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Preliminary Plans Revealed For 500+ Unit High-Rise at Recently Sold Tastee Diner Site

Published June 6, 2023 at 5:45PM

Tastee Diner at 8601 Cameron St. in Silver Spring permanently closed on March 22 after the diner was sold on March 21 to D.C. based Roadside Development for $3.1 million according to Maryland Land Records. Roadside Development, which purchased the adjacent Capital One bank lot back in August, plans on creating a “multifamily mixed-use” redevelopment at the two sites and recently revealed a sketch plan and preliminary pre-submission plans.

The plans include a new high-rise residential development with up to 525 apartments at 8676 Georgia Avenue and 8601 Cameron Street, according to DC Urban Turf. For now, the original Tastee Diner car is planned to be worked into the upcoming development. A green roof and green space will also be included in the development plans, which also include Tastee Diner’s historic diner car, according to Roadside, according to Source of the Spring (additional photos below).

$10,000 Reward Offered for Information on Block Party Shooting; Over 30 Shell Casings Found at Scene

By Patrick Herron

Published June 5, 2023 at 1:04PM

When officers arrived on the scene, they found the teenager suffering from a gunshot wound. She was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers from the 2nd and 4th districts responded to the location to assist as officers and detectives processed the crime scene.

Silver Branch Brewing to Open Virginia Location

By Patrick Herron

Published June 5, 2023 at 11:59AM

Silver Branch Brewing has announced its opening a second location in Old Town Warrenton, Virginia. According to the brewery, the new facility will allow them to brew a wider selection of beer and increase production on core beers. Silver Branch Brewing opened at 8401 Colesville Rd #150 in Silver Spring in 2019. Additional information below courtesy of Silver Branch:

Silver Branch Brewing Companyannounced today they will open a second taproom and biergarten in Old Town Warrenton, Virginia. Silver Branch Warrenton Station will expand our ability to brew a greater variety of beers and bring our brand of hospitality and taproom experience to Virginia.

Man Assaulted and Robbed After Leaving Restaurant Sunday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published June 4, 2023 at 9:21PM

Per Takoma Park Police: On June 4 at approximately 4:28 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6800 block of New Hampshire Avenue for the report of a strong arm robbery that had just occurred. The victim purchased food from an establishment and while leaving the establishment, he was confronted by five to six male suspects demanding his food. The victim declined and ran; he was followed by the suspects. The suspects began assaulting the victim while he was on the ground and stole property from him. All of the suspects fled the area on foot towards the 900 block of East West Highway.

The suspects are described as 5-6 males, Hispanic, all wearing dark colored hoodies and dark colored jeans; two of the suspects were wearing black ski masks. The victim was not seriously physically injured. Investigation continues under case #230026838. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

MoCo Resident Wins $50,000 at Rockville Convenience Store

By Patrick Herron

Published June 4, 2023 at 11:19AM

Moments later, that “wrong” instant ticket – the $20 $50,000 Cash game – would become his best purchase ever. Chastising himself for his carelessness, the player returned to his car to scratch off his instant game. “When I saw the prize, I couldn’t believe it. ‘This can’t be true,’ I thought.”

The $50,000 Cash scratch-off went on sale in late December. The instant ticket is unusual in the 160 top prizes it had to offer when it debuted. This latest $50,000 winner, purchased from Metro Coffee Convenience at 202 Park Road in Rockville, leaves 107 top prizes available. In addition, 118 second-tier prizes worth $5,000 also remain unclaimed. For selling this top-prize winning instant ticket, the Montgomery County business will receive a $500 bonus from the Lottery.

15 and 17 Year Old From D.C. Steal Car in Montgomery County Thursday Night

By MCS Staff

Published June 2, 2023 at 4:44PM

Per Takoma Park Police: Juveniles Involved in Stolen Auto– On June 1 at approximately 8:27 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the area of Maple Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue for reports of a suspicious situation and an abandoned vehicle by three male subjects on foot. Officers located the vehicle with its rear passenger window busted out, ignition punched and the engine still running. A witness provided descriptions of the three subjects who were on foot. Two of the three subjects were apprehended in the District of Columbia. Metropolitan Police Department was notified and responded to the scene. The subjects were identified as 15 and 17 year old juvenile males of Washington, DC, who were later released into the custody of their parents.

