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YMCA Hosting Healthy Kids Day Today (Saturday, April 30)

Published April 30, 2022 at 7:39AM

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day^®on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., encouraging families to take a moment to help kids be kids and set them up for a summer of success. Occurring at nine different locations across the Metropolitan region, including the Bethesda and Silver Spring locations, the day-long event will feature activities such as cooking demonstrations, a puppy parade at YMCA Anthony Bowen, kids’ yoga, STEM activities, farm stands, and water safety to motivate and teach families how to develop and maintain healthy routines at home.

“At the Y, we believe in the potential of all children and each day we work to help kids find that potential within themselves,” said Kristy McCarron, vice president of Community Health and Wellness. “Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free community-wide event to kick off summer and remind us all how important it is for kids to stay active physically and mentally throughout the summer.”

Montgomery Parks to Present Draft Recommendations for the Wheaton Regional Park Master Plan Update to the Montgomery County Planning Board on May 5, 2022

By MCS Staff

Published April 29, 2022 at 2:51PM

The public may testify at the May 19^th Montgomery Planning Board public hearing on the plan.

Montgomery Parks will present draft recommendations for the Wheaton Regional Park Master Plan update to the Montgomery Planning Board on May 5, 2022. (The time of the presentation will be posted on the Planning Board agenda closer to the date of the meeting.) Wheaton Regional Park is 536 acres and is the largest park in the southern region of Montgomery County. The park’s initial master plan was created in 1987 and is now being updated to better reflect the current interests of adjacent communities and residents throughout the county.

MCFRS Respond to Single Vehicle Collision with Rollover and Vehicle Fire in Silver Spring

By Patrick Herron

Published April 28, 2022 at 5:48PM

16th Street at Lyttonsville Road is closed in both directions as a result of the collision, according to Montgomery County Police. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to expect significant delays.

Update – IFO 8600 16th, on zCsx RR overpass bridge, Single vehicle collision rollover & vehicle fire, fire is extinguished, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 adult Pri2 trauma, TRAFFIC ADVISORY – some lanes BLOCKED between Lyttonsville Road and Spring Street https://t.co/jnBqVzTeDY pic.twitter.com/oM0LnCzEyt

Montgomery County to Celebrate Arbor Day by Commemorating the New County Tree on Friday, April 29, in Silver Spring

By Patrick Herron

Published April 28, 2022 at 9:36AM

At the event, there will be tree planting, trees will be raffled off and volunteers will take part in a trash pickup. It is hoped the activities will bring attention to the new County tree and encourage the planting of trees so the tree canopy increases. Residents also can register for “plogging” supplies at the event. Plogging is an innovate way to help the environment by doing an exercise like jogging, walking or biking while picking up trash.

“The black tupelo is now added to the list of county symbols that includes the robin as the County bird, the dogwood as the County blossom and the County seal,” said County Department of Environmental Protection Acting Director Adriana Hochberg. “The black tupelo is resilient, beautiful and critical to the County’s ecosystem and tree canopy. It’s a perfect symbol for Montgomery County as our official tree”.

Did You Know Former Baltimore Orioles Player Brady Anderson Was Born in Silver Spring?

By MCS Staff

Published April 28, 2022 at 7:26AM | Updated November 23, 2022 at 9:43PM

Brady Anderson made a name for himself as the center fielder and lead off hitter for the Baltimore Orioles in the 90s. His sideburns may also be among the most famous to ever exist, but did you know the 3 time All-Star, who once hit 50 home runs in a season, was born in Silver Spring?

Anderson was born at Holy Cross hospital on January 18th, 1964. Though he was born here, he didn’t spend too much time in the area as his family moved to California with his family when he was very young and attended Carlsbad High School before enrolling at the University of California, Irvine prior to being drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1985. The Red Sox sent him — along with Curt Schilling — to the Orioles on July 29, 1988 in exchange for Mike Boddicker. Schilling didn’t stick around for too long, but Anderson went on to establish himself as one of the better center fielders and leadoff hitters of the ’90s.

Meet Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine at Aspen Hill Liquor and Wine

By Patrick Herron

Published April 27, 2022 at 9:15PM

Chef Robert Irvine will be holding a meet and greet at the Aspen Hill Liquor and Wine (13661 Connecticut Ave) on Friday, May 13th from 2-5pm. Irvine will be signing bottles of his Dry American Gin and Precision Distilled Vodka, which are now available at Montgomery County ABS stores. The event is free but registration is required.

On Friday, May 13th from 2pm – 5pm at the Aspen Hill Liquor and Wine Store in Silver Spring, MD Chef Robert Irvine will be in-store for a bottle signing event. Chef Robert Irvine is available for a meet and greet featuring his newly released products to Montgomery County, MD.

(Located) Concern for Missing Silver Spring Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published April 26, 2022 at 4:03PM | Updated April 27, 2022 at 10:48AM

Ardee is 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs 140 lbs. She has brown eyes and black hair and was last seen wearing blue jeans and a white jacket. Family and police are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Shanelle Revell Ardee, is asked to contact the Silver Spring Investigation Section at (240)773-6870 or the police non-emergency number at (301) 279- 8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

Silver Spring: Taste the World in Fenton Village Returns in May

By Patrick Herron

Published April 25, 2022 at 10:34AM

Walking to Fenton Village is easy for the many residents that live in the adjacent single-family neighborhoods and the many multi-family communities throughout downtown. It is equally accessible to the many businesses throughout the rest of downtown and the Takoma Park / Silver Spring campus of the Montgomery County College. Many buses provide transit access to and through Fenton Village. The WMATA Red Line is only three blocks away. And the future Purple Line will have a station in Fenton Village, at the Silver Spring Library.

Parking in the area abounds. There is one parking garage in the middle of Fenton Village, and three other garages within easy walking distance. On-street parking is also plentiful. Fenton Village has something for everyone. It is a place to bring family and friends, connect with local businesses, and enjoy a truly unique experience.

Man Arrested and Charged for Murder That Occurred on Friday Evening

By MCS Staff

Published April 24, 2022 at 2:39PM

The Takoma Park Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division has identified and charged 21 year-old Abraham Douglas of Silver Spring, Maryland with the murder of 23-year-old Ahmadou Bamba Gueye of Takoma Park, Maryland. The incident occurred during the early evening hours of April 22, 2022 in the 7600 Block of Maple Avenue in Takoma Park, Maryland. Through investigative means, Douglas was located on the night of the incident after burglarizing a residence in the 600 block of Kennebec Avenue in Takoma Park. During the arrest, officers recovered a handgun and a 50-round drum magazine.

Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to please call 301-270-1100. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may text a tip: Text to 847411, Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message, Type your message, including as much detail as possible, to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.

(Located) Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigative Division Seek Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing Teenager

By MCS Staff

Published April 24, 2022 at 8:33AM | Updated April 24, 2022 at 1:29PM

Update: Issac Martinez Membreno has been located safe and unharmed

Per Montgomery County Police For Immediate Release: Sunday, April 24, 2022

Signage is Up at Crown Fried Chicken; Opening Date Set

By MCS Staff

Published April 23, 2022 at 4:29PM

Over a year ago, we let you know that Crown Fried Chicken: Homemade Waffle & Breakfast would be coming to the 1900 block of Seminary Rd in Silver Spring, taking over the former location of Krazy Steve’s (and Armand’s Pizza before that) at 1909 Seminary Road. At the time the restaurant believed it would be opening within a month or two, but various issues have led to delays, but progress has been made as Crown Chicken signage is now up at the restaurant, according to instagram food blog Silver Spring Eats. Per its Google listing, the restaurant is scheduled to open on Saturday, April 30th.

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 menu features 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.