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Three MCPS Students Win ‘Women Making History’ Awards

By MCS Staff

Three MCPS students are among 32 women who will be recognized with 2023 Women Making History Awards from the Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery Women. They will be recognized at the Women Making History Celebration and panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. on March 16 at the Silver Spring Civic Building. The students are: Shrusti Amula, 9th grader at Richard Montgomery High School; Shairee Arora, 10th grader at Richard Montgomery; Lumina Zhang, 8th grader at Herbert Hoover Middle School.

The awards are given in recognition of outstanding women in Montgomery County who are making significant contributions to their vocations and to the community. Nominations were submitted by peers based on criteria such as unselfish leadership, hard work in their field, exceptional leadership in civic activities, developing or supporting programs resulting in positive social action and inspiring others. More information and the full list of honorees is available here.

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Police and Family Concerned for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD:

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old from Rockville.  Tanease Callands was last seen on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at approximately 3 p.m., near Northwest High School in the 13500 block of Richter Farm Rd. in Germantown.

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Rockville’s Annual International Night Cultural Celebration Returns Friday, March 17

By MCS Staff

Per the City of Rockville: International Night will return Friday, March 17, following a two-year pandemic hiatus, for a free evening of multicultural fun and entertainment at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre.

From 6 p.m., International Night will showcase dance performances and traditional clothing displays, with an opportunity for attendees to sample unique and traditional foods from around the world, engage with and learn the customs of people from different countries, and discover our community’s different cultures.

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Rockville Chuck E. Cheese to Relocate

By MCS Staff

Chuck E. Cheese will be moving from its current Rockville location at 5270 Randolph Rd in Loehmann’s Plaza (10,500 SF) to a larger space (16,331 SF) in White Flint Plaza taking over the space that was previously home to Retro Fitness which closed in May 2020, according to a Biz Journals report. The new location is in what’s technically considered Kensington, just over a mile away from the current location in Loehmann’s Plaza. A Chuck E. Cheese Rockville employee let us know that the current location will not close for a “couple months, probably around the end of May.” The new location is expected to open this summer.

Chuck E. Cheese has an additional Montgomery County location at 1127 University Blvd E in Takoma Park. The children’s indoor entertainment arcade also had a location in Gaithersburg that closed in 2020 after being in business at Gaithersburg Square for over 30 years. Per the Biz Journals report, the new location will “feature a 17-foot digital wall and other technological advances over the older locations. There will still be some Chuck E. Cheese mainstays, including things like skee-ball, air hockey, and, of course, pizza.” The Rockville location has also matched pre-2019 numbers this year, hosting 289 birthday parties.

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Two Adults Hospitalized After Driver Crashes Into Utility Pole on Muncaster Mill Rd

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a driver crashing into a utility pole on Muncaster Mill Rd, between Avery Rd and the MD200 ICC overpass, on Tuesday evening.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the driver crashed into a utility pole, with wires coming down on the vehicle and across the road. Communication/Verizon wires were also affected by the crash, which blocked lanes on Muncaster Mill Rd. One patient was transported with priority 1 trauma (life threatening injuries) and another was transported with priority 2 trauma (serious, but non-life threatening injuries). There is no word on what caused the crash.

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Search Continues in the Disappearance of 56-Year-Old Man

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 56-year-old from Rockville.   Neil Bernstein was last seen on Friday, February 17, 2023, in the area of Great Falls Park (Maryland side), off of Macarthur Blvd. in Potomac, MD. He is missing from Twinbrook Parkway in Rockville.  Bernstein is approximately 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 190 lbs. He has short grey and brown hair and green eyes.  Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Detectives are asking anyone who visited the area of Great Falls Park (Maryland side), off of Macarthur Blvd. in Potomac on Friday, February 17th, 2023, and has photos or video footage of their time spent at Great Falls to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-455-TIPS (8477).

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CM Chicken in Rockville Rebrands to Gama Chicken & BBQ

By Patrick Herron

Choong Man (CM) Chicken at 765 Rockville Pike #E, which specializes in Korean style fried chicken, has rebranded to Gama Chicken & BBQ. A representative from the restaurant tells us that they made the change a few months back and that you can still find many of the same menu items.  Last week, we reported that the CM Chicken at 12933 Wisteria Dr in Germantown had rebranded to Chicken Pocho.

About Gama Chicken & BBQ: “Established over 6 years ago, we are a korean fried chicken franchise made with only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Whether you eat in, get it to go, or get delivery, Gama Chicken will make sure to satisfy your taste buds. It is our great pleasure to serve you with the highest quality food and excellent service at the best prices. Next time you’re craving chicken, come by our Gama Chicken in Rockville, MD. We look forward to seeing you!”

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Eerkin’s Uyghur Cuisine Reopens in New Rockville Location; Offering 20% Off For first Five Days

By MCS Staff

Eerkin’s Uyghur Cuisine has reopened in its new Rockville location at 6 N Washington Street in Rockville’s Courthouse Center, at the former home of Amici Miei. It was previously located at 1701 Rockville Pike # B1 in The Shops at Congressional Village, which recently auctioned for $44 million.

Courthouse Center, where Eerkin’s has opened, was home to the recently closed Woodside Deli, and is currently home to East Dumpling House and Subway. The restaurant is currently offering 20% off (see details in the post below). The news was first mentioned by The MoCo Source on Instagram.

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Police Respond to Armed Robbery/Auto Theft in Rockville Saturday Night

By MCS Staff

Rockville Police responded to a call for armed robbery/auto theft on the 1300 block of Piccard Drive at approximately 9:30pm. According to police, an unknown male approached and pointed a handgun at the victim, taking the victim’s keys, and fleeing in a blue 2017 Hyundai Sonata, MD Tag 2DB6897. The suspect is described as a black male, early teens, 5’7, skinny build wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. The victim was not injured. Anyone who sees the stolen vehicle or has information is asked to call 911, by Rockville Police.

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