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4 of the Top 10 Most Ethnically Diverse Cities/Areas Are in MoCo, According to Report Released Today

Published September 7, 2022 at 9:26AM

The personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Most & Least Ethnically Diverse Cities, with 4 of the top 10 cities/areas listed being in Montgomery County.

To identify the most ethnically diverse places in America, WalletHub compared more than 500 of the largest U.S. cities across three key metrics: ethnoracial diversity, linguistic diversity and birthplace diversity. Germantown came in at number 2, Gaithersburg came in at number 3, Silver Spring at number 4, and Rockville came in 10th out of over 500 caress listed. Jersey City, New Jersey came in 1st. Below you’ll see the breakdown for each area:

MCPD: Arrest Made in 51-Year-Old Murder Investigation

By Patrick Herron

Published September 6, 2022 at 11:29AM | Updated September 6, 2022 at 1:25PM

Montgomery County Police have announced that an arrest was made on Thursday, September 1, 2022, in connection to the 1971 murder of Captain James Tappen Hall, a Montgomery County Special Deputy Sheriff who died from injuries sustained after being shot at the Manor Country Club in Rockville. In October of 2021, MCPD sent out a press release asking anyone who had information about the homicide to call the Major Crimes Division – Cold Case Unit. Police Chief Marcus Jones will hold a press conference on Wednesday, September 7 to provide details on how the case was solved.

On Thursday, September 1, 2022, detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police Major Crimes Division – Cold Case Unit, arrested the person responsible for Captain Hall’s murder. Chief Marcus Jones and detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division – Cold Case Unit, along with Captain Hall’s children, will address the media regarding the closure of this decades old case, and share how the suspect was identified, located and apprehended.

Ding Tea in Rockville Available for Sale with a $650K Asking Price

By MCS Staff

Published September 6, 2022 at 7:34AM

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 $650,000. 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. There is 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.

Miller’s Ale House To Close Permanently on Sunday, September 25th

By MCS Staff

Published September 5, 2022 at 7:22PM | Updated September 5, 2022 at 8:38PM

Back in July we let you know that Miller’s Ale House would be closing permanently on Sunday, September 25th, after approximately a decade at 1471 Rockville Pike in Rockville. This evening we were told that the restaurant expects to operate at 100% until the last day. The location was previously home to Hooters before it moved across the Pike (and later closed) and Shakey’s before that. Miller’s Ale House is a Florida-based American restaurant and sports bar chain that was founded in 1988. The restaurant serves steaks, chicken, burgers, salads, seafood, and more. Though most of their locations are in Florida (over 50), there are over 30 other locations open across the east coast. Miller’s Ale House has nearby locations in Hyattsville and Sterling, VA locations.

In what was one of our most popular articles of the summer, over 500 readers chimed in with comments on the impending closure. Comments, which were mostly positive, included:

Bun’d Up Has Closed Its Pike & Rose Location

By MCS Staff

Published September 5, 2022 at 6:47PM

Bun’d Up has closed its location in The Block at Pike & Rose after a little over a year and a half. Bun’d Up opened it’s Pike & Rose location in January of 2021and is known for putting a “modern, Korean twist on the original Taiwanese “gua bao” with handmade buns, local produce, and sustainably raised meat from Springfield Farm.” The location closed a earlier in September, according to a representative from The Block. We were told a replacement hasn’t been named yet, but one is likely to take over in the coming weeks.

Bun’d Up is still available in the DMV at Pentagon Row in Arlington and Union Station in DC. You can also still get your buns in MoCo on Saturdays between 9am and 1:30pm at the Pike Central Farm Market in Pike & Rose and at the Bethesda Central Farm Market on Sundays between 9am and 1:30pm at 7600 Arlington Rd.

