Restaurants

Pines of Rome Express Expected to Open By The End of the Month

By MCS Staff

Last year, we let you know that Pines of Rome, a Bethesda staple for over 50 years, tabbed WashUrban to spearhead their first ever search for a second location. In June, we reported that Pines of Rome has found a home for its newest venture, Pines of Rome Express. It will be located at 121B Congressional Lane– the former home of Congressional Deli, a representative from the restaurant confirmed. The new restaurant is located beside/behind Mykonos Grill and near Bed Bath& Beyond. A representative from Pines of Rome in Bethesda let us know today that the restaurant will open in “maybe 10 days.”

The original restaurant, which will remain open, is located at 4918 Cordell Ave. in Bethesda. Pines of Rome moved to the location in 2017 and was previously located at 4709 Hampden Lane, opening in 1972.  The restaurant is known for its extremely popular white pizza, spaghetti & meatballs, and other traditional Italian dishes. The express version will focus on carry-out and delivery.

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Arts

2023/2024 Fall Theater Productions in MCPS Schools

By MCS Staff

The curtain is rising on fall theater productions throughout the school system, at middle and high schools. Plan now to see these great performances, which run into early 2023. From “Shrek” and “Mamma Mia” to “Radium Girls” and “Lavender,” an original work by a 2023 Albert Einstein High School graduate, there’s something for everyone. Full list below, courtesy of MCPS:

Middle Schools

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Maryland

Governor Wes Moore Spotlights Biotechnology and Economic Development During Visit to University of Maryland BioPark

By Patrick Herron
Visit to University of Maryland BioPark

Governor Wes Moore today visited the University of Maryland BioPark for a discussion and tour focused on biotechnology, innovation and economic development. Governor Moore was joined by University of Maryland Baltimore President Bruce E. Jarrell, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Biotechnology Innovation Organization Chief Executive Officer Rachel King; and numerous biotech and life sciences industry leaders to discuss opportunities for collaboration and promoting the innovation economy in Maryland.

“BioPark isn’t just a hub for discovering new, breakthrough treatments and cures–it’s also a key piece of our state’s economic engine,” said Gov. Moore. “The biotech industry contributes $20 billion to our state’s economy each year, and average annual life sciences incomes are significantly higher than other industries in Maryland. The biotech sector is going to create jobs, drive growth, and build an economy fit for the 21st century.”

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Event

Closing Reception at “Inspired!” Art Show & Sales

BlackRock Center for the Arts

12901 Town Commons Drive

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Beautiful venue; great art, gifts and hand-crafted items; refreshments; and meet the award-winning painters, photographers, mixed media artists, ceramicists, fiber artists, and more – some 40 artists in all. It’s an extraordinary array of framed wall works, 3-d media including sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and fiber pieces, and unframed prints.

Among them, you’ll see:

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Education

Applications for Montgomery Virtual Academy For Next School Year Due November 3

By MCS Staff

Applications for the Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) for the 2024-2025 school are now open and due Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Applications for the waitlist for Semester 2 of the Virtual Academy’s 2023-2024 year are also due on Nov. 3. Applications submitted after Nov. 3, 2023, but by Feb. 9, 2024, will be added to the 2024-2025 waitlist. Rising Grades 2-12 students can apply in ParentVUE. Current MVA families MUST also reapply in ParentVUE.

The MVA is a comprehensive online instructional program. Students will engage virtually and synchronously five days a week during the traditional school day. The MVA provides a high quality engaging and innovative instructional program for students who thrive in virtual learning. The primary focus of the MVA is to foster a safe, inclusive online learning environment that meets the individual needs of all students. For questions about the MVA admission process, contact Cassandra Heifetz, dean of the lower school, or Jackie DeLucia, dean of the upper school.

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Germantown

Concern for Missing 27-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating London Hoes, a missing 27-year-old. Hoes was last seen on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at approximately 10 a.m., in the area of Locbury Ct. in Germantown. She is 5’8, 150 lbs, with brown hair styled in locs, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black frame glasses, carrying a red backpack

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of London Hoes is asked to call the Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

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Arts

Magruder HS to Host This Year’s Marching Band Showcase on October 21

By MCS Staff

Col. Zadok Magruder High School (5939 Muncaster Mill Road) is hosting this year’s Marching Band Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 21, starting at 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Twelve high school bands will be participating: Clarksburg, Damascus, James Hubert Blake, Paint Branch, Seneca Valley, Rockville, Springbrook, Montgomery Blair, John F. Kennedy, Watkins Mill, Albert Einstein and Magruder.

Each band will perform separately on the football field. The grand finale piece will include members of all 12 bands, performing Metallica’s “Enter Sandman.” This final performance will be entered into a contest that Metallica is sponsoring for marching bands. This year’s event will kick off with a middle school mass band performing the national anthem.

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Derwood

‘Find Your Boo:’ Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center and FMCA to Hold Fee-Waived Adoption Event Oct. 15-31 for Dogs More Than 40 Pounds

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) will hold a fee-waived adoption event for dogs 40 pounds and over from Oct 15-31. The “Find Your Boo” adoption event is sponsored by Friends of Montgomery County Animals (FMCA).

The shelter’s population of large dogs has increased. If more people do not adopt, the shelter will once more reach critical capacity, as it did over the summer. Adopters are urgently needed for medium and large dogs. If anyone is considering adding a pet to the family, now is the time. Adopting is easy and will be made even easier with no adoption fee during the special event.

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MoCo

Collecting Emergency Care Packages for Victims and Families of Domestic Violence

By MCS Staff

In partnership with the Montgomery County Family Justice Center Foundation, Takoma Park Police are collecting care packages and/or items to be donated to meet the immediate, critical needs that directly impact the safety, wellness, and/or healing of a victim of domestic violence and/or their children.  Emergency care packages provide brand new toiletries and personal care items for each survivor of domestic violence and their children who walk through the doors of the Family Justice Center to receive services.  Brand new stuffed animals, games, toys and books are also provided to every child who goes to the Family Justice Center.  Please note that items donated should be new and unopened, if applicable.

Items Needed:

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MCFRS

MCFRS Respond to Collision Wednesday Afternoon in Potomac

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to a collision on Wednesday, October 11 in Potomac. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collision occurred on Seven Locks Rd and Greentree Rd, in the Deerfield neighborhood. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

Seven Locks Rd & Greentree Rd, Deerfield neighborhood, Potomac, collision, @mcfrs PE726, PE710, A710 on scene pic.twitter.com/l5OhTeaKCN

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Beyond MoCo

Governor Moore Announces New Conair Distribution Center to Bring 700 New Jobs to Hagerstown

By Patrick Herron

Per the State of Maryland (10.10.23): Governor Wes Moore today announced that Conair LLC—a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of health and beauty products and kitchen appliances—is planning to establish a distribution center in Washington County. The company will lease approximately 2.1 million square feet at a soon to be constructed facility at 10440 Downsville Pike and 17250 Sterling Road in Hagerstown, which is believed to become the largest single distribution center in the state.

“After meeting with Governor Moore, I am delighted to find a shared commitment to creating prosperity and fostering a thriving business environment,” said Conair LLC Chief Executive Officer and President Ronald T. Diamond. 

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