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Police Investigate Armed Robbery That Occurred Early Tuesday Morning

Published January 25, 2023 at 11:22AM

On January 24, at approximately 4:20 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7600 block of Maple Avenue for the report of an attempt armed robbery. The victim was walking towards her front door when a suspect approached and blocked her from entering her building. The suspect attempted to take property from the victim unsuccessfully. The suspect fled in an unknown color older model jeep. The victim reported seeing a handgun protruding from the suspect’s front pocket.

The suspect is described as an unknown race male, last seen wearing a blue winter jacket, white t-shirt, black jeans, black shoes and a black ski mask. Investigation continues under case #23000394. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100. Information per Takoma Park Police. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Business

12101 Tech Road in White Oak Area Sold for Over $12.8 Million in 2022

By MCS Staff

Published January 25, 2023 at 11:02AM

Edge, a full-service commercial real estate firm with offices in Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania brokered the sale of 12101 Tech Road, a 58,280 square foot flex/office building located in the Silver Spring section of Montgomery County, Maryland for over $12.8 million in mid 2022. 12101 Tech Road features 22-foot ceiling heights and a free, surface parking lot that can accommodate more than 100 vehicles. The premises also features multiple loading docks and is home to a total of three tenants making the property 100% leased at the time of the sale. Kingdom Fellowship Church, which occupied over 40,000 square feet, was expected to vacate later in the year.

The asset is in close proximity to MD Route 200 (Intercounty Connector), Interstate 95, and Interstate 495. The property is also within walking distance to the upcoming White Oak Town Center Development, WesTech Village Corner, and minutes away from Orchard Center, which offers numerous sit-down and fast-casual restaurants, shopping, and hotel options. The property is also conveniently located close to Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center. “Acquiring assets of this size in the Montgomery County submarket has become increasingly difficult, given the lack of available properties for purchase, combined with the large volume of investors seeking investments in the Washington, D.C. suburbs.”, stated Robert Pugh of Edge. “The new owner acquired a high-quality and well-maintained asset that will easily support its business operations, which makes this an extremely sound business decision on many levels,” stated Kenneth Fellows of Edge.

Silver Spring

Police Investigating Commercial Burglary on Georgia Ave; Surveillance Photos of Suspects Released

By Patrick Herron

Published January 25, 2023 at 10:37AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Tobacco Cloud store in the 11300 block of Georgia Ave. in Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the two male suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.

At approximately 5:19 a.m., 4th District officers responded to the location for the report of a commercial burglary alarm. The investigation by detectives has revealed that the two suspects forced entry into the store, stole an undisclosed amount of merchandise and left the scene.

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Published May 18, 2026 at 10:45AM

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Montgomery Planning

Owners of Historic Properties May Be Eligible to Receive 25% Tax Credit; Applications Due April 1

By MCS Staff

Published January 25, 2023 at 10:31AM

The Montgomery County Planning Department is accepting applications from county property owners who may be eligible for a 25 percent property tax credit for restoring the exteriors of their historic structures during 2022. To be eligible for the Montgomery County Historic Preservation Tax Credit, the property must be listed in the Montgomery County Master Plan for Historic Preservation. Search our map of designated historic sites and districts(opens in a new tab) to determine if your property is included.

Owners must file an application, including documentation of the repairs that were done, with the historic preservation staff of the Planning Department by 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023. The Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission will then evaluate the applications to determine whether the scope of the work meets the eligibility requirements for the program. The work must have been completed no later than December 31, 2022. Download the tax credit application. Repairs, restoration, or preservation of exterior features of designated structures are considered for the Montgomery County Historic Preservation Tax Credit. New additions and interior work are ineligible. Examples of eligible exterior projects include, but are not limited to:

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2701 Tower Oaks Blvd

Rockville, Maryland 20852

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First 75 registrants can receive free food.*

Calverton

Compass Health Center Executes 15,732 SF Lease at 11941 Bournefield Way In White Oak Area

By MCS Staff

Published January 25, 2023 at 8:57AM

Compass Health Center, a group that provides intermediate levels of behavioral health care, including outpatient psychiatry, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) programming, has signed a lease with SJ Capital Partners to occupy 15,732 square feet of space at 11941 Bournefield Way in WestTech Business Park (in the White Oak area). Kenneth Fellows and Robert Pugh, Partners with Advisory Services with Edge, represented the landlord and Brandon Nasatir of Savills represented the tenant in this transaction.

