Man Shot and Killed Friday Evening on Baileys Court in Aspen Hill
A man was shot and killed Friday, September 3rd around 4:30PM on Baileys Court, off of Norbeck Rd in Aspen Hill. According to police, the victim was reportedly shot in the upper body and pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect was immediately detained by an off-duty officer who was only a few blocks away when the incident occurred. Police are saying that it was not a random crime and that it is being ruled a homicide.
The victim and the shooter have not been identified and no additional information has been released at this time.
From Montgomery County Police:
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Thursday evening in the Aspen Hill area.
At approximately 8 p.m., 4th District officers and Fire Rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Norbeck Road and Layhill Road for the report of a two vehicle collision that just occurred.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that a Blue and Black 2005 Yamaha R6 motorcycle was traveling westbound on Norbeck Rd. The motorcycle struck a Silver 2006 Buick Rendezvous in the intersection. The operator of the Buick was attempting a left turn from eastbound Norbeck Rd to northbound Layhill Rd. The motorcycle operator was ejected from the motorcycle. He was pronounced dead on scene. The operator of the Buick was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The deceased is identified as a 24 year-old male from Silver Spring.
The Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) continues to investigate this collision. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact CRU detectives at 240-773-6620.
New Crosswalk Signals on Bel Pre Road and Spring Street
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation has recently activated new “HAWK” crosswalk signals in Silver Spring and Aspen Hill.
The Silver Spring site is located on Spring Street near First Avenue and Woodside Park. The other new installations are on Bel Pre Road at Tynewick Drive, Weeping Willow Drive and at North Gate/ Astrodome Drives.
These signals do not have green lights; drivers will see a blank signal when other styles of signals would be showing a green ball. When pedestrians press a pushbutton to cross, drivers will see a yellow signal and then a solid red signal. Drivers are only permitted to proceed thru the signal once the red lights have deactivated and the signal is blank again.
Back in May we let you know that Kobe Japan Hibachi And Sushi was coming to the Hampshire-Langley Shopping Center at 1163 University Blvd E in Takoma Park, according to its website.
The restaurant has since opened, according to its social media accounts. The location used to be home to Chinatown restaurant. No time frame has been provided for the opening.
Kobe Japan currently has one location at 13623 Georgia Ave. Suit A in Aspen Hill. Their menu features, sushi and sashimi, bento boxes and hibachi.
They’ll also be opening a new restaurant in the Montgomery Village shopping center.
Tropical Smoothie Café opened earlier this week in the Aspen Hill shopping center (13531 Connecticut It has taken over the space of the old My Eye Dr. location, which has recently moved within the shopping center.
The cafe offers more than just smoothies as the menu contains flatbreads, wraps, quesadillas, sandwiches, bowls, breakfast, and a lot more.
They will also be opening a new location in Germantown. Recently Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened locations on Elm Street in Bethesda, in the Gaithersburg Square Shopping Center in Gaithersburg, the Travilah Square Shopping Center (10052 Darnestown Road), and the Burtonsville Town Center.
Kohl’s Says Thank You to Educators and School Staff for Their Dedication During an Unprecedented 2020-21 School Year with Limited-Time 20% Discount on In-Store Purchases July 16-18
There are four Kohl’s locations in Montgomery County:
• Aspen Hill (Northgate Plaza)
• Gaithersburg (Rio)
• Germantown (Milestone)
• Silver Spring- Calverton (Orchard Center)
Per Kohl’s:
Teachers always deserve thanks and recognition, but none more so than for the work they did last year to support kids during an unprecedented school year. As a show of gratitude, Kohl’s is offering educators and school staff an opportunity to treat themselves with a 20% discount on their in-store purchases from Friday, July 16 – Sunday, July 18*. The discount is only available on purchases made in-store and customers must present a valid ID to redeem. To top it off, customers can also earn $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent during the time period, giving educators and school staff a chance to save on future purchases, too. Details and exclusions apply.
From the latest fashions for back to school, to new home decor to spruce up your space for the rest of the summer, teachers and staff will find something special to treat themselves to before jumping into another school year. Check out all Kohl’s has to offer on Kohls.com.
