Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the report of a shed fire in the 1300blk of Xaveria Dr in Hillandale, on Monday, March 18. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with rollover and entrapment on Monday, February 26, in Silver Spring.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 2100blk of New Hampshire Ave., near Elton Road in Hillandale for the report of ”well-involved” vehicle fire/heavy equipment fire.
Update: All lanes now open on New Hampshire Avenue (MD-650) near Overlook Drive.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 10300blk New Hampshire Ave, near Overlook Dr, in Hillandale on Friday, January 12 for the report of a house fire. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Police – Missing Person/Cold Case Unit continues to ask for the public’s assistance in locating Olawale Ogunbiyi, a 37-year-old male. Ogunbiyi was last seen on Friday, November 3, 2023, in the 9700 block of Hedin Drive in Silver Spring. He is 5’9″, 179lbs, with black hair and brown. Ogunbiyi is known to frequent the White Oak and Hillandale area. (more…)
Montgomery Parks invites the public to celebrate the renovation of Hillandale Local Park on November 4, from 1–3 p.m., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by games and refreshments. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to help support the St. Camillus Food Pantry. The Hillandale Local Park renovation includes a new restroom and picnic shelter, multi-age playground, log challenge course, lighted basketball courts, a high-performance athletic field, and walking trail, as well as tree preservation and storm water management facilities.
WHAT: Hillandale Local Park Reopening Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
DATE/TIME: Saturday, November 4, 2023 (Rain date: November 11, 2023) 1– 3 p.m.
WHERE: 10615 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring
DETAILS: The renovation celebration will feature a brief speaking program, games and activities, such as pumpkin painting, refreshments, and giveaways. There will also be a food drive and touch-a-truck with the Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department. The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection will be offering energy saving tips and hosting a light bulb exchange, which allows people to exchange their high-energy light bulbs for up to three energy-efficient light bulbs. More information about the light bulb exchange can be found online at Montgomery Energy Connection.
About Hillandale Local Park: Hillandale Local Park is a 24.5-acre park that was acquired by the Commission in 1943. The park contains a picnic shelter, multi-age playground, basketball courts, athletic field and walking trail. There are 13.2 acres of environmentally sensitive land, including a perennial tributary to the Paint Branch.
Montgomery County executive Marc Elrich joined the Hillandale community on Thursday to celebrate a fresh look for a group of businesses along New Hampshire Avenue near Powder Mill Road. Upgrades include better signage, a unified look for area businesses, a wall mural and improved lighting for the parking lot. The program encourages business and property owners to invest in improvements that help the community. Upon completion of the work, those owners are reimbursed up to 50 percent of their costs. Around $580,000 was spent on the Hillandale improvements.
“I want to thank our Department of Housing and Community Affairs for working with business and community leaders interested in the program. Last year, we unveiled a similar project in Burtonsville (with the help of our State delegation) and received lots of positive feedback from the community. Over the next five years, the County will spend $3.5 million dollars through the facade improvement program to help neighborhoods across the County update properties that are more than 10 years old. These are changes that can help attract new businesses and show our communities that their tax money is being spent to help their neighborhoods.
East County will also benefit from the County’s plans for Bus Rapid Transit. The Flash currently runs on route 29 and the addition of a route on New Hampshire Avenue is being studied to help people get where they need to go with fewer stops and direct access to major areas of our County. Another addition will come from Montgomery College. I was pleased to help them in their plans to open a campus and education center in East County in Spring 2024. Signs for the education center went up this week.” Elrich said in his weekly message to the community.
“Façade improvements are one way to help people feel better about their community, attract more customers to businesses and foster economic growth.”
Trip Advisor is a popular American online travel company that offers ratings of restaurants primarily from those who have traveled to the area, rather than locals. If you’re interested in seeing the opinions of those who have traveled to the area, you’re in luck, as today we’ll be sharing the top 10 restaurants according to Trip Advisor.
10. Silver Diner (12276 Rockville Pike, Rockville): With a 4 out of 5 rating after 639 reviews, Silver Diner comes in #10 overall in the county and #2 in Rockville. The restaurant has an additional MoCo location at Gaithersburg’s Rio.
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9. Seasons 52 (11414 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda): With 499 reviews, Seasons 52 comes in at #9 overall in Montgomery County and as the #1 ranked restaurant in North Bethesda. Seasons 52 is listed in the American, Contemporary, and Vegetarian Friendly categories.
