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Greivis Vasquez, Who Moved to the U.S. to Attend High School in Rockville, is Inducted Into Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame

By MCS Staff

Greivis Vasquez, who attended Montrose Christian in z Rockville, was inducted into the University of Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame this past weekend, joining seven other former UMD student-athletes in the ceremony.

The 2010 ACC player of the year was born in Caracas, Venezuela and moved to the United States to attend high school and play basketball at Montrose Christian School in Rockville in 2004. During his senior year at Montrose he committed to the University of Maryland to play under head coach Gary Williams. Below you’ll see some of his accomplishments at the University of Maryland and in the NBA after that:

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The Shops at Congressional Village Shopping Center in Rockville to be Auctioned on October 12

By MCS Staff

The multi-tenant retail shipping center known as The Shops At Congressional Village, a one/story commercial building and a leasehold interest on the first floor of 192 Halpine Rd in Rockville will be made available for auction on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 at 11:00AM. The shopping center is currently home to 7-Eleve, ATI Physical Therapy, Heartland Dental, MyEyeDr., Verizon, and more.

The news was first reported by Biz Journals, who stated that the “owner defaulted on a 2019 mortgage it took out to refinance the property.” Per the article, “The Shops at Congressional Village fell victim to the Covid-19 pandemic and financial strain put on many of its tenants, according to Michael Hollander, general counsel for the Ronald Cohen Management Co., which owns the property at 1701 Rockville Pike through affiliate CV Shopping Center Associates LLC.”

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MCFRS Respond to Collision With Entrapment on Shady Grove Road Monday Morning, Several Lanes Blocked

By Patrick Herron

According to Montgomery County Police, Shady Grove Road is down to one lane in each direction at Pleasant Road, as the result of the collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and should expect significant delays. Per mcfrPIO on twitter: “Update – Shady Grove Road, collision one person pinned, @mcfrs M703, PE732, T731, RS703, BC705, A732 on scene, Some lanes blocked”

Update – Shady Grove Road, initial Dispatch ~840a, 1 person pinned, patient extricated ~905a, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting 1 adult Pri1 trauma, others persons refused transport, collision involved two (2) other vehicles (car & hvac van), some lanes are blocked https://t.co/XLTtDFuBAw pic.twitter.com/n1t0pZNIgt

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The Creek Lodge Bar & Grill Announces Opening Date in Rock Creek Village Center

By MCS Staff

Last December we let you know that The Creek Lodge Bar & Grill would be replacing Urban BBQ at 5566 Norbeck Rd in the Rock Creek Village Center. Back in May, permanent signage went up and the restaurant has looked ready to go for a couple weeks. We have now received word that the grand opening will take place on Monday, October 17th.

The Creek Lodge Bar & Grill is co-owned and operated by the folks that have brought you Taco Daddy (now closed, but locations formerly located in Gaithersburg and Frederick), Brews & Barrels (Kentlands), Royal Tandoor (Gaithersburg), and Vine Alley (Kentlands).

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Additional Information on Twinbrook Shooting Friday Night

By MCS Staff

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – 1st District Investigative Section are currently investigating a shooting that occurred on October 7, 2022, in the area of Twinbrook Parkway.  At approximately 9:23 p.m., officers responded to the 12900 block of Twinbrook Parkway for the sound of shots and the report of a shooting that just occurred.

Upon arrival, the first responding officer on scene observed the suspect carrying a black handgun with an extended magazine down by his side. As the officer stopped his unmarked vehicle, the suspect raised the gun towards the officer. The officer began to get out of his car, announcing his presence and ordered the suspect to put down the gun. The suspect dropped the gun and ran away from the scene.

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No Injuries After Fire at Montgomery County Transfer Station

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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the Montgomery County Transfer Station at 16101 Frederick Rd. in Derwood (near Shady Grove Road) around noon today for a fire in large trash compactor, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. According to Piringer, the fire confined to the trash compactor on lower level.  The fire caused some smoke, but there were no injuries. Front end loaders and other heavy equipment will assist with complete extinguishment of the fire.

(~12noon) 16101 Frederick Rd., near Shady Grove Road, transfer Station, fire in large trash compactor, @mcfrs PE728, E703, RS703, PE731, PE732, PE708, PE731, PAT708, A703, BC703, BC704, SA700 & others responded

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Rockville: Shape the Future of the Swim and Fitness Center’s Outdoor Recreation Pool

By MCS Staff

Want to help shape the future of the outdoor Recreation Pool at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center? Community members are invited to drop in anytime from 5:30-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17 at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center to learn about and share input on the upcoming outdoor Recreation Pool renovations. Let the design team know your preferences with the current facility and ideas for the future. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend. A survey will also be available at rockvillemd.gov/swimcenter from Monday, Oct. 10 – Friday, Nov. 4.

The newly renovated and expanded locker rooms and lobby area at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center re-opened in January 2020. Based on community recommendations and an architectural audit, we completed a major renovation that focused on upgrading the locker rooms and lobby. View the Invitation for Bid, posted on October 30, 2018. Key elements of the project included:

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40 Year Sentence for Rockville Medical Worker Who Sexually Abused Psych Patients

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Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, Judge David Boynton sentenced, defendant, Macdoff Oghenejabo Okah,46, of Silver Spring, to 60 years suspend all but 40 years in prison and 5 years of supervised probation upon release. The sentence was for six counts of criminal charges related to a guilty plea entered by Okah on charges of sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult and sexual offense in the third degree and Okah’s conviction in a separate case where a jury found him guilty of one count of sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult and three counts of sexual offense in the third degree.

There were two victims involved and the incidents occurred in 2018 and 2019 while Okah was employed as a Psychiatric Tech at Adventist Healthcare Behavioral Health located in the 14900 block of Broschart Rd. in Rockville. He was in a position where he was entrusted with the care of these women and took advantaged of that, targeting them while they were in psychiatric crisis and had no way to defend themselves. Judge Boynton also ruled that Okah will be on the sex offender registry for life and can never work in the health care profession again or have unsupervised contact with vulnerable adults

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Rockville Listed 20th in National “Best Places to Live” List; Nearby MD City Ranks 6th

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Money, a widely recognized brand in personal finance that was founded in 1972 as Money Magazine, and guides readers decisions about investing, saving, and purchasing, has released its 2022 ‘50 Best Places to Live’ list. The City of Rockville is the only area in Montgomery County to make the list, coming in 20th. Nearby Columbia received the #6 ranking on the list.

Per the article:

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