The investigation revealed the stolen vehicle belonged to a resident in Takoma Park. The vehicle was released to the owner. Investigation continues under case #230026405. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps

Police Investigate Laundry Room Burglary; Surveillance Video of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

Published June 2, 2023 at 1:02PM

Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this crime or the suspect involved to call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Callers may remain anonymous.

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MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to 26 Years in Federal Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy Involving a Violent Murder in Montgomery County and for Drug Distribution and Firearms Violations

By MCS Staff

Published June 2, 2023 at 12:56PM

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland: Chief U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced El Salvadoran national Jose Lopez Rivera, age 27, of Elmont, New York, formerly residing in Maryland, to 26 years in federal prison for a racketeering conspiracy involving a violent murder connected to his participation in La Mara Salvatrucha, a transnational criminal enterprise also known as MS-13, and for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm and ammunition by an illegal alien, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

MS-13 is a national and international gang composed primarily of immigrants or descendants from El Salvador and other central American countries. Branches or “cliques” of MS-13, one of the largest street gangs in the United States, operate throughout Frederick County, Anne Arundel County, Prince George’s County, and Montgomery County, Maryland. Since at least 2015, Lopez Rivera was a member of the Fulton Locos Salvatruchas (“FLS”) MS-13 clique.

Crave Cafe Now Open

By Patrick Herron

Published June 2, 2023 at 9:41AM | Updated June 2, 2023 at 12:41PM

Crave Café is now open at 1200 East-West Highway in Silver Spring, according to a report by Source of the Spring. The coffee shop is located in the space previously occupied by Bump ‘n Grind, which closed in May 2021. Menu items include 16 different blends of coffee, breakfast sandwiches, muffins/bread, soups, paninis, and salads. The restaurant is part of Jeffeary Miskiri’s Miskiri Hospitality Group, which describes itself as a unique collective of Black, family and woman-owned products and restaurants in the DC area.

According to its website, “Situated in the popular and vivacious Downtown Silver Spring, Crave Cafe will offer a lively, energetic, classy comfortable, and intimate environment. We looking forward to serving local coffee blends as well as a selection of healthy food choices to families, the college communities, and the workforce that frequent the area!”

Silver Spring Blues Week Will Include ‘The History of the Piedmont Blues, a Journey Through the Lens of Black Artists’ Presentation on Monday, June 12

By Patrick Herron

Published June 2, 2023 at 9:07AM | Updated June 3, 2023 at 10:56AM

Mr. Franklin is from Alexandria. His military family traveled the U.S. and England. Since 1981, the Arlington resident has been playing acoustic guitar and singing the blues at community events, local festivals, international festivals, clubs, cafes and other venues. Rick’s musical style is an acoustic finger style blues with vocals known as the “Piedmont Blues.” That style is identified with such legendary players as Blind Blake, Blind Boy Fuller and William Moore, along with players and friends like “Bowling Green” John Cephas, John Jackson and Archie Edwards. Rick has taught guitar and is committed to the preservation and diffusion of the blues.

MCPD: Final Suspect Arrested for 2022 Stabbing

By Patrick Herron

Published June 1, 2023 at 10:06AM

Per MCPD: Kevin Vargas Gomez, age 20, Jose Ingles Mendez, age 30, and Heidy Gomez Rodriguez, age 36, all of Silver Spring have been arrested in connection with the Sunday, August 21, 2022, stabbing that occurred near the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Reedie Drive in Wheaton.

Montgomery County Police – 4^th District Patrol Investigations Unit (PIU) learned that Vargas Gomez and Mendez approached the victim in the 2400 block of Reedie Drive and began to punch him repeatedly before hitting him with a bottle causing it to break. They then used the broken bottle to stab the victim repeatedly. The victim was able to get away and ran towards Georgia Avenue. Vargas Gomez and Mendez chased after the victim and continued to punch and kick him in the street. Gomez Rodriguez picked up both Mendez and Vargas Gomez in a vehicle and drove away from the scene of the assault.