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

Published February 28, 2022 at 2:02PM

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.

Montgomery County ABS Stores Remove All Products Produced in Russia

By MCS Staff

Published February 27, 2022 at 10:37AM

In solidarity with the people of Ukraine, all products produced in Russia have been removed from the County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) stores.

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

By MCS Staff

Published February 27, 2022 at 9:28AM

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)

Driver Dies in Fatal Crash That Occurred During Police Pursuit Early Saturday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published February 26, 2022 at 4:25PM

A driver has 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.

Full press release, from Montgomery County Police, below:

County Council to Host Town Hall on Mental Health on March 1

By Patrick Herron

Published February 25, 2022 at 11:51AM

Join us for a virtual town hall on March 1, 2022 from 7-9 p.m. to learn about mental health resources in our community and provide your views and suggestions.

Mental health issues in our community are complex and challenging; but, by coming together we can increase our understanding of the issues faced across our community and work together on tangible actions to make a difference for our residents and our outstanding community partners that are focused on mental health and wellness.

Montgomery County to Recognize Two Years of COVID-19 Response Efforts Throughout the Month of March

By Patrick Herron

Published February 23, 2022 at 7:09PM

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Councilmember Tom Hucker and Student Member of the Board of Education Hana O’Looney Host Virtual Youth Listening Session on Mental Health Tonight at 5:30pm

By Patrick Herron

Published February 23, 2022 at 10:06AM

Per Montgomery County:

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 18, 2022—Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker invites Montgomery County students to participate in a virtual Youth Listening Session on Mental Health and Wellness on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. to share students’ vision of what Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the County can do to prioritize mental health and well-being in schools. The virtual Youth Listening Session, co-hosted by Councilmember Hucker and Student Member of the Board of Education Hana O’Looney, will include students’ perspectives, questions and ideas, and mental health resources.

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

By MCS Staff

Published February 22, 2022 at 3:37PM

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

Though local tobacco plantations were small in scale compared to the large estates of the Deep South, they relied nonetheless on labor of enslaved people. In 1790, enslaved people were one-third the entire population in Montgomery County. The number of slaves exceeded that in Frederick County to the north (12%), but was not as large as its southern neighbor, Prince George’s County (52%). There were five times more slaves than free Blacks here in the 1840s-50s. The travesty of one person owning another and brutal treatment of enslaved people were realities of the county’s first 150 years.

Today’s $50,000 VaxCash Winner is From Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published February 22, 2022 at 12:23PM

The Maryland Lottery has announced that the winner of today’s $50,000 VaxCash 2.0 drawing is from Montgomery County.

The promotion is to incentivize Marylanders to get COVID-19 booster shots.

MoCo History: Montgomery County’s Early Water Mills

By MCS Staff

Published February 22, 2022 at 9:29AM

We previously took a look at Clopper’s Mill, which was burned down by an arsonist in 1947- leaving ruins that are still visible off of Clopper Road in Germantown today. Seneca Creek was one of the main sources of power for the first 150 years of settlement in Montgomery County. Montgomery County has 44 mills

Below, we’ve compiled information from three sources to provide you with more information on the history of water mills in Montgomery County, specifically 19 mills that were found along Seneca Creek.

Places in Montgomery County You Will Still be Required to Wear a Mask

By Patrick Herron

Published February 22, 2022 at 9:01AM

Beginning today, masks are no longer required to be worn inside of gyms, restaurants, stores, and other areas. Below is a list of places that, for the time being, will still require masks.

Public Schools: The Maryland State Board of Education has a statewide indoor mask requirement for public schools and is meeting today (February 22nd) to discuss future plans for the mask requirement.