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Man Found Suffering From Multiple Gunshot Wounds in Rockville Early Tuesday Morning

Published January 10, 2023 at 7:14AM

A man was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at approximately 12:30am on Tuesday morning on the 500 block of Monroe Street in Rockville. According to police, the man was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries

Per the Rockville City Police Department: This morning at approximately 12:30 a.m. officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his upper torso in the 500 block of Monroe St. Fire/Rescue responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rockville City Police Department’s Criminal Investigation’s Unit at 240-314-8938.

Rockville Town Center “Road Diets Project” Kicks Off

By MCS Staff

Published January 10, 2023 at 7:06AM

Per the City of Rockville: A project to make Rockville Town Center safer for pedestrians and bicyclists by calming traffic kicked off Nov. 21 as city staff and the city’s contractor discussed the construction schedule for the Town Center Road Diets Project. At a kickoff meeting, city staff and the city’s contractor, discussed the construction schedule for the project, including a projected completion date of early fall 2023.

Ardent Company will construct the project. It will improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety by narrowing the two travel lanes on both North Washington Street and East Middle Lane to one lane in each direction, and by creating protected bike lanes, parking, and signage. The project will also widen the sidewalk on the south side of East Middle Lane between North Washington Street and Maryland Avenue. Ardent Company plans to order construction materials and begin small portions of the construction in January or February, depending on weather conditions and material availability. However, the major work will begin in March 2023.

Shared-Use Path Complete as Baltimore Road Corridor Improvements Continue

By MCS Staff

Published January 9, 2023 at 5:11PM

City of Rockville contractors recently completed construction of a shared-use path near Rockville High School and are turning their attention to sidewalk installation on Baltimore Road and Broadwood Drive as work continues along the corridor between Rockville Town Center and the city’s east side.

In late fall, contractors finished installing a pervious, shared-use path, curb and gutter on the south side of Baltimore Road between the Rockville High School driveway and Twinbrook Parkway. Crews also installed storm drain between Edmonston Drive and Avery Road and near Broadwood Drive, and completed permanent roadway striping between First Street and Edmonston Drive.

Barack Matite Selected as Rockville’s New Deputy City Manager

By MCS Staff

Published January 9, 2023 at 5:08PM

Barack Matite, city manager for the City of Eudora, Kansas, will be Rockville’s next deputy city manager, City Manager Rob DiSpirito has announced. Matite will formally assume the role Monday, Jan. 23. Matite has served as city manager of Eudora since August 2016. He joined Eudora in 2012 and has served in several roles for the city. He was chosen from a strong field of more than 100 applicants nationwide.

Matite has a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Kansas, a bachelor’s degree in global and international studies from the University of Kansas and attended the Senior Executive Institute at the University of Virginia, Weldon Cooper Center of Public Service.

Rally in Support of Old Georgetown Road Safety Improvements (Added Bike Lanes) to Take Place Sunday, January 8

By MCS Staff

Published January 7, 2023 at 1:04PM

The Action Committee for Transit is hosting a rally in support of the Maryland State Highway Administration’s decision to improve safety on nearly two miles of MD 187 (Old Georgetown Road) in North Bethesda. The safety improvements on MD 187, between south of I-495 (Capital Beltway) and Nicholson Lane, converted one travel lane in each direction in order to add buffered bicycle lanes and the installation of flex posts to outline the new bicycle lanes.

“Please join us on Sunday, January 8, to show support for the State Highway Administration’s decision to enact a road diet when replacing a portion of Old Georgetown Road. Biking? Meet at 10:30 am at Medical Center Metro Or 11:00 am at Old Georgetown Rd & West Cedar Ln. Then ride the Old Georgetown bike lanes to Nicholson Ln and back! Walking or rolling? Meet at 11:15 am at Old Georgetown Rd & Tuckerman Ln, then walk or roll past future Woodward HS to Edson Ln (0.8 miles) or Nicholson Ln (1.6 miles) and back (Parking at Timberlawn Local Park, 10800 Gloxinia Dr) Short rally for safety at West Cedar Ln, after the ride!”

Rockville’s HighTide Therapeutics Announces $107 Million in Funding to Develop Therapies For Metabolic and Digestive Diseases

By MCS Staff

Published January 6, 2023 at 9:56AM

HighTide Therapeutics Inc. (“HighTide”), a globally integrated clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel multifunctional therapies for metabolic and digestive diseases, announced the closing of a $107 million Series C/C+ financing led by the TCM Healthcare Fund of Guangdong, managed by China Development Bank Capital. Other investors included Yuexiu Fund and Yuthai Fund. HighTide’s U.S. headquarters are at 11140 Rockville Pike in Rockville.

