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Update: Missing 8-Year-Old May be Traveling Outside Maryland in White Van with Grandmother and Unknown Male

Published March 28, 2023 at 8:33AM | Updated March 31, 2023 at 9:51AM

Miriam is 3-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs approximately 115 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white jacket and black/white tie dye pants.

Miriam may be traveling outside of Maryland with her 41-year-old grandmother, Karla Vanessa Martinez and an unknown male. It is possible they may be traveling in a white van. Karla is 5-feet tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Family and police are concerned for her welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Miriam Garcia is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

Beyond MoCo

Shark Tank Alum Soupergirl to Close Retail Location Permanently Today in Takoma

By MCS Staff

Published March 28, 2023 at 7:56AM | Updated March 28, 2023 at 8:51AM

Main Street Takoma has announced that Soupergirl will be closing its retail location at 314 Carroll Street NW in Takoma DC (just outside of Takoma Park). In 2018, the mother/daughter duo behind Soupergirl made it onto Shark Tank, where the two have joked they “got yelled at” and were unable to come away with a deal. The business pushed forward and is now available in various stores across the country. Last year, Soupergirl launched a new website, and will continue to remain available in Costco, Whole Foods, Kroger, Amazon Fresh, Harris Teeter as they move to a larger facility to focus on those sales. Soupergirl will have a $5 soup sale today, Tuesday, March 28th, from 10am-5pm. Full announcement, per Main Street Takoma, below:

Maryland

Labcorp Agrees to Pay $2,100,000 to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Overbillings on Department of Defense Contracts

By MCS Staff

Published March 28, 2023 at 7:20AM

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland: Laboratory Corporation of America (“Labcorp”) has agreed to pay the United States $2,100,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the federal False Claims Act by overbilling the Department of Defense (“DoD”) for genetic tests performed by GeneDx, LLC, a third-party reference laboratory used by Labcorp to perform genetic tests for military members.

The civil settlement was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron, Special Agent in Charge of the Defense Criminal Investigative Services, Mid-Atlantic Field Office, Christopher W. Dillard, and Special Agent in Charge of the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division’s Major Procurement Fraud Field Office, L. Scott Moreland.

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East County

$600K in Damage, Five Displaced After Monday Night Fire

By MCS Staff

Published March 28, 2023 at 7:16AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a fire on Aventurine Way, off of Serpentine Way, in Fairland at approximately 9pm on Friday night.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, crews arrived to find a heavy fire with the occupants already out of the single family home. The cause of the fire is currently undetermined, but Piringer notes that it may have been due to an electrical failure in an exterior light fixture or smoking materials that ignited combustibles below the rear deck. There was approximately $600k in damage and five people were displaced. Two firefighters were injured with non-life threatening injuries.

Event

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

June 25, 2026 12:00 pm -1:00 pm

Online event (see link)

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

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Beyond MoCo

Montgomery County Executive Elrich Leading Economic Development Mission to Taiwan to Promote County and to Recruit High-Tech Companies and Talent

By Patrick Herron

Published March 28, 2023 at 6:58AM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich this week is leading an economic development mission to Taiwan to promote the advantages for Taiwanese organizations to establish or expand their U.S. operations in Montgomery County. The trip is an outgrowth of an invitation he received from the Taipei Computer Association (TCA) to speak at its 2023 Smart Cities Summit and Expo the County’s Climate Action Plan and Net Zero activities. Montgomery County now is a featured delegation at this Summit, which has more than 1300 attendees from 47 countries around the world.

Montgomery County, which is viewed as the economic leader of Maryland, now is a featured delegation at the Smart Cities Summit and Expo, which has more than 1,300 attendees from 47 countries around the world at its 2023 event.

Bethesda

Montgomery County to Sponsor Free Adult Electric Scooter Clinics in April, May and June

By Patrick Herron

Published March 28, 2023 at 6:54AM

Residents can stop in anytime during the two-hour clinics to take a test ride and learn about how to use electric scooters. Participants must have a valid driver’s license or ID. No registration is required to attend a clinic and walk-ups are welcome. Check tinyurl.com/cycleclss for cancelations due to inclement weather.

