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Bento Teryaki & Sushi Express Now Open in the Woodmoor Shopping Center

Published August 9, 2023 at 1:39PM

Bento Express opened earlier this summer in the Woodmoor Shopping Center at 10141 Colesville Road in Silver Spring. The fast-casual restaurant is located in the space that was formerly home to Sprint, between the UPS Store and Subway. Menu items include teryaki (chicken, beef, shrimp, & salmon), bento boxes, poke bowls, dumplings, and a variety of sushi rolls.

According to the restaurant, “Bento Express Restaurant offers authentic and delicious-tasting Japanese cuisine in Silver Spring, MD. Bento Express’ convenient location and affordable prices make our restaurant a natural choice for eat-in or take-out meals in the Silver Spring community. Our restaurant is known for its variety of tastes and high-quality fresh ingredients. Come and experience our friendly atmosphere and excellent service.”

MoCo Native Josh Hart is Finalizing a $81 Million Extension With the Knicks

By MCS Staff

Published August 9, 2023 at 1:35PM

Montgomery County native Josh Hart is finalizing a four-year, $81 million contract extension with the New York Knicks, ESPN reported on Wednesday. The 6’4 guard is considered one of the best rebounders at his position, averaging 7.8 boards per game last season. In 2021, Hart signed a $38 million deal with the Pelicans before being traded to Portland and then to the Knicks where he helped guide the team to the NBA Playoffs last season.

Josh Hart grew up in Silver Spring. Prior to transferring to Sidwell Friends in D.C., he attended and played basketball at Wheaton High School. He grew up playing basketball for the Montgomery County Bearcats, where his coaches praised him for his heart at an early age. He made the varsity basketball team as a freshman at Wheaton, eventually becoming a starter in the second half of the season. Even though he transferred to Sidwell Friends and played there the last three years of his high school basketball career, his ties to MoCo remained strong. His mother has been a long-time employee at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville and his father is a retired caterer.

Montgomery County Woman Killed in Frederick County Crash

By MCS Staff

Published August 9, 2023 at 7:42AM

A Montgomery County woman was killed in a crash that occurred on Interstate 70 near Braddock Heights Saturday morning, August 5, 2023. According to police, Jeanne Ngassa, 74, of Silver Spring, was driving a Toyota Corolla westbound on I-70 when a Mercedes traveling eastbound crossed the median and collided head-on with Ngassa’s car.

The Mercedes also struck a westbound Dodge Ram pickup truck head-on, causing the truck to catch fire. Ngassa was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Mercedes was airlifted to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, and the Dodge Ram pickup driver was taken to a local hospital. No other injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing, per WFMD.

Police: Tips to Safeguard Your Car and Prevent Theft

By MCS Staff

Published August 8, 2023 at 11:38PM

Per Takoma Park Police: The City of Takoma Park Police Department would like to remind residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to safeguard their vehicles from theft. As a trusted partner in community safety, we are committed to providing you with essential tips to help protect your vehicles and reduce the risk of theft.

According to the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration (NHSTA), more than one million motor vehicles were stolen in 2022, with more than 250,000 reported to law enforcement. Historically, passenger cars made up approximately 74% of all stolen motor vehicles. In fact, a motor vehicle was stolen every 32 seconds in the United States in 2022. There are numerous antitheft systems and devices designed to make vehicles more difficult to steal or easier to trace and recover. Here are how some of them work:

Police Department Urges Community to Report Suspicious Activity

By MCS Staff

Published August 8, 2023 at 11:26PM

Per The Takoma Park Police Department: “The Takoma Park Police Department is committed to fighting theft from auto, burglaries and theft of all types in our community. Our number one goal is to protect lives and property through proactive measures to make our community a safe place to live, work or visit.

The biggest help a community can give its police force is information, when you see something out of the ordinary, suspicious person(s), or vehicle(s), call and report it. The fact of the matter is that we cannot be everywhere at once; we need your eyes and ears to help us in our efforts of making our community as safe and crime free as possible.

Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Informational Session to Take Place August 16th

By MCS Staff

Published August 8, 2023 at 8:26PM

Join the City of Takoma Park for an information session regarding the Takoma Park Minor Master Plan, hosted by Mayor Searcy and Councilmembers Fulcher, Dyballa, Gibson, and Small.

In preparation for the Montgomery County Planning Board public hearing on September 14, this event is an opportunity to talk directly with the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Staff about the Minor Master Plan and ask questions about the upcoming process. After City Staff and Councilmembers’ presentations, residents can participate in a public Q&A session.

Adult Bike and Scooter Classes This September, October and November

By Patrick Herron

Published August 8, 2023 at 5:28PM

Per MCDOT: The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), in collaboration with the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA), is offering adult bike classes in September, October and November. The classes include both Learn to Ride and Basic Skills classes. MCDOT also will offer four free, walk-up scooter classes following select bike classes.

Advance registration is required to participate in the bicycle classes and cost $10 for Montgomery County residents. There is no charge for WABA or Capital Bikeshare For All members. Bicycles and helmets will be provided at no charge for the adult Learn to Ride class participants and can be rented from WABA, if needed, for the Basic Skills class participants. Scooter classes are free of charge.

Montgomery County Public Libraries to Celebrate ‘Just for the Record–A Vinyl Day’ on Saturday, Aug. 12, With Focus on 50 Years of Hip Hop Culture and a DJ Scratch Battle

By Patrick Herron

Published August 8, 2023 at 2:18PM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL), on Saturday, Aug. 12, will host its annual “Just for the Record–A Vinyl Day,” a celebration of music on vinyl records that will feature popular DJs from around the country and a special celebration of 50 years of hip hop. The free, family-friendly festival will take place from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library located at 900 Wayne Ave. in Silver Spring.

Attendees can participate in workshops about music production, songwriting, breakdancing and more. They also will be able to purchase vinyl records and CDs organized by the Friends of the Library Montgomery County (FOLMC). The festival’s concluding event, “FADERATION: United Cuts & Scratches Mid- Atlantic Scratch Battle for DJ Supremacy,” will feature well-known DJs from around the country vying for top “scratch” honors and cash prizes.

Police and Family Searching for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published August 8, 2023 at 12:35PM

The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Genesis Chavez, a missing 14-year-old from Aspen Hill. Chavez was last seen on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, around 8 p.m., in the 3400 block of Hewitt Avenue in Aspen Hill. She is 5’6″, 140 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts with white stripes and green sandals.

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

Restaurants and Events Coming Soon to Wheaton Mall

By Patrick Herron

Published August 8, 2023 at 9:11AM | Updated August 8, 2023 at 10:25AM

Below is a list of businesses and events that are coming soon to Westfield Wheaton Mall at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd. Wise Guy Pizza: We first reported in June that […]

Fabulous Lounge to Open This Month

By Patrick Herron

Published August 8, 2023 at 8:38AM

Fabulous Lounge is scheduled to open in Downtown Silver Spring on August 18, according to a report by Source of the Spring. The restaurant/club will be located at 949 Bonifant St, the former site of Hub Lounge. According to a grand opening announcement, “Our state-of-the-art sound system, stunning lighting effects, and opulent décor will transport you to a world where indulgence and style unite, where every moment becomes Fabulous.”

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