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The Shops at Congressional Village Shopping Center Goes For $44 Million at Auction Wednesday Morning

Published October 12, 2022 at 12:01PM | Updated October 12, 2022 at 2:41PM

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 went for $44 million at an auction on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 at 11:00AM.

The auction was won by the IVEA restaurant group (who owns local restaurants like Gyuzo BBQ, Gong Cha, The Spot, Kyoto Matcha, Lao Sze Chuan, and more) and Chicago-based Windfall Group LLC who we are told plans to add additional restaurants to the shopping center. The Shops at Congressional Village is currently home to 7-Eleven, ATI Physical Therapy, Heartland Dental, MyEyeDr., Verizon, and more.

Rockville City Officials to Receive Presentation on Final Concept for Re-Imagining RedGate Park

By MCS Staff

Published October 12, 2022 at 10:52AM

City of Rockville Planning staff recommends that the Mayor and Council receive a presentation on the final concept for the Re-Imagining RedGate Park and adopt the attached Master Plan (a few photos below) at the upcoming October 17th Rockville mayor and city council meeting. If the Mayor and Council adopt the Plan, the Recreation and Parks Department staff will work with the City Manager to submit for FY 24 funding to begin implementing the identified priorities for RedGate Park. Once funding is approved by the Mayor and Council, staff would move forward with the necessary site plans for implementation. If the Mayor and Council request changes to the proposed Plan and choose not to adopt at this meeting, staff will revise the Plan and present at a future Mayor and Council meeting for adoption.

Background and Process Summary: In March 2020, the Mayor and Council voted to retain the entire 131-acre site, formerly RedGate Golf Course, as a public park. The Mayor and Council requested that park elements include both active and passive recreation, as well as natural open areas. The Mayor and Council also advocated for significant community engagement to help identify and prioritize the elements that would ultimately be included in the park plan. Following the Mayor and Council meeting, staff finalized the Scope of Work. A detailed Request for Proposals was then issued to secure a multi-disciplinary team to conduct a master plan process for the site. Mahan Rykiel Associates, Inc. was procured in January 2021 to join the project team as its consultant.

Rockville’s Emmes Acquires Fifth Company in Less Than Two Years

By MCS Staff

Published October 11, 2022 at 4:19PM

Emmes, a global, full-service Clinical Research Organization (CRO) that’s headquartered in Rockville and dedicated to supporting the advancement of public health and biopharmaceutical innovation, announced that it has acquired Clinical Edge. Clinical Edge trains and certifies visual function examiners at investigator sites conducting Phase I to IV ophthalmic clinical trials. The combination of Optym, Emmes’ ophthalmology certification unit, and Clinical Edge will make the organization a leader in ophthalmic certification and training services. Emmes officially rolled out the new name – OptymEdge – and branding ahead of the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting, which takes place in Chicago from September 30 to October 3. This is the fifth company that Rockville-based Emmes has acquire din the last five years.

Per the press release: Emmes Chief Executive Officer Dr. Christine Dingivan, said, “This acquisition makes us a powerhouse in the ophthalmology training and certification area, a critical part of determining the safety and efficacy of new treatments for eye disease. Our fifth acquisition in less than two years, this is another positive step in our growth and globalization effort. It also reflects our commitment to investing in public health and alleviating the high burden of disease areas like ophthalmology.” OptymEdge ensures the standardization of visual function requirements for ophthalmic clinical trials across all phases of clinical development. This includes certifying and training of clinical trial center staff and maintaining a database listing their current certification status. OptymEdge has a combined base of 36 ophthalmic certifiers, most of whom are doctors of optometry and medical doctors.

