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Published June 6, 2022 at 10:56AM

The Garrett Park commuter train station on Rokebay Ave in Garrett Park was vandalized Sunday night/Monday morning with “white power” and other racist slogans and images spray painted throughout the building. According to a representative from the Town of Garrett Park, Montgomery County Police, as well as CSX, which owns the station, have been notified.

The Garrett Park station is served by limited trains on the MARC Brunswick Line, some of which stop at the station and some of which are flag stops, according to MARC.

MoCo Police

Auto Theft Prevention Initiative Program Now Open to All Montgomery County Residents

By Patrick Herron

Published June 6, 2022 at 9:42AM | Updated June 6, 2022 at 4:48PM

With the recent spike in auto thefts across the county, Montgomery County Police are now offering all residents an opportunity to participate in the Auto Theft Prevention Initiative. The program was initially only open to residents in MCPD’s 4th District (Wheaton).

Per MCPD: “Officers will install a Tile device in the registered owner’s vehicle, which can be used as an aid to assist law enforcement officials with locating a vehicle in the event it is stolen. Montgomery County Police officers will not have the ability to track the Tile device. It will be up to the registered owner of the vehicle, to provide location information to officers should their vehicle be stolen.

Education

Help a Student in Need by Donating to Annual GIVE BACKpacks Campaign

By MCS Staff

Published June 6, 2022 at 9:33AM

Consider donating to the 11th annual MCPS GIVE BACKpacks campaign to support the distribution of backpacks and school supplies to students in MCPS schools. We need your support, now more than ever, as the cost per backpack with supplies has increased to $15 due to supply chain and inflation issues and we have even more students who will need help accessing school supplies this fall.

MCPS places orders throughout the summer with a goal of providing as many students as possible with a backpack with school supplies at the start of the school year. June, July and August are critical months to raise funds and place orders. Please help spread the word about this campaign by sharing the campaign flyer with colleagues, family, friends and faith-based organizations and community members and asking them to donate. Every donation helps a student in need.

Education

MoCo Board of Education Hires Nonprofit to Evaluate Multicultural Learners

By MCS Staff

Published June 6, 2022 at 9:31AM

The Montgomery County Board of Education has selected the Center for Applied Linguistics, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit, to engage a stakeholder commission and evaluate current MCPS practices, with the aim of improving engagement and achievement of Emergent Multilingual Learners (EML) students in the English Language Development program, and Latino/Hispanic students in various programs across the system.

These programs include, but are not limited to, English Language Development, Two-Way Immersion, Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education, the Career Readiness Education Academy, and other innovative language programs that have been implemented at the school level.

Event

Heat for Heroes Chili Cook-Off

September 19, 2026 12:00 pm -2:45 pm

Lone Oak Farm Brewery

5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd

Olney, Maryland 20832

Website Contact

General admission is $25 per person, which includes chili tastings. Free Admission for kids under 18, Police Officers and their Family is provided by MCPF). All proceeds benefit the Foundation’s mission to strengthen community-police relationships, support officers wellness, and enhance public safety initiatives across Montgomery County.

In addition to delicious chili, attendees can enjoy local craft beer from Lone Oak Brewery, family activities, and opportunities to meet and interact with Montgomery County police officers in a fun, relaxed setting.

Maryland

Maryland Ranks 16th in List of ‘Best State Economies’ by WalletHub

By MCS Staff

Published June 6, 2022 at 9:26AM

Personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst State Economies, with Maryland ranking as the 16th best economic performer. In order to determine America’s top economic performers, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of economic performance and strength. The data set ranges from change in GDP to startup activity to the share of jobs in high-tech industries.

Per the article, “U.S. economic growth depends heavily on the performance of individual states, but some contribute more than others. California, for instance, is the fifth largest economy in the world, boasting a GDP larger than that of countries like the U.K., France and India. Meanwhile, Vermont’s GDP is around 91 times smaller, at $36.7 billion compared to California’s $3.4 trillion.”

MoCoSnow

Beautiful Day to Start The Week; Rain Possible Mid-Week

By MCS Staff

Published June 6, 2022 at 8:15AM

A mostly sunny day is expected today with temperatures reaching approximately 80° and feeling like it’s in the mid to upper 80s. There is also virtually no chance of rain today, which gives us a great start to the week.

The rest of the week will be similar in regards to temperature (highs in the low 80s), but rain is possible on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Tuesday could become breezy in the afternoon with a 40% chance of a thunderstorm in spots. Wednesday gives us the greatest shot at rain with a 55% chance at thunderstorms in the afternoon. Thursday gives us a 40% chance at some morning showers.

