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Flower Coffee to Close June 25

Published June 19, 2022 at 10:26PM | Updated June 20, 2022 at 8:51AM

Flower Coffee Collective has announced that it’s last day of service will be on June 25. The mobile coffee shop opened at 8805 Flower Ave in Silver Spring (in front of El Gavilan Restaurant) in August of last year and sold specialty coffee, espresso, agua fresca and pastries out of a vintage camper.

Flower Coffee posted the following message on their social media pages: “It’s with a heavy heart that I tell you Flower Coffee is closing. Our final day of operation will be Saturday, June 25th. While this iteration of my coffee journey is coming to a close, it is not the end of coffee in the Long Branch neighborhood. Your individual and community support has made this particular coffee venture a success, and as we move forward I can’t wait to share what the future holds. More soon!”

MoCo is Responsible for Beatlemania in the U.S.??? Kind Of

By MCS Staff

Published June 19, 2022 at 9:27AM

(Located) Detectives Ask for Assistance in Locating Missing Silver Spring Teenager

By Patrick Herron

Published June 19, 2022 at 9:06AM | Updated June 20, 2022 at 11:53AM

Anthony Gonzales was last seen on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at approximately 6 p.m., in the 300 block of Southampton Dr. Gonzales is 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts and red shoes with white stripes.

Police and family are concerned for his physical and emotional welfare.

Yannick Deumeni Ngaleu: The Hero Who Died on His 21st Birthday Helping Save a Father and Son

By MCS Staff

Published June 18, 2022 at 8:21AM

Yannick Deumeni Ngaleu died on his 21st birthday after he helped save a child who was caught in a rip current. According to a fundraiser created by Yannick’s family, he was able to successfully help the child get out and went back into the water help the child’s father. After helping the child’s father get out, Yannick disappeared under the water on the afternoon of Monday, June 13th, Yannick’s birthday, at approximately 3pm.

Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard of Myrtle Beach said the body of the 21 year old man was recovered at approximately 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 14th. Yannick was a Silver Spring resident who grew up in the area and graduated from Springbrook High School. His brother, Thierry Pouassi Ngaleu, started a fundraiser just over a day ago to help his family send Yannick’s body back to his birthplace of Cameroon. Nearly $30,000 have been raised for the young man who died a hero.

Terra Mare, a New Italian Restaurant, Will Hold Its Grand Opening On Saturday, June 18

By MCS Staff

Published June 17, 2022 at 2:46PM

Angel Mendoza, who was the chef behind the recently closed Baronessa in Rockville and Angel’s Pizza and Pasta in Wheaton Mall, is back with a new restaurant. His newest venture, an Italian restaurant named Terra Mare, is located at 2504 Ennals Ave in Wheaton– the former location of Intipuqueño Restaurant.

Terra Mare will feature pasta, pizza, “a la parilla” which means “on the grill” and features various steaks as well as fajitas, seafood, chicken dishes, soups, and salads. The restaurant will be open Sunday-Thursday from 11am until midnight, and Friday/Saturday from 11am until 1am.

MCPD: Pedestrian Struck on Gridley Road Succumbs to Injuries

By Patrick Herron

Published June 17, 2022 at 2:10PM | Updated June 17, 2022 at 2:44PM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are now investigating this collision as a fatality. If charges are to be filed against the driver, it will be done following completion of the investigation and in consultation with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney.

Crown Fried Chicken Now Open in Silver Spring

By Patrick Herron

Published June 17, 2022 at 1:21PM

Crown Fried Chicken is now open at 1909 Seminary Rd in Silver Spring, taking over the former location of Krazy Steve’s (and Armand’s Pizza before that.) The restaurant is open 10am-9pm daily.

Crown Fried Chicken opened its first Montgomery County location at 9120 Rothbury Dr. in Montgomery Village (next to Athens Grill) in March of 2021 and closed the location in February of this year. The menufeatures various chicken and waffle combinations, omelets, wings, cheesesteaks, and gyros. The chain is known for using Halal chicken and has locations across the east coast. The closest franchise locations are in Hyattsville, Waldorf, and Washington, DC.

Washingtonian Names MoCo’s Zinnia ‘Best Tavern Garden’

By MCS Staff

Published June 17, 2022 at 8:12AM | Updated September 7, 2022 at 7:20AM

Washingtonian released its ‘Best of Summer: Where We’d Have a Drink Right Now’ list that includes “new rooftop lounges, summery cocktails, terrific happy hour deals, and more reasons to raise a glass.” Zinnia is the beer & wine garden, cafè, tavern, and fine dining restaurant that took over the Mrs. K’s Tollhouse location at 9201 Colesville rd in Silver Spring, in October 2021, and was named ‘Best Tavern Garden.’

Per Washingtonian: “The grassy gardens at Silver Spring’s Zinnia are outfitted with lounge and picnic tables plus plenty of space for kids to run. A globetrotting menu combines fish ’n’ chips with family-style Aleppo lamb stew, Old World wines, and Maryland beers.”

Family of Montgomery County Man Who Drowned While Helping Save Child In Myrtle Beach Create Fundraiser

By MCS Staff

Published June 16, 2022 at 6:59PM | Updated June 18, 2022 at 8:01AM

Updated with a link to a different fundraiser that has been started by the family.

The body of 21-year-old Yannick Dbumeni-Ndaleu was recovered at approximately 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, the morning after he disappeared under the water while helping another man pull his son from a rip current, according to Myrtle Beach Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard. Dbumeni-Ndaleu is a Silver Spring resident who graduated from Springbrook High School.

Montgomery County Man Arrested for Spray Painting “Groomer” on Two Prince George’s County Public Libraries; Charged With Hate Crimes

By Patrick Herron

Published June 16, 2022 at 5:58PM | Updated March 10, 2023 at 8:44AM

Per Prince George’s County Police: Prince George’s County Police detectives charged a man for vandalizing two public libraries in the county. These incidents occurred at the Greenbelt Branch Library and the New Carrollton Branch Library. The suspect is 30-year-old Charles Sutherland of Takoma Park.

The preliminary investigation revealed Sutherland spray-painted the word “groomer” on the exteriors of both buildings. The vandalism at the Greenbelt location occurred on June 4, 2022, and on June 9, 2022, at the branch in New Carrollton. The PGPD assumed the investigation into these incidents on June 15, 2022.

Detectives Ask for Assistance in Locating Missing 15-Year-Old Female

By Patrick Herron

Published June 16, 2022 at 1:09PM

Ange Deumou was last seen on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at approximately 11:30 p.m., in the 700 block of Sligo Avenue.

Deumou is 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. She has black hair, styled in twists and brown eyes. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.