Proceeds of the financing will be used to advance multiple global development programs, including mid-to-late-stage clinical trials, and the commercialization and business development of the company’s robust pipeline. HighTide’s lead candidate HTD1801, is a novel multifunctional molecule, being developed for the treatment of patients suffering from complex metabolic and digestive diseases. HighTide has successfully completed multiple clinical trials of HTD1801 and continues to advance its global development programs as follows:

Rockville Mayor and Council to Consider Regulations for Short-Term Residential Rentals, Residential Room Rentals, Accessory Apartments and Accessory Dwelling Units

By MCS Staff

Published January 5, 2023 at 3:29PM

The Rockville Mayor and Council will consider whether to initiate the public review process for several changes to the city code and zoning ordinance at upcoming meetings in January.

On Jan. 9, the Mayor and Council will determine whether to initiate a review process for proposed code changes to implement regulations for short-term residential rentals, as well as regulate the rental of rooms within a residence. The intent of the code changes are to clarify when short-term rentals, typically booked through services such as AirBnB and VRBO, are permitted. Proposed conditions include limitations on the number of days per year that a unit may be rented, as well as limitations on the amount of rental unit guests. Should the regulations be adopted, landlords would be required to register units with the city and be subject to the city’s hotel tax.

Rockville’s Charter Review Commission Recommends Lowering Voting Age to 16

By MCS Staff

Published January 5, 2023 at 3:17PM

Lowering the voting age to 16, expanding the size of the Mayor and Council, term limits, representative districts, and consideration of ranked-choice voting were among recommendations the city’s Charter Review Commission presented to the Mayor and Council on Dec. 12. The Mayor and Council are scheduled to discuss, during their Monday, Jan. 30 meeting, whether to adopt any of the recommendations. Recommendations included:

Lowering the age to vote in city elections from 18 to 16, regardless of citizenship. The commission unanimously recommended this change and also recommended that the right to vote in city elections be extended to anyone “who has been a resident of the City of Rockville for six months preceding a municipal election, without regard to citizenship.”

Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 15-Year Old

By Patrick Herron

Published January 5, 2023 at 3:06PM

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 15-year-old from Rockville. Jacqueline Diaz was last seen on Friday, December 30, 2022, in the 5900 block of Lemay Rd. Diaz is approximately 5-feet, 4-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has brown eyes, brown hair and a nose piercing. It is unknown what she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jacqueline Diaz is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

First 100 Customers at Renovated Derwood Wendy’s Could Get Free Food For a Year

By MCS Staff

Published January 5, 2023 at 8:59AM | Updated January 5, 2023 at 11:49AM

A previous version of this article listed 808 Rockville Pike as the address of the Wendy’s being remodeled. The correct address is 15807 Frederick Road.

The first 100 customers at the renovated Wendy’s in Derwood could receive free food for a year. The renovated Wendy’s location at 15807 Frederick Rd will reopen on Saturday, January 28th. As the fast food chain did with its 18425 Woodfield Rd restaurant in Gaithersburg, they’ll give away 100 VIP ticket to those 16 and older and present in line at 10:30am when the dining room opens (a purchase is necessary to be considered for a card). Anyone who gets a VIP ticket will be able to come back to the store once a week for a year to receive a free sandwich, salad, or breakfast biscuit.

New Planet Fitness Location in Rockville Opens

By Patrick Herron

Published January 3, 2023 at 11:42PM

Planet Fitness is now open in the Montrose Shopping Center at 5520 Randolph Rd. in Rockville. The new gym is double in size of that of its previous location at 1776 E Jefferson St. The Planet Fitness locations in Gaithersburg and Germantown also recently completed renovations. Per Planet Fitness: “We’re thrilled our Rockville club is moving to a new location that will double the size of the current location and include more fitness equipment, better parking and easy access to the Capital Beltway,” said C. Victor Brick, co-owner of PF Growth Partners (PFGP), a franchise division of Planet Fitness. “The new space will provide a bigger and better option for current members and the community of Rockville.”

Offering a hassle-free environment, the future Planet Fitness Rockville will feature new Matrix cardio machines, a new functional training area, new Matrix training cycles, and new rowers and Sci fit, as well as a 30-Minute Express Circuit, fully equipped locker rooms and numerous flat screen televisions.