Business

Lakeforest Mall Redevelopment Public Hearing to Take Place on June 17

By MCS Staff
Courtesy WRS, Inc.

Updated renderings here.

WRS, Inc. submitted a Schematic Development Plan application SDP-9736-2024 proposing to redevelop the existing Lakeforest Mall property with 1,600 residential units, 750,000 square feet of employment uses, 250,000 square feet of large format retail, and 220,000 square feet of commercial uses. A Joint Public Hearing with the Mayor and City Council and Planning Commission has been scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:30 P.M. The joint public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers at 31 South Summit Avenue.

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Crime

Rockville Police: MCPS Principal Charged with Second Degree Assault Against Elementary School Student

By MCS Staff

Updated to include statement of charges

The Rockville City Police Department has announced that charges have been filed against Ritchie Park Elementary School Principal Andrew Winter for a February incident involving a student.

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Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks Debuts Augmented Reality Experience

By MCS Staff
Courtesy Montgomery Parks

New program uses modern technology to tell stories of the past  

Montgomery Parks is celebrating the debut of a new interactive digital history experience at Oakley Cabin African American Museum and Park. The family friendly event will include refreshments and a brief speaking program, after which the public is invited to experience the innovativeaugmented reality (AR) technology and tour the historic site.

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MCPS

Mackie’s Barbecue Offering a Free Meal to Teachers in Need Following News of Potential Cuts

By MCS Staff

Mackie’s Barbecue Co., a locally owned and operated restaurant with locations in Olney (full-service), Potomac (catering and delivery apps), Gaithersburg (catering and delivery apps), Frederick (full service), and Clarksburg (food truck), has decided to step up and offer a meal on the house for any teacher and their family who may be affected by potential MCPS cuts.

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