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Wednesday Night Fire Causes $65K in Damage, Displaces Two

Published April 20, 2023 at 7:43AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a fire at a single family home on the 11700 block of Sherbrooke Way in Rockville at approximately 9:30pm on Wednesday night.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the homeowner heard crackling sounds outside and checked exterior cameras to find smoke coming from garage. At about the same time, a passerby pounded on the door of the house to let the residents know it was on fire. The resident and the passerby used a garden hose to control fire spread along the vinyl siding of the garage.

Road Closures on Sunday Morning Due to Pike’s Peek 10K

By MCS Staff

Published April 19, 2023 at 10:00PM

Per Pike’s Peek 10K: The race will take place on Sunday, April 23 at 7:50am. Road closures begin at 5am. The Montgomery County Road Runners Club works in conjunction with the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, Montgomery County Police, City of Rockville Police, Montgomery County Department of Recreation and City of Rockville to ensure that the Pike’s Peek 10K course is safe for runners and has the least impact on traffic in the area.

We use a process of rolling road closures so the flow of traffic is stopped for the least amount of time possible. All of the intersections on the course are assigned a City of Rockville/Montgomery County police person and/or a Pike’s Peek 10K course Marshal. We ask that the drivers in the area of the race course please pay attention to the instructions given to drivers.

First Look at Nosh Grill House in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published April 18, 2023 at 7:57PM

Nosh Grill House, located at 12 N Washington Street in Rockville, is holding its soft opening this week. The restaurant, which offers contemporary Chinese-style bbq, is the neighbor and sister restaurant of East Grill Karaoke and East Dumpling House. Along with all-you-can-eat bbq, Nosh Grill House offers karaoke. The soft opening began on Monday, April 17th and runs Monday-Thursday from 5pm until 1am and Friday-Sunday from 5pm-2am. Full menu and first look available below.

Per Nosh Grill House: “NOSH is a contemporary Chinese-style BBQ restaurant and karaoke bar that pays homage to traditional Northern Chinese food culture, while embracing neighboring countries’ influences, including Japan, Korea, and Russia. Forged with skill and passion, this family-owned restaurant has been a years-long journey in the making; the result is a welcoming, eccentric space with a boisterous bar and a 12-foot screen for karaoke, sporting events, and shows.

First Look at Damso Korean BBQ in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published April 18, 2023 at 2:20PM

In October, we let you know that a new Korean barbecue restaurant signed on to take over the space previously occupied by Saffron Indian Cuisine at Woodmont Station in Rockville (1319 Rockville Pike). In February we let you know that the restaurant is Damso Korean BBQ, and the restaurant “soft opened” on Friday, April 14th. Current hours are 5pm-9pm daily. A sneak preview, courtesy of Damso Korean BBQ’s press shoot from last night can be seen in the video below:

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Three Elementary School Students Hospitalized After Ingesting Controlled Substance They Believed Was Candy

By Patrick Herron

Published April 17, 2023 at 10:06PM

Per MCPD: On Monday, April 17, 2023, Rockville City Police and Montgomery County Police detectives responded to College Gardens Elementary School, in the 1700 block of Yale Place in Rockville after three elementary school students became sick. The investigation by detectives determined that a group of students found a container of blue items that they believed to be candy. Three of the students, all seven-years-old, briefly ingested the items and then spit them out. When they started to feel dizzy, all three went to the school nurse who called EMS. They were transported to local hospitals as a precaution.

None of the items were recovered, and detectives are unsure of exactly what the students consumed. However, based on toxicology of some of the victims, investigators believe that the items may have been a methamphetamine related drug, such as Adderall or MDMA (ecstasy or Molly). “I am relieved that the students will ultimately be fine, but in many ways, what happened today is frightening,” said Chief Marcus Jones. “I hope that it serves as a powerful motivator for parents to keep having the difficult conversations with their children about the dangers of taking or eating unknown substances.”

Montgomery Parks is Hosting its Free Community Science Festival on April 29

By MCS Staff

Published April 17, 2023 at 5:19PM

Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is hosting a free Community Science Festival at Lake Needwood in Rock Creek Regional Park on Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Discover the flora and fauna that live in your neighborhood and hone observation skills through interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities with Montgomery Parks scientists and naturalists. Take part in the City Nature Challenge and become a citizen scientist. Attendees will also be able to learn how to get involved with local groups and projects.

