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Spirit Halloween Store Now Open in Laurel

Published October 3, 2023 at 3:49PM

With deals to open up shop in Germantown and Rockville falling through, and last year’s Burtonsville store not coming back, many Montgomery County residents are relying on the recently opened Rio location in Gaithersburg for their Halloween costumes and decorations. A nearby store has opened in nearby Laurel, just outside of the county, that can better-serve those who are closer to that area than Gaithersburg.

The Laurel store has taken over the former Total Wine storefront, located at 3221 Corridor Marketplace, for the Halloween season. We are told this is a larger Spirit Halloween location with more items and additional animatronics for customers to enjoy or purchase.

CAMP and Disney Bring Interactive Shop/Play Hybrid Experience to DC Area

By MCS Staff

Published September 28, 2023 at 10:53AM

CAMP, known for its unique shop/play hybrid rotating themed experience in physical locations across the country, is coming to Tysons (1961 Chain Bridge Rd.) starting this December. The experience, which is inspired by the film Encanto and created in collaboration with Disney, will transport families into the beloved world of the movie. Behind CAMP’s signature Magic Door at its New York location families enjoyed:

Inspired by the vibrancy of the film, the Disney Encanto x CAMP Exclusive Capsule Collection is also available for purchase today at camp.com/disney-encanto-shop nationwide. The must-have pieces include Isabela and Mirabel inspired Twirl Skirts and matching embellished sweatshirts, character-based tees, hats, and bags that can be customized with detailed chain stitching, colorful felt patches, whimsical rickrack trimmings and more. Make your very own here.

Bradley Beal’s Bethesda Home is Available to Purchase For $10 Million

By MCS Staff

Published September 27, 2023 at 1:33PM

In June, the Washington Wizards traded three-time All-Star Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns for Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, a handful of second-round picks, and multiple pick swaps. Now, the NBA superstar has put his Bethesda home up for sale for $10 million in a listing by held by Jill Schwartz and Andres Serafini of RLAH @properties.

The home, located at 8913 Holly Leaf Ln in Bethesda, has 6 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms with a total of 13,482 SF on 2.03 acres. It also includes a four-car garage and two full-size basketball courts (one indoor, one outdoor). The home is described as having a “South Miami vibe” and if basketball isn’t your thing, you can enjoy the “full-size tennis court with stadium lighting, elevated spa cascading into the heated linear swimming pool, detached Pool House complete with cabana bath, outdoor kitchen and the finest smore-worthy fire pit.” The full description and a video can be seen below:

Dogfish Head Alehouse to Close Fairfax Location Permanently; Gaithersburg Will Remain Open

By MCS Staff

Published September 25, 2023 at 8:03AM

Dogfish Head Alehouse has announced it will be closing its Fairfax location later this year, according to a post on its social media. The restaurant, which will only have its Gaithersburg location left (800 W Diamond Ave), has decided not to renew its lease at the Greenbrier Town Center in Fairfax (13041 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway).

Dogfish Head Alehouse, which is owned and operated independent from the Dogfish Head brewery in Milton, DE through a licensing agreement, recently closed its Falls Church, VA location at 6220 Leesburg Pike in the Seven Corners Shopping Center. The Gaithersburg location will remain open. The message left on social media can be seen below:

National Air and Space Museum Receives Over $11 Million From National Science Foundation; New “Discovering Our Universe” Exhibition Anticipated To Open 2026

By MCS Staff

Published September 23, 2023 at 10:16PM

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has received over $11 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation to support the creation of the new “National Science Foundation Discovering Our Universe” exhibition. The exhibition will illuminate how the development of new and more precise tools transformed humankind’s understanding of the origin, content and fate of the universe. It is anticipated to open in 2026 and is part of the museum’s ongoing transformation of its galleries at its flagship building in Washington, D.C.

“We are very appreciative of the National Science Foundation’s generous support of the transformed ‘Discovering Our Universe’ exhibition,” said Chris Browne, John and Adrienne Mars Director of the museum. “NSF was one of the original supporters of the museum’s prior version of this exhibition, the ‘Explore the Universe’ gallery, which opened in 2001. With NSF’s support, this new exhibition will play a critical role in educating the public about the science of astronomy.”

Washington Commanders to celebrate 175 Washington Legends as part of the team’s Alumni Homecoming game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday

By MCS Staff

Published September 23, 2023 at 10:10PM

The Washington Commanders announced programming for the team’s 12th annual Alumni Homecoming Weekend. The weekend kicked off on Friday morning September 22 with a golf tournament and will culminate with the team’s Alumni Homecoming-themed game on Sunday, September 24 versus the Buffalo Bills. This year’s annual Alumni Homecoming weekend welcomes 175 Washington Legends, representative of six decades (1960s – current), including 15 Washington Ring of Fame inductees, 25 Pro Bowlers, and members of three Super Bowl winning teams (1982, 1987, 1991 rosters).

