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In-Person Public Meeting on the Proposed Carroll Avenue Separated Bike Lanes Project in Silver Spring to be Held on Tuesday, March 7

Published March 4, 2023 at 8:51AM

Per MCDOT: On Tuesday, March 7 starting at 7 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold an in-person public meeting to discuss the Carroll Avenue Separated Bike Lanes project that will add a low-stress bikeway to Carroll Avenue between Merrimac Drive and Piney Branch Road (MD 320) in the Takoma/Langley Crossroads area in Silver Spring. This facility will help to provide connections for cyclists to the future Purple Line station at Takoma/Langley Transit Center. The exact facility type has not yet been determined.

The project is in the beginning stages of design, and MCDOT is working to advance the design to 30% and will present several proposed concepts at an in-person meeting that will be held at New Hampshire Estates Elementary School located at 8720 Carroll Avenue in Silver Spring. Public input is encouraged and will influence the design. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.

Phase Two of Glenmont Metro Station Bus Bay Closures to Begin Monday, March 6

By Patrick Herron

Published March 4, 2023 at 8:48AM

Per MCDOT: On Monday, March 6, Metro will begin the second phase of construction work at the Glenmont Metro Station, closing bus bays C and D, lasting for approximately three months.

Riders can plan Ride On bus trips online at rideon.app/directions.

Car Stolen Friday Morning, Attempted Auto Theft Thursday Night

By MCS Staff

Published March 4, 2023 at 3:04AM

On Friday, March 3, at approximately 7:30 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7700 block of Maple Avenue for the report of a stolen auto. The victim’s vehicle was stolen from in front of her residence on March 2 at 8:54 pm (per video surveillance). The outstanding stolen vehicle is described as a 2019 Hyundai Sonata, MD Tag #7FG7703. Case #230010496

Additionally, on Thursday, March 2 at approximately 8:40 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6700 block of Prince George’s Avenue for the report of an attempt auto theft. Two suspects attempted to pry open the driver’s door of the victim’s 2017 Hyundai Elantra without success. The suspects fled the scene after a resident saw them.

MoCo Grandfather Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize

By Patrick Herron

Published March 3, 2023 at 11:54PM | Updated March 6, 2023 at 6:50PM

Sharing in “Busy Grand Dad’s” experience is Shoppers #2383 at 10501 Martin Luther King Jr. Highway in Bowie. The lucky retailer receives a bonus of $500 from the Lottery for selling a $50,000 top-prize winning scratch-off. The $20 $50,000 Cash game, which is in the No. 6 spot on the Lottery’s Top 40 Scratch-offs list, went on sale in December with 160 top prizes of $50,000. “Busy Grand Dad’s” win leaves 133 of those prizes yet to be claimed, along with 144 unclaimed $5,000 prizes. In addition, there are more than 950,000 prizes ranging from $20 and $500 available.”

MCPD: Over Two Thousand Fentanyl Pills Recovered Following Traffic Stop

By Patrick Herron

Published March 3, 2023 at 3:04PM

Per MCPD: On Monday, February 27, 2023, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Montgomery County Police 4th District officers conducted a traffic stop on a silver Mercedes sedan in the 12300 block of Georgia Avenue for a traffic infraction. Officers identified the driver of the vehicle as 20-year-old Markus Carter, of Silver Spring, and determined that Carter was driving the vehicle in violation of his learner’s permit. There were two other occupants of the vehicle, a 20-year-old and an 18-year-old male.

Through investigation, probable cause to search the vehicle was developed. Inside the vehicle, officers located 250 suspected fentanyl pills and other items indicative of drug distribution. On Carter’s person, officers located additional fentanyl pills, over $1100 in U.S. Currency, and a loaded .45 caliber handgun.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published March 3, 2023 at 12:29PM | Updated March 6, 2023 at 12:44PM

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Isaiah Gaunt is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000. Callers may remain anonymous.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 18-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published March 3, 2023 at 11:41AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 18-year-old from Hyattsville. Virginia Francis Pelham was last seen on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., in the 11800 block of Healing Way in Silver Spring. Virginia is 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white and orange top, black sweatpants and multicolor Crocs. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Virginia Francis Pelham is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000. Callers may remain anonymous.

Takoma Park Appoints David Eubanks as Acting Deputy City Manager

By MCS Staff

Published March 3, 2023 at 10:10AM

Statement from Takoma Park Mayor Talisha Searcy: The Takoma Park City Council is happy to announce that it has appointed David Eubanks as Acting Deputy City Manager, effective Monday, March 6, 2023. Mr. Eubanks joined the City of Takoma Park in 2021 as the Deputy Director of Public Works and is currently the Director of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

As HCD Director, Mr. Eubanks has been instrumental in advancing key City initiatives such as the library construction project. Prior to joining the City, Mr. Eubanks had over a decade of experience in housing and community development. The Council looks forward to working with Mr. Eubanks in this new role.

Northwood High School Closes Outdoor Facilities to the Public Due to Hate Speech and Antisemitic Vandalism at Athletic Field

By Patrick Herron

Published March 2, 2023 at 2:19PM

As such, beginning Saturday, March 4, 2023, all Northwood outdoor facilities will be closed to community members until further notice. This includes our athletic fields, track, tennis courts, and all other external areas of the building. Additionally, the Loxford Terrace access gate between our baseball and softball fields will remain closed. This closure does not include MCPS approved activities. We recognize and regret the inconvenience this causes for our surrounding community. However, the safety of our students, staff, and community must take precedence. It is our sincere hope that facilities will reopen as soon as a suspects) is apprehended or there is confidence the hate vandalism against our community has stopped.

We are asking parents and guardians receiving this message to please share it with any community members without students attending Northwood who use our facilities so they are aware. This message will also be provided to feeder schools and local listservs. If any community members have any questions, comments, or any information regarding the recent incidents of hate vandalism, please contact school administration: 240-740-6950″

Driver of Van Who Caused Metrobus to Crash Into Jewelry Store Thursday Morning Has Been Charged With Four Infractions, According to Police

By MCS Staff

Published March 2, 2023 at 2:18PM

WMATA Transit Police tweeted the following regarding the Metrobus crash into a jewelry store in weekend this morning: “Driver of van that caused morning Metrobus accident charged with 4 infractions: (1) unsafe lane change, (2) failure to control speed to avoid a collision, (3) improper right turn, and (4) failure to wear corrective lens. Thx to @mcpnews and @mcfrs for their on-the-scene support.”

At approximately 9:30am on Thursday morning there was a collision involving a Metrobus that closed Veirs Mill Rd between Reedie Dr and University Blvd, according to Montgomery County Police. The incident occurred at the Jewelry Buyers at 2575 Ennalls Ave in Wheaton around 9:30am on Thursday, March 2. Featured photo courtesy of Alex Chapelle

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published March 2, 2023 at 12:21PM | Updated March 2, 2023 at 12:41PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old from Silver Spring. Angely Lisbeo Lora was last seen on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at approximately 10 p.m., at her residence in the 2300 block of Glenmont Circle in Silver Spring.

Angely is 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a creamed colored crop top and windbreaker pants with white stripes on the sides. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.