What: Montgomery Parks Community Science Festival

Rockville Police Investigating Suspicious Person Who Invited Juvenile To His Home For Candy

By MCS Staff

Published April 16, 2023 at 3:51PM

Per Rockville Police: Suspicious Person Alert – At approximately 9:45 a.m. on April 16, 2023, RCPD responded to the 400 block of Congressional Ln/Montrose Park for the report of a suspicious person. Upon investigation, officers were made aware that an unknown male subject in a wheelchair approached a juvenile and invited him back to his home for candy, the juvenile walked away and reported the encounter to his parents. The subject was described as a white male in his 50’s, wearing all black clothing, a yellow bandana and face mask, in a wheelchair.

RCPD Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident and is asking the public to provide any information as to the identity of the subject and any similar incidents of this nature by calling 240-314-8938 or e-mailing [email protected]. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps

Rockville Police Responds to Burglary at Jewelry Store; High Value Items Stolen

By MCS Staff

Published April 16, 2023 at 10:09AM

Per Rockville Police: At approximately 5:36 a.m. on April 16, 2023, Rockville City Police responded to the 100 block of Gibbs Street for the report of a burglary of a jewelry store. Officers discovered the front window had been broken out, numerous jewelry cases were smashed, and a high dollar value of items were taken.

The suspects are described as three subjects wearing all dark clothing, masks and gloves fleeing towards the Dawson’s Market parking area. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCPD Criminal Investigations Unit at 240-314-8938. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Mochinut Pushes Grand Opening Back to April 29; Deals and Giveaways for Grand Opening

By MCS Staff

Published April 15, 2023 at 2:45PM

Last September we let you know that Mochinut, a restaurant that serves mochi donuts, Korean rice flour hotdogs, soft serve, and bubble tea drinks (menu available below), is coming to 838 Rockville Pike– inside the current location of Tea-Do. Tea-Do is a “contemporary tea house” that was on the early side of MoCo’s bubble tea explosion in recent years, opening in January of 2016. The grand opening was for Mochinut was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 15th at noon, but has been pushed back to Saturday, April 29th.

Mochinut offers mochi donuts, which is described as “a donut that originated from Hawaii which is a combination of American doughnuts and Japanese mochi.” Up to 25 different flavors are available, but flavors will vary by location. The Mochinut menu also consists savory treats in the form of Korean hotdogs and offers other sweet menu items like soft serve ice cream and bubble tea drinks.

Nosh Grill House Soft Opens This Week

By MCS Staff

Published April 15, 2023 at 10:57AM

Nosh Grill House, located at 11 N Washington Street in Rockville, is holding its soft opening this week. The restaurant, which offers contemporary Chinese-style bbq, is the neighbor and sister restaurant of East Grill Karaoke and East Dumpling House. Along with all-you-can-eat bbq, Nosh Grill House will offer karaoke. The soft opening begins on Monday, April 17th and runs Monday-Thursday from 5pm until 1am and Friday-Sunday from 5pm-2am. Full menu available below.

Per Nosh Grill House: “NOSH is a contemporary Chinese-style BBQ restaurant and karaoke bar that pays homage to traditional Northern Chinese food culture, while embracing neighboring countries’ influences, including Japan, Korea, and Russia. Forged with skill and passion, this family-owned restaurant has been a years-long journey in the making; the result is a welcoming, eccentric space with a boisterous bar and a 12-foot screen for karaoke, sporting events, and shows.

City of Rockville Hosts Skate Jam Event on Saturday, April 15

By MCS Staff

Published April 13, 2023 at 7:21PM

Skating Competition: Sign up for our Free skate competition! The competition consists of 3 heats with skaters who will compete to see who can have the best run! The competition is free to enter, and participants will be grouped by skill level. Free. Sign-up Here

Build your own Skateboard: Join the City of Rockville and Bethesda Boards to build and customize your skateboard! Participants will get to design, decorate, paint, and adjust their own personal skateboards. Skateboards will be ready to take home after the event with a new skate tool to keep. Register Here