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Update: Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash That Occurred Tuesday Morning; Identity of Victim Released

Published February 21, 2023 at 3:06PM | Updated February 21, 2023 at 6:44PM

Per the Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police are continuing to investigate a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday morning in Montgomery County. Shortly before 5:01 a.m. on Tuesday, troopers from the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack responded to the area of eastbound Interstate 495, prior to the Route 355 exit for a report of a crash involving injuries. According to a preliminary investigation, a Chevrolet Cobalt, for unknown reasons, traveled off the right side of the highway, striking an embankment and tree.

The driver of the vehicle, identified as Tera King, 18, of Weejun Loop, Woodbridge, Virginia, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Montgomery County EMS personnel. The lone passenger in the car, a 20-year-old male, was transported by ambulance to Suburban Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Anyone with information related to this crash is asked to contact the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack at 301-424-2101. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Rockville Town Center Master Plan Update to Kick Off with Listening Sessions

By Patrick Herron

Published February 21, 2023 at 2:13PM

Per the City of Rockville: The City of Rockville will host four interactive listening sessions to kickoff outreach and engagement for the Town Center Master Plan update, which will help guide the area’s success in coming decades.

The same material will be covered at all listening sessions, so only one needs to be attended. Light refreshments and a children’s activity area will be available at the in-person sessions.

Google Provides Universities at Shady Grove with $500K Gift to Strengthen Pathway Programs

By Patrick Herron

Published February 21, 2023 at 10:37AM

Per the Universities at Shady Grove: Google and the Universities at Shady Grove (USG), a regional higher education center in Maryland, are partnering to help shape how higher education institutions can best ensure the success of a rapidly changing and increasingly less traditional student population, by building targeted pathways to degree completion and strong career opportunities. Google has provided a $500,000 gift to USG to support the development of educational pathway analytics, with a long view of systemic change in the way higher education serves the “fluid” learner of today and tomorrow. The goal is to develop an applied research framework for measuring, assessing and learning how to design and implement pathway programs that lead students to college degree completion and career success, and support workforce development. This gift is part of the Grow with Google initiative that helps create new career opportunities through skill development and new pathways to the workforce.

USG is a regional higher education center of the University System of Maryland (USM) in Rockville, Md., which offers nearly 80 undergraduate and graduate-level programs from nine different state universities on one campus. All undergraduate programs offered at the campus provide the upper-division coursework toward bachelor’s degrees and are tailored to serving transfer students, many of whom follow a path from high school to community college, before being admitted into one of the universities that offer some of their programs at USG.

Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller Visited North Bethesda on Friday

By Patrick Herron

Published February 20, 2023 at 12:13PM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Montgomery County Council members, and representatives from the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD), the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA) welcomed Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller to the Pike District for a presentation and update on the UM-Institute for Health Computing project. The Institute for Health Computing is a planned research facility and academic presence at the North Bethesda Metro Station in the Pike District that will serve as an anchor and attraction to developers and businesses. The Institute will include research in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR).

Here is a Power Point presentation from the event.

Rockville’s DSFederal Announces Clement Chen as CEO

By MCS Staff

Published February 19, 2023 at 4:06PM

Rockville-based DSFederal, Inc., a government focused leader in data science and digital solutions located at 6100 Executive Blvd, announced the appointment of Clement Chen as its new chief executive officer. He will join Sophia Parker in leading the company’s next phase of transformation and growth. Parker will remain as chairwoman of the company. Chen will be focused on achieving the firm’s strategic, financial and operational goals and Parker will continue to focus on the people side of the business including client relationships, partnerships and employee engagement.

Per the press release: Founded in 2007, DSFederal is focused on empowering federal agencies to achieve their mission by connecting the dots between data, policy, people and technology. The company’s highly specialized team, deep public health expertise combined with a broad technology skill set enables them to derive insights to help shape federal policies and decisions.

