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WWE Superstar Omos Attended High School in MoCo

Published April 2, 2022 at 9:17AM | Updated November 10, 2022 at 10:30AM

On Sunday night, WWE wrestler Omos will face off against Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania 38 in Dallas, TX. But, did you know that he attended high school in Rockville? The 7’3, 335 Nigerian-born Jordan Omogbehin moved to America with his family and attended school/played basketball at Montrose Christian for the 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 school years. He went on to attend and play for the University of South Florida before moving back to Maryland and attending/playing for Morgan State University. His college basketball career spanned from 2012 to 2015.

Omogbehin signed with WWE in October 2018, and made his in-ring debut at last year’s WrestleMania 37 in Tampa, FL. Omos won’t have a shortage of people to talk MoCo with at WrestleMania. Shane McMahon, the son of WWE chairman and owner Vince McMahon, was born in Gaithersburg. The McMahons (Vince, his wife Linda, and Shane) even lived in Montgomery Village for about a decade, and the home they owned was recently sold.

City of Rockville to Recognize World Autism Awareness Day and Month in April with Proclamation

By MCS Staff

Published March 31, 2022 at 7:52AM

April is World Autism Awareness Month and Saturday; April 2, 2022, is World Autism Awareness Day. Each year, the Rockville city council and mayor recognize World Autism Awareness Day and World Autism Awareness Month with a proclamation.

Per the City of Rockville:

Rockville: City Hall Reopens — What You Need to Know

By MCS Staff

Published March 30, 2022 at 9:36AM

Rockville, MD

Per the City of Rockville:

The Mayor and Council will continue to hold hybrid meetings. The public is welcome to participate in person or virtually, until further notice.

City of Rockville: Leaf Collection in Early April

By MCS Staff

Published March 29, 2022 at 5:38PM

The City of Rockville has announced leaf collection plans for early April.

Rockville vacuums leaves from neighborhood curbs twice a year, in early April and between October and December.

(Located) Concern for Teenager Missing From Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Published March 29, 2022 at 2:06PM | Updated March 30, 2022 at 2:23PM

Per MCPD:

Today (March 28) is the Last Day to Claim $10 Million Lottery Ticket Purchased in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published March 28, 2022 at 7:50AM

The Rockville Exxon (11433 Rockville Pike) sold a “Big Double Play” winner for $10 million on Sept. 27, 2021. The ticket remains unclaimed, and today (March 28, 2022) is the last day it can be claimed.

Per MD Lottery:

MoCo History: The Trolley Era in Rockville, 1900-1935

By MCS Staff

Published March 28, 2022 at 7:28AM

The Trolley Era in Rockville, 1900-1935

by Peerless Rockville, December 2002

Germantown: Signage Up at Naz’s Halal

By Patrick Herron

Published March 26, 2022 at 10:44AM | Updated May 1, 2022 at 8:26AM

Signage is up and construction is ongoing at Naz’s Halal (13025 Wisteria Drive) in Germantown, the former location of the Water Factory. In December we told you Naz’s would expanding to Germantown, Rockville (1040 Rockville Pike), Takoma Park (7653 New Hampshire Ave) and White Oak (11209 New Hampshire Ave).

The first location outside of New York was also in MoCo, at the Burtonsville Town Center, next to Tropical Smoothie Cafe. That location opened in August 2020 and has become a local favorite with late night hours, remaining open until 2am Sunday through Thursday and 4am on Friday and Saturday.

Boutique Dental Provider Tend Will Open in Pike & Rose

By MCS Staff

Published March 25, 2022 at 2:38PM

The tech-powered dental company, Tend, known as the firstpeople actually look forward to, will open at North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose in Q2 2022.

The 2,876-square-foot office will be located at 11580 Old Georgetown Road, next to The Residences leasing gallery.

Rockville: New Pizzeria That Specializes in “Indian Style” Pizza Coming Soon

By Patrick Herron

Published March 25, 2022 at 11:45AM | Updated March 26, 2022 at 10:50AM

Updated to reflect that it has taken over the former site of Pizza Palace.

Apna Pizza is coming to 14050 Travilah Rd in Rockville, the former site of Pizza Palace. The new pizzeria is currently under construction and representatives from the restaurant tell us that they hope to be open in mid-to-late April.

Pride Prom to Take Place This May in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published March 25, 2022 at 6:44AM

Pride Prom, an event that provides attendees with the opportunity to enjoy Prom with pride, “dress however you want, and dance – without fear – with whomever you want”, will take place in Rockville on Friday, May 13th.

The dance is open to high school students (public, private and homeschool) and community college students (under age 21) from Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia.