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Progress at 8787 Georgia Ave, Site of Upcoming MOM’s Organic Market

Published January 17, 2023 at 8:22AM

Back in September 2020, we reported on MOM’s Organic Market signing a lease with Bozzuto Development Co. and Stonebridge to take over the previous Montgomery Planning headquarters in Silver Spring. Since then construction has been ongoing at the new development, with plenty of progress as the new development moves closer towards its Fall 2023 expected delivery date (additional photos and video below).

MOM’s Organic Market will be located on the ground floor of 8787 Georgia Ave. as part of the planned redevelopment of the Montgomery County government facility. Per a 2020 Biz Journals article, “MOM’s will anchor the redevelopment of a government facility in Silver Spring into a mix of retail and residential space that’s been in the works for nearly six years.” As of now, there is no word on any additional retail tenants.

North Entrance Officially Reopens at Silver Spring Metro Station With Two New Escalators; South Side Escalator Construction to Begin Soon

By MCS Staff

Published January 17, 2023 at 6:51AM

As part of customer improvements at the Silver Spring Station, Metro is replacing the five entrance escalators at the Silver Spring Station with brand-new escalators that are more durable and reliable. Work started at the north entrance between East-West Highway and Second Ave on Tuesday, Sept 6, and after just over four months of construction, reopened on Monday morning, January 16th.

Metrorail service was not impacted and customers were able to access the station via the escalator and elevator at the south entrance closest to the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center. Now that construction on the north side escalators has been completed and the entrance has reopened, work will begin to replace the three south entrance escalators. The entrance will remain open and the new escalators will be installed one at a time. Construction is expected to take approximately 11 months to complete.

Victim’s Identity Released as Detectives Investigate Muncaster Mill Road Fatality

By Patrick Herron

Published January 16, 2023 at 3:42PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred the morning of Sunday, January 15, 2023, in the area of Muncaster Mill Road and Sycamore Lane in Aspen Hill.

At approximately 7:23 a.m., Montgomery County Police Officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a collision between two vehicles. The investigation by detectives has revealed that the driver of a black 2015 Honda Civic was traveling westbound on Muncaster Mill Road when he crossed the center line and struck a silver 2004 Ford Escape that was traveling eastbound on Muncaster Mill Road.

Iconic Elbe’s Building to Get a New Mural

By MCS Staff

Published January 16, 2023 at 1:16PM

Per the Wheaton Arts Parade: Thanks to a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council’s “Public Art Across Maryland” program, Wheaton Arts Parade (WAP) has started planning Wheaton’s next mural. The site for the mural is the west wall of Elbe’s Beer & Wine store on University Blvd near the intersection with Grandview Ave.

Elbe’s has been family owned since 1951 when it was established as a neighborhood grocery by Willie and Miriam Bobrow. The beer and wine store is now managed by their sons Andy and Jeff. WAP will convene a public meeting on Tuesday, January 17 at 4pm to present the project to the community and solicit ideas for possible themes for the mural.

Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 12-Year Old

By Patrick Herron

Published January 15, 2023 at 7:08PM

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 12-year-old from Silver Spring. Elmer Alexis Guzman Osorio was last seen on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at approximately 9 a.m., in the 1000 block of Quebec Ter.

Elmer is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 100 pounds. He has short brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue winter jacket, a white shirt and gray sweatpants. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

(located) Police Seek Public’s Assistance In Locating Missing Teenager

By MCS Staff

Published January 15, 2023 at 12:25PM | Updated January 16, 2023 at 12:50PM

Update: Kimora Saunders has been found safe and unharmed.

