Aspen Hill Archives - Page 16 of 24

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Georgia Avenue; Driver Remains on Scene

Published February 5, 2023 at 10:58PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services and Montgomery County Police responded to a collision involving a pedestrian on Sunday night in Aspen Hill. According to MCPD, “At approximately 7:37 p.m., officers responded to the area of Georgia Avenue and Hewitt Avenue for the report of a pedestrian struck.

The adult pedestrian, who was struck by a car traveling northbound on Georgia Avenue, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver remained on scene. This is an active and ongoing investigation. The decedent’s name will be released following proper notification of next of kin. A formal news release will be distributed as more information becomes available.”

Opening Information for MoCo’s Newest Jersey Mike’s

By Patrick Herron

Published February 3, 2023 at 2:51PM | Updated February 4, 2023 at 4:01PM

Courtesy Jersey Mike's

Jersey Mike’s has announced it will be opening its upcoming restaurant at the Northgate Plaza in Aspen Hill on Wednesday, February 15, at 10am. The restaurant, which is currently hiring, will be taking over the location that was formerly home to Body & Brain Tai Chi– between Dunkin’ and Roy Rogers. Additional details on the grand opening festivities will be announced soon.

Jersey Mike’s was founded as Mike’s Submarines in Point Pleasant, New Jersey in 1956. Peter Cancro started working at the restaurant in 1968 when he was 14 and the shop was on its third hour. Three years later the shop went up for sale again and with the help of a local high school football coach who was also a banker, Cancro was able to pull together $125,000 to buy it at age 17. He began to franchise the restaurant in 1987 and now has over 2,000 locations with various locations across Montgomery County, including in Burtonsville, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Olney, Rockville, and Wheaton.

Second Person Has Died After House Fire in Aspen Hill Monday Night

By MCS Staff

Published February 3, 2023 at 8:20AM

A second person has died following a house fire in Aspen Hill on Monday night. A man in his 80s and a woman in her 60s were found unconscious and transported to the hospital where the man was pronounced dead. The woman was in critical condition and later died from her injuries, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer tweeted on Wednesday. The family of the victims are raising funds for the funerals The fundraiser can be found here.

Original report: Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a house fire on the 13400 block of Oriental Street in Aspen Hill/Rockville at approximately 11:15 on Monday night.

Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 14-Year Old

By Patrick Herron

Published February 1, 2023 at 4:43PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating, Evelin Sanchez Gomez, a missing 14-year-old from Aspen Hill.

Sanchez Gomez was last seen on Monday, January 30, 2023 at approximately 7 a.m., in the 3500 block of Pear Tree Court. Sanchez Gomez is approximately 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

One Dead, One in Critical Condition After Fire in Aspen Hill Late Monday Night

By MCS Staff

Published January 31, 2023 at 8:33AM | Updated February 1, 2023 at 3:16PM

Update: The family of the victims are raising funds for the funeral of Jesus Hernandez, who did not survive the fire, and fees associated with the hospitalization of Hilda Quezada, who is still in critical condition. The fundraiser can be found here.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a house fire on the 13400 block of Oriental Street in Aspen Hill/Rockville at approximately 11:15 on Monday night.

Groundbreaking for MoCo’s Largest Ever Affordable Housing Development

By MCS Staff

Published January 20, 2023 at 8:46AM

Montgomery County has partnered with Habitat for Humanity and AHC to build nearly 200 multi-family homes, located at Randolph Road and Bushey Drive, near Veirs Mill Road, in Silver Spring (Wheaton-Glenmont)– the project broke ground this week. According to Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, the county was able to leverage the land value, coupled with reduced property taxes, through the County’s PILOT program and a substantial loan from the County’s Housing Initiative Fund, which enabled this construction to move forward despite dramatic increases in both construction costs and interest rates.

“I am thrilled that this will include homeownership options for low-income residents. When we began discussing this project, I pushed for home ownership opportunities, and I am grateful to our partners for making sure that was included. It is an outstanding, innovative project. Because affordable housing is a priority, we must seek out partnerships and ideas like this to spark projects that deliver many deeply affordable units and benefit a broad range of wage earners.” said Elrich.

Victim’s Identity Released as Detectives Investigate Muncaster Mill Road Fatality

By Patrick Herron

Published January 16, 2023 at 3:42PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred the morning of Sunday, January 15, 2023, in the area of Muncaster Mill Road and Sycamore Lane in Aspen Hill.

At approximately 7:23 a.m., Montgomery County Police Officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a collision between two vehicles. The investigation by detectives has revealed that the driver of a black 2015 Honda Civic was traveling westbound on Muncaster Mill Road when he crossed the center line and struck a silver 2004 Ford Escape that was traveling eastbound on Muncaster Mill Road.

Police Respond to Assault with Box Cutter at Korean Korner

By Patrick Herron

Published January 13, 2023 at 12:17PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a stabbing Thursday evening at the Stoney Mill Square Shopping Center on Veirs Mill Rd. According to MCPD, “On Thursday, January 12, 2023, at approximately 7:30 p.m., MCP officers responded to the Korean Korner in the 12200 block of Veirs Mill Rd. in Silver Spring for the report of an assault that just occurred.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that an adult male suspect and the adult male victim had an argument in the parking lot. The suspect pulled out a box cutter, inflicted lacerations on the victim, and left the scene in a vehicle. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect has not been apprehended.”

Approximately 50 Firefighters Respond to House Fire in Aspen Hill

By Patrick Herron

Published December 29, 2022 at 7:51PM | Updated December 29, 2022 at 8:23PM

Around 50 Montgomery County firefighters responded to a single-family house fire in the 13300blk of Georgia Ave, near Regina Dr, in Aspen Hill on Thursday. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire originated in the basement of the home, which appeared to be abandoned (however power was still connected). The fire was reported by a passerby who reported smoke coming from home. There were no injuries reported.

Per @mcfrsPIO on twitter: “Update – Georgia Avenue, fire in basement, lots of stuff in basement, bulk of Fire is knocked down, checking for extension, no injuries”

‘Poke Bowl’ is Coming to Plaza Del Mercado

By MCS Staff

Published December 28, 2022 at 3:49PM

Maryland-based Poke Bowl, a restaurant serving poke bowls, bubble tea, a variety of appetizers, and more, is coming to 2229 Bel Pre Road in Plaza Del Mercado– replacing Smoothie King, between Pizza Stop and Aldi.

Poke Bowl has five locations in Maryland, primarily in the Baltimore region with one location in Frederick. Signage has just been posted on the window informing shoppers of the restaurant’s impending arrival, but an opening date is now available. Smoothie King, which closed permanently last month after four years at Plaza Del Mercado, has additional Montgomery County locations in Bethesda and Rockville (Fallsgrove and Congressional Plaza), and an upcoming location in Olney.

Smoothie King Closes After Four Years in Plaza Del Mercado

By MCS Staff

Published December 28, 2022 at 3:14PM

Smoothie King, which opened at 2229 Bel Pre Road in Plaza Del Mercado in September of 2018, closed permanently last month. Smoothie King will be replaced by Maryland-based Poke Bowl– a restaurant serving poke bowls, bubble tea, a variety of appetizers, and more.

Poke Bowl has five locations in Maryland, primarily in the Baltimore region with one location in Frederick. Signage has just been posted on the window informing shoppers of the restaurant’s impending arrival, but an opening date is now available. Smoothie King has additional Montgomery County locations in Bethesda and Rockville (Fallsgrove and Congressional Plaza), with an upcoming location in Olney.