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Four Montgomery County Restaurants Listed in Eater DC’s ’15 Top-Tier Vegan Restaurants’

Published August 3, 2022 at 11:20AM

Eater DC released a list of ’15 Top-Tier Vegan Restaurants Around D.C.’ and four restaurants locate din Montgomery County have made the list. According to the article, “There are chic, upscale tasting menus; homey vegan comfort food spots with hefty, filling plates; and massive, consistent fast-casual chains.“, while also noting that quality vegan meals can be found at many restaurants that didn’t make the list. The four Montgomery County restaurants on the list can be seen below:

PLNT Burger (MoCo locations within Whole Foods in North Bethesda and Silver Spring):

Montgomery County’s Long Branch Library to Close Temporarily from Aug. 4-7 for Needed Repairs

By Patrick Herron

Published August 2, 2022 at 1:21PM

The Long Branch Library is located at 8800 Garland Ave. in Silver Spring,

The book drop will remain open for returns while the building is closed. During the closure, Long Branch Library users are encouraged to use other MCPL branches for checking out books and other materials, and using the catalog and internet computers. Nearby branches are the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee in Silver Spring, Wheaton and White Oak libraries.

Montgomery Parks Seeks Public Input for New South Silver Spring Park in Downtown Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Published August 2, 2022 at 8:41AM | Updated August 5, 2022 at 9:36AM

Montgomery Parks(opens in a new tab) invites the public to provide input for the first phase of a new, one-acre park in downtown Silver Spring. South Silver Spring Park(opens in a new tab), located at 1110 East-West Highway (the former site of National Tire and Battery) will provide multiple spaces for active recreation, play, and socializing. The park’s first phase is expected to open in 2023.

Montgomery Parks purchased the site of the park at the end of 2021 with the goal of demolishing the existing building and developing the first phase of the park. To provide input on the park’s proposed amenities, please go to the Open Town Hall survey(opens in a new tab).

Reward of Up To $10,000 Offered For Information Leading to Arrest In Murder of Mechanic Who Was Shot and Killed While Working Two Weeks Ago

By MCS Staff

Published August 1, 2022 at 7:22PM

The Takoma Park Police Criminal Investigations Division is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at about 11:05 am. The victim Nurhusen Hamid was working as a mobile mechanic on the Advanced Auto Store parking lot located at 6300 New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, Montgomery County, Maryland.

Montgomery County’s African American Health Program to Host Aug. 13 ‘Right from the Start’ Event That Will Focus on Support for Black Children and Families

By Patrick Herron

Published August 1, 2022 at 5:24PM

In 2021, Black/African American women accounted for 43 percent of all fetal and infant losses in Montgomery County, although they represented approximately 20 percent of all births in the County—an indication of ongoing disparities in birth outcomes. Losses among Black women continue to account for one-third or more of all losses in the County.

The event is scheduled during National Breastfeeding Month and will offer information on breastfeeding and include activities for children, refreshments and random prizes. The keynote speaker will be Lima Redhead, MD, a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist.

Detectives Ask for Assistance in Locating Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published August 1, 2022 at 11:56AM

Daleyah Sanchez is reported missing from the 11400 block of Lockwood Dr. Sanchez is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. Sanchez has medium length brown hair.

Police and family are concerned for Sanchez’s welfare.

Four Defendants Facing Federal Charges for Mail Theft From Montgomery County and Possession of United States Postal Service Keys

By MCS Staff

Published July 30, 2022 at 6:58PM

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland: A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging four defendants with theft of mail matter and the unlawful possession of postal service keys. The indictment was returned on July 21, 2022 and unsealed today upon the defendant’s arrests. Charged in the indictment are:

• Eyalan Owona, age 21, of Upper Malboro, Maryland;

Police Seek Witnesses in Collision That Resulted in the Death of a 91-Year-Old Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published July 28, 2022 at 3:18PM

On Monday, July 25, at approximately 10:08 a.m., 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Norbeck Rd. and Baltimore Rd. for the report of a traffic collision involving two vehicles.

The preliminary investigation has determined that a grey 2016 Nissan Sentra was attempting to turn left from westbound Norbeck Rd. onto Baltimore Rd. when she was struck by a grey 2015 Volkswagen Jetta that was traveling eastbound.

Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery of a Sunoco Gas Station; Surveillance Images Released

By Patrick Herron

Published July 28, 2022 at 9:06AM

At approximately 1:13 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of an armed robbery.

The investigation by detectives has determined that two unknown Black male suspects entered the Sunoco and used the lottery machine. After a few minutes, they requested assistance from the employee, requiring him to leave the secured cashier area and enter the main store. When the employee opened the door, the suspects forced their way into the secured cashier area and displayed a handgun. The suspects tied the employee’s hands and then stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the registers before fleeing the scene on foot.

(Located) Concern for Missing Teenage Sisters

By Patrick Herron

Published July 27, 2022 at 7:56PM | Updated July 27, 2022 at 9:35PM

Anibelca Castanos Martinez, age 14 and Yeidy Mabel Castanos Martinez, age 13 were last seen on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at approximately 10:30 p.m., in the 11500 block of Stewart Lane.

Anibelca is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.

Park Police Investigating Shooting at Glenmont Local Park

By Patrick Herron

Published July 27, 2022 at 5:45PM | Updated July 27, 2022 at 7:01PM

This article originally stated that a shooting occurred at the Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool. According to Park Police, the shooting occurred at nearby Glenmont Local Park, near Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool, where the victim requested assistance from staff at the pool.

The Maryland-National Capital Park Police are currently investigating a shooting at that occurred near Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool (12621 Dalewood Drive) in Wheaton. According to Park Police, at approximately 3pm, officers located an adult male suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. MCP 4th District Officers applied a tourniquet prior to EMS arrival. The victim was transported to an area hospital and Sgt. Hector Ayala Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool is closed for the rest of the day.