MoCoSnow

Another Warm February Week Ahead

By MCS Staff

After a couple colder days, temperatures are expected to push 60° again to start the week off on Monday. A chilly morning start will lead to temps hitting 50° by about noon and reaching the upper 50s an hour or two after that, with partly sunny skies.

A similar day is expected on Tuesday, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 50s. The week will end with three days (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) of temperatures on the mid to upper 60s, which is not common for mid-February. The three days of spring-like weather will come with variable cloudiness and a chance of rain on all three days, with Thursday being the most likely.

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Poolesville

Update on PFAS Detected in Samples From Poolesville’s Water System

By MCS Staff

Town of Poolesville staff and consultants continue to monitor and research treatment options to remove the PFAS from drinking water wells, according to an update on the town website. This comes approximately two months after PFAS were detected in the water samples collected from wells 2 and 3 approximately two months ago. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, are a group of over 5,000 human made compounds. Used since the 1940s, PFAS compounds can be in a wide range of consumer and industrial products and processes. PFAS released to the air, soils, ground- or surface water can enter into nearby drinking water sources.

Per the Town of Poolesville: Wells #2 and #3 remain offline. We are sampling all wells with the assistance of Senior Scientist Kathy Mihm, EPA and MDE. We have also identified a Granular Activated Carbon Filtration System that can be sized and used on the 2 wells. We are in the process of obtaining permission from MDE to pilot test the treatment system and identify the parameters needed for data collection. The process is rather slow as this is new to MDE so we are at the mercy of their timetable.

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Crime

Police Investigate Shots Fired Sunday Afternoon; Seven Shell Casings Located

By MCS Staff

On February 12 at approximately 12:47 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the Hudson Avenue and Roanoke Avenue area for multiple calls about hearing what sounded like several shots being fired.  Officers canvassed the area on foot for suspects, potential victims, and casings.  Officers located seven shell casings indicative of a weapon’s discharge.  Those shell casings were impounded.

Possible suspects and vehicle descriptions were left through the Takoma Park anonymous tip line. Please contact Takoma Park Police if you witnessed the incident or have video surveillance. If you hear what sounds like shots fired please call 911 if you have an emergency or our non-emergency number of 301-270-1100. This investigation is ongoing.  If you have any information, please contact the police at 301-270-1100. Courtesy of Takoma Park Police, featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

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Gaithersburg

MCFRS Transport Injured Dog to Veterinary Clinic After Collision Sunday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two vehicle collision on Southbound I270 between Montgomery Village Avenue and I370 on Sunday around 7pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, one adult was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and one dog with a significantly injured leg was transported to a nearby emergency veterinary clinic on Perry Parkway in Gaithersburg.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – SB I270 prior to I370, collision, 2 vehicles, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 adult, NLT injuries. Note: dog in one vehicle w/ significant leg injury. (owner being transported by A708B, @mcfrs PE708 transported dog to nearby emergency veterinary clinic on Perry Parkway)”

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Wheaton

Police Investigating Triple Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: “Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are investigating the shooting of three adult male victims that occurred on Sunday, February 12, 2023, in front of 2425 Reedie Drive in Wheaton.

At approximately 3:27 a.m., 4th District officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at the scene and located an adult male victim, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers provided life saving measures to the victim until Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel arrived. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Gaithersburg

Los Amigos Opens in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, February 14th

By MCS Staff

Last month we reported that Texas Parrillada at 9631 Lost Knife Rd in Gaithersburg has closed with the restaurant’s last day of service being on Sunday, January 1. It will be replaced by Los Amigos– an authentic Mexican restaurant. The restaurant will hold its grand opening on Tuesday, February 14th. The full menu can be seen below and the restaurant is offering a 50% discount on opening day.

Texas Parillada had a long run in the Montgomery Village Crossing shopping center, which is home to BLT Grill, Hook & Reel, and Roy Rogers. The restaurant offered menu items that included Tex-Mex staples like burritos, carne asada, enchiladas, and tacos.

