment and transport it to a 56,000-square-foot facility located in Cheltenham, where it will be sanitized, repaired and stored for future distribution. Non-functional equipment will be broken down for parts that are saved and later used, further minimizing waste.

Road Closures on Sunday Morning Due to Pike’s Peek 10K

By MCS Staff

Published April 19, 2023 at 10:00PM

Per Pike’s Peek 10K: The race will take place on Sunday, April 23 at 7:50am. Road closures begin at 5am. The Montgomery County Road Runners Club works in conjunction with the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, Montgomery County Police, City of Rockville Police, Montgomery County Department of Recreation and City of Rockville to ensure that the Pike’s Peek 10K course is safe for runners and has the least impact on traffic in the area.

We use a process of rolling road closures so the flow of traffic is stopped for the least amount of time possible. All of the intersections on the course are assigned a City of Rockville/Montgomery County police person and/or a Pike’s Peek 10K course Marshal. We ask that the drivers in the area of the race course please pay attention to the instructions given to drivers.