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“Synesthesia” Wins Montgomery Parks Contest; Will Be Permanently Installed Next Summer

By MCS Staff

Votes are in! Winner of the Gene Lynch Urban Park art contest chosen! After a months-long selection process and a public vote, Montgomery Parks announced the winner in the Gene Lynch Urban Park art contest is “Synesthesia” by Baltimore artist Becky Borlan. The winning entry was selected among four finalists and will be permanently installed in Gene Lynch Urban Park in the summer of 2024.

“Synesthesia” features highly polished stainless-steel panels that will provide a mirrored surface to reflect the action happening in the park. It will be covered by a layer of laminated glass or acrylic containing graphic film that creates a kaleidoscope of colors. Colorful fins will project out of the main wall to give the piece dimension.

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Update: Police Looking to Identify Suspect Wanted for 4th Degree Sex Offense

By Patrick Herron

The Maryland-National Capital Park Police is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the person pictured above. The photograph was obtained via security camera footage near the intersection of Manchester Road and Hamilton Avenue. This is in reference to a 4th Degree Sex Offense that occurred on the Sligo Creek Trail in the area of Three Oaks Drive on Sunday 10/15/2023 between 3:50PM and 4:00PM. The suspect was described as a 5’8 to 5’9 medium build teenage Hispanic or light skinned black male. The suspect was wearing a black ski mask covering most of his face, blue/teal windbreaker jacket, brown or tan cloth backpack with buckle fastener, and khaki pants.

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Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk Has Closed

By Patrick Herron

Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk at 9324 Georgia Ave in Silver Spring has permanently closed, according to a report by Source of the Spring. The restaurant, which originally opened as Tropical Café, served York Castle Caribbean Ice, Jamaican patty’s, smoothies, and jerk chicken. The location is currently available to lease on LoopNet.

Last week, Milk & Honey, a southern inspired brunch and soul food restaurant which has locations across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, opened in the space next door at 9326 Georgia Avenue. The news of its opening was first reported by Source of the Spring.

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Wheaton Mall and MCPD to Host “Boo Bash”

By Patrick Herron

Westfield Wheaton Mall (11160 Veirs Mill Rd) and Montgomery County Police will host their 2nd annual Boo Bash on Sunday, October 29 from 12-3pm.  According to Westfield, “this free Halloween event offers festive fun for all ages including a safety stage show, costume contest and a card and candy donation design center (in partnership with the National Institute of Health) benefitting children who are unable to trick-or-treat this year.  Attendees can get creative with cupcake decorating, pumpkin painting, and witnessing a “zombie apocalypse” via social media. After getting down at a family dance party, enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the mall until 4pm. All activities will take place in the lower level Macy’s Court.

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Police Investigating 4th Degree Sexual Assault on Sligo Creek Trail Involving Suspect in Ski Mask

By Patrick Herron

Per the Maryland-National Capital Park Police:  On October 15, 2023, at approximately 3:55 pm, a woman was assaulted while walking on the Sligo Creek Parkway near the intersection of Three Oaks Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland. The victim was walking along the trail when an unknown male grabbed her buttocks. The victim turned and confronted the suspect, who ran off along Three Oaks Drive. The Maryland-National Capital Park Police detectives will be handling the follow-up investigation. There will be increased patrols in the area. Detectives are asking anyone with information or camera footage to contact them.

Suspect Description: The suspect is approximately 5’8”, medium build, light-skinned young male, wearing a teal blue windbreaker, brown or tan cloth backpack with a buckle fastener, and a black ski mask covering most of his face.

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MCPD Investigating Threat Against Montgomery Blair High School

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery Blair sent the following message to the Blair community at 2:19pm: “All students will dismiss at 2:30 today using their regularly scheduled transportation. Students with a 9th period will dismiss to our stadium and shuttles will take them to Eastern MS. They will board buses with middle school magnet students to go home. All athletic programs, clubs, and RecZone are canceled until further notice. Athletic games will be reevaluated at 4:30.” We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

To maintain a safe environment, we made the decision to dismiss all students at 2:30 p.m. Ninth period students were directed to the stadium until they could be safely transported to Eastern Middle School where they will board buses to go home. As a result of this threat, all after-school activities and athletics have been canceled this evening until further notice. We are working closely with the authorities to investigate the threat and take appropriate measures to ensure the ongoing safety of our school community.

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The Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink (Outdoor) is Now Open For the Season

By MCS Staff

The Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink at Veterans Plaza (One Veterans Place) in Downtown Silver Spring is open for the season. Reservations are required to skate and can be made at www.silverspringiceskating.com/. Additional information, including pricing and house, below courtesy of the Silver Spring Urban District:

The rink is open seven days a week. Skating sessions are for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Reservations are available two weeks in advance, and staggered every five minutes. To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.silverspringiceskating.com/. The rink has over 400 pairs of skates available for rent, sized from toddler to adult.

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Zombie Walk Returns October 28

By Patrick Herron

The Silver Spring Zombie Walk returns on Saturday, October 28. The walk begins at Quarry House Tavern (8401 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring) at 7pm. Additional information below courtesy of Silver Spring Downtown:

🧟‍♂️👣 Brace yourselves for a spine-chilling spectacle as the undead descend upon Silver Spring! Join us for THE Silver Spring Zombie Walk—an otherworldly extravaganza of the living dead. Don your most tattered attire, perfect your zombie shuffle, and lurch through the streets in a macabre parade of ghoulish delight. It’s a night of frightful fun, creepy camaraderie, and unforgettable memories. Are you ready to unleash your inner zombie and roam the streets in the most spooktacular way? Join us if you dare… and Infect the internet with your favorite undead moments with #sszombiewalk 🧟‍♂️👣

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