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Nike Unite Store is Coming to Downtown Silver Spring

Published June 27, 2022 at 10:56AM | Updated June 27, 2022 at 11:29AM

A Nike Unite store is coming to Downtown Silver Spring, taking over the location that was formerly home to DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse location at 910 Ellsworth Drive, according to a report by Source of the Spring. We spoke with an employee Nike Unite store in Fairfax, VA, which opened on May 26th, who told us that the Silver Spring location is expected to open later this year, but did not have a specific date.

An employee at the Nike Unite store told us that the pricing and products offered at a Unite store are similar to that of a Nike Factory store (often found at outlets), with a slightly different layout and a specific return section for items purchased on Nike.com. Nike describes the Nike Unite concept as:

Fourth of July Road Closures in Takoma Park

By Patrick Herron

Published June 27, 2022 at 10:47AM

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Below is a list of scheduled road closures on July 4 in the City of Takoma Park:

For July 4, 2022 – 6:00 am to 2:00 pm NO PARKING at the following:

Happening Today: Pride in the Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring

By Patrick Herron

Published June 26, 2022 at 7:34AM

Pride in the Plaza will feature food, music, an LGBTQ+ focused resource and vendor fair, bilingual Drag Queen Story Hour, and the championship finale of Live in Your Truth Program’s Drag Duels series. The day will conclude with the second annual Pride in the Plaza Mini-Ball, a free voguing competition with cash prizes, starting at 5 p.m., in partnership with Capitol Ballroom Council. Local businesses that want to support Pride in the Plaza can visit PrideInThePlaza.com/partners-in-pride.

Pride in the Plaza will showcase a diverse cross-section of local nonprofit organizations, LGBTQ+ owned businesses, artists, and networks tabling to share information about their services for Montgomery County’s LGBTQ+ communities. HIV and other health screenings will be provided free of charge, in honor of National HIV Testing Day (June 27).

Hummer Barber Shop is Now Open in Wheaton

By MCS Staff

Published June 25, 2022 at 8:28AM

Hummer Barber Shop recently opened at 11410-D Georgia Avenue in Wheaton, the former site of Boss Barber Lounge. According to the shop, the specialize in haircuts and styling and offer expert fades, beard trims, razor shaves and more.

“With the upmost welcoming environment, Hummer Barbershop specializes in high quality fades and styling. We provide the highest level of service, while committed to making you look and feel your best. We look forward to offering an experience you will remember.”

Update on Friday’s Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian Near Leisure World, Identity of Victim Released

By Patrick Herron

Published June 25, 2022 at 8:18AM

At approximately 4:36 a.m., 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Georgia Ave. and Rossmoor Blvd., for the report of a pedestrian struck.

The preliminary investigation by detectives determined that the pedestrian was in the roadway, and not in a crosswalk, when he was struck by a blue 2016 Kia Optima traveling southbound on Georgia Ave.

Montgomery Parks to Host Online Community Meeting on New Neighborhood Park Planned in the Lyttonsville Area

By MCS Staff

Published June 25, 2022 at 7:00AM

Montgomery Parks invites the public to participate in a virtual community meeting about a new neighborhood park in the Lyttonsville community of Silver Spring. The meeting will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Parks staff will present information about the proposed new park and encourage input and questions from meeting attendees.

The site is currently being used as a staging area for purple line construction and will be transferred to M-NCPPC upon completion of the Purple Line. The intent of the project is to create a neighborhood green, and a rest stop with amenities along the Capital Crescent Trail while providing environmental benefits, accessibility, and social connections.

Bowie Man Arrested for Attempted Carjacking in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published June 24, 2022 at 2:09PM | Updated June 24, 2022 at 2:41PM

At approximately 10:49 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to the Shell/Dash In gas station in the 11100 block of New Hampshire Ave. for an attempted carjacking call.

The investigation by detectives determined that the adult male victim was pumping gas when the unknown suspect entered the front passenger seat of the car and began searching for property. The suspect then exited the car and began to beat the victim, and knocked him to the ground multiple times. He then demanded the victim’s car keys and ran away. The victim was transported to an area hospital for his injuries.

Summer Health Fair & Family Fun Zone This Weekend at Wheaton Mall

By Patrick Herron

Published June 24, 2022 at 12:58PM

Westfield Wheaton (11160 Veirs Mill Rd), in partnership with Nueva Vida, will be hosting a free Summer Health Fair & Family Fun Zone this Saturday, June 25th from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the lower level Macy’s Court. Visitors can take advantage of free health screenings and resources, workout sessions, music, activities and surprises for kids and grown-up kids alike.

Who: More than 30 organizations from across the region will gather to provide resources and information including health screenings and information sessions, in collaboration with Montgomery County. A few of the organizatoins that will be on site include:

Pedestrian Struck and Killed By Driver Near Leisure World Early Friday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published June 24, 2022 at 9:01AM

A pedestrian was struck and killed on Georgia Avenue in the area of Leisure World at approximately 4:30am on Friday morning, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) PIO, Pete Piringer.

Piringer tweeted that MCFRS responded to a call Friday morning on Georgia Avenue near Rossmoor Boulevard. Upon arrival 1 adult was evaluated for life threatening injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene. All lanes on Southbound Georgia Avenue remained closed for most of the morning as a result of the fatal crash, until reopening at approximately 8:30am.

Meeting to Address Progress of Purple Line Construction Will Be Held Tuesday, June 28, in Silver Spring 

By Patrick Herron

Published June 24, 2022 at 7:30AM

Oak View Elementary is located at 400 East Wayne Ave. in Silver Spring.   The meeting is open to the public and questions are permitted during the question-and-answer portion of the meeting. The Purple Line will be a 16-mile light rail line that will extend from Bethesda in Montgomery County to New Carrollton in Prince George’s County. It will provide a direct connection to the Metrorail Red, Green and Orange Lines at Bethesda, Silver Spring, College Park, and New Carrollton. The Purple Line also will connect to MARC, Amtrak and local bus services. The revised planned completion date is 2026.

MDOT MTA has been holding planning community meetings, open houses and Community Advisory Meetings to give residents updates on the Purple Line. Additional information is available on the project’s website at  purplelinemd.com/upcoming-meetings.

Kusshi Sushi to Open in Downtown Silver Spring Later This Summer

By MCS Staff

Published June 23, 2022 at 8:10PM

Back in September 2021 we let you know that Kusshi, a popular sushi restaurant in Pike & Rose, would be opening a new location called Kusshi.ko in Downtown Silver Spring, taking over the location that was formerly occupied by Gusto in Downtown Silver Spring (8512 Fenton Street).

We have been told that the restaurant will be dropping the “ko” from its name due to approval issues with the signage and will now be going by the Kusshi name going forward. The restaurant will have a similar, but slightly more limited, menu as Kusshi in Pike & Rose. We are told it will definitely have all of the sushi items.