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MoCo Restaurants Dominate 2023 Yelp MD Burb’s “Top 25 Places to Eat” List

Published October 12, 2023 at 10:56AM | Updated October 12, 2023 at 12:00PM

Yelp’s “Yelp MD Burbs” released its list of “Top 25 Places to Eat in MD Burbs” and 18 of the 25 restaurants on the list are in Montgomery County, including four of the top five. Yelp is a popular company that publishes crowd-sourced reviews about businesses with a major focus on restaurants. According to Yelp, “The MD Burbs knows how to eat, and these locally-loved spots are proof of that! We’re excited to announce the MD Burbs’ Top 25 Places to Eat (2023), backed by Yelp data and approved by taste buds everywhere!”

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Suspect in Custody After Stabbing Custodian at Silver Spring Metro

By Patrick Herron

Published October 12, 2023 at 9:51AM

According to a report by ABC 7, 38-year-old Daniyom Tesfaye was arrested by Montgomery County Police and charged with assault in connection with a stabbing that occurred Wednesday, October 11 in Silver Spring. Around 5:20pm a Metro contractor was stabbed in front of the Silver Spring Metro Station. Metro Transit Police reported that the victim was stabbed in the arm and sustained serious injuries. According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, “Montgomery County 3rd District Officers radioed that the victim had experienced “significant” blood loss and the Officers were able to further control the bleeding when they applied one of their tourniquets.” A suspect is not in custody at this time.

We will provide an update when additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.

(Located) Missing 12-Year-Old Last Seen Driving a Blue Hyundai Tucson on Wednesday Night

By MCS Staff

Published October 12, 2023 at 7:37AM | Updated October 12, 2023 at 9:05AM

Kimora Neal was last seen on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at approximately 8 p.m., driving a blue Hyundai Tucson, bearing Maryland license plate 1FA6234, northbound on New Hampshire Ave. at Heartsfields Dr. in Silver Spring. She is 5’6″, 130 Ibs., with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black crop top and grey leggings.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Kimora Neal is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Police Respond to Stabbing at Silver Spring Metro Station Wednesday Evening; Victim Sustains Serious Injuries

By Patrick Herron

Published October 11, 2023 at 7:59PM

A Metro contractor was stabbed in front of the Silver Spring Metro Station on Wednesday, October 11, around 5:20pm. Metro Transit Police reports that the victim was stabbed in the arm and sustained serious injuries. According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, “Montgomery County 3rd District Officers radioed that the victim had experienced “significant” blood loss and the Officers were able to further control the bleeding when they applied one of their tourniquets.” A suspect is not in custody at this time.

We will provide an update when additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.

Collecting Emergency Care Packages for Victims and Families of Domestic Violence

By MCS Staff

Published October 11, 2023 at 1:53PM

In partnership with the Montgomery County Family Justice Center Foundation, Takoma Park Police are collecting care packages and/or items to be donated to meet the immediate, critical needs that directly impact the safety, wellness, and/or healing of a victim of domestic violence and/or their children. Emergency care packages provide brand new toiletries and personal care items for each survivor of domestic violence and their children who walk through the doors of the Family Justice Center to receive services. Brand new stuffed animals, games, toys and books are also provided to every child who goes to the Family Justice Center. Please note that items donated should be new and unopened, if applicable.

Items Needed:

Police and Family Searching for Missing 14-Year-Old Last Seen October 1

By Patrick Herron

Published October 11, 2023 at 11:00AM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Genesis Nicole Chavez Pernas, a missing 14-year-old. Chavez Pernas was last seen on Sunday, October 1 in the 3400 block of Hewitt Ave. She is 4’11”, 115 lbs., with brown eyes and has her hair dyed red.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Genesis Nicole Chavez Pernas is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Police and Family Searching for Missing 13-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published October 10, 2023 at 11:41PM | Updated October 11, 2023 at 12:19PM

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Nevaeh Makel is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Concern for Missing Thirteen-Year-Old

Firefighters Respond to Shed Fires Tuesday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published October 10, 2023 at 11:12PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in the 12700 block of Holdridge Rd, between Weller Rd and Denley Rd in Glenmont on Tuesday, October 10, around 7:15pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, two large sheds were fully engulfed when firefighters arrived and there was no extension to nearby houses. One adult was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

Frank’s Burgers to Open New Location This Weekend, District Bistro to Open Soon

By Patrick Herron

Published October 10, 2023 at 5:08PM

Frank’s Burgers will open its new location at 11230 Grandview Ave in Wheaton-Glenmont (former site of Umberto’s), this Saturday, October 14. Nicaraguan restaurant El Chante, which currently splits space with Frank’s Burger Place at 11265 Triangle Ln, will take over that entire space once the new Frank’s opens.

The new Grandview Ave location will be split into two restaurant concepts, with Frank’s on one side and District Bistro on the other, united by a kitchen in the back. According to owner Pedro Matamoros, District Bistro is a new American concept that is focused on “seasonality and use of local ingredients when permitted.” Menu items at District Bistro will include beef tartare, steak frites, roasted duck and lamb bolognaise, and its bar will focus on classic cocktails like Martinis and Manhattans. We will provide an opening date for District Bistro when it is announced.

Garden of Lights Tickets Go On Sale Today

By MCS Staff

Published October 10, 2023 at 10:26AM

Tickets go on sale today for The Garden of Lights display that transforms Brookside Gardens into a magical winter wonderland. The display allows for guests to stroll through the one-half mile, outdoor, walk-through exhibit and enjoy the twinkling lights and glimmering one-of-a-kind displays adorning the flowerbeds and grounds throughout the 50-acre horticultural gem in Wheaton.

Garden of Lights runs from Friday, November 17, 2023, to Sunday, December 31, 2023. It will be open daily, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Garden of Lights will be closed November 20 to 23 and December 24 to 25. Event information:

MCFRS Responds to 5th Floor Apartment Complex Fire on Sunday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published October 8, 2023 at 4:17PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a fire at the 1121 University Blvd W at University Towers II in Silver Spring early Sunday afternoon.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, multiple units responded and saw smoke on the 5th floor. By 1:21pm the fire was out and firefighters were clearing smoke conditions on upper floors of the complex. The fire originated in a bedroom on the 5th floor and was likely caused by burning incense (too close to combustible spray used to neutralize food odor).