Takoma Park Police is seeking the public’s assistance in location a missing 17-year-old, Kimora Saunders, who has been missing since Sunday, January 8th, 2023. She was last seen at 2pm on the 7600 block of Maple Avenue in Takoma Park. She is 5’4, 160lbs, with red braids, and was last seen wearing white with gray Nike shoes. If you have any information that can help locate this person, please call 301-270-1100 or text tip411 and reference case #230002260

Silver Spring’s Riderwood Appoints John Porter as New Associate Executive Director

By MCS Staff

Published January 14, 2023 at 4:06PM

This past fall, John Porter was appointed associate executive director at Riderwood, the Erickson Senior Living community in Silver Spring, Riderwood announced in a press release earlier this month. Porter, who most recently served as director of dining at Ashby Ponds, an Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, Va., began his senior living career at Riderwood almost 15 years ago. In that time, he’s proven himself to be a dedicated and effective leader who excels at supporting both residents and staff. “We are excited to welcome him back to Riderwood, where he will serve the community at the highest level,” says Dee Dee Gray-Weaver, Riderwood’s executive director. “Our residents will benefit from his proven leadership, expertise in senior living, and unwavering desire to help.”

Believe it or not, Porter has longstanding professional and personal ties to Riderwood. His mother, Sharon Porter, has lived at the community since 2003. “It is a great honor and opportunity to return to Riderwood at this stage in my career,” says Porter. “I look forward to working directly with community members, including my mom.” A graduate of the University of Baltimore with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management, Porter spent his first years out of college working in the restaurant and mortgage industries. When his parents decided to move to Riderwood, the decision changed not only their lives, but his own as well.

Police Investigate Armed Robbery of Food Truck

By MCS Staff

Published January 14, 2023 at 11:41AM

Per Takoma Park Police: On 01/13/2023, at approximately 4:00 pm, Takoma Park Police officers responded to the Pupuseria Luisa food truck located in the 6500 block of New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, for the report of an armed robbery that occurred earlier. Upon arrival, officers met with the business owner, who advised on today’s date at approximately 2:00 pm, two Hispanic males stepped into the food truck and one suspect presented what appeared to be a handgun. The suspects demanded cash from the food truck workers. The two suspects fled the scene southbound on New Hampshire Avenue on foot.

Suspect One was described as a tall and skinny Hispanic male wearing a black face mask and red jacket. Suspect Two was described as a short, heavy set, Hispanic male wearing a black face mask and black jacket. Anyone with information on these events should contact the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100 and refer to case #230002143. Featured photo courtesy of the Pupuseria Luisa Facebook page.

Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for Series of Maryland Carjackings (Including in Montgomery County) Committed While Wearing an Ankle Monitor on Pre-Trial Release

By MCS Staff

Published January 14, 2023 at 8:33AM

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland: U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang today sentenced James Albert Borum, age 20, of Washington, D.C., to 11 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release for carjacking and for brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, in connection with a series of carjackings he committed in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties.

The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Thomas J. Sobocinski of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Baltimore Field Office; Chief Marcus Jones of the Montgomery County Police Department; Chief Malik Aziz of the Prince George’s County Police Department; Chief Jarod Towers of the City of Hyattsville Police Department; Chief Robert J. Contee III of the Metropolitan Police Department; United States Attorney for the District of Columbia Matthew M. Graves; Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy; and Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy.

Commission on Veterans Affairs to Honor County Residents Who Served Country During Black History Month

By MCS Staff

Published January 13, 2023 at 9:15PM

“Every veteran who has served in the history of the U.S. military has their own unique story,” said Wayne Miller, chair of the County’s Commission on Veterans Affairs. “It is the intent of our commission to allow residents to learn more about these remarkable people. The veterans we are honoring during Black History Month all have stories that the people of this County should know.”

The following information is needed on the forms:

Police Respond to Assault with Box Cutter at Korean Korner

By Patrick Herron

Published January 13, 2023 at 12:17PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a stabbing Thursday evening at the Stoney Mill Square Shopping Center on Veirs Mill Rd. According to MCPD, “On Thursday, January 12, 2023, at approximately 7:30 p.m., MCP officers responded to the Korean Korner in the 12200 block of Veirs Mill Rd. in Silver Spring for the report of an assault that just occurred.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that an adult male suspect and the adult male victim had an argument in the parking lot. The suspect pulled out a box cutter, inflicted lacerations on the victim, and left the scene in a vehicle. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect has not been apprehended.”