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TJ Maxx to Open in Burtonsville

Published April 28, 2023 at 3:53PM

EDENS announced today that TJ Maxx will be coming to the renovated Burtonsville Crossing shopping center in 2024. TJ Maxx is a discount department store that sells clothing, shoes, jewelry, and home décor with over 1000 stores nationwide, including Montgomery County locations in Germantown, Olney, Rockville, and Silver Spring. TJ Maxx joins Sprouts and Domain Fitness & Performance as businesses confirmed for Burtonsville Crossing.

Per EDENS: Burtonsville Crossing is a redevelopment for EDENS. Perfectly nestled between Baltimore and Washington, DC, this redevelopment project ideally connects two major cities, making it accessible for consumers, from city-goers and Montgomery County residents alike.

New Tenants Announced for Burtonsville Crossing at Groundbreaking Event

By Patrick Herron

Published April 28, 2023 at 3:17PM | Updated April 28, 2023 at 4:57PM

EDENS held a community plaza groundbreaking event at Burtonsville Crossing on Friday, April 28. Among those in attendance were County Executive Marc Elrich, Council President Evan Glass, District 5 Councilmember Kristen Mink, and former NBA player Jason Miskiri. Miskiri is part of a group that will be opening Domain Fitness & Performance, a new fitness center that has signed on to open in the shopping center and will be located adjacent to Sprouts. Miskiri also owns several restaurants in Silver Spring, including the Angry Jerk, The Breakfast Club, and Society Restaurant & Lounge.

It was also announced that Sprouts is on track to open by the end of this year. Sprouts was the first business to sign a lease for the renovated Burtonsville Crossing and this will be the chain’s first Montgomery County location. The grocer offers a wide selection of natural and organic foods, including fresh produce, bulk foods, vitamins and supplements, packaged groceries, meat and seafood, deli, baked goods, dairy products, frozen foods, natural body care and household items. A representative from EDENS also confirmed to us that TJ Maxx will be opening a location in the shopping center in 2024.

Four Patients Evaluated Following Crash in Fairland Thursday Night

By MCS Staff

Published April 27, 2023 at 10:48PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to the scene of a crash that left at least one person trapped inside of a vehicle on southbound route 29 Old Columbia Pike, just before Fairland Rd, in Fairland around 10pm on Thursday night.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision involved two vehicles with four total patients being evaluated on the scene. One person was extricated after being trapped inside of one of the vehicles involved. Some lanes remain blocked as of 10:45pm.

Burtonsville Crossing Groundbreaking Celebration to Take Place on Friday, April 28

By MCS Staff

Published April 25, 2023 at 10:17PM

EDENS will hold a community plaza groundbreaking on Friday, April 28 at noon. “Please join EDENS and special guests in celebration of our groundbreaking for the new community plaza area at Burtonsville Crossing, plus announcements and updates on our progress.” – EDENS. A new tenant has also signed on at the shopping center– Domain Fitness Center (additional information in the post below).

Construction began on the redevelopment of the Burtonsville Shopping Center a couple months back. Approximately 7,600 square feet of existing retail is in the process of being demolished with that retail square footage being turned into two new pad sites with drive- thrus. There will also be improvements to open space, landscaping, lighting, and pedestrian circulation. Video of recent construction is available below, by Larry Jones of the Burtonsville, MD Facebook group.

Update: Four Children and One Adult Injured After Collision Involving School Bus Monday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published April 24, 2023 at 1:53PM

Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision involving a Montgomery County Public Schools bus on Monday, April 24, around 9:30am in the 13000 block of Old Columbia Pike in Fairland.

Four children (initially reported as five) and the driver were on the bus at the time of the collision. According to MCPD, “one child was extricated from the bus, but everyone was transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries” The ages of the children have not yet been released. According to a report, the bus was traveling to Fairland Elementary School.

MCFRS Respond to Collision Involving School Bus Monday Morning; Five Children and One Adult Transported With Non-Life Threating Injuries

By Patrick Herron

Published April 24, 2023 at 10:17AM | Updated April 24, 2023 at 1:55PM

2pm Update: Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision involving a Montgomery County Public Schools bus on Monday, April 24, around 9:30am in the 13000 block of Old Columbia Pike in Fairland.

Four children (initially reported as five) and the driver were on the bus at the time of the collision. According to MCPD, “one child was extricated from the bus, but everyone was transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries” The ages of the children have not yet been released. According to a report, the bus was traveling to Fairland Elementary School.

Police Respond to Shooting Sunday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published April 23, 2023 at 1:03PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a shooting in White Oak on Sunday, April 23. According to MCPD, “the call for a shooting was received at approximately 10:01 a.m. 3rd District officers responded to the 11300 block of Lockwood Dr. and located an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. No suspect is in custody at this time. At this time, there is no reason to believe there is a threat to the public.

Public safety reporter Cordell Pugh tweeted that that officers applied a tourniquet to the victim prior to EMS’ arrival. We will post an update when addition information is available.

Update: Police Investigating Multiple Shots Fired Into Residence Near Fairland Elementary School

By Patrick Herron

Published April 21, 2023 at 11:39AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred on April 13, 2023, in the 14300 block of Fairdale Road. At approximately 10:13 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location and located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

The preliminary investigation has determined that unknown suspects fired multiple shots into a residence, striking the victim in the residence in the abdomen. The victim was transported to an area hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives have determined that a blue Tesla was observed leaving the scene shortly after the shooting.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2023 at 2:45PM

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

Jennifer Orellana was last seen on Friday, April 14, 2023, at approximately 10:00 a.m., in the 1600 block of Northcrest Drive. Jennifer Orellana is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. Jennifer has brown eyes and shoulder length hair which is dyed red. Jennifer was last seen wearing a black shirt, a black sweater, checker pants with purple lines and white/purple sneakers. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Pepino’s to Close Permanently After 32 Years

By MCS Staff

Published April 15, 2023 at 9:25PM | Updated April 21, 2023 at 1:31PM

Pepino’s has been responsible for most of the parked cars you’ve seen at the Burtonsville Crossing Shopping Center the last few years. Owners/sisters Patti Pignataro and Margaret Manley told us, “Every night’s a dinner party!” when we stopped by during our 2019 “tour of Burtonsville”. Sadly, Pepino’s has confirmed that Saturday, April 29th will be the last day of operations for the restaurant, as they won’t be around for the redevelopment of Burtonsville Crossing.

Originally located in the current Cuba de Ayer location, Pepino’s has been around since 1991. Patti and Margaret bought the restaurant in 2006. They’re the former owners of Umberto’s, which was located in the Cabin John Shopping Center in Potomac. The restaurant didn’t miss a beat and remained a staple in the Burtonsville community.

MoCo Directory Highlight: Drs. Eric and Kevin Chai Are Silver Spring Natives; Their Dentistry Now Serves The Same Community

By MCS Staff

Published April 14, 2023 at 8:18PM | Updated April 14, 2023 at 9:52PM

MoCo Directory highlight: Drs. Eric and Kevin Chai of Colesville Dentistry were born and raised in the Silver Spring area. Eric graduated from Paint Branch High School and attended the University of Maryland, College Park where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Maryland Dental School in 2014. Kevin graduated from Blair High School and then went on to the University of Maryland, College Park, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Maryland Dental School.

The brothers now operate Colesville Dentistry at 724 Cloverly Street in Cloverly/Silver Spring where their mission is to give every patient the best experience possible by providing comfortable, compassionate and comprehensive dental care. Both Dr. Eric and Dr. Kevin were both named as 2023 Best Dentists by Washingtonian Magazine.