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Country Boy Market Announces It’s Closing in the Near Future

Published September 9, 2023 at 2:01PM | Updated December 2, 2023 at 10:19PM

Country Boy Market, a staple in Montgomery County for nearly seven decades, has announced that it is winding down operations and will be closing in the near future. Country Boy is located in Glenmont at 2211 Randolph Rd. The full statement can be seen below:

“It is with great regret we share that, due to another serious family illness, after 68 years Country Boy Market will be winding down operations and closing at some point in the near future. We do not have a definitive timeline yet and will share additional details as we can, but it has been our honor and distinct pleasure serving and being part of the greater Glenmont community. From our beginning as a produce stand on Georgia Avenue to our location today, we have enjoyed sharing memories with you and your families. Thank you for everything.”

Flooding in Glenmont Neighborhood Friday Night

By MCS Staff

Published September 9, 2023 at 8:01AM

Much of the area dealt with Thunderstorms from Friday afternoon and into early Saturday morning. One part of Glenmont, on Livingston St. and Weisman Rd. dealt with flooding shortly after 11pm on Friday night following a day of storms.

Fern Rivas shared a video of what the flooding looked like before crews came to take care of the problem at approximately midnight prior to more storms coming through in the early morning hours. The video can be seen below:

Apex Vets to Open Soon in Wheaton

By Patrick Herron

Published September 8, 2023 at 4:29PM | Updated September 9, 2023 at 11:01AM

Apex Vets will be opening soon at 11060 Veirs Mill Rd, across from Dick’s Sporting Goods at Westfield Wheaton. According to its website, “Apex Vets is an independently-owned specialty hospital established by veterinarians with ties to Montgomery County and DC. We believe in working as a team to provide the highest quality care, service, and environment. Apex emphasizes specialized and continued education in our fields of expertise, which include board-certified surgery, neurology, critical care, anesthesia, cardiology, and internal medicine.”

Apex is currently scheduled to open this fall.

Fleeing Driver Loses Control of Vehicle, Strikes Several Vehicles Then Flees on Foot

By MCS Staff

Published September 8, 2023 at 2:44PM

On Thursday, September 7, at approximately 7:50 pm, Takoma Park Police officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle that had just run a red light at New Hampshire Avenue and Holton Lane.

According to police, “The suspect driver fled from officers speeding down Kingwood Drive and lost control of the vehicle after striking the traffic circle at the intersection of Kingwood Drive and Wildwood Drive. The suspect driver struck several vehicles before coming to a stop. The suspect driver bailed out of the vehicle and fled on foot.”

Takoma Park Folk Festival Takes Place This Sunday, September 10th

By MCS Staff

Published September 7, 2023 at 1:15PM | Updated September 7, 2023 at 2:27PM

The Takoma Park Folk Festival takes place this Sunday, September 10th from 10:30am until 6:30pm at Takoma Park Middle School (schedule available below, pinch and expand). The mission of the Takoma Park Folk Festival, Inc. is to present a free annual folk festival in Takoma Park each September that celebrates the arts and the Takoma Park-Silver Spring community. The event, which is held rain or shine, presents six stages of music, a juried crafts show, international food, community nonprofit tables, and children’s games and activities. The Festival offers free shuttle buses (with wheelchair accessibility) to the Takoma Metro station.

All roads will remain open with limited access to the Takoma Park Middle School. Motorists are urged to use caution and drive slowly – there will be heavy pedestrian traffic expected on Piney Branch Road. No parking from Piney Branch to Grant to Holly Avenue Parking is limited to residential side streets. Spaces will be reserved for handicapped parking, vendors, festival staff members, musicians & artists.

Celebration of New Mural at Brookside Gardens Takes Place Sunday, September 10

By MCS Staff

Published September 7, 2023 at 12:08PM | Updated September 7, 2023 at 12:29PM

Montgomery Parks is inviting the public to a ceremony naming the newest mural at Brookside Gardens. The celebration will take place on Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at Brookside Gardens Underlook/Harry Dewey Terrace 1800 Glenallen Ave. in Wheaton, MD 20902 (in case of inclement weather the program will be held in the Visitor Center).

The new artwork was painted this summer by Afro-Cuban artist Osbel Susman-Peña. Entitled “Where Dreams Live/ Donde Viven los Sueños,” the dynamic artwork is in the Brookside Gardens Underlook, adjacent to the Aquatic Garden. The mural is a memorial to the late Betsy Thomas, past president of the Friends of Brookside Gardens.

‘The Nighthawks’ Will Headline Wheaton TGIF Encore Free Friday Fall Concert Series on Sept. 8

By Patrick Herron

Published September 7, 2023 at 11:59AM

Per Montgomery County: The Nighthawks, the legendary blues and roots band now in its fifth decade, will headline the Wheaton TGIF Friday Encore fall concert series on Friday, Sept. 8, at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza, adjacent to the Wheaton Business Triangle and near the Wheaton Metro Station.

The event will feature live artist demonstrations and beverages from Twin Valley Distillers. The TGIF party will begin on the plaza at 5 p.m. with a DJ set followed by a live concert at 6 p.m. The after-party will rotate to nearby local bars from 8-9 p.m. Parking is available in the building at 2425 Reedie Dr.

MoCo Nurse Nicknamed “Mr. Happy” Wins $50,000

By Patrick Herron

Published September 7, 2023 at 11:52AM

Suspect Arrested and Charged With Armed Carjacking and Firearm Use in a Violent Felony

By Patrick Herron

Published September 7, 2023 at 9:59AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged 22-year-old Vincent Adeniyi Oyegbami with an armed carjacking that occurred on Sunday, August 6, 2023, in the 8300 block of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring.

At approximately 5:39 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of an armed carjacking. The investigation has revealed that Oyegbami, armed with a black handgun, stole a white 2017 Mercedes E300 from a male victim and left the scene. Through the course of the investigation, Oyegbami was identified as the suspect.

MCFRS Respond to Collision Involving School Bus Thursday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published September 7, 2023 at 9:24AM | Updated September 7, 2023 at 9:50AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) are on the scene of a collision that occurred Thursday morning in Wheaton-Glenmont. According to Montgomery County Police, the collision involved six vehicles, one of which is a school bus. Three adult females were transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. There were no students on the bus at the time of the collision.

Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 8:35am: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has eastbound Randolph Rd. closed at Glenallen Ave. Expect significant delays. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route.” We will provide an update if additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of @mixedqt on Instagram.

Free Steering Wheel Locks Offered by Police, Open to All Montgomery County Residents While Supplies Last

By MCS Staff

Published September 6, 2023 at 2:05PM | Updated September 6, 2023 at 9:45PM

Update: The FREE wheel locks have all been given away. We are happy we were able to assist our community with this FREE service. If we get any more, we will make an announcement. Thank you.

The FREE wheel locks are open to ALL Montgomery County Residents – criteria: Takoma Park Police have FREE anti-theft steering wheel locks to help prevent vehicle thefts. Montgomery County residents can receive one free steering wheel lock per vehicle, while supplies last.