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Metro is Honoring Veterans with Patriotic Train and Bus Wraps

Published November 4, 2023 at 4:09PM

Metro is celebrating veterans this November with a special wrapped train and bus to honor those who served our country. The red design features an American flag motif and the message: “Proud to serve those who served our country” and “Honoring Veterans Day.”

Per WMATA: “Metro is honored to support our military members, veterans, and their families with mobility across the region every day,” said Metro board member and retired Army Colonel Donald Drummer. “We also acknowledge and salute the veterans and family members on our Metro team for their service and sacrifices. This train and bus are symbols of our enduring respect and appreciation.”

NYC’s Chip City Cookies Opens First DMV Area Location

By MCS Staff

Published November 4, 2023 at 9:12AM

Last November, we let you know that New York‘s Chip City will be opening its first Maryland location at the Shoppes of Bethesda, replacing Fancy Cakes By Leslie at 4939 Elm St. Fancy Cakes by Leslie closed in October 2022. The new store opened to plenty of fanfare, as customers and social media influencers alike have been posting their experiences at the new shop.

Five years ago, cookies were a side hustle for Theodore Gailas and Peter Phillips. Since then, they’ve opened over a dozen Chip City cookie shops in and around New York with plans to expand outside of the area. Chip City is expected to rapidly expand, with over 20 stores expected to open in 2023. According to Forbes, The rollout plan will be supported by the founder of fast casual restaurant Shake Shack, Danny Meyer, who recently invested $10 million in the cookies.

Metro: Reminder of Weekend Work affecting Red, Blue, Silver, and Green lines

By MCS Staff

Published November 4, 2023 at 8:31AM

Per WMATA: Metro is reminding customers to plan ahead if traveling on the Red, Blue, Silver, and Green lines this weekend due to planned track and construction work.

On the Red Line, trains will be single tracking between Medical Center and Grosvenor while crews perform rail renewal and joint elimination to provide customers with a smoother ride. Trains will run every 10 minutes between Friendship Heights and Glenmont, and every 20 minutes between Friendship Heights and Shady Grove.

Tysons Corner Will Allow Shoppers to Walk And Shop Throughout The Mall With Alcoholic Beverages

By MCS Staff

Published November 3, 2023 at 9:26AM

Now you can add a “twist” to your shopping experience by sipping on your favorite alcoholic beverage while strolling throughout Tysons Corner Center (1961 Chain Bridge Rd., Tysons, VA). You can purchase your favorite drink at any of our participating restaurants listed below. If a restaurant is not listed, they are not approved to sell alcohol for common area consumption. FAQ and additional info below, courtesy of the mall:

Open Houses on the Future of the Interstate 495/270 Corridor and American Legion Bridge Begin November 13

By MCS Staff

Published November 3, 2023 at 6:30AM | Updated November 12, 2023 at 10:39AM

The Maryland Department of Transportation will host a series of open houses, including one in Rockville, to engage the public about improvements to the Interstate 495/270 corridor from the American Legion Bridge to Frederick.

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Man Sentenced After Leaving Vulnerable Adult in The Car While Making Food Deliveries, Failing to Report Vulnerable Adult Was in The Vehicle When it Was Stolen

By MCS Staff

Published November 2, 2023 at 11:19PM

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia: According to court documents, Barry, was a former Direct Support Professional for Community Options, Inc., a residential facility for persons with disabilities, located in Rockville, Maryland. Barry’s job duties included taking individuals on outings in the local community, such as bowling, etc. for approximately three to four hours a day, five times per week. Between June and October 2022, Barry provided care to a vulnerable adult, who is non-verbal, autistic, and unable to care for himself. Instead of going to various community outings, Barry used the Community Options van to make food deliveries with the vulnerable adult.

On October 19, 2022, Barry utilized the Community Options van to pick up the vulnerable adult. That day, Barry drove to Washington, D.C., and made a total of five food deliveries. While making the final delivery, Barry exited the vehicle and left the vulnerable adult unattended. After the delivery was completed, Barry observed a masked individual steal the vehicle while the vulnerable adult was still inside the van. During his initial call to 911, Barry failed to mention that the vulnerable adult was in the stolen vehicle and subsequently failed to notify the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department officer who arrived on scene of the same. After, Barry informed his employer that he did not notify police that the vulnerable adult was still in the vehicle, and the company advised him to provide that information to the authorities. However, Barry did not provide this information during his subsequent notification. Approximately three and a half hours after the theft of the van, the vulnerable adult was found by the Prince George’s County Police Department, barefoot and wandering in the middle of traffic on the I-495 Capital Beltway. The Prince George’s County Police Department transported the vulnerable adult to a local hospital for treatment.

