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Published October 27, 2023 at 12:49PM

Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe has opened its second Montgomery County location at Giant Food at the Orchard Center, 12028 Cherry Hill Rd, in Calverton (Serviced by Ledo Pizza Colesville). Ledo opened its first Montgomery County Corner Shoppe location in Olney earlier this month.

Previously, Ledo Pizza opened its first “Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe” inside of a Giant Food store at 1649 Crofton Center in Crofton, MD (Anne Arundel County) this past summer. The “Corner Shoppe” offers take and bake pizza that allows customers to take home a frozen pizza to bake themselves at a later time. The store will also offer hot pizzas from the oven as well.

Burtonsville

Police and Family Searching for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published October 27, 2023 at 12:31PM

The Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Hassan Bangura, a missing 15-year-old from Burtonsville. Bangura was last seen on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at approximately 7 a.m., in the 14000 block of Castle Blvd. in Burtonsville. He is 5’4″, 120 lbs., with brown eyes, brown hair that is currently styled in short twists, and was last seen wearing black pants, black sneakers, and a black jacket.

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

MoCo History

Ghost Story: Maryland Mines

By MCS Staff

Published October 27, 2023 at 12:17PM

In 1906, a crew of miners at the present-day intersection of Falls Road and MacArthur Boulevard (Potomac) were preparing to set off an explosion in a mine’s tunnel in a search for gold. Gold was previously discovered in a nearby stream in the 1860’s and local businessmen were looking to strike it rich. As the story goes, one of the miners tossed their helmet, which was outfitted with a lit candle, during a break. It landed near dynamite and caused a massive explosion that collapsed a building and killed a hoist operator named Charles Eglin. Then, strange things started to happen…

According to Visit Montgomery, “horses would be afraid to go near the mine. Tools and food would go missing, and someone knocking on the walls would reverberate through the tunnels. One of the most chilling incidents happened to a night watchman who said he came across a demon with fiery eyes and 10-foot-long tail. The mine closed soon after and today most of it is now on restricted and private property.”

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Enjoy outdoor dining at the Lakehouse at Copper Canyon Grill Gaithersburg

Published June 18, 2026 at 10:45AM

There is no better place to relax and unwind than the Lakehouse at Copper Canyon Grill in Gaithersburg.

Overlooking the water, the Lakehouse offers a refreshing outdoor dining experience perfect for lunch, dinner, or drinks with friends. Guests can enjoy chef-prepared favorites, handcrafted cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere designed for gathering and conversation.

Whether you are planning a casual afternoon, a sunset dinner, or a weekend outing, the Lakehouse provides the ideal setting to take in the season.

Join us and experience outdoor dining by the water at Copper Canyon Grill Gaithersburg.

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Beyond MoCo

$630,000 and $500,000 Winning Lottery Tickets Sold in Maryland Remain Unclaimed

By Patrick Herron

Published October 27, 2023 at 9:50AM

Per the Maryland Lottery: “In the span of four Multi-Match drawings between Oct. 12 and Oct. 23, three Maryland Lottery players matched all six numbers and took home the jackpot. One of those winners, a Hagerstown resident, claimed his $510,000 prize at Lottery headquarters on Oct. 26. The Washington County retailer who sold the $510,000 winning ticket can celebrate, too. Old Orchard Liquors located at 17619 Virginia Avenue in Hagerstown will receive a $1,000 bonus.

The two other winning tickets remain unclaimed. A $630,000 jackpot-winning ticket was sold for the Oct. 12 drawing at the Eagles Nest on Herman Highway in Chesapeake City, and a $500,000 ticket from the Oct. 23 drawing was purchased at Seabrook BP in Seabrook.

Event

Free Lunch & Learn: The 10 Financial Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make

June 25, 2026 12:00 pm -1:00 pm

Online event (see link)

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Free Lunch & Learn: The 10 Financial Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make

Starting a business is exciting, but financial mistakes can create costly challenges at any stage of growth. Join K. Graham Accounting & Advisory, LLC for a free Lunch & Learn designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners build a stronger financial foundation and make more informed business decisions.

DMV

Tucker Barnes Named FOX 5’s Chief Meteorologist; Position Previously Held by the Retired Sue Palka

By MCS Staff

Published October 27, 2023 at 9:39AM

Earlier this week Tucker Barnes, the Emmy award-winning meteorologist on FOX 5, was named the station’s chief meteorologist. He takes over for Sue Palka, the longtime FOX 5 chief meteorologist and local legend who retired from her weather duties after 36.5 years back in 2022. The announcement was made just before Barnes introduced FOX 5’s 2023-2024 Winter Outlook.

According to FOX 5, Barnes grew up watching the network and joined them in 2003 as an intern. His passion for the weather began at the age of 5, when he began issuing forecasts to his kindergarten class. By his teenage years, he was immersed in hisfavorite subject, offering often highly-inaccurate, long-range forecasts to his own high school class.

