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Published June 15, 2023 at 8:59AM

Building is Among First U.S. Care Spaces Designed and Built Since COVID; Tower Will Bring Upgrades to Busy Emergency Department, Critical Care Units: Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center broke ground on its new, six-story patient care tower during last month (featured photo shows construction from June 15th). The tower, adjacent to the existing hospital, will bring residents of middle and upper Montgomery County upgraded and modernized Emergency Department; a larger state-of-the art intensive care unit; new medical-surgical patient rooms; and several other features.

The groundbreaking coincided with both National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week. Accordingly, the hospital selected 10 caregivers to join Shady Grove’s president, Dan Cochran, and Adventist HealthCare President and CEO Terry Forde for the dirt turning ceremony. The group used shovels with blades decorated by caregivers, representing units connected to services in the new tower.

Silver Spring

14th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival Will Conclude with Full Day of Music on Saturday, June 17

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2023 at 7:43AM

Per Montgomery County: The 14th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival will conclude with a full day of free from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, on the main stage on Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring. The first half of the June 17 festival will feature acoustic performances. Starting at 3 p.m., the lineup becomes more varied, capped with a performance by Clarence “The Blues Man” Turner. The evening will conclude with an all-star jam session starting at 9 p.m.The June 17 lineup will include:

More information about the festival is available at www.silverspringtowncenter.com/

MoCo Government

Free e-Scooter Class Adults This Sunday

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2023 at 7:40AM

Per Montgomery County: Residents 18-and-older interested in e-scooter lessons will have the opportunity to attend the last free clinic of the spring schedule sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation. The class will be from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, at Montgomery College, which is located at 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville.

The classes will be in Parking Lot 13. Participants can take a test ride, learn safety tips and get details on basic scooter laws. A valid driver’s license or ID is required to participate. The clinic is drop-in and no registration is required. Those interested in e-scooters can stop in at any time during the two-hour clinic. Scooters will be available at each site.

Check out the Anne Arundel Asian American Festival or the Annapolis Irish Festival!

By Sponsor

Published May 13, 2026 at 10:45AM

It’s Asian American Pacific Islander Month, and what better way to celebrate the culture than to immerse oneself at the Anne Arundel Asian American Festival outside of Annapolis on May 31st?

Or didn’t get enough Irish last month? Two of the biggest Irish acts returns to the stage with Gaelic Storm and Carbon Leaf. See below for more details and information!

All events are family-friendly, packed with food, live music, interactive experiences, and now even more ways to get active.

To kick things off, you can save 20% on tickets with code MOCOSHOW (valid through May 31 for general admission tickets).

2026 Festival Lineup

Annapolis Irish Festival

May 29 & 30

Experience the spirit of Ireland right here in Annapolis with two days of live music, great food, and high-energy performances. Headlined by internationally recognized acts like Scythian, Gaelic Storm, and Carbon Leaf, the Annapolis Irish Festival blends traditional Irish culture with modern rock festival vibes.

Haven’t heard of Gaelic Storm? Are you sure? They were the band in James Cameron’s Titanic and went from local stars to national powerhouses. We are lucky to have them right here in Maryland so don’t miss out!

Enjoy Guinness, Irish whiskey tastings, craft beverages, local vendors, and nonstop entertainment in a setting that brings thousands together to celebrate Irish heritage.

Anne Arundel Asian American Festival

May 31

Celebrate culture, community, and cuisine at the Anne Arundel Asian American Festival, a vibrant showcase of food, performances, and traditions from across Asia!

Come hungry and enjoy authentic dishes from a wide range of vendors, cultural performances throughout the day, and interactive experiences for all ages. This family-friendly event highlights the diversity and energy of the Asian American community during AAPI Heritage Month.

Food vendors include:

Namit Filipino, Ekiben, Bun’d Up, E-San Thai, MD Brad Butcher and Central Asian dishes, Thai Pinto, Pho Wheels, and The Sister House! (more…)

Germantown

Six Community Leaders to be Honored with ‘African American Living Legend Awards’ on Friday, June 16, at BlackRock Center in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2023 at 7:37AM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County’s 26th Juneteenth Celebration, themed “Journey to Freedom . . . Memorialize the Struggle, Celebrate the Successes and Secure the Justice and Equality,” will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 16, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown when Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich presents “African American Living Legend Awards” to six County residents. This year’s honorees are Henry Hailstock, Jr., Rev. Theresa M. Henderson, Pauline G. Johnson, Sheila G. Ogilvie, Vernon H. Ricks, Jr. and Lt. Colonel Shelton (Ivan) Ware.

The Juneteenth celebration will continue at BlackRock with activities from noon-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. The BlackRock Center is located at 12901 Town Commons Dr. in Germantown. The public is invited to the award ceremonies. The event is free to attend. The African American Living Legend Awards honor distinguished individuals who have helped shape the cultural heritage of the African American community. The 2023 awards will be presented to six individuals who have dedicated their lives to service, advocacy and selfless acts of kindness to their community.

