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Doors Opening… Faster! Metro is Preparing For Auto Doors

Published October 18, 2023 at 1:58PM

This week, customers may notice doors opening faster on some Red Line trains when they stop at stations. On Wednesday, Metro will begin certifying operators who have been trained to use Metro’s Auto Doors function. The feature enables doors to open automatically when the train stops at the platform. Not only is it safer and more reliable, but it also eliminates the delay of operators manually opening the doors.

Currently, operators are required to open and close train doors manually. They’re instructed to stick their head out the window, take a few seconds to verify they are opening the doors on the correct side of the train, and then press a button to open the doors. The process can take up to 15 seconds and happens more than 20,000 times a day across the system.

Fairfax County Man Struck By Crossbow Arrow While Walking on The Sidewalk

By MCS Staff

Published October 17, 2023 at 6:13PM

Detectives continue to investigate after a man was struck with a crossbow arrow in Bailey’s Crossroads, Fairfax County police stated in a press release.

According to police, “Around 12:05 a.m., on October 15, officers were called to the 3400 block of Carlin Springs Road in Bailey’s Crossroads for an adult man who was struck by an arrow. The man was walking on the sidewalk when his backpack was struck by the arrow which continued into his back. He was transported to the hospital due to injuries that were deemed non-life-threatening, and after receiving treatment, he was released.

10 New Restaurants Added To The MICHELIN Guide Washington DC 2023

By MCS Staff

Published October 16, 2023 at 1:31PM

MICHELIN Guide Inspectors spend all year on the road uncovering the best restaurants to recommend. In a sneak peek of the 2023 MICHELIN Guide Washington D.C.— the inspectors have added 10 new restaurants to the guide, spread across the nation’s capital. The previous 24 DC/DC Area Michelin Star restaurants can be seen here.

Per the MICHELIN Guide: “From Three Star and Green Star The Inn at Little Washington (one of only 14 American eateries with Three MICHELIN stars) to One MICHELIN Star Bresca and Two MICHELIN Star Jônt (home to one of Washington’s buzziest hospitality directors), Washington, D.C is home to some of the most fabulous MICHELIN Guide restaurants. But with our Inspectors, fabulous isn’t enough. That’s why in spite of the delicious flavors within the nation’s capital, check out these 10 tasty additions.” The 10 additions can be seen below:

AT&T and Gallaudet University Collaborate to Make Football More Inclusive with Debut of First 5G-Connected Helmet

By MCS Staff

Published October 16, 2023 at 7:12AM

AT&T and Gallaudet University, the global leader in bilingual education for deaf and hard of hearing students, have collaborated to create the first 5G-connected football helmet—making the game more inclusive by enhancing on-field communication for student-athletes who use American Sign Language. The helmet was used for the first time in NCAA Division III competition during Gallaudet’s home game against Hilbert College, on Oct. 7.

”As a staple of college sports, we’re always exploring ways to use our expertise in connectivity to advance the way coaches, athletes and fans experience the game. When it came to developing the helmet, we saw an opportunity for 5G technology to make sports more inclusive—and there was no better partner to take possibility to reality than Gallaudet.” AT&T said in a press release.

Teens Threaten to Throw “Acid” on Victim During Tysons Corner Carjacking, Liquid Revealed to Be Candy; Arrest Made in Montgomery County

By MCS Staff

Published October 13, 2023 at 12:23PM

Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Major Crimes Bureau charged a 14-year-old juvenile from Maryland in connection with a carjacking in Tysons Corner Center yesterday evening.

Per Fairfax County Police: “At 6:23 p.m., detectives from our Tysons Urban Team responded to a parking garage in the 7900 block of Tysons Corner Center in McLean for a carjacking. Two juvenile suspects approached the victim, an adult man, who was sitting in his car, and knocked on his window. When the victim exited his car, the juveniles threatened to throw “acid” on the victim. One of the juvenile suspects entered the victim’s car while the other suspect threw green liquid, which was later determined to be liquid sour candy, on the victim. The suspects fled the area in the victim’s BMW X5.

Two Local Jewish Organizations Release Joint Statement Recognizing FCPS and Expressing Anger and Disappointment Towards MCPS

By MCS Staff

Published October 11, 2023 at 8:07PM

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington and Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Washington D.C. released a joint statement on Wednesday afternoon, recognizing Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for the acknowledgement of the attack on Israel and expressing anger and disappointment towards Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for its response. The full statement can be seen below:

“Over the last 72 hours, JCRC and ADL DC staff have worked tirelessly to communicate to local school systems the importance of acknowledging the horrific attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists and the profound trauma being experienced by Jewish students, parents, and employees. We thank the several school districts that have released some public statement. We wish to especially recognize Dr. Michelle Reid, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools, the largest school system in our region, for speaking with JCRC staff several times and for responding personally to parents as she can.

