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Small Fire at Maiwand Grill in Burtonsville Quickly Extinguished; No Injuries or Damage to Restaurant

Published October 11, 2022 at 5:34AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for smoke inside of Maiwand Grill, a popular restaurant serving Afghan cuisine in Burtonsville for approximately 20 years, on Monday afternoon.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, there was no smoke or fire evident from outside of the restaurant upon arrival. The small fire, likely on the stove top, was quickly controlled and extinguished and there were no injuries. Units checked the exhaust systems and the restaurant is not likely to close for any period of time stemming from the small fire.

MoCo Couple Launches Non-Profit to Raise Funds for SELENON Related Myopathy After Son Was Diagnosed at 14 Months

By MCS Staff

Published October 7, 2022 at 7:06AM

Lindsey and Ronnie Curley’s son, Finn, was diagnosed with SELENON/SEPN1 Related Myopathy at 14 months old, on November 18, 2020. Due to how rare the genetic disorder is, the family has decided to launch a non-profit, Giving Strength Inc., to support research and treatment for SELENON related myopathy.

To kick-off the official launch of Giving Strength Inc, the newly elected Officers and Board Members will host the first ever Giving Strength Gala, with all proceeds from the event will go towards SELENON research and awareness.

31st Annual “Burtonsville Day” Parade and Festival Returns on Saturday, Sept. 24, with Theme of ‘Discovering East County’

By Patrick Herron

Published September 21, 2022 at 8:47AM

The parade will begin at 10 a.m. .at Paint Branch High School, with the line of march ending at the Praisner Center.

At the festival, there will be food trucks and vendors representing a variety of hometown favorites, international cuisines, craft, and exhibitors. Games and fun activities for all ages will be part of the activities. Two stages will provide continuous live performances of music, dance, and martial arts.

Cat Rescued After Being Trapped Inside Walls of Burtonsville Home

By MCS Staff

Published September 10, 2022 at 7:12PM

At approximately 9:42am Saturday morning, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a call on Strauss Terrace in Burtonsville for a cat trapped inside of a wall.

Upon arrival, units were told that the cat fell from a third floor crawl space and was trapped within the first floor walls. After breaching the wall and using a toy to lure the scared cat out, the cat was rescued and reunited with its owner outside of the walls at the Burtonsville home.

(Located) Concern for Missing 15-Year-Old from Burtonsville

By Patrick Herron

Published September 9, 2022 at 12:41PM | Updated September 10, 2022 at 10:54AM

UPDATE: Groom Bezie has been located safe and unharmed.

Groom Bezie was last seen at approximately 6 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2022, in the 14500 Block of Almanac Dr.

Spirit Halloween Now Open in Gaithersburg and Rockville, Coming Soon to Burtonsville

By Patrick Herron

Published September 1, 2022 at 7:13PM

Spirit is now open in Gaithersburg (Rio) at the former Charming Charlies, located at 101 Boardwalk Place and in Rockville at the former Pier One, located at 12137 Rockville Pike (Pike Center). The location in Burtonsville at the Former Fashion Bug, located at 15791 Columbia Pike, is expected to open soon. During the Halloween season, Spirit operates over 1,400 store locations in North America. The Spirit Halloween website is open year-round, offering its in-store products online. The stores are usually open for 30 or 60 days prior to Halloween.

Joe Marver created the Spirit Halloween business model, a pop-up store catering to Halloween revelers. Starting with his first pop-up location in the Castro Valley Mall in 1984, he grew Spirit Halloween to 60 seasonal stores nationwide before it was acquired in 1999. His approach to short-term leases, locations, and the stocking of widely varied merchandise was novel in the Halloween retail sector.

Detectives Ask for Assistance in Locating Missing 13-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published August 26, 2022 at 1:05PM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old from Silver Spring.

Zanaiya Neil was last seen on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at approximately 12 p.m., in the 4200 block of Cloudberry Court in Burtonsville.

Burtonsville Day 2022 is Scheduled for September 24th

By MCS Staff

Published August 22, 2022 at 10:42AM

The annual Burtonsville Day Celebration is back again! The theme of this year is “Discovering East County.” The celebration will take place on Saturday, September 24th at Marilyn J. Praised Library and Community Center (14906 Old Columbia Pike). The parade will take place from 10am until 11am and the festival will begin at 11am until 3pm. Anyone interested in attending is advised to arrive early to avoid road closures. Additional information below, courtesy of the Burtonsville Day website.

Old Columbia Pike will be closed from Old Briggs Chaney Road (Paint Branch High School) to Marilyn J. Praisner Library from 9:30 am until approximately 11:30 am. The road closures are shown in the map below.

One Dead After Thursday Morning House Fire in Burtonsville

By Patrick Herron

Published August 12, 2022 at 9:49AM

A 54-year-old man died Thursday morning after a house fire on the 3700blk of Monmouth Pl in Burtonsville. According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer, the fire was located on the 2nd floor of the home and was quickly extinguished. Firefighters located and removed a man from the 3rd floor who was then transported to the hospital but did not survive. The cause of the fire was electrical in nature and began in an outlet behind a sofa. Damages to the home are estimated to be around $150K and police will be conducting a death investigation.

Piringer reports that the initial dispatch came in at 10:40am for a location on the14600blk of Monmouth Dr, off of Greencastle Rd, for an alarm sounding. When firefighters arrived they found no smoke or fire evident at the dispatched location, however firefighters then located the fire at the townhouse on Monmouth Pl.

Biryani Joint Has Taken Over Former Royal Indian Cuisine Space in Burtonsville

By MCS Staff

Published August 10, 2022 at 10:11AM | Updated October 24, 2022 at 6:10PM

Biryani Joint is now open at 15504 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville. A few weeks back, Biryani Joint took over the location that was formerly home to Royal Indian Cuisine, which closed after an approximate 7-year run earlier this summer.

Biryani Joint offers “30 exotic flavors of Biryanis”– a spiced mix of meat and rice, traditionally cooked over an open fire in a leather pot, that’s combined in different ways with a variety of components to create a number of unique flavor combinations. Also included on the menu are a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian traditional Indian soups and appetizers, entrees, and Inso-Chinese dishes, desserts, and drinks. Per the restaurant: “If you’re looking for an irresistible Indian meal, look no further than BiryaniJoint restaurant. We are known for delicious biryani dishes, which are sure to tantalize your taste buds. From chicken to shrimp, we have wide a variety of biryanis to choose from.the restaurant’s atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends.”

(Located) Detectives Ask for Assistance in Locating Missing Eleven-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published August 9, 2022 at 1:53PM | Updated August 9, 2022 at 6:44PM

Malik Shannon was last seen on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at approximately 9:30 a.m., in the 3900 block of Black Burn Ln. in Burtonsville.

Shannon is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 90 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black jogger sweatpants and black and red Nike sneakers.