Event

Food Truck Friday Summer Series

May 29, 2026 12:00 pm -2:00 pm

Lafayette Federal Credit Union

2701 Tower Oaks Blvd

Rockville, Maryland 20852

Website Contact Social

Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos el Pariente.

First 75 registrants can receive free food.*

Poolesville

‘The Crossvines’ Event Center, Restaurant and Wine-Producing Facility Dedicated in Poolesville

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2023 at 7:33AM

Per Montgomery County: More than a decade in the planning, earlier this week Montgomery County and the County Revenue Authority dedicated “The Crossvines,” a new development in Poolesville that will feature an event hall, a specialty restaurant, a place to hold meeting retreats and one of the few grape-crushing facilities in the Metropolitan Washington Region.

The grape-crushing facility, which now County Executive and then County Councilmember Marc Elrich first explored over 10 years ago, will be a boon to many property owners in the County’s Agriculture Reserve who have turned to using their land to grow grapes and produce wine. One of the biggest expenses for small wine producers is to find a facility that can crush the grapes as part of the wine-making process. The Crossvines will be a key element to that part of the wine-making economy.

Rockville

‘Suds and Soles’ 5K on Tap in Rockville Town Center on Saturday, June 17

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2023 at 7:31AM | Updated June 16, 2023 at 9:02PM

Per Montgomery County: The “Suds & Soles 5K” run and event, which is a Rockville tradition, will be held starting at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, in Rockville Town Center. The race, which is one of the few evening road races in the Washington metropolitan area, is presented through a partnership of the Montgomery County Road Runners Club and the City of Rockville. The 5K Run is open to all ages and will be followed by a fantastic post-race party.

Suds & Soles is a USATF certified 5K course beginning and ending in Rockville Town Center. The course will run through Downtown Rockville and through neighborhood roads before returning to Town Center. Participants who maintain a pace that is greater than 20 minutes per mile may be directed to the sidewalk and from that point on will be required to follow normal pedestrian rules.

MoCo Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation’s Summer Pool Season Begins Saturday, June 17

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2023 at 7:29AM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Recreation’s outdoor pool summer season begins Saturday, June 17. The summer season will have the seven County-operated pools open seven days a week. During the summer season, June 17 -Aug. 13, outdoor pool hours will be 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. on weekdays and noon-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. on weekends. The Upper County Pool is closed on Fridays during the summer season.

For more information about pool hours, including holiday and post-season hours, visit the website.

Education

MCPS School Counseling Policy Open for Comment Through Sept. 4

By MCS Staff

Published June 15, 2023 at 7:17AM

The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking comments on proposed amendments to Board Policy IJA, School Counseling Programs and Services, to help the public understand the programs, services and professionals responding to the social-emotional and mental health needs of students.

The policy will be available for comment through Monday, Sept. 4. It has been available for comment since April 26, 2023. The draft amendments propose—

MCPD

Police Searching for Missing Mother and Two Children

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2023 at 7:07AM | Updated June 15, 2023 at 10:55AM

On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Emebet, Rakeb and Meklit were last seen in the 8600 block of 16th Street in Silver Spring. Emebet may be driving a 2018 Toyota RAV4 bearing Maryland license plate 2ET5079.

Emebet is 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs 126 pounds. She has brown shoulder length hair and brown eyes. Rakeb weighs 28 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Meklit weighs 20 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Police and family are concerned for their welfare.

MCFRS

Fire Controlled By Sprinkler System in Pike & Rose Apartment Building Wednesday Night; Several Residents Displaced

By MCS Staff

Published June 15, 2023 at 6:57AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) were called to the scene of an apartment fire shortly after 11pm at The Henri apartment building, located at 11800 Grand Park Ave., off of Old Georgetown Rd., in Pike & Rose on Wednesday night.

The fire was reported on the 9th floor of the 16-story apartment and activated the sprinkler system. The cause was a grease fire in the kitchen, but the building’s sprinkler system was able to control the fire until firefighters arrived. There were no injuries reported, but some water damage on lower floors due to the sprinkler activation. Two of the three elevators in the building were out of service as of early Thursday morning due to water damage and several residents have been displaced.

Maryland

MDOT Transportation Secretary Charts Course Toward Goal of Zero Highway Deaths

By MCS Staff

Published June 15, 2023 at 6:44AM

Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld on Tuesday reaffirmed the state’s commitment to the goal of Vision Zero – elimination of all traffic fatalities and severe injuries on Maryland roadways – and announced bold steps for the Maryland Department of Transportation to achieve that objective by 2030.

Speaking at this year’s Washington Area Bicyclist Association’s Vision Zero Summit, Secretary Wiedefeld noted that 563 people died on Maryland roadways last year – including 135 pedestrians and 11 bicyclists – and the state has already seen 238 highway fatalities this year. He said the Moore-Miller Administration is committed to action, collaboration, education and enforcement to deliver the goal of zero roadway deaths while increasing safe, convenient and equitable mobility.