Compass Health Center, headquartered in Illinois, is one of the leading providers of PHP/IOP and psychiatric services in the country. Compass is expanding by opening its first Washington, D.C.-area location. Founded in 2011 by psychiatrists David Schreiber, MD, and Claudia Welke, MD, Compass Health Center works to achieve successful outcomes for patients struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and bipolar disorder. Compass’s Silver Spring location will open in September 2023 with adolescent, young adult, and adult in-person and virtual programs, with plans to add child programming in 2024.

Gaithersburg

4th Graders Are Invited To Enter Essay Contest to Become ‘Junior Mayor’ of Gaithersburg

By MCS Staff

Published January 25, 2023 at 8:33AM

Each year the Maryland Municipal League (MML) & the Maryland Mayors Association invite 4^th grade students throughout Maryland to participate in a statewide essay contest. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about local government and to showcase their creative writing talents. The digital entry form with instructions is available here. The 2023 submission deadline is midnight on March 31. Additional information below.

The City takes the MML Mayor’s Essay Contest one step further by selecting a winner specifically from our own community, a winner who will be named Gaithersburg’s Junior Mayor for a year.

Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: Police Seek Public Assistance In Identifying Suspect Allegedly Involved In Commercial Burglaries in Mt. Airy

By Patrick Herron

Published January 24, 2023 at 10:55PM

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at the Mount Airy Police Department at 301-703-1374 or via email at [email protected]. Callers may remain anonymous.

Glenmont

Update on Tuesday Morning Coop Fire; Several Chickens Perish

By Patrick Herron

Published January 24, 2023 at 10:46PM | Updated January 25, 2023 at 9:35AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in the 3700blk of Kayson St, off Connecticut Avenue, in Wheaton-Glenmont on Tuesday around 11am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire involved two sheds and an aviary shelter/coop. It was originally reported that all animals had escaped unharmed, but we now know that several chickens perished in the fire. The majority of the flock migrated to an attached ‘run’ area. Damage is estimated to be ~$5,000 . Investigators believe the fire began when a lamp fell to floor and ignited bedding materials (for fowls).

Update – R/O Kayson St, coop had a heat lamp hanging from ceiling above area most damaged; Investigators believe a lamp fell to floor, ignited bedding materials (for fowls); Unfortunately several chickens perished in the fire, but majority of flock migrated to attached ‘run’ area https://t.co/J8f2f95x2E pic.twitter.com/KgnLp4rBb3

MoCo Government

Nominations Now Being Accepted for Montgomery County’s Commission for Women’s 2023 ‘Women Making History Award’

By Patrick Herron

Published January 24, 2023 at 10:25PM

Recipients of the Women Making History Award will be recognized and featured during Women’s History Month in March and again at a panel discussion and dinner to be held at a later date. To be eligible, nominees should exemplify one or more of the following:

MoCoSnow

Winter Weather Advisory as Close as Frederick County; Not Much Expected for MoCo

By MCS Staff

Published January 24, 2023 at 10:22PM

While many have been asking about possible winter weather on Wednesday, there hasn’t really been much of a threat for accumulating snow here in MoCo for this one. There is a Winter Weather Advisory as close at Frederick County from 7am until 4pm, with 1-3 inches expected in the Catoctin mountains (includes parts of northern Frederick County) and a coating to an inch for other parts of Frederick County.

Not much of anything is expected in MoCo, with a coating possible for grassy areas in the northern part of the county, but temperatures would keep the roads wet from any snow that may fall. So while there may be some flakes, it shouldn’t have any impact on MCPS and barely any on the roads.

MCPS

Blair High School Entered A Brief Lockdown Tuesday Afternoon After Reports of Gunshots Near the School; Incident Was Determined to be Fireworks

By MCS Staff

Published January 24, 2023 at 8:47PM

Montgomery County Police responded to reports of gunshots at the neighboring Woodmoor shopping center at approximately 1PM on Tuesday, along Colesville Rd near University Blvd East.

The incident sent Blair High School into a lockdown from 1:18pm until 1:29pm and remained in a shelter-in-place until 1:40pm, when it was determined that the disturbance involved fireworks and were not gunshots. Montgomery County Police maintained an increased presence in area following the incident and Blair High School principal Renay Johnson tweeted the following at 1:50pm, “We will have dismissal as scheduled today. Lockdowns can be unsettling for students and staff, our counselors and administrators are available for support.” Additional information can be seen in the tweets below.