Update: Adult Male Arrested and Charged in Connection With Rockville Stabbings – Victim’s Name Released

By Patrick Herron

Published September 5, 2022 at 1:48PM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged 31-year-old Scorpio Alexander Standfield (unknown address) with two separate stabbings; one a homicide, that occurred on Saturday, September 3, 2022, on Hungerford Dr. in Rockville.

Bed Bath & Beyond Mourns the Loss of CFO Gustavo Arnal Who Fell to His Death This Weekend

By MCS Staff

Published September 4, 2022 at 3:46PM

“Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) today announced that Gustavo Arnal, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, passed away on September 2, 2022. The entire Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. organization is profoundly saddened by this shocking loss.

“I wish to extend our sincerest condolences to Gustavo’s family. Gustavo will be remembered by all he worked with for his leadership, talent and stewardship of our Company. I am proud to have been his colleague, and he will be truly missed by all of us at Bed Bath & Beyond and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him,” said Harriet Edelman, Independent Chair of the Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Board of Directors. “Our focus is on supporting his family and his team and our thoughts are with them during this sad and difficult time. Please join us in respecting the family’s privacy.”

Update: Adult Male Arrested and Charged With First-Degree Murder in Connection With Rockville Stabbings

By Patrick Herron

Published September 4, 2022 at 10:58AM

At approximately 9:55 p.m., Rockville City Police, Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the 700 block of Hungerford Dr. in Rockville for the report of a stabbing that just occurred.

Rockville Police Respond to Report of Stabbing on Saturday Night; Two Victims Found

By MCS Staff

Published September 4, 2022 at 7:00AM | Updated September 4, 2022 at 11:03AM

The Rockville City Police Department responded to the 700 & 800 block of Hungerford Drive for the report of a stabbing, where two adult male victims were located. Our public safety reporter Cordell Pugh tells us the incident occurred near Ivy League Lane at approximately 10:20pm on Saturday night.

Per Rockville Police: “There is no threat to the community. Montgomery County Police Department Major Crimes will assume this investigation.” This story will be updated with additional information, once we receive it.

Bright MLS Moving to Upcoming North Bethesda Office Building; 909 Rose Now Fully Leased

By MCS Staff

Published September 2, 2022 at 1:44PM

Federal Realty announced today that 909 Rose, located in the award-winning, transit-oriented Pike & Rose neighborhood in North Bethesda, Md., is fully leased. Per Federal Realty: Bright MLS is taking 13,455 square feet and will join Beiser Law Firm, ESAB, Industrious, Kuta Software, LLC,OneDigital, Rowe, Weinstein, Sohn PLLC, Rycon Construction, United Solutions, and Federal Realty.

Press release: “We have had incredible momentum since construction began in 2017, even during some of the most challenging times, and delivered a fully-leased office building,” said Stuart Biel, Senior Vice President of Federal. “The success of 909 Rose in a market where there is double digit office vacancy downtown, speaks to what employers and employees are looking for in office space – excellent location, transportation options and world-class amenities.”

Spirit Halloween Now Open in Gaithersburg and Rockville, Coming Soon to Burtonsville

By Patrick Herron

Published September 1, 2022 at 7:13PM

Spirit is now open in Gaithersburg (Rio) at the former Charming Charlies, located at 101 Boardwalk Place and in Rockville at the former Pier One, located at 12137 Rockville Pike (Pike Center). The location in Burtonsville at the Former Fashion Bug, located at 15791 Columbia Pike, is expected to open soon. During the Halloween season, Spirit operates over 1,400 store locations in North America. The Spirit Halloween website is open year-round, offering its in-store products online. The stores are usually open for 30 or 60 days prior to Halloween.

Joe Marver created the Spirit Halloween business model, a pop-up store catering to Halloween revelers. Starting with his first pop-up location in the Castro Valley Mall in 1984, he grew Spirit Halloween to 60 seasonal stores nationwide before it was acquired in 1999. His approach to short-term leases, locations, and the stocking of widely varied merchandise was novel in the Halloween retail sector.