Gaithersburg

Virtual Public Meeting on the Shady Grove Road Bikeway and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project in Gaithersburg to be Held on Monday, Nov. 6

By Patrick Herron

Published October 27, 2023 at 9:38AM

Per MCDOT: “On Monday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public meeting to discuss the project scope, details and projected schedule of the Shady Grove Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvement project in Gaithersburg. The public will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments.

The Shady Grove Road Bikeway and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project provides for a facility planning study to enhance safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and people with disabilities as they travel to nearby schools and facilities. The project will also address intersection safety and traffic calming using signage and pavement markings as well as side paths, separated bike lanes and other traffic calming methods. The project limits are from Darnestown Road to Midcounty Highway. Public input is encouraged and may influence the design of this project.

MCPD

MCPD Respond to Shots Fired Thursday Afternoon in Silver Spring

By Patrick Herron

Published October 27, 2023 at 9:33AM

Montgomery County Police responded to a report of shots fired Thursday afternoon in Silver Spring. According to police, “The call was received at approximately 4:24 p.m. 3rd District officers responded to the area of Quebec Ter. and Ruatan St. for the report of shots fired. No victims were located, but officers did find evidence of a shooting. No suspects are in custody at this time.”

We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

Uncategorized

Montgomery County Receives $2 Million Grant to Conduct Bus Rapid Transit Study That Will Serve as Blueprint for Washington Metropolitan Region

By Patrick Herron

Published October 27, 2023 at 9:27AM

Per MCDOT: “The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has been awarded a $2 million grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Regional Infrastructure Accelerators (RIA) program to support the expansion of the Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network in the County through a new research partnership with the University of Maryland. Administered by the USDOT Build America Bureau, RIA provides funding for research of best practices in project planning, studies and analysis, preliminary engineering and design. The project will serve as a blueprint for the region.

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems are part of a national movement toward upgraded bus systems focused on faster, more convenient and reliable bus services. BRTs are known to have limited-stop bus service implemented along set routes in metropolitan areas across the U.S. and worldwide. Flash is Montgomery County’s BRT system and includes plans for a network of eight fixed routes.

Entertainment

Five Free Fall Events This Weekend in MoCo

By Patrick Herron

Published October 27, 2023 at 9:25AM

It will be a great opportunity to learn more about Montgomery College classes, offerings, scholarships and financial assistance programs. There will be information available about WDCE (Workforce Development and Continuing Education) offerings, such as information technology, cosmetology, real estate, youth programs, early childhood education, automotive technology and building trades, and more.

For residents seeking information in Spanish, the College’s Hispanic Business Institute and the Early Childhood Education program will have Spanish-speaking representatives on site to answer questions. The whole family is welcome at this free event. Held rain or shine.

Montgomery Planning

Montgomery County Planning Board/Planning Department Announce Nov. 2023 Calendar of Events

By MCS Staff

Published October 27, 2023 at 8:53AM

The Montgomery County Planning Board and Montgomery County Planning Department have announced their November 2023 calendar of events and meetings. The public can participate in Planning Board meetings by testifying in-person, testifying virtually, over the phone, or by sending in written comments to the Planning Board. Information about submitting written testimony and testifying live at Planning Board meetings can be found below. Contact us for accessibility accommodations.

The public may attend Planning Board meetings in-person, watch them live or on-demand, or listen over the phone. View individual agendas, which are usually made public 10 days prior to the start of a meeting. Consult the Development Review Committee (DRC) and Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) websites for their agenda information. For more details, review the list of events below and visit www.montgomeryplanning.org. These events are subject to change. The Montgomery County Planning Department and Planning Board offices will be closed on November 10 in observance of Veterans Day and on November 23 and 24 for Thanksgiving. There is no Planning Board meeting on November 23. November Calendar of Events:

Maryland

Edward Garrison Draper Posthumously Admitted to Maryland Bar 166 Years After Being Rejected For Not Being White

By MCS Staff

Published October 27, 2023 at 7:14AM

The Supreme Court of Maryland held a Special Session on October 26, 2023, for the posthumous bar admission of Edward Garrison Draper, the earliest known individual found fully qualified to practice law in Maryland, but who was denied the privilege of doing so based on his race. The recording of the proceedings can be seen here.

Per the Supreme Court of Maryland: On October 29, 1857, Mr. Draper—a graduate of Dartmouth who had studied the law for more than two years under the guidance of a Maryland attorney—presented himself for examination for admission to the Maryland Bar before Baltimore Superior Court Judge Zachaeus Collins Lee. After the examination, Judge Lee found Mr. Draper to be “qualified in all respects to be admitted to the Bar in Maryland,” except that he was not white. Mr. Draper was thus precluded from practicing law in Maryland based exclusively on the color of his skin.