North Bethesda

First Look at La Table Du Chateau; Grand Opening This Weekend

By MCS Staff

The grand opening of La Table Du Chateau takes place on Saturday, July 22, 2023 (open weekends 8am-3pm). We stopped by for a soft opening event and have put together a “first look” video available below. Situated inside of The Block at Pike and Rose (967 Rose Ave. North Bethesda), this breakfast and brunch destination invites guests to savor the delightful flavors of French cuisine, blended with a touch of home and a dash of international inspiration.

Chef Max Zelenkov’s journey began when he emigrated as a Ukrainian/Russian native to the United States and was raised and pursued his education in Montgomery County. MoCo, a melting pot of culture and tradition, was the perfect setting to foster Chef Max’s fascination with the world’s diverse culinary traditions.

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MCPD

Woman Dead After Striking Tree Thursday Night; Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: A woman has died following a traffic collision that occurred on Thursday, July 20, 2023. At approximately 9:31 p.m., 1st District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the collision in the 18900 block of Beallsville Rd in Poolesville.

The preliminary investigation by Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) detectives has revealed that the driver, and sole occupant, of a black 2002 Hyundai Elantra, was traveling southbound on Beallsville Rd., prior to Jerusalem Rd., when for reasons still under investigation, she left the roadway and struck a tree. The victim was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead.

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Maryland

Governor Wes Moore Announces New Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Improvement Strategy

By Patrick Herron
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Per the State of Maryland: During an Eastern Shore “Bay Day” tour, Governor Wes Moore today announced a major policy shift in how Maryland will deploy state resources to improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and other waterways to restore the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays. At points throughout the day, the governor was joined by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 Administrator Adam Ortiz, and various state, local, and federal officials to learn more about the impact of policies on local communities and industries.

“Our administration is focused on working in new and collaborative ways to reduce the pollution reaching our bays and providing our local communities and farmers with the opportunities and resources they need to succeed,” said Gov. Moore. “Now is the time to embrace the lessons we’ve learned in the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays over the past 40 years and evolve our strategy to reflect that.”

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MoCo Government

County Council Briefing and Public Hearing on the Planning Board’s Draft Pedestrian Master Plan Takes Place on Tuesday, July 25

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Council will receive a briefing and hold a public hearing on the Planning Board Draft of the Pedestrian Master Plan on Tuesday, July 25. The briefing will begin at 11 a.m. and the public hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m. The plan is Montgomery Planning’s first comprehensive vision to create safer, more comfortable experiences walking or rolling around the county and to make getting around more convenient and accessible for every pedestrian. The Council is seeking public input from all residents on the draft plan and will schedule a committee worksession to review and propose changes to the Planning Board Draft Plan this fall.

“As chair of the Transportation and Environment Committee, pedestrian and bicyclist safety are at the top of my priority list,” said Council President Evan Glass. “Montgomery County had 541 motor vehicle crashes leading to bodily injuries and 48 traffic fatalities last year, which is why the comprehensive approach to pedestrian and bicyclist safety provided by the Montgomery County Planning Board is critical. The Pedestrian Safety Master Plan will go hand in hand with the Council’s legislative efforts including The Safe Streets Act, which I introduced to make roads near our schools and downtown areas safer. The new plan will also help us reach our Vision Zero goals.”

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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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Restaurants

Lotus Café to Close Permanently at the End of July

By MCS Staff

Lotus Cafe, located at 8077 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, will close permanently at the end of July, according to a representative from the restaurant. The restaurant has been serving the Silver Spring community for nearly 15 years and has garnered over 300 Yelp reviews and over 350 of Google reviews, earning 4 and 4.4 stars respectively. The restaurant has offered Vietnamese cuisine and is known for its outdoor patio in Silver Spring. There is no word on a possible replacement.

Featured photo courtesy of Lotus Cafe.

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MCPD

Olney Man Charged with Second-Degree Rape and Third-Degree Sex Offense; Police Concerned About Possibility of Additional Victims

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) have arrested and charged 31-year-old Joshua Black, of Olney, with multiple counts of second-degree rape and third-degree sex offense. Detectives have released a photo of Black and are urging anyone who may be a victim of sexual assault by Black to come forward.

The investigation by detectives has revealed that on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at approximately 7 p.m., Black lured the juvenile female victim into a wooded area, in the 17700 block of Prince Philip Dr., where he sexually assaulted her. Detectives quickly developed Black as the suspect and arrested him at his home without incident. Black was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where he is currently being held without bond. Detectives are concerned there may be additional victims of sexual assault by Black that have not contacted police.

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Derwood

Animal Services and Adoption Center Large Dog Population Remains Critical, With Fee-Waived Adoptions Still Available

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) in Derwood remains at a critical population level for large dogs weighing 40 pounds and more. Since a campaign was started a week ago to have adoption fees waived for the first 50 dogs over 40 pounds adopted, more than two dozen large dogs were adopted. However, fee-waived adoptions are still available for another two dozen large dogs.

While adopting and fostering large dogs is necessary to decrease the current population, there are other ways to help keep animals from coming into the shelter. Trying to reunite lost pets before bringing them in to the shelter is one way and donating dog and cat food to pet food pantries can help people who want to keep their pets but are facing financial troubles.

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Germantown

Gold’s Gym Now Open in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Gold’s Gym is now open at 12922 Middlebrook Road in Germantown, in the former location of DSW in the Germantown Commons shopping center, next to the recently closed Bed Bath & Beyond.  Gold’s Gym previously had a Germantown location in the Fox Chapel shopping center which closed in December, soon after the new gym was announced.

Gold’s Gym has other Montgomery County locations in Gaithersburg, Germantown, Olney, and two in Rockville (Rockville Town Square and Wintergreen Plaza). Featured photo courtesy of Gold’s Gym Germantown. 

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Hillandale

Concern for Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old. Carol Hernandez was last seen on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of Hampshire Green Lane in Hillandale/Silver Spring.  Hernandez is 5’2″, 145 lbs, with short black hair above the shoulders and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white tank top and blue jean shorts. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

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

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DC Sports

ESPN Senior Writer: Pretty Good Chance Commanders Will Change Franchise Name

By MCS Staff

Now that the sale of the Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder to the new ownership group led by Montgomery County native Josh Harris is final, the group will have some decisions to make regarding the future of the franchise, including a possible “complete rebranding of the team.”

According to a tweet by Bleacher Report (seen below), ESPN senior writer Don Van Natta Jr. stated on the Rich Eisen Show that “There’s a ‘pretty good chance’ the new ownership of the Washington Commanders will change the franchise name and have a ‘complete re-branding’ of the team.”

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Ashton

El Andariego to Close For A Week in August For Staff Vacation

By MCS Staff

Popular Ashton restaurant El Andariego has announced a week-long closure to allow its staff to go on vacation. The restaurant will close from Monday, August 7th until Sunday, August 13th, before reopening on Monday, August 14th. The full message can be seen below:

“Dear customers of El Andariego Restaurant:

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