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Five Things To Do in MoCo This Weekend

Published June 16, 2023 at 10:06AM

Never letting the grass grow under their feet, the Kentlands Under the Lights committee has been hard at work since the beginning of the year on what will be a wholly new and reimagined Kentlands Under the Lights for 2023. Kentlands Under the Lights will have a new and expanded footprint on Market Street running from the traffic circle to CenterPoint – and now fully including the Paseo space and merchants – more music options including three band stages, more food and drink options, and more places to sit and linger and enjoy the company and fellowship of our friends and neighbors on a warm summer night. Kentlands Under the Lights 2023 will be the best yet.

Free e-Scooter Class Adults This Sunday

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2023 at 7:40AM

Per Montgomery County: Residents 18-and-older interested in e-scooter lessons will have the opportunity to attend the last free clinic of the spring schedule sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation. The class will be from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, at Montgomery College, which is located at 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville.

The classes will be in Parking Lot 13. Participants can take a test ride, learn safety tips and get details on basic scooter laws. A valid driver’s license or ID is required to participate. The clinic is drop-in and no registration is required. Those interested in e-scooters can stop in at any time during the two-hour clinic. Scooters will be available at each site.

Six Community Leaders to be Honored with ‘African American Living Legend Awards’ on Friday, June 16, at BlackRock Center in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2023 at 7:37AM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County’s 26th Juneteenth Celebration, themed “Journey to Freedom . . . Memorialize the Struggle, Celebrate the Successes and Secure the Justice and Equality,” will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 16, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown when Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich presents “African American Living Legend Awards” to six County residents. This year’s honorees are Henry Hailstock, Jr., Rev. Theresa M. Henderson, Pauline G. Johnson, Sheila G. Ogilvie, Vernon H. Ricks, Jr. and Lt. Colonel Shelton (Ivan) Ware.

The Juneteenth celebration will continue at BlackRock with activities from noon-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. The BlackRock Center is located at 12901 Town Commons Dr. in Germantown. The public is invited to the award ceremonies. The event is free to attend. The African American Living Legend Awards honor distinguished individuals who have helped shape the cultural heritage of the African American community. The 2023 awards will be presented to six individuals who have dedicated their lives to service, advocacy and selfless acts of kindness to their community.

Montgomery County Recreation’s Summer Pool Season Begins Saturday, June 17

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2023 at 7:29AM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Recreation’s outdoor pool summer season begins Saturday, June 17. The summer season will have the seven County-operated pools open seven days a week. During the summer season, June 17 -Aug. 13, outdoor pool hours will be 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. on weekdays and noon-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. on weekends. The Upper County Pool is closed on Fridays during the summer season.

For more information about pool hours, including holiday and post-season hours, visit the website.

Steeze Burger Ranked #1 Burger in the DMV

By Patrick Herron

Published June 14, 2023 at 3:30PM | Updated June 14, 2023 at 3:55PM

Steeze Burger has been ranked the #1 burger in the DMV by the Washington Post. Laytonsville resident Hunter Karametos, owner of Steeze Burger, started the pop-up burger business in 2022 after spending the better part of a year consuming over 150 different burgers for research.

According the article, “Topped with steamed onions, pickles and American cheese, it’s a burger that sends your needle into the red zone on first bite. Your brain cannot begin to process the experience, so it just goes along for the ride — delirious over this buttery and rewarding burger, the best around these parts.” Burgers from Soko Butcher (Takoma Park) and Quarry House Tavern (Silver Spring) were also listed in the article as “honorable mentions.” You can read the full top ten at www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/best-burgers-washington-dc/

Dashboard and Body-Worn Camera Footage of Fatal Vehicle Pursuit on I-270 Released

By Patrick Herron

Published June 14, 2023 at 11:59AM

Per the Maryland Attorney General: The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General today released dashboard and body-worn camera footage from the fatal vehicle pursuit involving Montgomery County Police on May 20, 2023, in Rockville. The decedent was previously identified as 37-year-old Lawrence White of Washington, D.C.

