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Suspect Arrested After Recklessly Firing Handgun With Extended Magazine in Parking Lot

Published July 2, 2023 at 4:25PM

Per MCPD: A 37-year-old has been arrested and charged with reckless endangerment following a shooting that occurred in the 1700 block of Hampshire Green Lane on Sunday, July 2, 2023. At approximately 2:24 a.m., 3rd District officers were conducting a traffic stop in the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Oakview Lane when they heard the sound of gunshots near their location.

The preliminary investigation revealed that an adult male was in a residential parking lot of the 1700 block of Hampshire Green Lane recklessly firing a handgun with an extended magazine. No injuries were reported.

A List of Where to Buy Marijuana (Legally) in MoCo

By Patrick Herron

Published July 1, 2023 at 10:52AM

The sale of marijuana for recreational use in Maryland begins today, July 1. Below is a list of all the cannabis dispensaries located in Montgomery County. Visit the Maryland Cannabis Administration website for information on dispensaries across the state of the Maryland.

Bethesda:

Paint Branch’s Heather Podosek Announces Retirement in Letter to the Panther Community

By MCS Staff

Published June 29, 2023 at 5:29PM

Paint Branch Athletic Director Heather Podosek has retired from MCPS after 31 years. Podosek has been Athletic director since 2010, following two championships and 13 years as the girl’s head basketball coach. Earlier today, Podosek posted the following letter to the Paint Branch Athletics website saying goodbye to the Paint Branch community:

“Today is a emotional day for me as I retire from MCPS after 31 years, but it is also filled with reflection and gratitude! As I look back at my career (and all the stops along the way) which brought me to my “home” at Paint Branch, I will always be thankful for the guidance, patience and encouragement of the administrators, colleagues, coaches, students, and families that help me in my journey. You have been such a big part of shaping my career which is filled with love, laughter and happiness!

New Principal Named at Paint Branch High School, And More MCPS Administrative Appointments

By MCS Staff

Published June 27, 2023 at 8:27PM

The Montgomery County Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments:

Pamela B. Wheeler-Taylor, currently Assistant Chief, Youth and Family Engagement Bureau, Metropolitan Police Department, as Chief Safety Officer, Office of Systemwide Safety and Emergency Management, Office of the Chief Operating Officer

Kat’s Kitchen and Company to Take over Dominic’s Italian Grille Location in Colesville

By MCS Staff

Published June 22, 2023 at 10:33AM

Kats Kitchen and Company signage is up in the window of 12854 New Hampshire Ave, previously the home of Dominic’s Italian Grille. Dominic’s closed permanently in January. In December 2022, we received confirmation that the owners of Dominic’s would no longer be opening the new concept, Bourbon, Wings and Beer at the previous home of Buffalo Wings and Beer in Cloverly.

Currently, not much is known about Kat’s Kitchen and Company, but a martini glass is adorns the sign that’s placed in the window of the restaurant, so a bar is likely to remain at the location. We’ll have additional information as soon as it’s available.

MCFRS Respond to Fire at Apartment Complex Thursday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published June 22, 2023 at 8:33AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in the 11500 block of February Circle, near January Drive in White Oak on Thursday, June 22. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was located in a bedroom on the 2nd floor of the four-story garden apartment and was caused by a space heater that was too close to combustibles.

Two adults have been displaced. Damage is estimated to be ~$25K and there were no injuries reported. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Free Animation, Graphic Novel and Mini Comic Book Programs Will Be Offered at Wheaton and White Oak Branches of Montgomery County Public Libraries in July and August

By Patrick Herron

Published June 21, 2023 at 3:43PM

Per Montgomery County: The Wheaton and White Oak libraries of Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will offer several free animation, graphic novel and mini comic book programs for ages 10 to 50-and-over in July and August. The animation workshops explore the history, science and creative possibilities of animation. Participants will create three optical toys: a thaumatrope, a zoetrope strip and a flip-book.

The graphic novel classes teach participants to create a graphic novel page using all the conventions of graphic novel storytelling: narration, dialogue, character design, dynamic page layouts and cinematic techniques. The mini comic book workshops teach participants to write and illustrate a brief fictional, factual or a combination of both that will become six-to-eight-page narratives using one folded sheet of paper.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published June 20, 2023 at 2:24PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jada Robinson, a missing 15-year-old from Fairland.

Robinson was last seen on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m. on Harlequin Ter. Robinson is approximately 5-feet, 5-inches tall. She has hair that is dyed reddish-pink and brown eyes. Robinson has a tattoo on her left inner arm. She was last seen wearing a red hoodie, black sweatpants and blue Crocs. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published June 19, 2023 at 4:59PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Makayla Osborne, a missing 15-year-old from Briggs Chaney.

Osborne was last seen on Friday, June 16, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m. on Shepperton Ter. Osborne is approximately 5-feet, 4-inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. She has waist length braids, that are colored pink and blonde, and brown eyes. Osborne has a nose piercing and pierced ears. She was last seen wearing a brown hoodie with pink letters on the front, black leggings and grey and green sneakers. She was carrying a black duffle bag with “Pink” written in pink. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Police Respond to Stabbing Sunday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published June 19, 2023 at 1:58PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a stabbing on Sunday night at the corner of New Hampshire Ave and Powder Mill Rd (Exxon) in Hillandale. According to MCPD, “The call for a stabbing was received at approximately 10:55 p.m., on Sunday, June 18th, 2023. 3rd District officers responded to the location and located an adult male victim suffering from non-life threatening injuries. He was transported to an area hospital. No suspect(s) are in custody at this time.”

We will post an update if additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.

Springbrook High School Students Get Career Day Visit from Salesforce Execs

By MCS Staff

Published June 16, 2023 at 12:22PM

Representatives from Salesforce, a cloud-based software company headquartered in San Francisco, visited Springbrook High School on June 9 in a career day presentation.

The Salesforce executives, which included engineers, account managers and sales leaders, talked with about 300 students in 9th through 12th grades. Students asked questions about work/life balance, networking, the e-commerce business and how executives landed positions with the company.