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Entries Can Now Be Submitted for Seventh Annual Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival Poster Contest

Published February 23, 2023 at 10:18AM

Per Montgomery County: Entries are now being accepted for the Seventh Annual Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival poster contest. The winning design will be used on all promotional materials for the parade and festival, which will take place in Downtown Wheaton on Sunday, Oct. 15. The winner will receive a $500 commission. The parade and festival will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 15 in and around the Marian Fryer Town Plaza in the Wheaton Triangle Business District. The theme for the 2023 parade is “Art to Action: Before we can make our world a better place, we need a vision of the future that inspires us to act.

Schedule and Education Sessions Announced for 10th Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit That Will Be Held March 28-29 in Silver Spring

By Patrick Herron

Published February 23, 2023 at 10:13AM

On March 28, the sessions are designed for building owners, managers and facilities staff. Attendees will cycle through five stations to learn about energy benchmarking and performance requirements for commercial buildings. The sessions will address resources available to assist in improving building performance, including receiving utility incentives, financing building upgrades, securing building permits and installing electric vehicle charging stations.

During the first day of the summit, attendees will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one, ask questions and receive hands-on support from subject matter experts. Energy audit demos will take place throughout the day to help attendees consider no-and low-cost energy-saving opportunities in their buildings.

Vigil to be Held Today for Melanie Diaz -Woman Killed in Silver Spring Apartment Fire

By Patrick Herron

Published February 23, 2023 at 8:43AM | Updated February 23, 2023 at 10:23AM

To mourn and learn about Melanie Diaz and celebrate her life since the management has yet recognize her passing. We hope to provide a safe space for our community to come together and grieve and come out of this tragedy stronger.

Making Home Possible (MHP) has organized a dedicated relief fund to assist those affected by the fire.

Vintage Movie Night on March 2 Will Feature Films on World War II

By MCS Staff

Published February 23, 2023 at 8:37AM

On Thursday, March 2 at 7:30 pm the City of Takoma Park will offer a vintage movie night that will feature films on World War II. The event will take place at the Takoma Park Community Center, located at 7500 Maple Avenue. Additional information below, courtesy of the City of Takoma Park:

“As we witness the ongoing horror of the war in Ukraine, independent filmmaker Richard Hall will share a variety of vintage anti-war films which draw parallels between the conflict in Ukraine and the Vietnam War and highlight ongoing efforts to promote peace and equality.

MCFRS Respond to Fire at Two-Story Apartment Building Thursday Morning; No Injuries, Several People May Be Displaced

By MCS Staff

Published February 23, 2023 at 8:26AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) respinded to call for a fire in a second floor bedroom of a two-story apartment building on the 8300 block of Roanoke Ave, off of Hudson Ave in Takoma Park, a little before 6:30am on Thursday morning.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the building was evacuated, but the fire was extinguished with some extension and without any injuries. Several people may be displaced and damage is estimated at approximately $20K.

RSVP For Second Family Forum on Fentanyl (February 25)

By MCS Staff

Published February 23, 2023 at 7:05AM

In partnership with Montgomery Goes Purple, MCPS is hosting a second Family Forum on Fentanyl from 9:30–11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Northwood High School auditorium. A representative from the Montgomery County Police Department talks with parents during the first forum on fentanyl at Clarksburg High School in January.

Panelists, including representatives from the county health department and the police department, will share information on the dangers and prevalence of illegally made fentanyl, prevention tools and protective factors for students, and resources for treatment. There will be Narcan training and distribution of Narcan kits to help reverse an overdose, breakout discussions for students and parents/caregivers (in English and Spanish) and a resource fair. The Community Opioid Prevention & Education (C.O.P.E.) trailer (a mock teen bedroom) will be available for tours to learn signs of substance use. Students can earn two Student Service Learning hours for attending.

Air Bags Stolen From Two Cars in Takoma Park (Both Honda Accords) on Tuesday

By MCS Staff

Published February 22, 2023 at 4:39PM

On February 21, Takoma Park Police responded for two thefts of air bags. Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to please call Takoma Park Police at 301-270-1100. Additional info below:

7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue: At an unknown time, unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s vehicle (2020 Honda Accord) by breaking the front driver’s side window and stole the steering wheel air bag. Case #23000698. This incident occurred in Ward 6.

Four Areas in Montgomery County Ranked in Top Ten of “2023’s Most Ethnically Diverse Cities” List

By MCS Staff

Published February 22, 2023 at 8:39AM

Personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Most & Least Ethnically Diverse Cities, and four of the top ten spots were taken by places in Montgomery County. To identify the most ethnically diverse places in America, WalletHub compared more than 500 of the largest U.S. cities across three key metrics: ethno-racial diversity, linguistic diversity and birthplace diversity.

Germantown was ranked as the most diverse in the country, coming in at #1 overall and #1 for ethnoracial diversity. Gaithersburg came in #3 overall, Silver Spring was ranked #4 overall, and Rockville came in ranked #8 overall. For the full report, please visit: https://wallethub.com/edu/cities-with-the-most-and-least-ethno-racial-and-linguistic-diversity/10264

Purple Line: Rendering and Additional Information on the Future Manchester Place Station in Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Published February 22, 2023 at 8:28AM

The future Manchester Place station will be near Plymouth Street in Silver Spring. The Purple Line, yesterday, tweeted a rendering along with some additional information regarding the future station. It will have separate westbound and eastbound side platforms inside the 1,000-foot Plymouth Tunnel, built exclusively for the Purple Line.

This station provides entry into the Plymouth Street Tunnel. Access into the station can be made from East Wayne Avenue and Plymouth Street using stairs or elevators. Map below:

Ward 5 Community in Takoma Park to Hold Meeting to Discuss Public Safety

By MCS Staff

Published February 22, 2023 at 8:02AM

The Police Department and Ward 5 City Councilmember Cara Honzak will hold a community meeting to discuss public safety issues in Ward 5. Police Department staff will be providing an update on recent incidents in Ward 5 and provide an overall overview of crime stats/trends and security measures put in place to address these trends. The meeting will be in-person, and a Zoom Webinar will also be available to join and ask questions:

Zoom Registration: Ward 5 Community Zoom Meeting Registration Contact: If you have questions in advance of the meeting, please email them to Cathy Plevywith the title “Ward 5 Public Safety Meeting.”

Montgomery Housing Project is Accepting Donations For Those Affected by Saturday’s Fire at Silver Spring Apartment Complex (Hundreds Displaced)

By MCS Staff

Published February 21, 2023 at 8:42PM

A fire that took place on Saturday, February 18th at the Arrive high-rise apartment complex on Georgia Avenue in Downtown Silver Spring resulted in one fatality and injuries to multiple residents, as well as the displacement of hundreds of residents. At the request of Montgomery County, Montgomery Housing Project (MHP) is managing a dedicated relief fund to assist those affected by the fire. One-hundred percent of donations will go directly to those affected.

Per MHP: “While this is not an MHP property, we maintain close ties with the community through the many affordable housing properties we have developed in Montgomery County, and are playing a role by managing financial donations to help impacted residents. Thank you for lending a hand to our neighbors!” Donations can be made here.