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Trippy Tacos in Glenmont Named “Absolute Best Nachos in Maryland” by Mashed

By MCS Staff

Mashed is a global, multi-platform food brand with an audience of 25 million monthly readers and over 1 million subscribers on YouTube. They recently released a list of the “absolute best nachos in every state” and Glenmont’s very own Trippy Tacos earned the nod for Maryland.

Per the article, “Maryland’s Trippy Tacos crowns each platter of tasty nachos with Trippy Sauce, a complex yet mild sauce that perks up the layers of pico de gallo, tender meat, and satiny crema. With several varieties of meat-based nachos like steak, el pastor, and chicken, Trippy Tacos has the carnivores covered. They’ll also keep vegetarians happy with stacked veggie nachos. Yelp reviews laud the fresh combos, creativity, and convenience, all topped with a hearty dose of Trippy Sauce.”

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Wheaton Wine & Craft Beer to Open Monday, October 17

By Patrick Herron

Wheaton Wine & Craft Beer at 12039 Georgia Ave in Wheaton/Glenmont will open for business on Monday, October 17.  The location previously operated as Wheaton Park Beer and Wine, and is now under new ownership. Wheaton Wine & Craft Beer will be open Monday through Saturday from 10am-10pm and Sunday from 10am-9pm.  The new owners of the store tell us it will feature an “improved look inside and fresh ideas.”

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Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Ask for Public’s Assistance Locating Missing 17-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Haynes is approximately 4-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has black hair with red highlights and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.  Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jamillah Haynes is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301)279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240)773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

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Glenmont Metro Station Temporary Bus Bay Relocations Have Begun

By MCS Staff

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s Glenmont Metro Station bus canopy rehabilitation project started on Monday, Sept. 12. The project will be closing two bus bays at a time to replace the skylights and do structural work. The project will be completed in 4 phases of bay closures, and is scheduled to be completed July 5, 2023. Signage will be posted at the station (more in the images below).

Passengers using Montgomery County’s Ride On buses are encouraged to wear a mask but are no longer required to wear them. Masks are available on all buses for riders who need them. Fare collection resumed on all Montgomery County buses on Aug. 1. The one-way pre-pandemic fare, which was $2 per ride, is now $1. Monthly passes, which were $45 per rider, are now $22.50. Bus interiors will continue to be cleaned by the County’s Department of General Services with hospital-grade disinfectant. Bus filter and ventilation systems are also treated with a disinfectant.

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Park Police Investigating Shooting at Glenmont Local Park

By Patrick Herron

This article originally stated that a shooting occurred at the Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool. According to Park Police, the shooting occurred at nearby Glenmont Local Park, near Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool, where the victim requested assistance from staff at the pool.

The Maryland-National Capital Park Police are currently investigating a shooting at that occurred near Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool (12621 Dalewood Drive) in Wheaton. According to Park Police, at approximately 3pm, officers located an adult male suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. MCP 4th District Officers applied a tourniquet prior to EMS arrival. The victim was transported to an area hospital and Sgt. Hector Ayala Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool is closed for the rest of the day.

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Update: Detectives Investigate Georgia Ave. Double Fatality, Identities of Victims Released

By Patrick Herron

At approximately 7:44 p.m., 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a traffic collision.

The investigation by detectives has determined that the driver of a black Jeep Cherokee was traveling southbound on Georgia Ave. The driver of a black Toyota Camry was attempting to make a left turn from northbound Georgia Ave. onto May St. The Jeep struck the Toyota, pushing it off the road and into the yard of a residence.

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Police Investigating Fatal Collision That Occurred Sunday

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred Sunday, July 10, at the intersection of Georgia Ave. and May St. in Wheaton-Glenmont. According to MCPD, at approximately 7:44 p.m., MCP officers responded to the location for the report of a collision involving two vehicles. As a result of the collision, two adult occupants in one of the vehicles sustained life threatening injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.   

Georgia Av & May St/Rippling Brook Dr, Glenmont, 2 car t-none collision, @mcfrs PE718, AT718, ALS725, RS742, A725B, BC704 responded, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluated several trauma patients, at least 1 adult trauma transported, 2 others have life-threatening injuries, likely no transport https://t.co/1z9tKMSe7Y pic.twitter.com/2zw8hk4AwC

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Montgomery County Executive Elrich to Help Dedicate New Glenmont Forest ‘Green Streets’ Project at Community Block Party on Sunday, July 10

By Patrick Herron

The DEP Green Streets project was completed in June after a year of construction. The Glenmont Forest and Wheaton Hills Green Streets project includes 53 small-scale projects that include tree boxes, rain gardens and other types of landscaping designed to filter or infiltrate stormwater runoff. Unique to the project, will be interactive signage that includes an educational challenge throughout the community.

“I am honored to take part in the dedication of this new Green Streets project in the Glenmont Forest and Wheaton Hills communities,” said County Executive Elrich. “This project is proof that communities working with the government can achieve results. The people of this community came to the County asking for rain gardens and tree boxes to add natural beauty to the streets and capture stormwater. We listened, took action, and today we have a neighborhood project that reduces pollution and erosion and beautifies the area. Great work all around!”

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Glenmont Forest Community Block Party Will Return at the Glenmont Forest Community’s New Park and Pavilion on Sunday, July 10

By Patrick Herron

The new park and pavilion is located at the corner of Randolph Road and Georgia Avenue adjacent to Fire Station No. 18 in Wheaton-Glenmont. There is no charge to attend the block party.

GFNCA block parties celebrate the community’s diversity, local arts and the environment. The annual community block party has not been held the previous two years due to the COVID-19 health crisis. All current health regulations will be observed at this year’s block party.

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