Rockville’s Supernus Pharmaceuticals Secures $150 Million Loan

By MCS Staff

Published February 19, 2023 at 3:50PM

Rockville-based Supernus Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company, located at 9715 Key W Ave, and focused on developing and commercializing products for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases, announced it entered into a credit line agreement (the “Credit Line”) with UBS Bank USA (“UBS”) providing the Company an uncommitted demand secured line of credit of up to $150 million, which can be drawn at any time.

Any fixed rate borrowing will bear interest at a fixed interest rate, equal to the sum of the UBS Fixed Funding Rate plus the applicable Percentage Spread established in the Credit Line. Any variable rate borrowing will bear interest at a variable interest rate, equal to the sum of the UBS Variable Rate plus the applicable Percentage Spread established in the Credit Line.

Food Delivery Driver Robbed on Fallsgrove Drive in Rockville Saturday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published February 19, 2023 at 2:55PM

At approximately 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Rockville City Police responded to the 700 block of Fallsgrove Drive for the report of an armed robbery.

According to Rockville Police, a food delivery driver was approached by two men in their late teens to early 20’s dressed in all black clothing. The suspects displayed a handgun, robbed the victim of cash and fled on foot. The victim was not injured. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Rockville City Police Criminal Investigations Unit at 240-314-8938, as always callers may choose to remain anonymous. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Montgomery County/Gaithersburg/Rockville Presidents Day Schedule

By MCS Staff

Published February 18, 2023 at 6:44AM

The Montgomery County Government, and programs that impact County residents, will have schedule and program changes for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 20. The City of Gaithersburg and City of Rockville have also released their schedules for Presidents Day.

Details on How You Can Help the Girl Scout Troop That Was Robbed of Their Cookie Money in Front of Grocery Store

By Patrick Herron

Published February 17, 2023 at 11:06AM

Update: Last weekend, a Girl Scout troop selling cookies in front of the Safeway at 14939 Shady Grove Rd in Rockville had approximately $300 stolen when someone grabbed their cash box and ran away. The group has since reached out to let us know that that if anyone would like to help the troop they can purchase cookies for donation at this link, and the troop will receive part of the proceeds.

February 14 Update: According to Montgomery County Police, “The victim stated that while her child was selling girl scout cookies she noticed a male sitting on the bench in front of the location for about 15 to 20 minutes. The suspect walked up to the Girl Scout Cookie table and grabbed the cash box and ran away. Officers searched the area for the suspect and attempted to find any surveillance video of the suspect running away. The victim said that she did not want to press charges if the suspect was found. She said that she just wanted her money back.”

Local Bartender, Drew Gardner, Nominated for “Bartender of the Year” by Maryland Restaurant Association

By MCS Staff

Published February 17, 2023 at 8:47AM

If you’ve been to Quincy’s South in North Bethesda/Rockville, you’ve likely encountered Drew Gardner’s smiling face, joyful personality, and effective service. While it hasn’t been a secret for local, the Quincy’s bartender is now getting statewide recognition after his nomination for “Bartender of the Year” by the Maryland Restaurant Association.”

In addition to Bartender of the Year, the voting categories include Chef of the Year, Manager of the Year, Server of the Year. Gardner is the only person employed in Montgomery County to be nominated. Anyone interested can view the ballot and vote here. “I’ve recently received the honor of being nominated as Bartender of the year by the Maryland Restaurant Association. As 1 of 5 individuals selected I’m truly humbled to be part of this group.” Gardner wrote.

Rockville Man Arrested for Attempted Second Degree Murder

By MCS Staff

Published February 16, 2023 at 10:53PM

On February 12, 2023, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Rockville City Police Officers responded to the 400 block of McArthur Drive for a report of a stabbing that just occurred. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds to his face and head. Officers immediately rendered first aid and the victim was transported to a local area hospital where he is recovering in stable condition.

During the course of the investigation, the Rockville City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect, Santos A. Gomez-Gonzalez, 24, of the 400 block of McArthur Drive, charging him with Attempted Second-Degree Murder, Assault-First Degree, Assault-Second Degree, and Reckless Endangerment.