Unclaimed $50,000, $20,000 and $10,000 Lottery Tickets Sold Last Week in MoCo

By Patrick Herron

Published October 11, 2022 at 10:02AM | Updated October 11, 2022 at 12:38PM

Several winning lottery tickets were sold this past week in Montgomery County that have yet to be claimed. They include a $50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold on October 5 at the W Express (5143 River Road) in Bethesda, a $20,004 winning Mega Millions ticket sold on October 5 at Safeway (403 Redland Blvd) in Rockville, a $10,000 Mega Millions ticket sold October 5 at Sugarloaf Wine Cellar (12955 Wisteria Drive) in Germantown, and a $10,000 Lucky Numbers ticket sold on October 3 at Ollie’s Beer, Wine & Deli (2011 Veirs Mill Road) in Rockville. All four tickets remain unclaimed as of October 11, according to the Maryland Lottery.

Winners of prizes larger than $25,000 must redeem their tickets at the Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center in Baltimore, which is open by appointment only. Prizes of up to $5,000 can be claimed at any of more than 400 Expanded Cashing Authority Program (XCAP) locations. All Maryland Lottery retailers are authorized to redeem tickets up to and including $600. More information is available on the How To Claim page of mdlottery.com.

Vehicle Driven Into Building Tuesday Morning in Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Published October 11, 2022 at 8:53AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to the scene of a collision that involved a single vehicle striking a building at 1396 Rockville Pike in Rockville on Tuesday morning around 6:30am. No injuries were reported. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS, EMS evaluated one patient that declined transport to the hospital. We will post an update when more information becomes available.

ICYMI (~630a) 1396 Rockville Pike, near Templeton Place, Rockville, collision Single vehicle struck building, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluated 1 patient, no transport (patient refusal) pic.twitter.com/H0uABtB8m3

Annual Bike Drive Event on Friday, Oct. 14, in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published October 11, 2022 at 7:27AM

MCDOT is sponsoring the drive in partnership with Rockville Bike Hub and Bikes for the World. Between 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. adult and child bikes will be collected (rain or shine) outside of the Montgomery County Council Office Building Garage at East Jefferson and Monroe Street in Rockville.

Bicycles should be in good working condition or in need of only minor repairs. Rockville Bike Hub volunteers will refurbish the bikes and MCDOT will place them with low-income children and adults in the County through the MCDOT Bike Match Program or through the Rockville Terrific Kids program.

Montgomery County to Host ‘Walk to School Day’ Event on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Wheaton Woods Elementary School in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published October 11, 2022 at 7:23AM

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, which encourages students who have a safe path and live near their elementary school to walk to school, will join in the national recognition of “Walk to School Day” on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Most County elementary schools will participate, with a special event starting at 8:30 a.m. that day being held at Wheaton Woods Elementary School in Rockville.

The event in front of Wheaton Woods Elementary School will have fanfare including music, balloons, giveaways, police officers, firefighters, firetrucks and a special appearance from MCDOT’s Zeal the Safety Zebra. The school is located at 4510 Faroe Pl. in Rockville.

MoCo’s Very Own Z&Z Manoushe Now Available in DC Metro Area Whole Foods

By MCS Staff

Published October 11, 2022 at 4:48AM

Z&Z, the popular new bakery/restaurant in Rockville (1111 Nelson Street) that got its start in local farmers markets in 2016, has announced that its popular manoushe is now available in local DC, MD and VA Whole Foods. Z&Z recently earned national recognition, being included in a list of 2022’s “Best New Restaurants” by national food website bon apetit.

Co-founder Danny Dubbaneh tells us that this the first time ever that manoushe is available in a major grocer, citing the importance of this kind of cultural representation in the frozen pizza aisle. “Ever since we started at farmers markets way back in 2016 we’ve always had one goal in mind: make everyone know and love manoushe as much as we do. And that’s why we’re excited to be partnering with Whole Foods to make manoushe available for everyone— from the comfort of their own homes.” Dubbaneh said.

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

Published October 11, 2022 at 4:31AM

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:

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

By MCS Staff

Published October 10, 2022 at 9:33AM

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.”

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

By Patrick Herron

Published October 10, 2022 at 9:32AM

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