Take 5 Oil Change is Looking to Open First DMV Location

By MCS Staff

Published November 2, 2023 at 5:03PM

Take 5, which was founded as Rapid Oil Change in Louisiana in the 80s, is looking to open its first DC Metro Area location at 1470 Rockville Pike in Rockville. According to a report in Maryland Newsletters, Core Property Capital (the developer) has recently acquired a Take 5 franchise for Maryland, Delaware, DC and New Jersey that it wants to bring to the Pike location. 1470 Rockville Pike was previously home to a BB&T bank and is located across from the recently closed Miller’s Ale House.

Take 5 offers quick oil changes, minor repairs and other maintenance services. It has recently spread across the United States from Virginia to Texas, with 60+ locations and more in the way. Per the report, Core Property Capital hasn’t submitted plans yet, but has held its pre-submission meeting. We’ll provide updates as the situation progresses. Take 5 currently has a location in Bel Air, MD, and multiple locations in Virginia (outside of Northern Va.). Photo below shows the space as it currently looks, courtesy of Google Maps.

Maryland’s First Cannabis Delivery App, Upling, Wins Award at DC Startup Week Competition

By MCS Staff

Published November 1, 2023 at 12:14PM

Colin Fraser, a pioneering cannabis entrepreneur from Silver Spring, has created the first cannabis delivery app in Maryland and the first Black-owned cannabis delivery app in the United States and Jamaica. Fraser, the founder of Upling, was declared the winner of the growth-stage round at DC Startup Week. The startup wants to make medical cannabis more accessible, especially for folks who have a hard time making it to a dispensary because of health issues. “We saw that it’s hard for those who are older or vets to get their medication,” Fraser said in a recent interview. “So when you talk about medical cannabis, it’s hard for them to go into the lines, stand up and get cannabis.” Funding amounts for both winners are typically announced immediately following the event, but the announcement for the growth stage was delayed due to a founder being unable to present during the main pitch event.

More on Colin Fraser and Upling: “With a passion for cannabis advocacy and a deep understanding of the plant’s medicinal properties, Fraser has played a vital role in shaping the legal cannabis landscape by testifying in Maryland for black and brown cannabis entrepreneurs to have equality in the legacy market, and holding the first cannabis round table with now governor Wes Moore. Recognizing the importance of giving back, Fraser actively supports initiatives aimed at social equity within the cannabis space. A cannabis entrepreneur who has overcome significant challenges as a returning citizen to make a lasting impact in the industry. With a steadfast determination and a passion for social justice.

Maryland Native to Wrestle Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship on Saturday

By MCS Staff

Published November 1, 2023 at 7:35AM

Before he was LA Knight, one of the hottest superstars in professional wrestling today, Shaun Ricker was a kid growing up in Hagerstown, Maryland. He graduated from North Hagerstown High School (class of 2000), where he was in the band and ran track, but always dreamed of becoming a professional wrestler. On Saturday, he has his biggest match ever– taking on WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, at WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia.

Though he appears to be outspoken now, as his LA Knight persona has been compared to a modern-day version of Stone Cold Steve Austin or The Rock, Ricker remembers how different he was when he was growing up in Hagerstown. “I was a very shy kid, but I always wanted to be a performer. I was that kid that was so shy when I was at my grandma’s house, I would whisper in my mom or dad’s ear, ‘Could you ask her for a cookie?’ Those hand mixers, when I was a kid, I thought the metal mixer part looked like a microphone so I would take those, stand behind a door and I would sing and dance. I figured if I was behind a door, nobody would see me, nobody could hear me. It was like I was invisible.” he said in a since-archived interview with the Ottawa Citizen.

Maryland Man Who Received Pig Heart Transplant Last Month Has Died

By MCS Staff

Published October 31, 2023 at 9:10PM

Lawrence Faucette, a 58-year-old Frederick, MD man with terminal heart disease became the second patient in the world to receive a successful transplant of a genetically-modified pig heart on September 20. In a sad turn of events, the University of Maryland Medical Center announced that Faucette passed away today, nearly six weeks after the transplant. David Bennett, the first person to receive world’s first genetically modified pig heart transplant died approximately two months later.

Per the University of Maryland Medical Center: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Faucette, the 58-year-old patient with terminal heart disease who received the world’s second genetically-modified pig heart transplant. Mr. Faucette received the transplant on September 20 and lived for nearly six weeks following the surgery.

Festival of Lights Returns on November 30

By MCS Staff

Published October 31, 2023 at 1:52PM | Updated November 10, 2023 at 9:46AM

Are the Festival of Lights events free? All of the Festival of Lights events and displays at the Washington D.C. Temple are free of charge. The performances require you to reserve free tickets in advance. Ticket holders are asked to be in their seats no later than 15 minutes prior to the performance. After this time, the standby line will be admitted to fill in any remaining seats.

I am not a member of your church, can I still come? Absolutely! Everyone is welcome to attend our events and our worship services (learn more about worship services). We only request that all attendees dress modestly, use clean language, and treat everyone with respect. We are Christians who do our best to follow the commandments and teachings of Christ. Whatever your background, you’re invited to join us!