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Family Displaced, Approximately $55K in Damage Caused By Basement Fire Wednesday Night

Published June 15, 2023 at 6:32AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services were called to the scene of a basement fire on the 700 block of Elm St., off of Ethan Allen Ave., in Takoma Park at approximately 11pm on Wednesday night.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, crews arrived to find a fire in the basement of a single family home and were able to knock down the bulk of the fire by 11:19pm. The fire was fully extinguished soon after and no injuries were reported. Three residents have been displaced and damage totaled to approximately $55K ($30K in contents and $25K was structural).

MCFRS

Approximately 65 Firefighters Respond to House Fire Late Wednesday Night

By MCS Staff

Published June 15, 2023 at 6:06AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a fire at a single family home on the 10800 block of Brickyard Ct., near Falls Rd., in Potomac at approximately 10:16pm on Wednesday night.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, approximately 65 firefighters were on the scene battling the heavy fire that was showing upon arrival. All occupants were able to get out safely, but the family of two adults, two children, and a guest, has been displaced. Damage is estimated to be at $2 million + and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Education

Two Montgomery College Students Selected to Receive Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

By MCS Staff

Published June 14, 2023 at 5:57PM

Normand Bayigamba and Luiz Mata Lopez are two of the high-achieving Montgomery College students selected to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The highly competitive national scholarship aims for Cooke Scholars to complete their undergraduate educations with as little debt as possible. The award, which is last dollar funding after all institutional aid, can provide Bayigamba and Mata Lopez with as much as $55,000 a year to complete a bachelor’s degree.

Bayigamba, a graduate of Thomas S. Wootton High School, and Mata Lopez, a Col. Zadok Magruder High School graduate, both took part in the college’s commencement last month. Bayigamba earned an associate of arts degree in general studies, with a concentration in social sciences, administration and health. Mata Lopez earned an associate of arts degree in computer science.

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…)

Education

2,659 Retirees Honored By MCPS

By MCS Staff

Published June 14, 2023 at 5:44PM | Updated June 15, 2023 at 7:20AM

The Board of Education and Superintendent Monifa B. McKnight honored 2,659 retirees at the MCPS annual retirement recognition ceremony and reception on June 8 at Richard Montgomery High School. Recognized retirees included those who retired this year and, due to the pandemic when receptions were not held, those who retired in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Certificates of appreciation will be mailed in July to thank them for their dedicated service to MCPS students. View the list of 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 retirees. The list includes each retirees’ name, last assignment and years of MCPS service. See a photo gallery from the event.

Event

Closing Reception at “Inspired!” Art Show & Sales

May 30, 2026 12:00 pm -5:00 pm

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:

Entertainment

Barstool-Rated Pizza Places in MoCo

By MCS Staff

Published June 14, 2023 at 5:11PM | Updated June 14, 2023 at 8:36PM

At one point Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, ate pizza every day for two years while getting his “One Bite” pizza reviews started on Instagram and YouTube. Through the years, he has eaten pizza from various restaurants across the country– providing a 1-10 rating for each slice, with over 1,000 ratings overall. While many disagree with his opinion on pizza, the ratings are some of the most popular across the country (in terms of social media views). Most of his reviews come from pizza places in Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey, but some restaurants operate stores locally here in MoCo. Check them out below:

Buca Di Beppo (New York, NY, #1024, 1.2). An incredibly low score for the Italian family-style chain restaurant. It’s sole MoCo location can be found in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood.

MoCo

Steeze Burger Ranked #1 Burger in the DMV

By Patrick Herron

Published June 14, 2023 at 3:30PM | Updated June 14, 2023 at 3:55PM

Steeze Burger has been ranked the #1 burger in the DMV by the Washington Post. Laytonsville resident Hunter Karametos, owner of Steeze Burger, started the pop-up burger business in 2022 after spending the better part of a year consuming over 150 different burgers for research.

According the article, “Topped with steamed onions, pickles and American cheese, it’s a burger that sends your needle into the red zone on first bite. Your brain cannot begin to process the experience, so it just goes along for the ride — delirious over this buttery and rewarding burger, the best around these parts.” Burgers from Soko Butcher (Takoma Park) and Quarry House Tavern (Silver Spring) were also listed in the article as “honorable mentions.” You can read the full top ten at www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/best-burgers-washington-dc/

MCDOT

Montgomery County Seeks Bicycle Donations for Bike Match Program

By Patrick Herron

Published June 14, 2023 at 2:28PM

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is asking residents to donate extra or unused bicycles in good condition to the County’s BikeMatchMoCo program.

The free Bike Match program, which launched in June 2020, matches donated bicycles with requests from individuals in need who live or work in Montgomery County. BikeMatchMoCo has distributed more than 500 bicycles so far, but demand is still high. The program currently has a list of more than 200 adults hoping to receive bikes.

MDLottery

Lottery News: Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Combine for $621 Million

By Patrick Herron

Published June 14, 2023 at 1:08PM

Per the Maryland Lottery: “Get your tickets now for tonight’s Powerball drawing as the jackpot has rolled to $340 million with an estimated cash value of $175.5 million. The Mega Millions jackpot also keeps increasing as no one matched all numbers on Tuesday evening, but players who purchased tickets in Upper Marlboro should check their tickets a little closer as there were three third-tier prize winners.

Two $10,000 Mega Millions tickets were sold at Giant #347 at 10480 Campus Drive in Upper Marlboro.

MCPS

A Message from the MCPS School System Medical Officer: Stay Safe, Stay Connected

By Patrick Herron

Published June 14, 2023 at 12:07PM

To enjoy summer safely, we encourage parents and caregivers to consider summer injury prevention and health promotion. Playground, sports and water safety, preventing heat injury, and sun protection are great topics to review with family members and other caregivers. Teenagers spending time with friends or working may benefit from additional conversations about subjects such as car safety, expectations around communication, accountability, and risk-taking behaviors like alcohol or other drug use.

The summer months can also be stressful for some families as they move away from schedules and resources available during the school year. Students may feel isolated from peers, miss trusted adults at school, or spend more time on screens and social media. Staying connected through open communication, being mindful of how kids interact with others, and investing in summer routines helps both emotional and physical health. Nutrition, exercise and sleep schedules tend to shift over the summer and everyone feels better if they are well-nourished, active and rested.

MCPD

Dashboard and Body-Worn Camera Footage of Fatal Vehicle Pursuit on I-270 Released

By Patrick Herron

Published June 14, 2023 at 11:59AM

Per the Maryland Attorney General: The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General today released dashboard and body-worn camera footage from the fatal vehicle pursuit involving Montgomery County Police on May 20, 2023, in Rockville. The decedent was previously identified as 37-year-old Lawrence White of Washington, D.C.

The IID will generally release body-worn camera and dashboard camera footage within 14 days of an incident. The release of the video footage of this incident was delayed to allow investigators to conduct witness interviews.

Health

Maryland Department of Health Releases First Month of Medicaid Renewal Data, Urges Marylanders on Medicaid to “check in” and Update Their Information

By Patrick Herron

Published June 14, 2023 at 10:56AM

Per the Maryland Department of Health (5.9.23): The Maryland Department of Health today announced the initial data from the first round of Medicaid renewals, which is now posted on the Department’s website. May was the first month during which Maryland processed renewals for Medicaid participants.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicaid participants did not need to provide renewal information to maintain coverage. Federal law requires states to now begin verifying eligibility information over the course of the next year. For the month of May, Maryland Medicaid processed 119,803 renewals. Of these 119,803 renewals: