MoCo Government

Department of Permitting Service to Host Workshop for Civil Engineers on Wednesday, April 26

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services (DPS) will host an educational workshop for civil engineers from 8 a.m.-noon on Wednesday, April 26 in the auditorium of the County’s Wheaton office building, which is located at 2425 Reedie Dr. Topics to be discussed at the workshop will include sediment control, storm water management concepts and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s development review process. The workshop agenda is posted on the DPS website at montgomerycountymd.gov/dps.

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Body Located in Potomac Identified as Missing Rockville Man

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: The body of an adult male recovered along the Potomac River on Monday, April 3, 2023, has been identified. Officers were called to the area south of the Angler’s boat ramp at approximately 2 p.m. for the report of a body in the water. The body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and identified as 56-year-old Neil Bernstein of Rockville. Bernstein was reported missing and last seen on Friday, February 17 in Great Falls Park near Macarthur Blvd. on the Maryland side. He was positively identified on Monday, April 10.

Original Missing Person Report: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 56-year-old from Rockville.  Neil Bernstein was last heard from on Friday, February 17, 2023, at approximately 9:53 a.m. He is missing from Twinbrook Parkway in Rockville. Bernstein is approximately 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 150 lbs. He has short grey and brown hair and green eyes.  Police and family are concern for his welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Neil Bernstein is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

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Rockville

32nd Annual Rockville Science Day Will Provide Exciting Free Experiences for All Ages on Sunday, April 23, at Montgomery College in Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The 32nd Annual Rockville Science Day will provide free experience for all ages from noon-5 p.m. at the Montgomery College campus in Rockville. Rockville Science Day, hosted by the Rockville Science Center, will feature a variety of science and technology-related exhibits, activities, games and demonstrations including rocket-building (and launching), telescope viewing and a wide variety of robots. The college is located at 51 Mannakee St. in Rockville Parking is free. Food will be available for purchase at the event.

Rockville Science Day will include backyard wildlife, ship models, microscopes, snakes, Botball, stream science, Civil War medical practice, coding challenges, math puzzles, chemistry in action (flames, explosions and reactions), electric vehicle demonstration, quadcopters, archaeology mini-digs, 3D printing and brain games.

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Silver Spring

Installation Completed of 35 Sensors to Mitigate Flood Damage and Enhance Emergency Response

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County marked “Maryland Flood Awareness Month” this week by announcing it has completed installation of 35 flood sensors as part of the County’s early flood warning system. The sensors in flood-prone areas will enhance County’s efforts regarding emergency responses to flooding and mitigate flood damage. County Executive Marc Elrich announced the completed installation of the flood sensors in ceremonies at Burnt Mills Dam in Silver Spring. Among those attending were U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate, Sensors and Platforms Technology Center Director Jeff Booth; County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) Emergency Management Director Luke Hodgson; County Department of Transportation Chief of Highway Services Richard Dorsey and County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Acting Director and County Climate Change Officer Adriana Hochberg.

The flood sensors are located at 35 sites identified by DEP and OEMHS, including high or significant-hazard dams, low-lying roads and flood-prone areas. The real-time sensors complement the County’s existing monitoring that includes DEP’s Dam Safety Operations and OEMHS’s tracking of water levels at streams and rivers across the County through the U.S. Geological Survey gauges.

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Free Lunch & Learn: The 10 Financial Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make

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Free Lunch & Learn: The 10 Financial Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make

Starting a business is exciting, but financial mistakes can create costly challenges at any stage of growth. Join K. Graham Accounting & Advisory, LLC for a free Lunch & Learn designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners build a stronger financial foundation and make more informed business decisions.

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I-495

State Highway Administration Work on I-495 (Beltway) in Montgomery County Starting Sunday, April 16, Likely Will Cause Overnight Disruptions Through Late Spring

By Patrick Herron

Questions about the work can be directed to the State Highway Administration District 3 Office at 301-513-7300 or 1-800-749-0737. For a list of all major State Highway projects, go to its project portal or visit its homepage at roads.maryland.gov. To see real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.maryland.gov

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Pike & Rose

Commonwealth Indian Offers Upscale Indian Dining at Pike & Rose (sponsored)

By Patrick Herron

Sunil Bastola is a skilled culinary professional with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry.  Recognized for his comprehensive knowledge of international cuisines, he opened Commonwealth Indian at Pike & Rose in 2019 with the desire to bring a contemporary Indian dining experience to the area.

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Germantown

Concern for Missing Germantown Man

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ankit Bagai, a missing 30-year-old from Germantown. Bagai was last seen on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at approximately 11:30 a.m., in the 12000 block of Panthers Ridge Drive.Bagai is 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has brown eyes, brown hair and a brown beard. He was last seen wearing a dark colored jacket, light gray pants and white shoes. Family and police are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ankit Bagai is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

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MDLottery

$100,000 Scratch-off Sold at MoCo Exxon

By Patrick Herron

The 44-year-old found her lucky instant ticket at Del Mercado Exxon located at 2201 Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring, where she frequently stops on her way home from work. She bought two In the Money scratch-offs and three of the new Frogger instant tickets, which offer a second-chance promotion. It’s only fitting that she revealed her $100,000 top prize while at home cooking dinner. The Montgomery County resident also won $43 on the Frogger games. Soon after her discovery, she phoned her mother to share the great news.

When asked of her plans for her prize, the happy winner said that she will purchase a new home and continue taking care of her beloved niece and nephews. The $10 In the Money instant ticket went on sale in February with eight $100,000 top prizes; five remain along with seven unclaimed $20,000 prizes and 18 unclaimed $10,000 prizes. Her lucky Montgomery County retailer, Del Mercado Exxon, will receive a $1,000 bonus from the Lottery for its role in selling a top-prize winning scratch-off of $100,000.”

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Bethesda

Whitman Alumna Abby Meyers Drafted in the First Round of WNBA Draft

By MCS Staff

Abby Meyers is Whitman High School’s all-time leading scorer with over 1,700 points and was the Ivy League Player of the Year last year before transferring to the University of Maryland for her senior season. Meyers, who was a captain in her only year with the Terps, was drafted 11th overall in the first round of the WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings.

In an interview with the Diamondback earlier this year, she credited her  junior and senior years at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda as helping her evolve as a teammate and leader, playing a big role in being named a captain ahead of her first season at Maryland. ESPN’s post-draft analysis states, “After three seasons at Princeton, Meyers was impressive against upgraded competition in the Big Ten. She averaged 14.3 PPG and routinely made tough shots. Meyers also had career highs in assists and steals, and almost immediately took over as a leader for a Terrapins team that made the Elite Eight. The Wings roster is now ballooning with four players acquired in the first round, but Meyers could slide in as a backup at either guard spot. — Charlie Creme.”

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