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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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council to Hold Committee Meetings on Thursday, June 22

By Patrick Herron

OLO Report 2023-4, Developing Data Strategies for Future Emergencies

Review: The GO Committee will review OLO Report 2023-4, Developing Data Strategies for Future Emergencies. The report examines how County agencies could collect and track data related to emergency relief funds in a way that would not delay the flow of funds in future emergencies. The report is available on the OLO website.

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Bethesda

Two Public Art Installations on Montgomery County-operated Public Parking Garage Unveiled in Downtown Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) today unveiled two new public art installations on a County-operated public parking garage in downtown Bethesda. MCDOT worked with Federal Realty, which commissioned the large murals by artist Andrea Cobb of Durham, N.C. They are located at the entrances of MCDOT’s Public Garage 57 on Elm Street and Bethesda Avenue in Bethesda Row.

For information on MCDOT programs and services visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, follow @MCDOTNow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and subscribe to MCDOT’s ‘Go Montgomery!’ newsletter. For additional information about Federal Realty and its properties, visit www.federalrealty.com.

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Crime

Police Investigating Residential Burglary; Surveillance Video of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a residential burglary that occurred in the 3000 block of Calverton Boulevard in Silver Spring on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

Through the course of the investigation, detectives determined that at approximately 12:52 p.m., an unknown suspect kicked in the front door and entered the residence. Once inside the subject put on a mask and sunglasses and proceeded to search the bedrooms and bathrooms. The subject was observed stealing personal property and putting it inside his pockets as he went from room to room. He then left the residence with the stolen property.  Detectives reviewed the surveillance video and obtained a description of the suspect.  The suspect is described as a Black male with short black hair, wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt with a red circular graphic on the chest, blue jeans, black backpack and white sneakers.

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Gaithersburg

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 17-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 Jayla Hungerford, a missing 17-year-old from Gaithersburg.

Hungerford was last seen in the area of South Frederick Ave. Hungerford is 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 115 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She has pierced ears and tattoos on her ankle, chest and back. It is unknown what she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

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Beyond MoCo

MCFRS Assist With 2-Alarm Fire in Laurel

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) assisted the Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD) with a 2-alarm house fire in the 13900 Blk of Chadsworth Ter in Laurel, MD on Wednesday, June 21.

According to @PGFDNews on Twitter, PGFD arrived to find a single family home fully involved in fire around 6:15am. The occupants of the home self evacuated and there were no injuries reported.

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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 Maiha Michelle Joseph, a missing 15-year-old from Silver Spring.

Joseph was last seen on Monday, June 19, 2023, at approximately 8 p.m., in the 14100 block of Castle Boulevard in Silver Spring.  Joseph is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 105 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.  Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

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Restaurants

Chipotle to Open New Digital Kitchen Style Restaurant in Rockville’s Rock Creek Village

By MCS Staff

Chipotle, which opened a new digital-only restaurant at 13801 Outlet Drive at the Briggs Chaney Marketplace in Silver Spring earlier this year, is bringing the concept to the Rock Creek Village Center in Rockville. The new concept, also known as “Chipotlane,” has no dining room and requires you to order through the Chipotle app, rather than the traditional assembly line format Chipotle is famous for.

The restaurant will open in the space that was previously home to Sun Trust Bank, joining The Creek Lodge Bar, Villa Maya, and more in the shopping center. According to Chipotle, “guests and delivery drivers can collect their digital orders through the Chipotlane drive-thru or walk-up window.” An opening timeframe is not yet available.

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Bethesda

Site Plan For 5500 Wisconsin Ave Approved by Montgomery County Planning Board; Will Be The Only Building in Friendship Village to Offer MPDUs

By MCS Staff

The proposed re-development of 5500 Wisconsin in Chevy Chase, Maryland, has been given the green light by the Montgomery County Planning Board. The project by Carr Companies and Donohoe Development is a mixed-use development that will include 360 apartments, 45 moderately priced dwelling units, 11,000 square feet of retail space, and underground parking. 15% of the apartments (45 total) as Moderately Priced Dwelling Units, for professionals who cannot afford the traditionally high rents in the community, such as teachers and first responders.  This will be the only building in Friendship Heights Village to offer MPDUs.

The development has been in the works for several years and has undergone significant changes and revisions to meet community feedback and address concerns raised by stakeholders. Donohoe Development worked closely with the community and the Montgomery County Planning Board to ensure that the project met the needs and expectations of all parties involved. Site Plan approval was received in April 2023 after Donohoe Development and Carr Companies received full support for the project from the Friendship Heights Village Council, and final plans were submitted to the Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission.

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Gaithersburg

Ed Studio Cake & Dessert Now Open in Kentlands

By Patrick Herron

Ed Studio at 360 Main St in Gaithersburg (former site of SPAGnVOLA chocoltier) is currently holding its soft opening. The bakery, which is named after its owner Ed, specializes in Chinese desserts, milk tea, and birthday cakes. Some of the items currently on the menu include Soy Custard Parfait, Earl Grey Dulcey Chocolate Cake, and Cheese Snow Mountain Bread. The bakery is open everyday from 11am-7pm.

In other Kentlands news, Neal’s Bagels, Poke Bros, Potomac Cookie Co, are all expected to open this year. Additional information on each location below.

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MCPD

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Chavez is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 100 pounds. She has brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a blue crop top, beige sweater, dark colored jeans and blue and black Jordan sneakers. Police and family are concerned for her welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jayleen Natalie Chavez is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

 

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