DMV

Temporary Taste and Odor Changes to Tap Water Continue in Parts of Maryland

By MCS Staff

Last week we let you know that customers served by WSSC Water’s Potomac Water Filtration Plant (Potomac River) may notice a change in the taste and odor of their tap water because of algal activity in the Potomac River. The customer alert remains active on the WSSC website and the service map can be seen below.

Per WSSC, This temporary change is not harmful and is due to an increase in a naturally occurring substance, Geosmin, caused by warmer weather and low water levels in the Potomac River. The naturally occurring compound, Geosmin, has no health effects at the current concentration. Despite the taste and odor issues, the water remains safe, meeting all EPA Safe Drinking Water Act standards.

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Maryland

Air Quality Alert in Effect For Sunday, June 18

By MCS Staff

The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert Sunday for the Maryland suburban DC region, which includes central and SE portions of Montgomery County (Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Potomac, Silver Spring, etc.).

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. Additional info below.

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MCFRS

Person on Tracks Temporarily Shut Down Red Line in Rockville Saturday Evening

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) and the Metro Transit Police Department responded to a call for a person on the tracks at the Rockville Metro Station at 250 Rockville Pike around 6:25pm on Saturday evening.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, rail traffic was shut down in both directions between the Rockville and Twinbrook stations. The person was in custody by 6:50pm and there were no apparent injuries sustained. Things should be “picking up” again shortly. Featured photo courtesy of @a__littlewoman on Instagram.

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MCFRS

MCFRS Responds to Fire at Hotel Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a small fire at Hotel Silver Spring, located at 8727 Colesville Rd, on Saturday afternoon.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire occurred in a first floor kitchen and was contained/controlled/extinguished by the hotel’s sprinkler system. Upon arrival, there was little to no smoke left, but the building was evacuated. There were no injuries and the health inspector and code enforcement were notified.

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Cabin John

Opening Information for Colony Grill

By Patrick Herron

Colony Grill, a popular Connecticut Pizza restaurant offering “bar pies”, opens its newest location this Monday, June 19, at Cabin John Village in Potomac. Pricing for Colony Grill’s pies range from $10.50 to $13.50 with options for adding additional toppings or gluten–free crust. The menu also features a “salad pie,” as well as a breakfast pie that features a choice of bacon or sausage, egg, and cheese and is available all day. 

”Colony Grill, the 85-year-old restaurant brand known for its family-friendly tavern settings, gracious hospitality, and famous “hot oil” bar-style pizzas, has announced the opening of its newest location at Cabin John Village, a bustling mixed-use development located at 11325 Seven LocksRoad in Potomac, Maryland. Beginning Monday, June 19, the 4,800-square-foot space will be open daily from 11:30 a.m. until late closing, offering seating for about 175 across its dining room, bar, and patio.

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Events

“Largest Italian Festival in Maryland” Announced For Later This Year

By MCS Staff

The Maryland Italian Festival is coming to Harford County with live national entertainment, carnival rides & midway, wine/beer/liquor piazza, Italian food & retail vendors, cooking & wine demos, a bocce Tournament and much more. The festival has been touted as being the “largest Italian festival in Maryland.”

The inaugural festival, which is being organized by the Society of Italian-American Businessmen, will take place over three days– from September 29-October 1st at The Equestrian Center (608 N Tollgate Rd., Bel Air, MD. The current lineup of artists that Will be providing entertainment includes the Atlantic City Boys, Ray Massa’s Eurorhythm, the Sicilian Tenors, Louis & Joann Uptown Band, DJ Victor Tosti with more to come.

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Beyond MoCo

Local Restaurant, Starvin Marvin, Making Waves With Its “Mambo Sauce”

By MCS Staff

Starvin Marvin opened in Gaithersburg opened in 1982 and was bought by the Foundas family in 1987. In 1990 the family opened a location in Wheaton that only lasted a few years. In 2009, a Frederick location opened and the Gaithersburg store was sold to two brothers who were longtime employees and wanted something of their own. Those early days at the Gaithersburg store in the 90s, however, were the inspiration for Starvin Marvin Mambo Sauce– the restaurant’s version of “mumbo sauce”, the red/orange tangy sauce made popular in D.C. area takeout spots for decades.

“Mambo was something we experimented with from time time in the 90’s because our Gaithersburg customers would ask for it, but it was actually in Frederick where our Mambo Sauce (found in the grocery stores today) began to come together.” Dino Foundas told us. “We worked with some of our dear employees to perfect the recipe that we’ve started to include in a lot of our dishes” (photos below).

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Derwood

Needwood Golf Course to Celebrate Opening of ‘Grass Roots Initiative’ Public Display That Will Highlight Benefits and Uses of Turfgrass with Ceremonies on Tuesday, June 20

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Revenue Authority and its Needwood Golf Course in Derwood will celebrate the formal opening of the “Grass Roots Initiative” with ceremonies at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20. The exhibit was created to explain the benefits, history and uses of turfgrass. The exhibit at Needwood is the first expansion of this initiative at a golf course.  The project is intended to eventually offer educational events to teach residents about their home lawns, how to select the proper grass species to minimize necessary inputs, about proper fertilizer use and how to determine the best management practices for their grass.

Needwood Golf Course is located at 6724 Needwood Rd, in Derwood. The exhibit, which is near the parking lot behind the ninth green of the executive nine-hole course, can be viewed by the public during daylight hours. Expected for the ceremonies will be members of the Montgomery County Revenue Authority (MCRA) board of directors and staff, representatives of the National Turfgrass Federation and the University of Maryland Institute of Applied Agriculture and members of the Mid-Atlantic Association of Golf Course Superintendents.

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Maryland

Everything You Need to Know About the Legalization of Cannabis in Maryland Beginning July 1st

By Patrick Herron

On November 8, 2022, Maryland voted to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults 21+ beginning July 1, 2023. We recently spoke to Matt Jenner, Regional Marketing Manager at gLeaf (808 Hungerford Dr) in Rockville to help break down the new laws and to answer a few common questions we’ve been receiving:

While anyone over 21 may purchase and consume cannabis products in Maryland, interstate travel with cannabis will remain illegal. gLeaf accepts payment in cash or debit card only. Credit card transactions are generally not allowed in Maryland cannabis sales. Medical patients, veterans, and seniors will be eligible for daily discounts starting on 7/1. All medical patients and adult-use customers will be automatically entered into our awesome loyalty point program!

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Crime

Suspects Identified in Armed Robbery and Assault

By Patrick Herron

Per Takoma Park Police: On February 18, 2023 at approximately 3:22 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Quality Inn) for reports of an armed robbery and assault.  The two victims and three suspects were hanging out together when one of the three suspects pulled a handgun and robbed the victims of property.  All three suspects fled the area in an unknown direction.  Descriptions of the suspects were provided by the victims.

Wenceslas Palle Sende, 31, of New Carrollton, Maryland.  Sende is being held at the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections on unrelated charges. Luis Ivan Marquez, 25, of Silver Spring, Maryland.  Marquez is being held at the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections for a homicide.  An arrest warrant was submitted for Marquez for his role in the Takoma Park incident. Investigation is on-going.

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