Rockville

City of Rockville Searching For International Night Performers

By MCS Staff

International Night will return Friday, March 17 after a two-year pandemic hiatus for a free evening of multicultural fun and entertainment — and we’re searching for performers for the evening. Performers interested in showcasing their skills, and celebrating and showing their cultural talent, are invited to take part in this year’s event at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre.

From 6-8 p.m., International Night will showcase dance performances and traditional clothing displays, with an opportunity for attendees to sample unique and traditional foods from around the world, engage with and learn the customs of people from different countries, and discover our community’s different cultures. To apply to perform, contact [email protected]. For more information, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/internationalnight. The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre is located at 603 Edmonston Drive.

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Rockville

Rockville is Holding “If I Were Mayor” Essay Contest For Fourth Graders in the City

By MCS Staff

Rockville fourth graders once again have a chance to meet Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton and imagine what they would do if they were mayor by taking part in the Maryland Municipal League’s statewide “If I Were Mayor” essay contest.

This year’s theme is “Preserving the Past to Power the Future.” Students are asked to write an essay of no more than 275 words after thinking about their hometown and its traditions, beliefs or events. Which ones would they uplift and honor? Which would they try to change? And how would they get people to participate in things they’re trying to change?

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Montgomery Planning

Community Invited to Presentation on the University Boulevard Corridor Plan

By MCS Staff

Urban Land Institute Washington panel of local experts to present its own research, recommendations to Montgomery Planning staff on advancing improvements along a busy stretch of University Boulevard/MD 193.

The Montgomery County Planning Department invites the community to an Urban Land Institute (ULI) Washington Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) presentation about the University Boulevard Corridor (UBC) Plan, which is in the phase where Montgomery Planning conducts research and engages with the public to gather input and understand the community’s needs.

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Beyond MoCo: Governor Moore Celebrates Revitalization and Reopening of Baltimore’s Historic Lexington Market

By Patrick Herron

Per the State of Maryland: Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller today joined state and Baltimore City officials, development partners, and business owners to celebrate the newly revitalized and reopened Lexington Market. Today’s ribbon cutting and ceremonial bell ringing marked the opening of a new, 60,000-square-foot market building, public plaza, and the return of more than 40 businesses that will feature a mix of relocated institutions including Faidley’s Seafood and Connie’s Chicken & Waffles and new Baltimore favorites including Tio G’s Empanadas and Taharka Brothers Ice Cream.

“This transformational project shows the power of the state working together with private partners and the City of Baltimore to better serve Marylanders,” said Governor Moore. “The $45 million redevelopment of this Baltimore treasure will keep it in operation for many decades to come so it can continue to be a home to merchants, a gathering place for residents and attraction for visitors to our great state and to the city of Baltimore.”

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MoCo Government

Rabbiah Sabbakhan Named New Director of Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services

By Patrick Herron

Before joining DPS, Sabbakhan was the chief building official for the City of Rockville. He has worked in several roles for the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) at the government of the District of Columbia, including permitting chief, chief building official, senior advisor for building and compliance. He also served as interim director of the DCRA, where he started its paperless permitting movement with the implementation of ProjectDox and started its Green Building Program.

Earlier in his career, he worked for the City of Richmond, overseeing construction of several major economic development projects through completion and occupancy. He has a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Virginia.

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MCFRS

Teenager and 3-Year-Old Hit By Passing Driver After Getting Off Bus in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the scene of a collision that involved a driver striking a teenager and 3-year-old child (who was traveling with the teenager), after the two got off of a bus at approximately 5:30pm on Omega Drive and Research Blvd Tuesday evening.  According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer the teenager was transported to the hospital with priority 2 trauma (non-life threatening injuries) and the 3 year old was transported with priority 3 trauma (noon-life threatening injuries) as a precaution after being evaluated on the scene. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

(530p) Omega Drive and Research Boulevard, Rockville, collision involves pedestrian(s), teenager disembarked from a bus, & was struck by passing vehicle, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 teenager Pri2 trauma, NLT, also 3YO child (w/teen) transported Pri3 precautionary, evaluation, NLT

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MoCo Libraries

Online Workshops and One-on-One Sessions to Assist Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs Will Be Available Free in February from Montgomery County Public Libraries

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will offer online workshops and one-on-one sessions geared toward assisting job seekers throughout February. All workshops are free. The schedule of workshops:

*An internet connection and a device (such as a smartphone, tablet or computer) are required for participation.

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Ashton

Electrical Hazard Blocks Some Lane on Rt 108 in Ashton

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call at approximately 6:30pm for an electrical hazard on the 100blk of Olney-Sandy Spring Rd (Route 108), between New Hampshire Ave and Sherwood high school in Ashton. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, PE704 responded “for electrical hazard, wires down, some lanes blocked.” As of now there is no word on how the pole was damaged.

(~630p) 100blk Olney-Sandy Spring Rd, Rt108, IAO Between New Hampshire Ave., and Sherwood high school, Sandy Spring, @mcfrs PE704 responded routine for electrical hazard, wires down, some lanes blocked pic.twitter.com/lxXjKSzPuX

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MoCo Government

County Council to Hold Black History Month Commemoration on February 7; Theme This Year is Black Resistance

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Council will host its annual commemoration for Black History Month, which is celebrated nationally every February, on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 11:30 a.m. This year’s commemoration will focus on Black Resistance through faith, education, activism, political representation, and Black fraternities and sororities. The commemoration will include a proclamation presentation and video interviews highlighting Black leaders who have made strides locally and nationally through different forms of resistance.

This year’s commemoration will recognize Rev. Timothy B. Warner, pastor of Emory Grove United Methodist Church, Carolyn Taylor, former resident of the historic Emory Grove community, Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight, Michelle McNeil Gill, president of the Theta Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kenneth Clark, former president of the Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Willie Pearl Mackey King, civil rights activist, and Councilmembers Will Jawando and Laurie-Anne Sayles.

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A Little Bit of Snow Could Fall Early Wednesday Morning (Pencil Prediction Included)

By MCS Staff

The possibility of winter weather has excited many snow lovers (or those hoping for a school delay) in the area, but the expected amount isn’t going to make them happy.

Light snow is expected to enter the area a little after midnight and could last for a few hours. Temperatures at that time should be slightly above freezing and could dip to a little below freezing, but the amount of snow and the warm ground should not be enough to allow for much accumulation. I would expect anywhere from flurries to a coating in grassy areas with a low “boom” possibility of a half inch (mainly on grass, with a low likelihood of that happening).

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