The IID will generally release body-worn camera and dashboard camera footage within 14 days of an incident. The release of the video footage of this incident was delayed to allow investigators to conduct witness interviews.

Back to Back Championships For Olney Boys and Girls Club 13U Softball

By MCS Staff

Published June 14, 2023 at 7:37AM

The OBGC 13U Blackhawks have won back-to-back championships after consecutive undefeated seasons. “I almost feel more of a relief than excitement. The expectations on this team were such that anything less than a championship would have been a disappointment for several of the players. The players were able to rise to the moment and they will remember today long after they eventually hang up their cleats.” said Coach Ron Berry. “This team is special, with or without the win today. This was the just the cherry on top.”

This band of young ladies has gone 33-2-1 over the last three seasons (2023 Spring Record – 12-0-1. 2022 Fall Record – 10-0. 2022. Spring Record – 11-2). The league they compete in is the OBGC House Softball league for 13u girls, which is made of a consortium of teams from Poolesville, Clarksville, Burtonsville, Damascus and Rockville. After losing to Damascus Team Remsnyder in the playoffs last spring, the team came back very hungry. They went undefeated in the Fall season (no playoff due to shortened daylight time and harsher weather with fall and winter approaching). The majority of the team came back for this year‘a spring season and picked up right where they left off.

MD 355 Flash BRT Project Update

By MCS Staff

Published June 14, 2023 at 6:01AM | Updated June 14, 2023 at 7:51AM

A briefing on the MD 355 BRT was provided to the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council on Tuesday night. Per the presentation, available below, the MD 355 BRT will provide a new transit service with greater travel speed and frequency along the MD 355 corridor that will help:

The MD 355 BRT has completed the Preliminary Engineering phase between Grosvenor and Montgomery  College – Germantown. Preliminary Engineering is continuing for the Bethesda and Clarksburg segments (Fall 2023 completion), NEPA documentation is underway, there is ongoing coordination with FTA, and they are currently preparing procurement for Progressive Design-Build. Full presentation below:

Gaithersburg Oak Barrel & Vine Opens This Thursday, June 15

By Patrick Herron

Published June 13, 2023 at 10:24PM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will open its new Gaithersburg Square store under its upgraded retail concept, “Oak Barrel & Vine,” at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 15. Elected officials and alcohol industry representatives plan to attend the opening. Walt “The Wizard” Williams, a former basketball star at the University of Maryland who went on to play 11 seasons in the NBA, will be present to sign bottles of his Clutch vodka.

The celebration and ribbon cutting will occur in front of the store, located in the Gaithersburg Square shopping center at 512 N. Frederick Ave. in Gaithersburg. Throughout the weekend of Thursday-Sunday, June 15-18, the store will offer special tastings including those of Maryland-made products, high-end spirits and Juneteenth specials.

Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Juneteenth on Monday, June 19

By Patrick Herron

Published June 13, 2023 at 10:16PM

Montgomery Parks—Visit www.MontgomeryParks.orgfor complete information. Additional information:

Governor Moore Announces $6.3 Million to Support Construction of More than 200 Affordable Housing Units in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published June 13, 2023 at 2:35PM

Per MCPD: Governor Wes Moore today announced $6.3 million to support projects to support the construction of more than 200 affordable rental housing units, approved during the most recent Board of Public Works meeting. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will provide $3.5 million through the Rental Housing Works Program and $2.8 million from the Partnership Rental Housing Program to support two affordable housing projects in Silver Spring.

The department’s Rental Housing Works and Partnership Housing Rental programs provide financing for projects that create or preserve affordable rental housing units. The Rental Housing Works program finances rental housing that will be occupied by individuals with incomes at 60% of area median income. The Partnership Rental Housing Program finances rental housing that will be occupied by individuals with income of 50% below State-wide area median income. Through other programs, the department’s total investment in the two projects is more than $73 million.