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10 Great Places in MoCo for Fall Foliage

Published October 20, 2022 at 9:03AM

We are about a month into fall and the colors around us are changing. Whether it’s the taste of a warm pumpkin-flavored latte, the cool breeze of a crisp fall morning, weekends full of football, or the yellow glow of the sun on a tall birch tree, autumn is often a contender for MoCo residents’ favorite season (however short it may be). Many locals are looking forward to combining all the best parts of fall and enjoying the foliage outdoors, so we’ve put together a small list of 10 where you can enjoy the foliage across the county:

Agricultural Reserve: A drive through the rural areas that the 93,000 acre Agricultural Reserve encompasses, along with the larger rural communities of Damascus and Poolesville and small crossroad communities such as Beallsville, Sunshine and Dickerson, are sure to give you your fill of fall foliage.

Bomb Squad Investigation in Germantown Has Concluded, No Explosives Located

By Patrick Herron

Published October 19, 2022 at 6:02PM

The bomb squad investigation of a suspicious package at the Department Of Energy (19901 Germantown Rd) has concluded and there were no explosives found, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services. Germantown Road was closed between Crystal Rock Drive and I-270, including ramps 15A and 15B, from 11:30am until around 5pm. As of 5pm, two lanes of northbound Germantown Rd. were still closed as a result of equipment being removed. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to expect significant delays.

Per MCFRS: “Update(Final) : Department of Energy (Germantown Maryland). Methodical Investigation by MCFRS – Bomb Squad, MCPD, MCSO – All Clear Nothing Found. Incident is Scaling Down. MCFRS Units Clearing Incident. @mcfrspio @mcfrs”

MoCo Native and Lead Guitarist of Hootie and The Blowfish, Mark Bryan, Will Perform With His Band “The Screaming Trojans” (Nod to Seneca Valley and Gaithersburg) in Frederick This Saturday

By MCS Staff

Published October 19, 2022 at 12:23PM

Half of Hootie and The Blowfish, Mark Bryan and Dean Felber, are graduates of Seneca Valley High School in Germantown. Mark Bryan, lead guitarist of Hootie and The Blowfish, will […]

Germantown Rd. Closed Due to Suspicious Package

By Patrick Herron

Published October 19, 2022 at 12:10PM

Germantown Rd. is currently closed between Crystal Rock Dr. and I-270, including ramps 15A & 15B, as a result of a suspicious package in the 19900 block of Germantown Rd, according to Montgomery County Police.

Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to expect significant delays. We will post an update as soon as more information becomes available.

MoCo Haunted Trail & Forest Guide

By Patrick Herron

Published October 18, 2022 at 11:10AM

Field of Screams, now in its 22nd year in business, was recently voted as the #1 spot in USA Today’s 10 Best Haunted Attractions in the country. Located in Olney, this Hollywood-level production includes well-trained actors and an intense fright experience with decor and props not seen outside the movie industry.

“Enter a horrifically terrifying world beyond imagination at the Fields of Screams in Olney, Maryland. A good walk through the woods on The Haunted Trail and Trail of Terror leaves visitors scurrying away. Along their journey, guests are welcomed into thirteen haunted houses, where they might find anything from dead bodies to hillbillies and butchers. Enjoy Body Bean Bag Pumpkin Toss, Zombie Brain Smash, and other Carnival Town Games for a thrilling, competitive experience.”

MCPD: Detectives Investigate Fatal Germantown Collision; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Published October 17, 2022 at 2:51PM

The initial investigation has revealed that a Silver 2006 Ford F250 was traveling southbound on Frederick Road. A blue 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee was turning left from northbound Frederick Road onto westbound Plummer Drive, striking the Ford F250 in the intersection.

The passenger of the Jeep Grand Cherokee was pronounced dead at the scene. The decedent has been identified as 30-year-old, Jose Vidal Urias Beltran of Germantown.

Trick and Treat Yourself at Montgomery Parks Spooktacular in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published October 17, 2022 at 2:29PM

This free kids’ Halloween event features several attractions and performers to get your little ones in the Halloween spirit! Check out some magic tricks at the magician’s corner, add to your costume at the face painting area, and create a Halloween art project at the craft station.

Catch a showing of “Little Red Riding Hood and the 3 Little Pigs” with The Puppet Co. at the stage area on the lawn. See showtimes below under Event Information! Stop by the moon bounce area to enjoy some Halloween-themed inflatables! Test your cognitive skills with the Haunted Maze, get your energy out on the Jack-O-Lantern Bounce, and race your friends on the Funhouse Slide. Move and groove to fun Halloween tunes from the DJ while you enjoy concessions for purchase from the food vendors listed below. Make sure to stop by the photo booth to capture your Parks Spooktacular experience with a take-home photo keepsake!

Ridge Rd Closed in Damascus Following Crash That Sends Eight to Hospital

By MCS Staff

Published October 16, 2022 at 9:23PM | Updated October 16, 2022 at 9:54PM

Updated to reflect total of eight people transported to hospital due to the crash

Ridge Road in Damascus is currently closed just north of High Corner Street following a serious crash involving two vehicles that took down a utility pole. The roadway will remain closed even after emergency crash response clears for utility pole replacement.

Lotte Plaza Market to Close Germantown Location

By MCS Staff

Published October 16, 2022 at 4:18PM

A representative from Lotte Plaza Market in Germantown Plaza (13069 Wisteria Drive) confirmed that the grocery store will be closing permanently by the end of the year. Montgomery County locations in Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Silver Spring will remain open.

Lotte Plaza Market is a grocery store that specializes in Asian groceries. Per its website, Lotte started with a single store on Veirs Mill Road in1989 and now has a dozen locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and Florida. “Our goal is to open 50 Lotte Plaza Market locations by 2030.”

Fatal Germantown Collision Late Saturday Night

By MCS Staff

Published October 16, 2022 at 8:00AM | Updated October 16, 2022 at 10:28AM

Updated at 10:15am with additional information from Montgomery County Police; crash confirmed as fatal

Emergency crews responded to the scene of a crash involving two vehicles on southbound Rt. 355 Frederick Rd in the area of Plummer Drive in Germantown at approximately 11:15pm, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) chief spokesperson Pete Piringer and Battalion Chief Chase Fabrizio. Montgomery County Police has stated that an adult male passenger of one of the vehicles was pronounced dead on the scene.

Former Damascus and UMD Star Running Back Jake Funk Signs to New Orleans Saints Practice Squad

By MCS Staff

Published October 15, 2022 at 12:41PM

Jake Funk was drafted in the 7th round of the 2021 draft by the Los Angeles and won a Super Bowl with the team in his first year in the NFL. He remained with the team for the first part of the 2022 NFL season, but was released earlier in the week before finding a new home in New Orleans when the Saints signed the running back to the practice squad on Wednesday.

Jake Funk holds the Maryland state record for career touchdowns from when he was a student at Damascus High School. He went on to play at the University of Maryland before getting drafted by the Rams with the 5th pick of the 7th round in 2021. In New Orleans, he joins veteran Jordan Howard who was also signed to the teams practice squad, to prepare begging active roster running backs Alvin Kamara, Mark Ingram, and Dwayne Washington.