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Published April 10, 2023 at 1:16PM

The April 13, 2023, Planning Board work session for the Little Falls Parkway pilot project is postponed due to the unavailability of Planning Board Chair Zyontz. A new date for the work session will be determined soon and details will be announced in a follow-up press release, on Montgomery Parks website, and on social media.

Parks staff presented details about traffic counts on the parkway and a recommendation to make the pilot project permanent at a Planning Board public hearing on March 30, 2023, which was followed by public testimony. The next step is for the Planning Board to reconvene after reviewing the parks department’s recommendation and the public testimony and decide on the future of the project. One week prior to the rescheduled work session, the Parks Department will post a memorandum summarizing and responding to the public testimony.

Education

MCPS Community Message: Welcome Back from Spring Break / A Message and Important Reminders

By MCS Staff

Published April 10, 2023 at 1:07PM

“Dear Students, Staff, and Families,

I hope this letter finds you well and having enjoyed a wonderful and restful spring break. As we return to school, I would like to extend a warm welcome back to each and every one of you. As we head into the final stretch of the school year, I encourage our students to work hard and remain focused on their academic goals, and I want to thank all staff for helping them to get there. Let us continue to build on the momentum we have gained so far and bring the year to a close with a great sense of accomplishment.

Bethesda

Butter Me Up Closes in Montgomery Mall

By Patrick Herron

Published April 10, 2023 at 11:50AM | Updated April 10, 2023 at 2:39PM

Butter Me Up has closed its location in Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The breakfast restaurant opened in the former Aroma Espresso Bar location on the mall’s lower level in May of last year. Butter Me Up is the sister restaurant of popular DC gourmet sausage restaurant HalfSmoke (651 Florida Ave NW). HalfSmoke opened a location in the Montgomery Mall food terrace back in July 2022 which has also closed.

Butter Me Up featured “instagrammable” decor, offered a menu that consisted of a variety of breakfast sandwiches, toasts, sides, bowls, smoothies, and juices. A Yelp article named Butter Me Up DC’s best breakfast sandwich, as the restaurant’s first location can be found within HalfSmoke in Florida Ave NW.

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Gaithersburg

Dwayne Haskins’ Attorney Files Lawsuit One Year After Haskins’ Death

By MCS Staff

Published April 10, 2023 at 9:45AM

Rick Ellsley, Dwayne Haskins’ attorney has filed a lawsuit one years after Haskins was tragically killed on April 9th in Broward County, Florida when he was hit by a truck on I-595. Haskins was born and raised in New Jersey, but moved to Gaithersburg while attending The Bullis School in Potomac for high school. The full statement can be seen below:

“Former Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Dwayne Haskins, Jr. was tragically killed during the early morning hours of April 9, 2022 on I-595 in Broward County, Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Report shows that Dwayne was only feet away from making it safely across the roadway when he was struck and killed by an old dump truck. This truck was going faster than the speed limit, carrying excessive cargo, had brake system problems, and was traveling on low tread tires with separated sidewalls.

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Germantown

MCFRS Respond to Apartment Fire Monday Morning in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published April 10, 2023 at 9:35AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in the 13500 blk of Derry Glen Ct in Germantown around 5:30am on Monday, April 10. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was located on a 2nd floor balcony at the four-story apartment building and was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials in a plastic pot. Damage is estimated to be ~$10K and there were no injuries reported.

#Protip: Planters are NOT ashtrays.
Potting soil is not dirt. Many people don’t think of potted plants as fire hazards which may be why so many smokers try to extinguish their butts in the pots. #DYK the soil is packed w/ flammable materials that can easily ignite? @mcfrs says… https://t.co/gj2IerXnt1 pic.twitter.com/ecfZfNwGG5

Beyond MoCo

Library of Congress to Welcome Visitors on Floor of Main Reading Room

By MCS Staff

Published April 10, 2023 at 9:17AM

Per the Library of Congress: Visitors Can Experience Grand Space on Weekdays, During Live at the Library. The Library of Congress will soon welcome visitors to experience its grand Main Reading Room in the Thomas Jefferson Building. Beginning Tuesday, April 11, the floor of the Main Reading Room will be open for visitors to view from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays. Usually reserved for researchers, this access will offer visitors a chance to walk inside and see one of Washington’s most beautiful spaces.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to Experience the Main Reading Room on Thursday evenings starting April 13 as part of Live at the Library, when the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building and all exhibitions are open for extended hours from 5 to 8 p.m. Visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour drinks and snacks available for purchase in the Great Hall overlooking the Capitol and the building’s beautiful architecture while immersing themselves in the Library’s exhibits, collections and programs.

Maryland

Maryland Ranked Third in List of Best States for Working From Home

By MCS Staff

Published April 10, 2023 at 8:00AM

With 12.7% of full-time employees now working entirely from home and another 28.2% having a hybrid schedule, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best States for Working from Home, and Maryland was ranked as the third best state.

To identify which states are most conducive to working from home, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 12 key metrics. The data set ranges from the share of workers working from home to internet cost and cybersecurity. We also considered factors like how large and how crowded homes are in the state. Together, these metrics show how feasible working from home is in terms of cost, comfort and safety. Below, you can see highlights from the report, along with a WalletHub Q&A.

Bethesda

Update: Sunday Night Fire Causes ~$2 Million in Damage

By MCS Staff

Published April 10, 2023 at 7:55AM | Updated April 10, 2023 at 8:14AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the 8500 block of Country Club Drive off of Persimmon Tree Rd in Cabin John a little before 10pm on Sunday night. Approximately 75 firefighters were on the scene.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire was showing from the center portion of the large, three-story single family home. A passerby called to report it and there was nobody home at the time of the fire– it was knocked out by approximately 10:30pm. The fire started near the floor of the attic, adjacent to the HVAC unit and likely involved electrical cables. Damage total is estimated to be at approximately $2 million, including $1.5M structure and $500K in contents. Two adults, three kids, and pets have been displaced.

Education

Nominations for English Language Development (ELD) Awards Open Tuesday, April 11

By MCS Staff

Published April 10, 2023 at 7:42AM

Nominations for the 2022–2023 English Language Development (ELD) Awards open on Tuesday, April 11. This year, the ELD Awards will recognize Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs) who have shown achievement, leadership and perseverance in multilingual learning, participation and leadership criteria. Nominations open Tuesday, April 11 and are due Friday, April 28.

More information, including nomination forms and award criteria, are below:

Education

Alpha Delta Kappa Offering $1,500 Scholarship to MCPS Staff

By MCS Staff

Published April 10, 2023 at 7:34AM

The Maryland Beta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary organization for women educators, is offering a $1,500 scholarship for educators in MCPS or employees who wish to become educators. The scholarship is available to an MCPS employee studying to become a teacher, counselor or other educational specialist. It may also be used for professional development at a college or university to enhance the education of an MCPS teacher, counselor or other educational specialist. The scholarship must be used within one year from the date of notification of selection to receive the scholarship.

Those interested should email Janet Burton for an application. The deadline is Monday, May 1. Courtesy of MCPS.

Bethesda

Approximately 75 Firefighters Respond to Fire on Sunday Night

By MCS Staff

Published April 9, 2023 at 11:03PM | Updated April 10, 2023 at 7:50AM

Update: The fire started near the floor of the attic, adjacent to HVAC unit and likely involved electrical cables; Damage total ~ $2M, including $1.5M structure, $500K contents. 2 adults/3 kids & pets displaced

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the 8500 block of Country Club Drive off of Persimmon Tree Rd in Cabin John a little before 10pm on Sunday night. Approximately 75 firefighters were on the scene.