Chevy Chase

First Look at Baltimore-Based Ice Cream Shop ‘The Charmery’

By MCS Staff

Baltimore-Based ice cream shop The Charmery will open its newest location at 8551 Connecticut Ave, Suite 202, in Chevy Chase on Friday, June 23rd– it’s first in Montgomery County. The Charmery held its first soft opening event today from 6pm-9pm and will hold its second soft opening event on Thursday from 6pm-9pm (video below).

As part of the grand opening the store will unveil a special flavor as an homage to F. Scott Fitzegerald, who lived in Baltimore, but is known to have spent time in Montgomery County and is buried at a Rockville cemetery. The flavor is called Fitzgerald’s Rickey and is comprised of gin and lime flavored ice cream.

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Bethesda

Tractor Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-495S at I-270 Spur

By MCS Staff

Tractor Trailer Crash occurred at I-495 SB (Outer Loop) at the I-270 Spur in Montgomery County, MD. All lanes of the Outer Loop are blocked. Delays are approximately 1.5 miles.

Per our public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, Maryland State Police, Montgomery County Police, and MDSHA working to divert traffic off the Outer Loop of the Beltway (I-495 West) on to MD-187/Old Georgetown Road. Tonight’s crash, which involved 2 tractor-trailers, occurred shortly after 7PM. Featured photo courtesy of MDOT.

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Bethesda

‘Foodie Fridays’ Speaker Series of Montgomery Parks Will Have Conversations About Food-Related Topics at Josiah Henson Museum and Park in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Food lovers of all interests are sure to find something fitting their tastes this summer and fall as Montgomery Parks will host its “Foodie Fridays” speaker series this summer at Josiah Henson Museum and Park in Bethesda. The series will be held on the fourth Friday of each month, with the series opening at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23.

Foodie Fridays will feature farmers, educators, community organizers, food lovers and changemakers. Each session will be a conversation about a different food-related topic. Admission of $10 per person includes light refreshments and one alcoholic beverage for adults 21 and older with identification. It also includes a ticket to the Josiah Henson Museum (a $5 value) that is redeemable during regular museum hours.

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MoCo Government

‘Heritage Days’ Events Will Be Held Countywide on Saturday-Sunday, June 24-25

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County “Heritage Days,” an annual free, countywide festival highlighting historic, cultural and outdoor recreation sites that offering special programs including exhibits and demonstrations, return for the 24th year on Saturday-Sunday, June 24-25. More than 30 sites will have live music and activities for all ages. Heritage Days present the opportunity to enjoy many small sites that are not regularly open to the public.

In addition to Civil War and agricultural history, Heritage Days have the stories of local railroads and trolleys, African American communities, life along the C&O Canal and astronomy. Heritage Days also highlight local arts and culture, as well as outdoor recreation, including biking, hiking and walking tours. Many venues will offer musical entertainment, activities and crafts for children and refreshments.

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MCPD

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Noah Adkins, a missing 15-year-old from Montgomery Village.

Adkins was last seen on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m., on Lakeshore Dr. Adkins is approximately 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has reddish-auburn hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

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Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg Council Member Spiegel Appointed to Maryland House of Delegates

By MCS Staff

On June 13, 2023, the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee (MCDCC) voted to recommend City Council Member Ryan Spiegel for appointment to the Maryland House of Delegates to complete the remaining term of former Delegate Kumar Barve, who left the legislature to join the Public Service Commission. Governor Moore accepted the recommendation and confirmed the appointment. Spiegel will be sworn in as the newest member of the Maryland General Assembly, representing District 17, which includes the cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville.

“I am very proud of the work we’ve done in municipal government, humbled by the faith that the MCDCC and my supporters have placed in me, and excited to serve the people of District 17 in this next chapter of my public service journey,” said Council Member Spiegel.

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Derwood

Charlie’s Pizza Signage Now Up in Derwood (Restaurant is Open)

By MCS Staff

Charlie’s Pizza and Subs has taken over the restaurant that was previously known as Sam’s Pizza & Subs at 15855 Redland Rd (off of Frederick Rd) in Derwood. While the sale became official as of Wednesday March 14, 2023, the restaurant operated as Sam’s until March 29, 2023 when the name changed to Charlie’s. After 2.5 months. The restaurant received approval for the final change– the official signage.

The updates come with a new name and new hours. Charlie’s will be open daily and will serve beer and wine for dine-in and carry out. The restaurant is currently working on delivery of beer and wine as well. The new menu offers many of the selections currently on the Sam’s menu as well as fresh wraps (chicken, shrimp, Caeser), Maryland crab cakes, and more.

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Education

MCPS Back-to-School Fair Set for Saturday, Aug. 26

By MCS Staff
Courtesy MCPS

Schools may have just ended, but anyone looking to put the finishing touches on their summer plans may be interested in knowing about the Back-to-School Fair scheduled for Saturday, August 26th.

Per Montgomery County Public Schools: All MCPS students and families are invited to kick off the 2023-2024 school year at the MCPS Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westfield Wheaton mall.

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Bethesda

New York’s Chip City Prepares for Construction on First Maryland Store

By MCS Staff

Last November, we let you know that New York‘s Chip City will be opening its first Maryland location at the Shoppes of Bethesda, replacing Fancy Cakes By Leslie at 4939 Elm St. Fancy Cakes by Leslie closed in October 2022. While there has been no movement since then, a commercial permit was issued earlier this month for a $210,000 buildout at the location.

Five years ago, cookies were a side hustle for Theodore Gailas and Peter Phillips. Since then, they’ve opened over a dozen Chip City cookie shops in and around New York with plans to expand outside of the area. Chip City is expected to rapidly expand, with over 20 stores expected to open in 2023. According to Forbes, The rollout plan will be supported by the founder of fast casual restaurant Shake Shack, Danny Meyer, who recently invested $10 million in the cookies. An opening timeframe for Chip City’s Bethesda location is not currently available.

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MoCo Libraries

Free Animation, Graphic Novel and Mini Comic Book Programs Will Be Offered at Wheaton and White Oak Branches of Montgomery County Public Libraries in July and August

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Wheaton and White Oak libraries of Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will offer several free animation, graphic novel and mini comic book programs for ages 10 to 50-and-over in July and August. The animation workshops explore the history, science and creative possibilities of animation. Participants will create three optical toys: a thaumatrope, a zoetrope strip and a flip-book.

The graphic novel classes teach participants to create a graphic novel page using all the conventions of graphic novel storytelling: narration, dialogue, character design, dynamic page layouts and cinematic techniques. The mini comic book workshops teach participants to write and illustrate a brief fictional, factual or a combination of both that will become six-to-eight-page narratives using one folded sheet of paper.

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