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Beyond MoCo

Update: Juvenile Involved in Strong Arm Carjacking That Occurred on Thursday; Charges Pending

By MCS Staff

Per Takoma Park Police: On February 10, at approximately 10:14 pm, a detective from the Takoma Park Police Department responded to the Fairfax County, Virginia, Police Department for the recovered carjacked vehicle that was stolen on February 9 from Westmoreland Avenue.  Fairfax County Police undercover units located the stolen vehicle in front of a shopping establishment. Four suspects were apprehended.  Two of the suspects were 18-year-old adults and the other two were 17-year-old juveniles.  Only one of the 17-year-old juveniles, from the District of Columbia, was responsible for the carjacking in Takoma Park.  The other juvenile was released to the custody of a guardian.  The two adults were charged by Fairfax County Police for theft and possession of stolen property.  Charges are pending for the carjacking.  This investigation is ongoing and will be updated.

[February 10, 2023] On February 9, at approximately 7:32 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the area of Westmoreland Avenue and Carroll Avenue for the report of a carjacking that had just occurred.  The victim was in his parked vehicle on Westmoreland Avenue conducting work through his employment when he was approached by three suspects walking from Carroll Avenue on to Westmoreland Avenue.  The suspects approached the driver’s side door, opened it and demanded the victim get out.  The victim complied and the three suspects fled in the vehicle towards Carroll Avenue and made a right turn.  All of the victim’s work tools were inside the vehicle.

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Silver Spring

Stolen Vehicle Recovered; Suspect Still on the Loose

By Patrick Herron

A stolen vehicle was recovered this morning in Silver Spring. According to Montgomery County Police, “On Sunday, February 12, 2023, at approximately 10:20 a.m., officers attempted to pulled over the driver of a stolen vehicle, but the driver refused to stop. Officers followed the vehicle to the area of Bel Pre Rd. and Parker Farm Way, where the driver of the stolen vehicle bailed and left the scene.  The suspect has not been apprehended.”

Feature photo courtesy of Google Maps.

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Restaurants

Damso Korean BBQ Taking Over Saffron Indian Cuisine Location in Rockville

By MCS Staff

In October, we let you know that a new Korean barbecue restaurant signed on to take over the space previously occupied by Saffron Indian Cuisine at Woodmont Station in Rockville (1319 Rockville Pike). We now know that restaurant is Damso Korean BBQ.

Construction is ongoing and signage is up at the upcoming Korean bbq restaurant. A hearing with Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) is scheduled for next month and a mid 2023 opening likely for the restaurant. Saffron Indian Cuisine occupied the space from 2014 until it closed in May 2022. Featured photo by @YaoFomo on Instagram

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Bethesda

Marriott Appoints Current CEO Anthony Capuano as President and CEO

By Patrick Herron

Bethesda based Marriott International has announced that current Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Anthony “Tony” Capuano, has been appointed as President and CEO of the company effective February 24. Capuano became CEO in February 2021 after Arne Sorenson passed away due to pancreatic cancer. Capuano has been with Marriott since 1995.

Marriott announced back in December that it’s current President, Stephanie Linnartz, will be stepping down to become CEO of Under Armour. “It is with very mixed emotions that I share the news that Stephanie Linnartz, a 25-year veteran of Marriott, has decided to step down as President to become President and CEO of Under Armour,” said Anthony Capuano, Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International. “On the one hand, I am excited for this next chapter in Stephanie’s career. On the other, I am saddened by the departure of such an incredible executive. Beyond the collaborative relationship that Stephanie and I enjoy in our roles, we are good friends, having rooted for each other for more than two decades as we grew in our careers at Marriott and in our lives outside the company. I admire so much about Stephanie – she has this great combination of grit, grace, and humanity – qualities that make her an exceptional leader. To say she will be missed is an understatement – but she will always be part of our Marriott family.”

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Gaithersburg

Montgomery County Airpark: Regulatory Framework and Community Impacts Discussion to Take Place On February 13

By MCS Staff

On February 13, the Transportation & Environment Committee will discuss the findings of the Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) Report 2022-2, The Montgomery County Airpark: Regulatory Framework and Community Impacts, which the Council received and released on January 25, 2022. OLO will present a summary of the report at the Committee meeting (available below).

The County Council directed OLO to prepare a report that describes the governance, regulatory framework, and community impacts of the Montgomery County Airpark. The Council further asked OLO to present information on the number of aircraft flying in and out of the Airpark as well as the noise and environmental effects of Airpark operations on nearby communities.

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