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Congressman Jamie Raskin Announces He Is In Remission After December Cancer Diagnosis

Published April 28, 2023 at 8:58AM

Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) announced via social media on Thursday that he is in remission. “Tuesday I thanked nurses, doctors and pharmacists at Georgetown Hospital who serve with splendid kindness—and who saved my life over 5 months. I finished 6 rounds of 5-day chemo sessions—which they organized so I didn’t have to miss votes or hearings—and I rang the bell! A new chapter begins.” the congressman was diagnosed with cancer Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma in December.

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Damascus’ Bryan Bresee Drafted in the 1st Round of the 2023 NFL Draft

By MCS Staff

Published April 28, 2023 at 7:04AM

The New Orleans Saints drafted Damascus alumnus Bryan Bresee with the 29th pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Bresee graduated from Damascus High School in 2019 and went on to Clemson University where he was a second-team All-ACC selection.

Per the New Orleans Saints, “Bresee, a 6-foot-5, 305-pounder from Damascus, Md., was a former No. 1 recruit in the country who burst onto the scene as a Freshman All-American in 2020. Bresee became the second ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year in Clemson history. He has tallied 64 tackles (15.0 for loss), 9.0 sacks, and four pass breakups in 915 snaps from scrimmage over 26 games in his college career.”

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published April 27, 2023 at 11:23AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Madalyn “Wren” Carper, a missing 15-year-old from Gaithersburg. Wren was last seen on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at approximately 12:30 p.m., in the 15800 block of Quince Orchard Rd. Wren is approximately 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. She has red hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, and white high-top Converse sneakers. She may be carrying a dark colored backpack and a tan tote bag. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Madalyn “Wren” Carper is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

Damascus Alumnus Bryan Bresee Projected To Go Within The First Two Rounds of the NFL Draft

By MCS Staff

Published April 27, 2023 at 7:48AM

Bryan Bresee, a 6’5, 298 lb defensive tackle is projected by many as a first round pick in tonight’s NFL Draft. The Clemson Tigers lineman graduated from Damascus High School in 2019. He is the former No. 1 overall recruit in the Class of 2020, and played three years at Clemson, missing significant time in 2021 with an ACL tear.

Widely projected to be drafted within the first two rounds, mock drafts see Bresee going anywhere from the middle of the first round to the middle of the second round. NFL.com has a second round projection on him. Per NFL.com:

Montgomery County Ride On Bus Schedule Changes to Begin on Sunday, May 7

By Patrick Herron

Published April 26, 2023 at 5:40PM

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will adjust Ride On bus schedules starting Sunday, May 7, to improve rider experience and efficiency based on ridership. Three routes including 16, 20, and 26 will have running time adjustments to improve on-time performance. No other routes will undergo changes. The new schedules will be available at rideonbus.com and in print at various locations.

Throughout the year, ridership data and on-time performance are monitored regularly to identify routes that could achieve increased efficiency with schedule updates, to better serve our riders.

Adult Bike and Scooter Classes Offered in April, May and June

By Patrick Herron

Published April 26, 2023 at 4:04PM

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), in collaboration with the Washington Area Bicycle Association (WABA), is offering adult bike classes in April, May and June. The classes include a learn to ride and a basic skills class. MCDOT also will offer three remaining free scooter classes in spring. Participants in the bicycle classes will learn how to start and stop, balance, glide, pedal and steer a bike. Each student will progress at their own pace. The classes will be led by experienced WABA instructors.

The schedule for Adult Basic Skills bike classes: 

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 85-Year-Old Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published April 26, 2023 at 4:02PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigations Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mary Lee Overton, a missing 85-year-old woman from Silver Spring. Overton was last seen on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m., in the area of Hanover St. and Grace Church Rd. She may be traveling to the Downtown Silver Spring or Friendship Heights areas. Overton is approximately 5-feet, 5-inches tall. She has brown eyes, grey hair and was last seen wearing a black jacket and brown pants. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts Mary Lee Overton is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

Department of Permitting Services to Provide Free Deck Inspections During Building Safety Month in May

By Patrick Herron

Published April 26, 2023 at 3:57PM

“It is important to keep up with preventative maintenance at home to ensure you are in a safe environment,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “As part of the County’s commitment to safety, DPS is offering free residential deck maintenance inspections to the first 300 homeowners who sign up during the month of May. We encourage you to take advantage of this free service to learn firsthand from an inspector about how to assess the condition and safety of your deck for you and your visitors.”

To request a deck maintenance inspection by telephone, homeowners should contact the County’s central call system at MC311 or 240-777-0311 beginning Monday, May 1. Homeowners may also schedule an inspection online by visiting the DPS website at montgomerycountymd.gov/dps and submitting a service request.  The form is in the online services queue on the front page of the website. On the description section of the online form, residents should note they are requesting a deck maintenance inspection and include the property address and contact information at the top of the form. These requests cannot be anonymous, and must be requested by the homeowner.

County Opens Durable Medical Equipment Collection Site at Shady Grove Transfer Station in Derwood

By Patrick Herron

Published April 26, 2023 at 3:55PM

The average wheelchair or walker has a usable life span of more than five years. However, this type of equipment is often only used for a few months before being discarded, taking up valuable landfill space while leaving many without resources to obtain the medical equipment they desperately need.

The collection site at the Shady Grove Transfer Station is the eighth satellite collection container put in place by Maryland DME Re-Use. The 20-foot container holds up to 95 pieces of equipment. Technicians with Maryland DME Re-Use will collect the equipment and transport it to a 56,000-square-foot facility located in Cheltenham, where it will be sanitized, repaired and stored for future distribution. Non-functional equipment will be broken down for parts that are saved and later used, further minimizing waste.

Montgomery County to Sponsor Seven Pit Stops During Washington Region’s Annual ‘Bike to Work Day’ on Friday, May 19

By Patrick Herron

Published April 26, 2023 at 3:52PM

The Metropolitan Council of Government’s Commuter Connections, a network of transportation organizations in which MCDOT participates, and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) are the co-organizers of Washington Region’s Bike to Work Day event.

All participants should visit the Find Your Pit Stop Map to plan a route in advance.

The Universities at Shady Grove to Offer One-Time, $500 Scholarships for New, Fall 2023 Undergraduate Students

By MCS Staff

Published April 26, 2023 at 2:58PM

Newly Registered Students Starting in Fall Eligible for ‘JumpStart’ Scholarships: In an effort to incentivize area college students to transfer into the various bachelor’s degree programs offered at the Universities at Shady Grove, USG will be offering a special, $500 “JumpStart Scholarship” to all newly enrolled, undergraduate students who start their studies at the campus this fall.

The $500 scholarship will be provided to incoming undergraduate students for the fall 2023 semester and applied to their accounts, once the students are registered for classes. The scholarship is available to new students who enroll in at least nine credit hours in any of the undergraduate programs offered by our partner universities at USG. To be eligible, students must complete and submit a USG Scholarship Application by July 31. These scholarships will only be applied for the fall 2023 semester and cannot be used for any other semester. Students who receive the scholarships will also be automatically considered for other scholarships available at USG and are eligible to apply for additional scholarships for USG’s partner universities.