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La Pizza is Now Open in Derwood

Published August 20, 2022 at 11:58AM | Updated August 21, 2022 at 9:05AM

La Pizza recently opened at 17609 Redland Rd in Derwood. The location was recently home to California Bistro and previously home to Hungry Howie’s, a popular pizza chain that operated one of its MoCo restaurants in Derwood for many years.

La Pizza is owned and operated by MoCo resident Ali Zaidi, who has over 30 years experience in the restaurant industry primarily in the Baltimore area. He was recently the mind behind BITES food court in Langley Park, bringing together multiple restaurants like Charley’s Cheesesteaks, Halal the Rice Bowl, Mini’s Pizza, Smoothie Fresh, and La Cantina Bites Bar to form a food hall just across the MoCo border in Prince George’s County.

Officer Transported to Hospital Due to Injury Sustained While Responding to Mental Health Crisis in Derwood

By Patrick Herron

Published August 15, 2022 at 11:53AM

A Montgomery County Police officer was transported to an area hospital following an incident Sunday night in Derwood. According to MCPD, at approximately 8:54 p.m., 1st District officers responded to the 1 block of Indian Hills Dr. for the report of an “individual with a mental illness in crisis.”

Magruder High School Student Creates Ice Cream Business to Raise Money for the National Brain Tumor Society

By Patrick Herron

Published August 10, 2022 at 12:29PM | Updated August 10, 2022 at 5:10PM

Lexi Suss, a rising senior at Magruder High School, recently started her own ice cream business to raise money for the National Brian Tumor Society. Lexi’s grandmother Jill Shultz passed away from glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, earlier this year.

“I love playing basketball but have found a new passion for making ice cream! My grandmother recently passed away in January from a glioblastoma. I recently donated 900 dollars, two months ago, to the National Brain Tumor Society from a popcorn fundraiser but decided to start my own small business just last month making my own ice cream with a variety of flavors! All profits are again going to be donated to the National Brain Tumor Society. Ice cream can be delivered locally in the DMV and also picked up.”

Sides BBQ & Catering to Hold Soft Opening This Weekend

By Patrick Herron

Published August 3, 2022 at 7:25PM

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.

Adoption Fees Waived for All Animals This Month at the MoCo Animal Services and Adoption Center

By Patrick Herron

Published August 1, 2022 at 1:14PM | Updated August 1, 2022 at 7:15PM

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!

Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery of 7-Eleven; Surveillance Video Released

By Patrick Herron

Published July 25, 2022 at 12:33PM

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 in Derwood Applies for Liquor License

By MCS Staff

Published July 23, 2022 at 11:11AM

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.

Collision on E Gude Drive Involving Roll Over; Dog Currently Missing From Scene

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2022 at 2:01PM

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 Signs on To Open at Westside at Shady Grove Metro Development

By MCS Staff

Published July 4, 2022 at 9:44AM

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).

‘Let Freedom Ring’: Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center and FMCA to Host Fee-Waived Adoption Event for Big Dogs and Small Animals Now Through July 7

By Patrick Herron

Published July 4, 2022 at 8:00AM

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 Freshman, Colin Abrams, Wins Second National Championship in Four Days

By MCS Staff

Published June 19, 2022 at 4:48PM

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.