Olney

Olney’s Highest Priced Residential Listing Of All-Time is Currently For Sale

By MCS Staff

Published June 6, 2022 at 7:42AM | Updated June 6, 2022 at 10:07PM

The housing market exploded last year and the trend has continued halfway through 2022. 18632 Woodgate Place, a 7 bedroom, 8 bathroom, 5,915 SF home in Olney, has been listed at $2,499,000– making it the highest priced residential listing in Olney history (photos below).

Based on the current market, the home is expected to beat the $2,066,986 sale price of 16672 Bridle Ridge Lane in Olney, which sold in 2019. The Bridle Ridge house is a Toll Brothers home with 11,182 SF living space with 5 car garage on just over half an acre (0.55 acre), according to our real estate expert Nurit Coombe.

MDLottery

Silver Spring Baker is ‘Rolling in the Dough’ After Winning $102K Playing Lottery Game

By MCS Staff

Published June 6, 2022 at 6:18AM

Per MD Lottery: A Silver Spring baker is “rolling in the dough” after taking her dad’s advice and playing Racetrax, his Lottery game of choice. She placed a quick-pick Superfecta wager for 20 drawings and won $102,419 on the horses Lady Luck sent her way. The Racetrax novice and her dad were in the stay-and-play area of 29 Convenience Mart in Silver Spring on May 30 when he encouraged her to try her luck. “I don’t know how to play it that well,” she said. “My dad wants me to learn how to play.”

A scratch-off fan, the 22-year-old has won numerous prizes up to $5,000 on instant tickets but decided to follow her dad’s suggestion. “That day that I won, I was feeling extra lucky,” she said. After placing her wager, the two of them sat watching the races until her horses — 9, 10, 8 and 7 — crossed the finish line in that order in the 10^th race to give her the biggest prize of her life. “Everybody in the store was going crazy,” she said. “All the clerks and managers know us and were so happy for us.”

MoCo

Montgomery County Native, Deputy Abigail Bieber, Honored in Florida 5 Months After Being Fatally Shot in January

By MCS Staff

Published June 6, 2022 at 6:10AM

Deputy Abigail Bieber, a Montgomery County native who graduated from Walter Johnson High School in 2009, was honored last week by Mission BBQ in Town-N-Country Florida. Deputy Bieber was killed when she was fatally shot on January 29, 2022. The death of Bieber was the result of a murder-suicide, according to authorities. They said Detective Daniel Leyden, a member of the HCSO criminal investigations division, killed Bieber and then took his own life. Deputy Bieber’s parents, Bruce and Sara Bieber, were present for the unveiling of her uniform at Mission BBQ. Her patrol shirt will be on display at the restaurant in her memory. A video can be seen below.

As a passionate advocate for child victims, Deputy Bieber frequently and diligently responded to calls for service related to sexual battery and child abuse. She aspired to one day become a detective within the Criminal Investigations Division Special Victims Section. During her nearly four years at HCSO, Deputy Bieber had a number of remarkable encounters, including everything from taking drugs off of our streets to serving as a role model to children she met during her shifts. Known for her contagious smile, Deputy Bieber was a friend to fellow deputies and a bright spot in a dark world, as described by a squadmate. Co-workers also described Deputy Bieber as a young woman with a positive attitude who never shied away from tough investigations. She was known for being kind, genuine, caring, and empathetic with the demeanor of a veteran law enforcement officer.

Crime

Arson Arrest Made Following Playground Fire in Poolesville

By MCS Staff

Published June 6, 2022 at 5:27AM

According to a tweet by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) PIO Pete Piringer at 11:44pm, one juvenile was arrested and charged with arson (later released to and in custody of parents) for starting a fire at a playground located on Fisher Avenue in Poolesville at approximately 5:20pm on Sunday.

A paper bag and sandwich container were set on fire underneath the playground equipment, igniting the rubber mulch and damaging much of the playground equipment. There was approximately $75k in damages. The video of the fire can be seen below, courtesy of by Pastries-by-Sarahon Facebook:

MCFRS

Fire at Playground in Poolesville (Now Extinguished)

By MCS Staff

Published June 5, 2022 at 9:05PM | Updated June 6, 2022 at 5:19AM

Updated at 11:45 pm with additional information

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a fire at a playground on Fisher Ave. in Poolesville at approximately 5:20pm. The fire is now extinguished and no injuries have been reported, according to MCFRS PIO Pete Piringer.