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Jersey Mike’s to Donate 100% of Sales to Charity This Wednesday, March 29

Published March 28, 2023 at 4:49PM

Jersey Mike’s, which has eight locations in Montgomery County, will be donating 100% of their sales nationwide to charity on Wednesday, March 29th. The promotion is a part of Jersey Mike’s “Month of Giving” and sales are expected to be over $20 million for the day. According to Jersey Mike’s, “Day of Giving is Jersey Mike’s busiest day of the year. Each location prepares by staffing up and ordering extra food, ensuring there is plenty of meat, cheese, bread, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon to meet the high demand. The more you order, the more Jersey Mike’s gives. Whether in-store, through Jersey Mike’s app or through third-party delivery partners, proceeds from every single sale this Wednesday — including subs, chips, drinks, and catering orders — will go to local charities.”

Shark Tank Alum Soupergirl to Close Retail Location Permanently Today in Takoma

By MCS Staff

Published March 28, 2023 at 7:56AM | Updated March 28, 2023 at 8:51AM

Main Street Takoma has announced that Soupergirl will be closing its retail location at 314 Carroll Street NW in Takoma DC (just outside of Takoma Park). In 2018, the mother/daughter duo behind Soupergirl made it onto Shark Tank, where the two have joked they “got yelled at” and were unable to come away with a deal. The business pushed forward and is now available in various stores across the country. Last year, Soupergirl launched a new website, and will continue to remain available in Costco, Whole Foods, Kroger, Amazon Fresh, Harris Teeter as they move to a larger facility to focus on those sales. Soupergirl will have a $5 soup sale today, Tuesday, March 28th, from 10am-5pm. Full announcement, per Main Street Takoma, below:

Montgomery County to Sponsor Free Adult Electric Scooter Clinics in April, May and June

By Patrick Herron

Published March 28, 2023 at 6:54AM

Residents can stop in anytime during the two-hour clinics to take a test ride and learn about how to use electric scooters. Participants must have a valid driver’s license or ID. No registration is required to attend a clinic and walk-ups are welcome. Check tinyurl.com/cycleclss for cancelations due to inclement weather.

Update: Gaithersburg Teen Shot and Killed Sunday Night; Reward of up to $10,000 Offered for Information Leading to Arrest

By Patrick Herron

Published March 27, 2023 at 6:48PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at an apartment building on Treetop Lane in Silver Spring. At approximately 7:20 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to 2001 Treetop Lane for the report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located a male victim in the stairwell of the apartment building with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers provided life saving measures to the victim until Montgomery County Fire Rescue arrived. The victim was then pronounced dead at the scene. The decedent has been identified as 18-year-old Jalahni Antonio Harrington of Gaithersburg. There is currently no suspect in custody and this is an active and ongoing investigation.

Easter Egg Hunt Returns to Takoma Park

By MCS Staff

Published March 27, 2023 at 4:03PM

Per the City of Takoma Park: After a few years of a modified egg hunt the traditional egg hunt returns to Takoma Park. Each Spring the Takoma Park Recreation Department hosts an egg hunt at Ed Wilhelm Field (behind Piney Branch Elementary School). This FREE event is always an egg-citing time! Egg Hunt age categories include:

Don’t forget to bring your basket to collect all the eggs! Each age group will have one metallic golden egg hidden among the eggs. If you are the lucky one to find that egg be sure to go to the Information Booth to claim your prize. There will be games, crafts and fun and a special visit from Mr. Bunny. The majority of the eggs are made from recycled baby bottles. Continue the recycling by turning in your eggs before you leave, you will get a ticket to win a raffle prize. For more information visit https://takomaparkmd.gov/government/recreation/egg-hunt/

Willie T’s Seafood Shack is Now Open

By MCS Staff

Published March 27, 2023 at 12:16PM

In November 2021 we let you know that Willie T’s Seafood Shack and BRB (be right burger) would be moving in to 9326 Georgia Avenue (joint restaurant), between Islands Tropical Ice Cream and Goldberg’s New York Bagels, in the location that was formerly home to Andy’s Restaurant. Willie T’s is now open, according to an Instagram post by the restaurant (seen below). Willie T’s will be open at 11am until 10pm, seven days per week, according to its Google listing.

Willie T’s, a seafood concept from Thompson Hospitality, has recently opened as a pop-up inside of Austin Grill in Springfield, VA and a ghost kitchen out of Homewood Suites in Reston. The restaurant serves A variety of seafood dishes, including hand-breaded fried fish sandwiches and baskets, crab cakes, lobster tails, salads, grilled fish, po boys, and more. The full menu can be seen here.

(Located) Assistance Needed in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old

By MCS Staff

Published March 27, 2023 at 6:09AM | Updated March 28, 2023 at 6:26PM

Update: Morfu Kollie has been located safe and unharmed.

Takoma Park Police is asking for assistance in locating a missing 14 year old teenager, Morfu Kollie, who was last seen at approximately 1pm on the 600 block of Houston Avenue in Takoma Park on Friday, March 24th.

One Dead After Shooting Sunday Night

By MCS Staff

Published March 26, 2023 at 10:57PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a shooting that occurred on Sunday, March 26, 2023, on Treetop Lane in Silver Spring. According to MCPD, “At approximately 7:20 p.m., Montgomery County Police responded to an apartment building located at 2001 Treetop Lane for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male with trauma to the body. Officers provided life saving measures to the victim who was then pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives Continue to Investigate Columbia Pike Pedestrian Fatality; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Published March 26, 2023 at 2:41PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Saturday, March 25, 2023 on Columbia Pike near Hillwood Drive in Silver Spring. At approximately 1:50 a.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a pedestrian struck.

The investigation has revealed that an adult male pedestrian was struck by a red 2015 Lexus ES300h and a black 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee that were traveling northbound on Columbia Pike, just south of Hillwood Dr. The driver of the Lexus remained at the scene after the collision. The driver of the Jeep left the scene and reported the collision hours later at a police station.

Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian Who Was Struck by Two Separate Drivers

By Patrick Herron

Published March 25, 2023 at 6:51PM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred Saturday, March 25, 2023, at approximately 01:50 a.m., on Columbia Pike near Hillwood Drive in Silver Spring. According to MCPD, “The preliminary investigation has revealed that an adult male pedestrian was struck by two vehicles that were traveling northbound on Columbia Pike, just south of Hillwood Dr. One of the drivers remained at the scene after the collision. The other driver left the scene and reported the collision hours later at a police station.

The Montgomery County Department of Police, Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating this collision. A news release will be distributed once more information is available, including the name of the deceased following proper notification of next of kin. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact CRU detectives at 240-773-6620.”

MCPD Attempting to Identify Man Found in Silver Spring

By Patrick Herron

Published March 25, 2023 at 4:05PM

Montgomery County Police are asking the public’s assistances in identifying a man found today in Silver Spring. Per MCPD: The Montgomery County Department of Police is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an adult male who was located at the Blair House Apartments in the 8200 block of 16th St. in Silver Spring. He has no identification and is not able to give his name.

Anyone with information regarding this man is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).