8. Dogfish Head Alehouse (800 W. Diamond Ave): Dogfish Head makes the list at #9 with a 4 out 5 rating after 634 reviews and is the #2 ranked restaurant in Gaithersburg. Know for its rotating selection on craft brewed ales, Dogfish is listed in the American, Bar, and Pub categories.
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7. Coastal Flats (135 Crown Park Ave, Gaithersburg): Coastal Flats is the #1 ranked restaurant in Gaithersburg and comes in at #7 overall in Montgomery County with a 4.5 out of 5 rating after 643 reviews. “Bustling coastal inspired restaurant serving traditional dishes from Maine to the Carolina low country offering a spin on classic seafood, steaks and pasta.”
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6. Gregorio’s Trattoria (7745 Tuckerman Ln, Potomac): Gregorio’s has earned a 4.5 out of 5 rating after 198 reviews, which puts it at #6 in the county and the #2 ranked restaurant in Potomac. Gregorio’s is listed in the Italian, Pizza, and Sicilian categories. Gregorio’s has an additional Montgomery County location in Bethesda and is opening a new location in Park Potomac.
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5. Parkway Deli (8317 Grubb Rd, Silver Spring): Parkway Deli comes in at #5 in MoCo’s top ten with a 4.5 out of 5 rating with with 593 reviews and is the #1 ranked restaurant in Silver Spring. Opening in 1963, Parkway Deli is also the oldest restaurant to make the list.
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4. MoCo’s Founding Farmers (12505 Park Potomac Ave, Potomac): With a massive 984 reviews, MoCo’s Founding Farmers has a 4 out 5 rating and is the #1 ranked restaurant in Potomac.
3. Jewel of India (10151 New Hampshire Ave, Hillandale, MD): Jewel of India has earned a 4.5 out of 5 rating after 346 reviews, making it the 3rd highest rated restaurant in Montgomery County and the first highest rated in Hillandale. It is listed in the Indian, vegetarian-friendly, and vegan options category.
2. Chef Tony’s Restaurant (5225 Pooks Hill Rd Promenade Towers, Bethesda, MD): Chef Tony’s earned a 4.5 out of 5 rating after 726 reviews. It is the 2nd ranked restaurant in Montgomery County and 1st ranked in Bethesda. It is listed under the Italian, American, and seafood categories. In January, Chef Tony’s at Amalfi opened at 12307 Wilkins Ave in Rockville.
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1. Il Pizzico (15209 Frederick Rd, Rockville, MD): Il Pizzico is the highest rated restaurant in Montgomery County (and Rockville), according to Trip Advisor. It has earned a 4.5 out of 5 star rating (with the highest average) after 551 reviews. It is listed under the Italian, seafood, and contemporary categories.
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Per MCPD: A 31-year-old Silver Spring man died after he was hit by a vehicle on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. At approximately 4:12 a.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to New Hampshire Avenue near Chalmers Road for the report of a collision involving a pedestrian.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) responded to the scene. The preliminary investigation has determined that the driver of a white 2020 Ford Transit Van was traveling southbound on New Hampshire Avenue, when he struck a pedestrian, later identified as Evan Heath Hesekiel, who was crossing southbound New Hampshire Avenue, north of Chalmers Road. The driver remained on scene.
Hesekiel was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact CRU detectives at (240) 773-6620.
Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred Wednesday morning in Hillandale. According to police, “At approximately 4:12 a.m., on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Chalmers Road for the report of a pedestrian struck.
The adult male victim was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The striking vehicle remained on scene. This is an active and ongoing investigation.” We will provide an update if additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.
Per Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC): Crash with Injury. MD-650 SB (New Hampshire Ave.) at Cresthaven Drive. Montgomery County, MD. All travel lanes are blocked. Follow police directions in the area. Delays are building. Extended closure expected.
At 4:44am Montgomery County Police issued the following traffic advisory: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has southbound New Hampshire Ave. closed at Cresthaven Rd. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.”
According to WJLA 7, a pedestrian was injured and taken to the hospital in critical condition. The striking vehicle remained on scene. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and expect significant delays. We will provide an update if more information becomes available.
RT @MATOC Crash with Injury. MD-650 SB at Cresthaven Drive. Montgomery County, MD. All travel lanes are blocked. Follow police directions in the area. Delays are building. Extended closure expected. @MontgomeryCoMD https://t.co/j7NoiE016v
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 13, 2023
