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Bourbon, Wings, and Beer Moves Closer Towards Opening in Cloverly

Published May 13, 2022 at 8:37AM

Back in January, we let you know that Buffalo Wings and Beer had closed in the Cloverly Village Center (15412 New Hamphire Ave). In February we let you know that the restaurant will once again open, as it will be taken over by the owners of Dominic’s Italian Grille in Colesville. The BWB name will remain, but the acronym will have a slightly different meaning as the restaurant will now be named Bourbon, Wings, and Beer.

B.W.B. LLC has a hearing with Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) on May 19th at 10am for a “Class B Beer, Wine, and Liquor License, On Sale Only.” While we don’t have an opening date yet, the approval of this license will bring the restaurant/bar closer to opening.

22-Year-Old Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Possibility of Parole for 2019 Murders

By Patrick Herron

Published May 7, 2022 at 5:56PM

On Friday, 22-year-old Andy Panton was sentenced by a Montgomery County Judge to two life sentences without the possibility of parole, plus an additional 60 years. Panton was convicted by a jury on September 9^th, 2021 on two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of 23-year old Jordan Radway of Laurel and 24-year old Christian Roberts of Silver Spring, along with several other charges including robbery with a dangerous weapon and use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence.

The incident occurred on January 28, 2019 when the two victims were shot to death execution style and found inside a crashed car in White Oak. Dontaye Jamahl Hunt and Noah Foster Barnett, both 18-years-old at the time, were also arrested in connection to the murders. Barnett was sentenced to 42 years in prison for his role as an accessory after the fact in October and Hunt is scheduled to be sentenced later this month, according to Bethesda Beat.

Montgomery County Police Investigating Pedestrian Hit and Run Collision That Occurred Thursday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published May 6, 2022 at 3:44PM

At approximately 9:54 p.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a hit and run collision involving a pedestrian.

Officers arrived at the scene and located a 19-year-old male of Gaithersburg, suffering from serious injuries. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening-injuries.

Detectives Continue to Investigate Ongoing String of Burglaries

By Patrick Herron

Published May 6, 2022 at 12:40PM

The investigation by detectives has determined that between the hours of 6 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m., beginning in December of 2021, through April 28, 2022, an unknown male suspect has been using an unknown tool to gain entry into numerous sheds and detached garages throughout the area of Burtonsville, Laurel and Spencerville. Once inside, the suspect steals property, prior to fleeing the scene.

Investigators believe that the burglaries are committed by the same suspect.

Progress at Naz’s Halal in White Oak

By MCS Staff

Published May 1, 2022 at 8:30AM

Signage is up and construction is ongoing at Naz’s Halal at 11209 New Hampshire Ave in White Oak, the former location of White Oak Dry Cleaners. Workers let us know that the restaurant is likely “a couple months away.” In December we told you Naz’s would expanding to Germantown, Rockville (1040 Rockville Pike), and Takoma Park (7653 New Hampshire Ave)

The first location outside of New York was also in MoCo, at the Burtonsville Town Center, next to Tropical Smoothie Cafe. That location opened in August 2020 and has become a local favorite with late night hours, remaining open until 2am Sunday through Thursday and 4am on Friday and Saturday.

McKnew Park in Burtonsville Will Have a New Playground Soon

By MCS Staff

Published April 30, 2022 at 8:00AM

The current project at McKnew Local Park in Burtonsville will renovate the existing playground and picnic area for multi-purpose recreation and leisure uses while providing accessibility and stormwater management.

The existing playground was installed in 1998. It will be removed and a new playground will be installed in its place. Local park playgrounds are typically 3,500 to 5,000 square feet in size and include playground equipment to meet the needs of children from ages 2-12, and seating for caregivers. Typical types of equipment include swings, play structures and smaller freestanding pieces.

Paint Branch High School Sophomore is Hosting Personal Hygiene Donation Drive on Saturday, April 30

By MCS Staff

Published April 25, 2022 at 7:19AM

Paint Branch High School sophomore, Djenabou Bokoum, hosting a personal hygiene product donation drive next Saturday, April 30th at Paint Branch High School (14131 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD).

Goods such as *full-sized soaps, shampoos, conditioners, body washes, deodorant, lotion, face wipes, toothpaste, floss, menstrual hygiene products, etc. will be collected during the drive and all donations will go out to the National Center for Children & Families in Bethesda to aid vulnerable women and mothers in their various support programs.

Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan Existing Conditions Report is Presented to Planning Board by Montgomery Planning

By MCS Staff

Published April 24, 2022 at 8:56AM

Report will serve as the foundation, along with community feedback, for plan recommendations

The Montgomery County Planning Department presented the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan Existing Conditions Report to the Montgomery County Planning Board on April 21, 2022. The Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan will update a portion of the 1997 Fairland Master Plan by identifying goals, policies and strategies to address community challenges, with a focus on a portion of the US 29 corridor between the Paint Branch stream valley and Greencastle Road.

Hickory Bar & Grill Has Closed

By MCS Staff

Published April 17, 2022 at 7:49AM

Hickory Bar & Grill, located at 15420 Columbia Pike B in Burtonsville, has closed.

It has been closed for a while, with Google stating that the closure is temporary, but Site Realty has now placed signs in the window stating that the space is available to lease (you can call 301-622-9300 if you’re interested in leasing the space).

Update: Two Charged in Shooting Death of 19-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published April 13, 2022 at 2:43PM

Per MCPD:

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Burtonsville: Cell Phone Dropped Into Printing Press Causes Fire With an Estimated $50,000 in Damage

By Patrick Herron

Published April 8, 2022 at 4:24PM | Updated April 8, 2022 at 5:50PM

Over 25 firefighters responded to House of Printing Inc (15401 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville) after a cell phone was dropped into a printing press wand started a fire, according to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer.

The incident occurred around 2pm on Friday afternoon. There were no injuries reported.