The JCRC Is Hosting a Vigil of Jewish Unity & Solidarity With Israel on Thursday, October 12th in Potomac

By MCS Staff

Published October 10, 2023 at 4:07PM | Updated October 10, 2023 at 8:07PM

On Sunday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released a statement following the Hamas attacks on Israel that left over 1,000 Israelis dead. The area’s Jewish communities are coming together to show support for Israel. The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington (JCRC) is hosting a vigil of Jewish Unity & Solidarity with Israel that is being held on Thursday, October 12 at 7:30pm at the Congregation Har Shalom (11510 Falls Rd) in Potomac.

The vigil is being held in partnership with Montgomery County and DC area Synagogues, as well as CESJDS, Jewish Studio Project, Ramah DC Day Camp, Americans for Ben-Gurion University, Haberman Institute, ADL, AJC, FIDF, JCRC and JFGW. Babysitting will be available to children 5- 11 years old beginning at 7:15PM – registration is required on the event page.

Monumental Sports Network, Home of the Wizards, Capitals, Mystics, and More, Is Now Offering Direct-To-Consumer Memberships

By MCS Staff

Published October 10, 2023 at 10:17AM

Monumental Sports Network, which exclusively broadcasts games from the Washington Capitals (NHL), Washington Wizards (NBA), Washington Mystics (WNBA), Capital City Go-Go (NBA G League), and Wizards District Gaming (NBA 2K League), announced today that it’s now offering a direct-to-consumer subscription membership. The membership (yearly plan) will provide the ability to:

The network also offers exclusive behind-the-scenes content, original programming, and extensive regional coverage of high-school and collegiate sports in the Washington D.C. area. The app streams the live 24/7 Monumental Sports Network channel, and gives fans on-demand access to game replays, studio shows, and original documentaries.

Popular NYC Ice Cream Shop, Malai, to Open DC Location in Spring 2024

By MCS Staff

Published October 9, 2023 at 7:02PM

Malai, a New York City-based ice cream shop, is coming to DC. The shop “brings a taste of India in every bite and every cone, through its spice forward flavors, and its creamy textures. We are inspired by the traditions, culture, and heritage that India brings, and we show that through our products, hospitality and design.” The store will be off of the 14th street corridor, according to Eater DC, but an exact address is not yet available.

According to the shop, “Malai, figuratively meaning cream of the crop, draws inspiration from South Asian ingredients, aromatic spices, and our founder’s upbringing. Our ice cream is all eggless, handcrafted, and churned with very little air, resulting in purer, more robust flavors, as well as the creamiest textures you can find. Malai’s unique desserts have been giving our customers joy since 2015.”

Nearby Columbia, MD Rated 2nd Safest City in The U.S., Washington D.C. in Bottom 10 According to Study

By MCS Staff

Published October 9, 2023 at 7:39AM | Updated October 9, 2023 at 12:52PM

With the U.S. experiencing over 500 mass shootings and over 25,000 motor vehicle deaths so far this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Safest Cities in America, with nearby cities like Columbia (Howard County) and Washington D.C. making appearances on each side of the list.

To determine where Americans can feel most protected against life’s hazards, including nonphysical forms of danger, WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 41 key metrics (WalletHub compared 182 cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state — across three key dimensions: 1) Home & Community Safety, 2) Natural-Disaster Risk, and 3) Financial Safety). The data set ranges from traffic fatalities per capita and assaults per capita to the unemployment rate and the percentage of the population that is uninsured.

Zoo Lights Return For This Holiday Season; Tickets Go On Sale Later This Month

By MCS Staff

Published October 8, 2023 at 9:18PM

Washington, D.C.’s beloved Smithsonian’s National Zoo holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever as Zoo Lights returns this holiday season. A change this year will be that ZooLights will have a ticket price of $6 per individual. Each attendee, including children over the age of 2, will need a ticket. Parking is available for pre-purchase online at $30 per vehicle.

Paid tickets are a change from past years when this special event was free to attend. Per the Smithsonian, the ticket fee will offset the significant increase in costs associated with running this event. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit animal care and conservation science at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.