Beyond MoCo

Rockland Farm Responds to Today’s Statement by White’s Ferry Owners

By Patrick Herron

Published March 27, 2023 at 8:10PM

Earlier today, White’s Ferry owner Chuck Kuhn released a statement saying that Rockland Farm, the Virginia landing site for the ferry, had rejected a $1.1 million dollar offer to purchase the Virginia site. In the statement, Kuhn also announced his intentions to sell the ferry to Montgomery County; “We have run out of options and will now seek to sell the ferry land and operations to Montgomery County so it can work to invoke eminent domain and acquire the Virginia landing site.”

Rockland Farm tells us, “the reason that Rockland Farm turned down the $1.1 M combined offer from Loudoun County, Montgomery County, and Mr. Kuhn is that we will not accept a flat fee for our Virginia landing.” Rockland Farm has stated on several occasions that it was requesting $.50 per vehicle. “All that it would have taken to get the ferry open would be to increase the fee by 50 cents per ride for the use of our landing, but Mr. Kuhn said no.”

Crime

Rockville Police Investigates Two Separate Incidents of Gunshot Sounds on Sunday Night and Monday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published March 27, 2023 at 6:51PM

Rockville police is investigating two incidents of gunshot wounds that occurred on Sunday night night and Monday afternoon. On March 26, 2023, officers from the Rockville City Police Department responded to the 800 block of Monroe St in the vicinity of Dogwood Park around 9:15 p.m. for the sounds of gunshots. Officers located evidence that a firearm had been discharged, no property or person appears to be injured.

On March 27, 2023 at approximately 1:00 p.m. RCPD officers responded to the 13000 block of Midway Ave also for the sounds of gunshots. Officers located evidence that a firearm had been discharged striking a nearby residence, no injuries have been reported. Both incidents remain under active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rockville City Police Department’s Criminal Investigation’s Unit at 240-314-8938.

Silver Spring

Update: Gaithersburg Teen Shot and Killed Sunday Night; Reward of up to $10,000 Offered for Information Leading to Arrest

By Patrick Herron

Published March 27, 2023 at 6:48PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at an apartment building on Treetop Lane in Silver Spring. At approximately 7:20 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to 2001 Treetop Lane for the report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located a male victim in the stairwell of the apartment building with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers provided life saving measures to the victim until Montgomery County Fire Rescue arrived. The victim was then pronounced dead at the scene. The decedent has been identified as 18-year-old Jalahni Antonio Harrington of Gaithersburg. There is currently no suspect in custody and this is an active and ongoing investigation.

MoCo Government

Update on Oak Barrel and Vine in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published March 27, 2023 at 4:14PM | Updated March 28, 2023 at 7:22AM

The first Oak Barrel & Vine store, located in the Cabin John Village shopping center, opened in 2021 and has become a customer favorite. The future second Oak Barrel & Vine store, located in the Montrose Crossing shopping center, is expected to open in January 2023. ABS intends to upgrade its remaining retail stores to the Oak Barrel & Vine brand over the next several years.

ABS is the alcohol wholesaler of beer, wine, and spirits for Montgomery County and operates 26 retail stores throughout the County. In addition, ABS manages alcohol licensing, enforcement and education for more than 1,000 businesses. Generating more than $35 million in net income annually, its profits are used to pay down County debt with a large portion deposited in the general fund to pay for resident services that would otherwise be funded by County tax dollars. Follow ABS on Facebook and Twitter.

Events

Easter Egg Hunt Returns to Takoma Park

By MCS Staff

Published March 27, 2023 at 4:03PM

Per the City of Takoma Park: After a few years of a modified egg hunt the traditional egg hunt returns to Takoma Park. Each Spring the Takoma Park Recreation Department hosts an egg hunt at Ed Wilhelm Field (behind Piney Branch Elementary School). This FREE event is always an egg-citing time! Egg Hunt age categories include:

Don’t forget to bring your basket to collect all the eggs! Each age group will have one metallic golden egg hidden among the eggs. If you are the lucky one to find that egg be sure to go to the Information Booth to claim your prize. There will be games, crafts and fun and a special visit from Mr. Bunny. The majority of the eggs are made from recycled baby bottles. Continue the recycling by turning in your eggs before you leave, you will get a ticket to win a raffle prize. For more information visit https://takomaparkmd.gov/government/recreation/egg-hunt/