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County Council Passes Bill that Will Require Restaurants and Food Service Facilities in MoCo to Provide at Least One Healthy Meal Option for Children

By Patrick Herron

During yesterday’s Montgomery County Council meeting, the council passed Bill 1-22, which will require all food service facilities in Montgomery County that offer a children’s meal to also offer at least one healthy children’s meal and beverage option. The bill was introduced by Councilmember Craig Rice and co-sponsored by Council President Gabe Albornoz and Councilmembers Will Jawando and Nancy Navarro.

The bill was enacted by a vote of 8-1, with Councilmember Friedson voting against the legislation.

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Montgomery County Council to Resume in Person Meetings on March 15; Meetings Open to the Public, Attendees Must Provide Proof of Vaccination

By Patrick Herron

During yesterday’s Montgomery County Council meeting, Council President Gabe Albornoz announced that beginning March 15, the council’s Tuesday meetings will be open to the public. Due to the pandemic, the meetings have been virtual for the past two years.

Attendees of the meetings will have to show proof of vaccination before entering.  Albornoz told WTOP, “I think the optics are not negative; I think they are positive. We want to encourage county residents to have their vaccinations, and fortunately, over 90% of county residents are vaccinated,” when asked if a government agency placing restrictions on attendance to a public meeting could cause bad optics.

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IHOP is Giving Away Free Short Stacks Today for National Pancake Day

By Patrick Herron

Today,  March 1, 2022, is National Pancake Day and from 7am to 4pm you can get a free short stack at IHOP as a part of IHOP’s effort to raise money for children’s charities.  IHOP is encouraging diners to make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Per IHOP: Offer is for dine-in only. One free short stack (three buttermilk pancakes) per guest. Hours may vary by participating restaurant.

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Woman Killed in Crash and Officer Identified in Fatal Police Pursuit in Montgomery County Early Saturday Morning

By MCS Staff

A driver died following a fatal crash early Saturday morning. The crash occurred after the driver lost control and while being pursued by a police officer and struck a fence post and tree near the intersection of Randolph Rd and Connecticut Ave.

The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent and involved officer in the fatal crash that occurred on February 26 in Montgomery County. The single-vehicle crash followed a police pursuit.

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Rockville Man Charged With First Degree Murder in Connection With Lakeforest Mall Stabbing Last Week

By MCS Staff

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police Major Crimes Division – Homicide Section, have arrested and charged a Rockville man in connection with a homicide at the Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg.

On Monday, February 21, Gaithersburg City and Montgomery County Police officers responded to Lakeforest Mall, located at 701 Russell Ave. for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located 23-year-old Jose Alexander Maldonado suffering from multiple stab wounds. Maldonado was transported to an area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

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Black History: African-Americans in MoCo After the Civil War

By MCS Staff
Born a slave about 1849, John Henry Wims bought land about 1885 and built his own house in Clarksburg, at 23311 Frederick Road. Wims, aided by his two-horse team, was one of the few black mail carriers in the county.

The following comes from PLACES from the PAST: The Tradition of Gardez Bien in Montgomery County, Maryland by Clare Lise Kelly (M-NCPPC)

Part 1 available here: Black History: African-Americans in MoCo Before the Civil War)

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