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Ding Tea in Rockville Now Available For $450K (Reduced From $650K)

Published November 30, 2022 at 7:44AM

In September, we let you know that Ding Tea was available for purchase for $650,000. According to the listing, the price is now $450,000. Ding Tea opened in January 2020 at Ritchie Plaza next to Kiim Imm Thai restaurant (785 Rockville Pike). According to a listing, the bubble tea shop is now available for sale and can be purchased for $450,000. It is the only Ding Tea franchise in the state of Maryland.

Per the listing, the shop is being sold due to the owner moving out of state. They’re are currently 2 years left on the lease, with an option for an additional 5 years. Everything in the store would be included in the purchase of the store, which touts “no competition” since it’s the only Ding Tea store in the area. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

2022 Rockville Holiday Drive is Underway

By Patrick Herron

Published November 27, 2022 at 6:43PM

Per the City of Rockville: For nearly a half century, through the Holiday Drive, Rockville has sponsored outreach that brings the community together each year to provide food baskets, gift certificates and toys to needy Rockville families throughout the Thanksgiving and December holidays.

Here are some ways you can make a difference in 2022:

Restaurants That Closed in MoCo in 2022

By Patrick Herron

Published November 27, 2022 at 2:31PM | Updated November 28, 2022 at 7:54AM

Below you’ll find a list of restaurants that unfortunately closed in 2022. Please let us know of any restaurants we may have missed. On the flip side, make sure to read our list of Over 100 Restaurants That Have Opened in Montgomery County in 2022.

Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith Returns To The Area; He Attended High School in MoCo

By MCS Staff

Published November 27, 2022 at 10:44AM

The Atlanta Falcons are coming to town to try to slow down the surging Washington Commanders, who have won five of their last six games. Head Coach Arthur Smith is being credited for being a part of making a Falcons team that was expected to be one of the worst in the league play competitive football and remain in the playoff hunt in the NFC. Smith is a graduate of Georgetown Prep (North Bethesda). Two of his players, Arnold Ebitekie (Einstein High School) and defensive tackle Derrick Tangelo of the practice squad (Bullis High School) also have strong MoCo ties.

Arthur Smith played a big role in the development of Derrick Henry as one of the best running backs in the NFL, turning the Tennessee Titans offense around, and helping the team make the playoffs in consecutive years before earning the head coaching job in Atlanta. Smith, who graduated from Georgetown Prep in 2001, guided the Little Hoyas to an undefeated season and an IAC championship as a senior. He was inducted into the Georgetown Prep Athletic Hall of Fame in 2017, just two years before being promoted to offensive coordinator for the Titans. Smith started his NFL coaching career when he was named the defensive quality control coach for Washington back in 2007. You may have also heard of his father’s company–Arthur Smith’s father, Frederick W. Smith, is the founder, chairman, president, and CEO of FedEx (the sponsor of Washington’s stadium).

Rockville Volunteer Fire Department Will Not Be Selling Christmas Trees This Year

By MCS Staff

Published November 26, 2022 at 8:41AM

Per the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department: Unlike in past years, RVFD will not be selling Christmas trees this year. If you would like to support another volunteer fire/rescue department, the following are selling trees this year:

Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad – 5020 Battery La. Bethesda, MD

Flagship Proposal For Carwash on Rollins Ave Includes Demolishing Current Self-Service Carwash Building

By MCS Staff

Published November 25, 2022 at 5:34PM | Updated December 1, 2022 at 10:18PM

The City of Rockville will vote on a site plan submitted by Flagship Maryland Propco, LLC (the “Applicant”), proposing several improvements to the existing Flagship Carwash facility located at 975 Rollins Avenue. The Applicant intends to demolish the existing self-service carwash building and install self-service vacuum spaces, full-service finishing spaces, and modify the on-site circulation. The existing full service carwash building will remain. The Applicant also cites that the hours of operation will be reduced from 7AM through 11PM to 8AM through 6:30PM because of the removal of the self-service carwash.

City of Rockville Staff recommends approval of Level 2 Site Plan Application STP2022-00446, to demolish the existing self-service carwash, install self-service vacuums and full-service finishing spaces, and complete onsite circulation improvements at 975 Rollins Avenue, as well as approval of the requested parking reduction and the nonconforming alteration, based on the findings and conditions of approval contained in this report. A meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 30th to vote on the approval of the application.

Continued Concern for Missing Seventeen-Year-Old from Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Published November 25, 2022 at 2:26PM

Per MCPD– Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Saniah Brown, a missing 17-year-old from Rockville. Brown was last seen on Saturday, October 21, 2022, at approximately 2:30 p.m., in the 600 block of Maryland Avenue in Rockville.

Brown is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Ask for Public’s Assistance Locating Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published November 25, 2022 at 12:03PM

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. Allison Espinales was last seen on Monday, November 21, 2022, at approximately 2 a.m., in the 14200 block of Canterbury Ln.

Espinales is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 110 pounds. She has reddish hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Burglary With Forced Entry Reported at Atlantic Guns in Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Published November 25, 2022 at 11:13AM | Updated November 25, 2022 at 11:58AM

A burglary occurred early Friday morning at Atlantic Guns at 15813 Frederick Rd in Rockville. According to Montgomery County Police, officers responded to the scene around 1:00am after receiving reports of a black sedan ramming the front of the store. MCPD believe that five or six individuals made entry into the store and left with several guns. After taking the guns, the suspects ran off. The vehicle used was stolen. ATF is assisting with the investigation.

Atlantic Guns posted the following message this morning on social media: “🚨 SMASH AND GRAB 🚨 As many of our followers, customers, and friends already know, there was an attempt to make entry into the store last Saturday morning. Unfortunately, what appears to be the same group of individuals returned early this morning and made a successful entry and theft. We are still assessing the damage and missing items which do appear to be minimal overall.

Clark Construction & Federal Realty Tops Out Latest Component of Pike & Rose in North Bethesda

By MCS Staff

Published November 25, 2022 at 8:06AM

Per the press release: 915 Meeting Street is the latest component of Pike & Rose, a 24-acre, transit-oriented neighborhood featuring retail, dining, and entertainment spaces.

Rockville’s Spartan Medical Donates 700 Medical-Grade Survival Blankets and Other Medical Supplies to Ukraine People

By MCS Staff

Published November 25, 2022 at 7:57AM

“Send blankets . . . or we’ll freeze to death” was Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko’s blunt assessment of the coming winter

Spartan Medical Inc., a veteran-owned medical solutions company headquartered at 1445 Research Blvd in Rockville, announced it has donated 700 Siren Survival Wraps and additional medical supplies to help Ukrainian civilians endure the alarmingly cold months ahead.