Sides BBQ & Catering will be holding its soft opening this weekend from 11am-6pm on Saturday and Sunday.  Sides is a “ghost kitchen” operating inside of Sam’s Pizza at 15855 Redland Rd in Derwood.  The restaurant tells us, “Chef Jackson loves BBQ, loves to cook, and was frustrated with good entrees that came with lackluster sides. It’s as if restaurants put all their focus on the meat and the sides get whatever time is left. We treat everyone equally! Our SIDES are part of the main cast and not just understudies!”

Sides will be available for pick up, curbside, and delivery. The menu features fried fish, fried chicken, pork chops, ribs and pulled pork. Side dishes include candied yams, garlic mashed potatoes, baked beans, mac & cheese, and green beans & cabbage.


The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (7315 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood) is waiving adoption fees for all animals from Aug. 1 – Aug. 31 as part of their annual participation in the  Clear the Shelters event. Full details below from the MCASAC:

Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) is once again teaming up with NBC, Telemundo, and animal shelters across the country to find loving homes for pets in need! All adoption fees will be waived for all animals from August 1st through August 31st, 2022 during the annual Clear The Shelters adoption event!


At approximately 3:15 p.m., 1st District officers responded the 15800 block of Frederick Rd.  (Derwood) for the report of an armed robbery that just occurred.

The investigation by detectives determined that the unknown male suspect entered the 7-Eleven, went behind the counter and demanded that the victim give him property. The suspect then charged at the victim with a set of pliers and began to punch the victim. The suspect stole property before running out of the store.


Feasty Crab opened on June 1st at 16811 Crabbs Branch Way (the former location of Red, Hot, & Blue) in Derwood. The seafood restaurant has now applied for a “Class B, Beer, Wine, and Liquor License, On Sale Only.” The restaurant will have its Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) hearing at 9:30am on Thursday, August 4th.

Red, Hot, & Blue closed permanently back in July of 2019 after serving the Derwood area for 30 years. After almost two years of inactivity at the location, Feasty Crab signage was put up in April 2021. The menu features oysters, snow crabs, scallops, crawfish, mussels, and various Cajun sides and desserts. The restaurant is open Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm and Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm and is currently hiring.


A collision involving several vehicles, including a van that rolled over, occurred Wednesday afternoon around 1pm at E Gude Dr and Calhoun Drive in Derwood. According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer, two human occupants were trapped and were extricated, however a dog (pit bull) passenger was ejected and ran away and is currently missing.  A total of four patients, including two with Priority 2 traumas, were transported to the hospital, while several others refused.

Some lanes are currently blocked on E. Gude Dr. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and expect significant delays. We will post more information as it becomes available. Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – E Gude Dr & Calhoun Dr, @mcfrs  A703 assisting, total @mcfrs  on scene 2 PEs, 3 EMS transport units (incl Medic Unit), 1 RS, 1 EMS supervisor, 1 Battalion Chief; @MCFRS_EMIHS  transporting 1 adult Pri2 trauma, 1 child Pri3, 1 refusal, 1 other being evaluated”


CVS has signed on to open a location in the new Westside at Shady Grove Metro development, in the area across from the strip that contains Starbucks, Inspire Nails, Kids Ground, and more (Crabbs Branch Way and Gramercy Blvd). The development is currently home to 407 townhomes, 1,113 multi-family units, over 40,000 SF of retail space. Future development on the east side will contain an additional 345 townhomes and 344 multi-family units.

Late last year CVS announced that it would be closing approximately 900 stores over the next 3 years due to “changes in population, consumer buying patterns and future health needs.” A CVS location on Veirs Mill Rd. closed last November. However, new CVS locations in MoCo are planned for Clarksburg (across the outlets) and Gaithersburg (Kentlands).


The summer months are a wonderful time to bring a new family member home. Adopting is easy—and even easier with the fees waived.

The adoption process can be started online by filling out the adoption questionnaire and sending in the required items listed on the website. More information can be found at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/adoption/howtoadopt.html.


Magruder Hugh School’s Colin Abrams has picked up his second national title in four days, easily winning the Emerging Elite 800m race with a personal best of 1:52.6 at the Nike Outdoor Nationals. The Nike Outdoor Nationals are currently wrapping up at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field (June 16-June 19).

According to Magruder Track’s Instagram account, the time is “one of the fastest-ever run by a 14-year-old in the WORLD. It is also the 6th fastest time posted by a freshman, ever, the fastest time run by any American freshman in the 2022 season, a new school record and a new Maryland Freshman Class record.” Colin Abrams will now come home from Oregon a two-time National Champion after his previous first place finish in the Freshman 400m with a time of 49.46.


Magruder High School freshman Colin Abrams will come home from Oregon a National Champion after his first place finish in the Freshman 400m with a time of 49.46. The Nike Outdoor Nationals are currently taking place at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field (June 16-June 19).

According to MileSplitMD, Colin “has a personal best in the 800m of 1:54.71, which is a Maryland freshman class record, and US Frosh No. 1 this season. He sits MD No. 5 overall this season. Abrams is also MD Frosh No. 1 in the 400m this season with his 50.70 FAT personal best.


As required by Maryland state law, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) submitted a required “After-Action” report of the Jan. 21 shooting incident to the Maryland Center for School Safety. The center has reviewed the report and is making it available to members of the media by request. We provide that report to you here so that our community has a full understanding of what happened and what is being done to implement lessons learned.

Highlights of the report include:


Feasty Crab opens today at 16811 Crabbs Branch Way (the former location of Red, Hot, & Blue) in Derwood. Red, Hot, & Blue closed permanently back in July of 2019 after serving the Derwood area for 30 years. After almost two years of inactivity, Feasty Crab signage was put up in April 2021. The menu features oysters, snow crabs, scallops, crawfish, mussels, and various Cajun sides and desserts. The restaurant is open Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm and Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm and is currently hiring.

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