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Hybrid Public Meeting on the Old Columbia Pike / Prosperity Drive Improvements Project in White Oak to be Held on Wednesday, September 27

Published September 13, 2023 at 6:38PM

Per MCDOT: On Wednesday, Sept. 27, starting at 6:30 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a hybrid public meeting to discuss the latest progress of the Old Columbia Pike / Prosperity Drive Improvements project in Burtonsville. The public will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments.

The Old Columbia Pike / Prosperity Drive Improvements project provides for a facility planning study to enhance safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and people with disabilities as they travel to nearby schools and facilities, and improve intersection safety and capacity issues. Drainage issues within the project limits will also be addressed. The project limits are from Stewart Lane to Cherry Hill Road. Public input is encouraged and may influence the design of this project.

White Oak Lanes to Reopen This Month

By Patrick Herron

Published September 13, 2023 at 4:18PM

White Oak Duckpin Lanes at 11207 New Hampshire Ave, which opened in 1959, has announced it will reopen on Saturday, September 30. The bowling alley has been closed since September 2021 due to flooding and a subsequent dispute with the building’s landlord. According to a post on its Facebook page, “The long anticipated return of the white oak duckpin lanes will be September 30 at 10:00 am. (If nothing crazy happens!!!). Keep a look out…we are planning some prizes and have more updates to roll out!!! Please share and get the word out!!!”

A GoFundMe created for the business in December, 2021 has raised over $27,000. White Oak Lanes announced it would be returning back in February of this year: “As you are probably aware, White Oak Lanes experienced a really bad flooding incident back in September of 2021. This incident caused substantial damage to our lanes. Even though we are going to be sad to see the old lanes leave, we will definitely be excited to see the new lanes when they are completed! When you come back, White Oak will have new lanes, approaches, and pin decks! Hope everyone is as excited about that as we are!”

Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Driver Wednesday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published September 13, 2023 at 9:16AM

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.

Collision Involving Pedestrian Closes Portion of New Hampshire Ave Wednesday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published September 13, 2023 at 7:35AM

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.”

Police Respond to Armed Robbery in Burtonsville Sunday Night

By MCS Staff

Published September 10, 2023 at 10:13PM

At approximately 8:39pm, Montgomery County Police officers responded to the Tobacco Hut on the 15600 block of Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville (Burtonsville Town Square) for a report of an […]

MCPD Asking Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing Police K9

By Patrick Herron

Published September 8, 2023 at 7:30AM | Updated September 8, 2023 at 12:57PM

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of K9 Loki is asked to call 9-1-1.

Concern for Missing MCPD K9

507 Vehicles Stopped, 3 Arrested During September 2 Sobriety Checkpoint

By Patrick Herron

Published September 7, 2023 at 12:09PM

Montgomery County Police has announced that during a September 2nd sobriety checkpoint on Columbia Pike and Dustin Rd in Burtonsville, officers from MCPD and allied agencies stopped approximately 507 vehicles and arrested 3 people for driving while impaired. During an August 25 sobriety checkpoint on northbound Georgia Avenue at Weller Road in Wheaton, MCPD stopped approximately 372 vehicles and arrested 5 people for driving while impaired and during an August 18th sobriety checkpoint on northbound Frederick Road at Game Preserve Road in Gaithersburg police stopped 565 vehicles and arrested 4 people for driving while impaired.

In July, recreational marijuana use became legal in the state of Maryland and Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones issued the following reminder before the July 4th weekend, “We implore drivers to think of cannabis the same way they think of alcohol. Do not get behind the wheel of a car if you are impaired. Our officers will pull over and arrest anyone they suspect of driving while impaired. Alcohol, marijuana and other drugs can impair the ability to drive because they slow coordination, judgment, and reaction times. Our priority is keeping the roads safe for everyone.”

32nd Annual Burtonsville Day Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 23, Will Celebrate ‘Discovering East County’

By Patrick Herron

Published September 6, 2023 at 6:41PM

Per Montgomery County: The 32nd Annual Burtonsville Day Parade and Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23, will celebrate the theme of “Discovering East County.” The festivities will include three musical performances in association with the Music Center at Strathmore. The one-mile parade will begin at Paint Branch High School and conclude at the Marilyn J. Praisner Library and Community Recreation Center, which is located at 14906 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville. The festival will follow from 11 a,m.-3 p.m. on the grounds of the community center.

The festival will include performances of music, dance and martial arts. Among the performers will be the Dupont Brass, Ayo and Deborah Bond. Food trucks and vendors featuring a variety of hometown favorites, international cuisines, crafts and exhibitors will be part of the festival. There will be activities for children and information about services offered by Montgomery County including regarding public safety. Local nonprofit organizations will be represented and organizations offering health screenings will be present.

Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating New Hampshire Ave Pedestrian Fatality; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Published September 6, 2023 at 4:07PM

Per MCPD: A 61-year-old Silver Spring man died when he was hit by a vehicle on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. At approximately 9:26 p.m., 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to New Hampshire Ave. and Bonifant Rd. 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 determined that the driver of a grey 2012 Toyota Prius was traveling south on New Hampshire Ave., south of Bonifant Rd., when she struck Sidney Cardoso Sr., who was in the roadway, for reasons still under investigation. The driver remained on scene. Cardoso was transported to an area hospital, with serious injuries, and later pronounced dead at the hospital.

61-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Driver Tuesday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published September 6, 2023 at 7:19AM | Updated September 6, 2023 at 8:12AM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. According to MCPD, “At approximately 9:26 p.m., 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of New Hampshire Ave. and Bonifant Rd. for the report of a pedestrian struck.

For reasons still under investigation, the driver of a grey Toyota Prius, that was traveling on New Hampshire Rd., south of Bonifant St., struck an adult male pedestrian who was walking in the roadway. The 61-year-old victim was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries, where he was pronounced deceased.

Pedestrian Struck and Critically Injured by Driver Tuesday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published September 5, 2023 at 10:40PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a pedestrian on Southbound MD-650 New Hampshire Ave, just South of Bonifant/Good Hope Roads in Colesville on Tuesday, September 5 around 9:20pm. According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, the patient was was transported to an area trauma center with critical injuries.

Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 9:53pm: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has southbound New Hampshire Ave. closed between Bonifant Rd. and the ICC. Expect significant delays. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route.” We will post an update when additional information is available. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.