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Community Invited to Attend Wheaton Downtown Study Open House on June 14

Published May 21, 2022 at 7:14AM

Montgomery Planning will provide background on the study, and initial strategies to advance the vision of the 2012 Wheaton CBD and Vicinity Sector Plan

WHEATON, MD – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, will hold a community open house for the Wheaton Downtown Study on June 14, 2022 (4 – 7:00 p.m.) at M-NCPPC’s Wheaton Headquarters Auditorium (2425 Reedie Drive, Floor 2, Wheaton, MD 20902). At the open house, Montgomery Planning staff will provide an overview of the purpose of the study, discuss strengths, opportunities and challenges within the Wheaton Central Business District, and present initial strategies to further the implementation of the 2012 Wheaton CBD and Vicinity Sector Plan. The open house is in-person only and the presentation will be made available on demand.

rue21 Now Open in Wheaton Mall

By Patrick Herron

Published May 20, 2022 at 11:27AM

rue21 is now open at Westfield Wheaton Mall (11160 Veirs Mill Rd. The Pennsylvania based company designs clothes that, “appeal to people who desire, wish, or feel to be 21.” rue21’s instore brands include rue21 etc.!, CARBON elements, RAE, true by rue21, ruebeauty, ruebleu SWIM, and rueDecor.

A Three-Year-Old Child Has Died Due to a Collision Last Week; Police Investigating

By Patrick Herron

Published May 19, 2022 at 3:02PM

The investigation by detectives has determined that the driver of a white 1997 Ford F-150, pulling a 2015 Holmes light duty trailer, was attempting to make a left turn from eastbound Atherton Dr. onto northbound Connecticut Ave. The operator of a white 2015 Kia Optima was traveling and continuing south on Connecticut Ave. The two vehicles collided in the intersection.

Officers located six patients with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening. Four of those patients were passengers of the Kia. Two additional patients were passengers of the Ford.

Willie T’s Seafood Shack Aiming for June Opening

By MCS Staff

Published May 19, 2022 at 7:34AM | Updated May 25, 2022 at 4:11PM

Last November we let you know that Willie T’s Seafood Shack and BRB (be right burger) are both moving in to 9326 Georgia Avenue (joint restaurant), between Islands Tropical Ice Cream and Goldberg’s New York Bagels, in the location that was formerly home to Andy’s Restaurant. Willie T’s is now planning a June Opening, according to a report by Bethesda Beat.There is no word yet, however, on if Be Right Burger will be opening at the same time.

The dual restaurant had an ABS Hearing set on February 3rd for a “Class BD, Beer, Wine, and Liquor License, On and Off Sale for Beer and Wine and On Sale Only for Liquor, for the premises known as Willie T’s Seafood Shack-BRB which premises are located at 9326 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910”, which was approved.

Detectives Continue to Investigate Armed Robbery of McDonald’s; Additional Surveillance Video of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

Published May 18, 2022 at 4:42PM

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a commercial armed robbery of a McDonald’s in the 8500 block of Colesville Road (Silver Spring).

On Thursday, May 5, 2022, at approximately 12:15 p.m., 3rd District Officers responded to the above location for an armed robbery that just occurred.

(Located) Detectives From the Montgomery County Department of Police Ask For Assistance in Locating Missing Silver Spring Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published May 18, 2022 at 3:32PM | Updated May 20, 2022 at 12:52PM

Update: Dana Lauren Berg has been located safe and unharmed.

Berg may be driving a light blue Honda CRV with MD tags 6EK1945. She may also have two Tibetan Terrier dogs, one a golden-brown color and the other, reddish brown. Berg is 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 280 lbs. She has blonde shoulder length curly hair. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Stone Sculpture on Display at Takoma Park Community Center

By MCS Staff

Published May 18, 2022 at 7:18AM

Per the City of Takoma Park: Sculptures chiseled and carved in stone by artist Michelle Frazier are on display at the Takoma Park Community Center.

Frazier brings faces, bodies and abstract shapes to life through her sculpture of soapstone and alabaster across a range of natural colors. The exhibition, which is part of the City’s Takoma Park Arts cultural series, is on display in glass cases near the library in the Community Center.

Laurel Man Arrested for Wheaton Carjacking

By Patrick Herron

Published May 17, 2022 at 3:11PM

The investigation by detectives determined that the suspect approached a black 2019 Hyundai Elantra in the parking lot of the Hung Phat Grocery Store. The suspect opened the door and ordered the victim, who was in the passenger seat, out of the vehicle. When the victim refused, the suspect got into the driver’s seat and began to drive away. The victim then jumped out of the moving vehicle. The victim sustained minor injuries. Officers placed a lookout for the vehicle.

Detectives Ask For Assistance in Locating Missing 23-Year-Old Man

By Patrick Herron

Published May 17, 2022 at 2:17PM | Updated May 17, 2022 at 2:51PM

Roy is approximately 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a light grey shirt and black jacket. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Aritra Kishan Roy is asked to contact the 3rd District Investigative Section at 240-773-6870 or the police non-emergency number at (301) 279- 8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

Montgomery County Police Investigating Georgia Avenue Church Burglary

By Patrick Herron

Published May 17, 2022 at 1:04PM

Detectives have reviewed and released surveillance photographs of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male with facial hair and dark hair. He was wearing black shorts, a black t-shirt and black shoes.

Anyone with information regarding this suspect is asked to call the Fourth District Investigative Section at 240-773-5500.

CCI Health Services to Host Unveiling Event for its New Headquarters

By MCS Staff

Published May 16, 2022 at 2:16PM

CCI Health Services announced today that the organization will host an unveiling event for its new administrative headquarters located at 8665 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring on Tuesday, May 24, at 5:30 PM.

The event is in collaboration with the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce and co-sponsored by NIH Federal Credit Union and will include a guided tour of the facility. CCI elected to purchase the building and move its headquarters to make room for a significant expansion of the organization’s flagship Silver Spring health center on Fenton Street. Currently, the administrative offices and health center share the space. “The need for health care in this area has increased since COVID arrived. We realized that the Silver Spring teams needed the entire space to deliver the care we strive to offer our patients,” said Dr. Sonya Bruton, CCI’s President & CEO.