“We are excited to bring back the largest group of Washington Legends to date to celebrate our 12th annual Alumni Homecoming tradition,” said Tim Hightower, Washington Commanders Director of Alumni Relations, and a former Washington player. “Each year this weekend provides our fans a first-hand experience to connect with Washington Legends and celebrate our franchise’s storied history and legacy.”

National Portrait Gallery Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Día de Los Muertos

By MCS Staff

Published September 23, 2023 at 10:06PM

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 with special programs, film screenings and an all-ages festival highlighting Hispanic history, culture and stories. The month of festivities will be followed by the museum’s annual el Día de los Muertos event Thursday, Nov. 2. Featuring a video and music installation by artists MasPaz and Guache, the event also will include crafts, performances and culinary treats. Admission for the festival is free.

On Saturday, Sept. 23, the Portrait Gallery will collaborate with its friends at the bilingual children’s book publisher Lil’ Libros, who will return to the museum for the second co-hosted Fotos & Recuerdos Festival. The afternoon event is for all ages and will take place in the museum’s Kogod Courtyard and surrounding galleries from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors are invited to join gallery tours, story times, book signings with Lil’ Libros authors, live performances and crafts workshops inspired by the Lil’ Libros book series “The Life of / La vida de,” which features Latinx sitters from the Portrait Gallery’s collection. The Washington Ballet will also be attending to lead a story time and salsa and bomba workshop. This program received federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the National Museum of the American Latino. NPR is the media partner.

Cheetah Cub Cam Features Litter of Five Cheetah Cubs Recently Born at the Front Royal Campus of Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

By MCS Staff

Published September 23, 2023 at 10:03PM

Carnivore keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Front Royal, Virginia, are celebrating a litter of five cheetah cubs born to 8-year-old adult female Echo Tuesday, Sept. 12. Viewers can enjoy watching the cubs grow via the Cheetah Cub Cam. Note that Echo may move her cubs out of the den and around her habitat so they may be out of view at times.

Animal care staff will leave Echo to bond with and care for her cubs without interference, but as opportunities arise, staff will perform quick health checks. During a recent weight check, staff confirmed there are three males and two females. The cubs appear to be strong, active, vocal and eating well.

Tropical Cyclone Statement by the National Weather Service

By MCS Staff

Published September 21, 2023 at 10:28PM

Per the National Weather Service: Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen will move northward toward the Mid-Atlantic Coast through Friday before moving northward near the Mid-Atlantic Coast Saturday through Sunday. The main threat will be a storm surge with inundation around 2 to 3 feet most likely for locations along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay as well as the shore of the Tidal Potomac River.

The highest water levels will be around times of high tide Saturdaythrough Saturday night. Rainfall will most likely average between 1 to 3 inches with localized amounts around 3 to 5 inches possible. The best chance for the highest rainfall amounts will be near and east of Interstate 95.

Metro: New Lost and Found Policy Expands Items Metro Will Hold to Return to Customers

By MCS Staff

Published September 19, 2023 at 1:06PM

Left something on Metro and need to get it back? If it ends up at Metro’s lost and found, you may be in luck. Metro will now keep a wider list of lost items left behind on trains, buses, at stations, and other Metro facilities. The new policy, updates changes made due to pandemic-related budget constraints in 2021 that restricted Metro’s lost and found storage to wallets and electronics such as phones, tablets, laptops, and cameras only.

In addition to these items, Metro’s lost and found department will now work to also reunite customers with lost keys, glasses, backpacks, headphones, luggage, and purses. Items such as perishables, clothing, umbrellas, and bikes will not be kept by the lost and found. Non-returnable items, and any other property unclaimed after 30-days will be disposed of, donated to charity, destroyed, or auctioned.

Kaiser Permanente Workers Vote to Strike if Agreement is Not Reached By End of the Month

By MCS Staff

Published September 18, 2023 at 10:31PM

“We Are Ready to Strike– An overwhelming 98% voted YES to an Unfair Labor Practice strike.”

Kaiser Permanente workers in the DMV have authorized a strike that would begin as early as October 1st if a contract agreement between the union and the Kaiser is not reached by the end of September, according to a statement Monday by the local union representing DMV Kaiser employees. The statement can be seen below: