Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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Wheaton
RespectFest is returning the week of March 21-27 (virtual from 3/21-3/26 and in person on 3/27).
The mission of RespectFest is to promote respect in dating relationships and to raise community awareness about the prevalence of teen dating violence. Montgomery County middle and high school students have been submitting videos as part of a contest. Top prize is $1,000 and the winners will be announced at the festival. There are nearly 400 entries from students.
Back in November of 2020, we let you know that Jongro BBQ, a popular New York Korean BBQ restaurant, would be opening up shop at Wheaton Mall. The restaurant is now open.
Jongro BBQ received its alcohol license from the county on January 6th. The restaurant has taken over the location that was going to be home to Tilted Kilt a few years back, near DSW and the UPS store at 11160 Veirs Mill Road, H15, in Wheaton.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General Independent Investigations Division has released footage of a fatal police pursuit that occurred on February 26, 2022 in Wheaton.
Video of the incident can be seen here.
Josh Hart scored a career-high 44 points against the Washington Wizards last night to help the Portland Trail Blazers end a six-game skid, and defeat the Wizards 127-118 victory on Saturday night. Hart also had eight rebounds and six assists in Portland’s first win since the All-Star break.
Per ESPN, “I made some tweaks to my jump shot before the game, so I came into this game with a little more confidence,” Hart said. “I definitely wish I had gotten the 50. I don’t know when I’m going to have another night like this. So next time I’ll have to tell Trendon (Watford) to pass me the ball a little more.”
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Tacos Don Perez started off as a small, family-run catering business back in 2017. It continued that way until may 2020, when it became a once-a-week home-based pop-up when the family was left without work due to Covid-19. The pop-up quickly gained support from the local community, as Tacos Don Perez sold out in a matter of hours every single week. With the support of their customers, the family was able to buy and custom build their own food truck, which is now located in the Glenmont shopping center.
The truck opened 6 days a week starting in April 2021 and was featured in a Washington Post article on birria tacos across the DMV. Now the family is preparing to open what they’re touting as “the biggest food trailer in Montgomery County.” On Saturday, March 19th they will be hosting a celebration that will include games, giveaways, and music.
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 10, 2022
South Korea-based Bonchon, a Korean fried chicken concept with 115 U.S. locations, has signed an agreement with JSM Development LLC to open six stores in Maryland and Washington, D.C. The first will open by February 2023, according to FastCasual.com
Source of the Spring reports that three of the new locations will be in Montgomery County; in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton.
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3/7 Update: Today in the District Court for Montgomery County, Judge Victor Del Pino ordered defendant, Cardel Chaney, held without bond.
Chaney, 20, of Silver Spring, is charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of 17-year old Devin Michael Dickey on Friday.
Q’Padre Cantina is now open at 2312 Price Avenue in Wheaton. The location was formerly home to El Equetzal and Hollywood East Cafe prior to its move to Wheaton Mall.
The restaurant offers Mexican cuisine and has received a already review stating the following, “Gorgeous interior, generous margaritas and really delicious food.” on a Montgomery County restaurant support group.
An altercation in led to shots being fired on Reedie Drive near Georgia Avenue in Wheaton at approximately 6:45pm on Friday evening.
According to our public safety reporter, Cordell Pugh, the male victim was shot in the chest and is in very critical condition.