MoCo Government

Marc Elrich Inches Closer to David Blair in County Executive Primary As Mail-In/Provisional Ballots Are Counted

By MCS Staff

With all Election Day precincts having reported,  Mail-In/Provisional Ballots are currently being counted. Incumbent Marc Elrich is inching closer in the Democratic primary for Montgomery County Executive. As of the latest update at 8:23am, David Blair (30,337, 39.3%) holds a lead of just 550 votes Marc Elrich (29,787, 38.59%). David Blair led by 1,191 votes when early voting and Election Day votes were tallied, but has only received 1,376 mail-in/provisional ballot votes compared to 2,017 for Marc Elrich. Marc Elrich defeated David Blair by just 77 votes in 2018.

Approximately 115,000 mail-in ballots were sent to voters in Montgomery County. According the State Board of Elections, there were 25,453 Democratic mail-in ballots received by the county, with more being picked up in the coming days from drop boxes across the county. A final result could take days due to how close the race is and the amount of ballots left to count.

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Montgomery Planning

Study Released on Predicting and Preventing Traffic Crashes in Montgomery County

By MCS Staff

Predictive Safety Analysis’ provides county leadership with data-driven strategies to advance its Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic-related deaths and severe injuries by 2030

The Montgomery County Planning Department briefed the Montgomery Planning Board on Thursday, July 21 at their meeting on the findings of a transportation safety study, the Predictive Safety Analysis, that uses data to estimate the number of crashes at all roadway segments and intersections in the county. The analysis will help county decisionmakers make targeted changes to the roadway network to advance the county’s goal to eliminate traffic-related deaths and severe injuries by 2030.

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Events

Things To Do in Montgomery Parks This Weekend (7/22-7/24)

By MCS Staff

Celebrate

Latino Conservation Week is wrapping up, but there are still free, fun events for you to attend! Check out Salsa in the Park(opens in a new tab) happening Thursday, July 21, from 5 to 8 pm at Waring Station Local Park. Also, come to our Latino Conservation Week Fiesta(opens in a new tab), on Saturday, July 23, from 5 to 10 pm at Wheaton Regional Park! We’re showing the film “Encanto” in English with Spanish subtitles. Free transportation from Wheaton and Glenmont Metro stations.

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Darnestown

USPS Mail Delivery Truck Destroyed in Fire Thursday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a United States Postal Service (USPS) mail delivery truck on fire in the rear of a house on the 14200 block of Seneca Rd in Darnestown at approximately 12:30pm on Thursday afternoon. The fire was quickly extinguished in the 90+ degree heat with a heat index of almost 100 degrees, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.

The driver indicated that there was a mechanical issue as smoke and flames started to come from the engine when it was started, eventually combusting. There was no extension to the nearby home, but there was over $30K in damages incurred (vehicle total loss) in addition to a lost load of U.S. Mail. The driver, though not injured, was transported to a hospital due to anxiety from the fire.

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Event

Closing Reception at “Inspired!” Art Show & Sales

BlackRock Center for the Arts

12901 Town Commons Drive

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Beautiful venue; great art, gifts and hand-crafted items; refreshments; and meet the award-winning painters, photographers, mixed media artists, ceramicists, fiber artists, and more – some 40 artists in all. It’s an extraordinary array of framed wall works, 3-d media including sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and fiber pieces, and unframed prints.

Among them, you’ll see:

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 25, 2022

By Patrick Herron

The joint Transportation and Environment (T&E) and Public Safety (PS) Committee will meet on Monday, July 25 at 1:30 p.m. to review Bill 36-21, Motor Vehicles and Traffic – E-Scooters – Operation Requirements and Registration.

The PS Committee will meet at 2:30 p.m. to review Bill 14-22, Police – Private Security Camera Incentive Program – Established.

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Bethesda

HalfSmoke Now Open in Montgomery Mall, First Bar Ever in the Montgomery Mall Food Court

By Patrick Herron

HalfSmoke is now open in Montgomery Mall. The restaurant is located in a kiosk in the food terrace that was the former home of Coldstone Creamery and more recently Gelato Galaxy. Though there have been separate restaurants off of the food court that served alcohol (ex: Slade’s), this is the first restaurant/bar that’s actually located in the food court to serve alcohol.

The menu consists of the best selling sausages and sides from their DC location, as well as boozy milkshakes and a funnel cake bar. HalfSmokes sister restaurant Butter Me Up opened its Montgomery Mall location in May.

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Crime

MTPD Arrests Suspect in Attempted Rape at Transit Center in Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Metro Transit Police today announced the arrest of 38-year-old Tiwan D. Sweet of Washington, DC in connection with an overnight assault at the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center in Silver Spring. Sweet is charged with Attempted First Degree Rape.

Per the press release, the attack occurred shortly after 3 a.m. as the female victim waited at the transit center. Based upon evidence obtained by MTPD, Sweet, who is unknown to the victim, is accused of trying to force himself on the victim and physically assaulting her. The victim yelled for help and shortly after Montgomery County Police responded and intervened in the attack. The suspect was detained and arrested upon arrival of MTPD. “This is a heinous crime against an innocent victim and the community is now safer with this arrest,” said MTPD Chief Michael Anzallo. “We appreciate the assistance of Montgomery County Police who arrived quickly on scene and stopped the suspect.”

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Rockville

MCFRS Rescue Several People From Trench in Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Several people were rescued from a trench on Thursday afternoon on the 9600 block of Veirs Dr, near Oakwood Drive in Rockville. According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, “Several people were in trench, they’ve been removed except for 1 person who was partially buried up to the waist, small trench trench is 6 feet deep, 3 feet wide and about 10 feet long.” Update: The last remaining person in the trench has been removed.

The incident began shortly before 2pm. Medivac was called to the scene to transport the individual who was stuck in the trench for an extended period. The person was described as an adult male “worker”. Footage or the incident below:

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Gaithersburg

One Juvenile Suspect Arrested and Charged With Armed Carjacking in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

On Sunday, July 10, 2022, at approximately 12:51 a.m., the victims approached officers in the area of Lost Knife Rd. and Odendhal Ave. to report an armed carjacking that just occurred.

The investigation by detectives determined that the victims were driving their black 2019 Toyota Corolla for a ride share company and were picking up customers in the 18500 block of Boysenberry Dr. Upon arrival, the victims were approached by the two unknown Black male suspects. One of the suspects approached the driver’s side of the car, displayed a black semi-auto handgun and ordered the victims out the of vehicle. The other suspect had a knife when he approached the vehicle. When the victims exited, the suspects took the car and drove toward Montgomery Village Ave. and then Midcounty Hwy. Officers placed a look out for the vehicle.

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North Bethesda

Grosvenor Tower in North Bethesda Sold for Just Over $95 Million

By MCS Staff

Grosvenor, a privately owned international real estate company, has acquired its latest multifamily value-add property – Grosvenor Tower, a 237-unit apartment building located at 10301 Grosvenor Place in North Bethesda. According to a BizJournals report, the building has sold for approximately $95.3 million and Grosvenor plans to invest as much as $10 million in improvements.

Per Grosvenor: The 21-story building, which coincidentally shares the Grosvenor name, fits Grosvenor’s investment strategy of acquiring and improving existing high-quality multifamily properties in its coastal gateway markets. Known for its commitment to long-term sustainability, Grosvenor plans to significantly lower the carbon profile of the property while investing in upgrades to modernize common areas and improve apartment interiors. Grosvenor completed the acquisition with a long-term partner.

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