* In order to receive the Educators and School Staff discount, eligible customers must present proper identification in store along with any tender type. Eligible customers include: K-12 teachers, daycare/early learning educators, post-secondary educators, and school staff. DISCOUNT CANNOT BE ADDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER PERCENT-OFF COUPONS OR AGE-SPECIFIC DISCOUNTS. DOLLAR-OFF COUPONS, INCLUDING KOHL’S CASH® COUPONS, KOHL’S REWARDS® AND PROMOTIONAL GIFTS, WILL BE APPLIED PRIOR TO PERCENT-OFF TOTAL PURCHASE COUPONS. Discount not valid on the following categories and brands of merchandise: Gift Cards; Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise or other charitable items; select online-exclusives; premium athletic; beauty and fragrance (including Sephora at Kohl’s purchases); consumables; Curated by Kohl’s brands; select electrics; premium electronics; premium footwear; select personal care; select novelty gifts; sporting goods; sports team merchandise; premium sunglasses; toys; Wellness Market brands; Calvin Klein; Columbia; Crocs; Eddie Bauer; select KitchenAid; Koolaburra by UGG; Lands’ End; Levi’s; Lovepop; ScentWorx; S’well; Tommy Hilfiger; and TOMS. See complete list of exclusions at Kohls.com/exclusions or look for signs in store. Discount also not valid on price adjustments on prior purchases; payment on a Kohl’s Card account; taxes, shipping and/or handling fees. Discount is nontransferable. See associate for details.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Sets Opening Date at Aspen Hill Shopping Center
Tropical Smoothie Café will open on June 22nd in the Aspen Hill shopping center. It will be taking the place of the old My Eye Dr. location, which has recently moved within the shopping center.
The cafe offers more than just smoothies as the menu contains flatbreads, wraps, quesadillas, sandwiches, bowls, breakfast, and a lot more.
They will also be opening a new location in Germantown. Recently Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened locations on Elm Street in Bethesda, in the Gaithersburg Square Shopping Center in Gaithersburg, the Travilah Square Shopping Center (10052 Darnestown Road), and the Burtonsville Town Center.
We were previously told by an Aspen Hill shopping center representative that GameStop would also be returning by Feb. 1st, but that hasn’t happened yet and we haven’t heard any recent updates. More on that when we get it.
Detectives Investigate Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian in Aspen Hill Area
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred last night in the Aspen Hill area.
On Wednesday, April 28, at approximately 11:02 p.m., 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel responded to Georgia Avenue in the area of Rippling Brook Drive for a report of a serious collision involving a pedestrian.
Preliminary investigation has determined that a 2015 Toyota Camry was traveling north on Georgia Avenue in the area of Rippling Brook Drive. The pedestrian was attempting to cross northbound Georgia Avenue in a westerly direction when she was struck by the Camry. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The pedestrian is identified as Claire E. Weissmeyer Grossmann, age 63, of Silver Spring.
The driver of the Toyota Camry is identified as 19-year-old German Alexis Del Cid Mejia of Rockville. He was not injured in the collision.
This collision investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240-773-6620.
A few months back we let you know about the Jerry’s Subs and Pizza in Burtonsville rebranding to Jeffrey’s Subs and Pizza. Now it looks like the Aspen Hill location will be known as Jay’s Subs and Pizza going forward.
Earlier today, Ben Lesnick tweeted us the door dash account for the restaurant in Aspen Hill many have known as Jerry’s for years. While the menu and logo looked the same, the restaurant was now being referred to as Jay’s Subs and Pizza.
We gave the restaurant a call and were told that the restaurant will be undergoing a name change soon and that it’s “almost the same as Jerry’s.”
If/when this rebranding becomes official, it would leave just one Jerry’s in MoCo (located on Colesville Road in Silver Spring).
The first Jerry’s ever was on University Blvd in Wheaton (opened in 1954). The company once had over 100 restaurants in the mid-Atlantic region, but would be down to 10 once the Aspen Hill store official rebrands.
Signage is up at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in the Aspen Hill shopping center.
It will be taking the place of the old My Eye Dr. location, which has recently moved within the shopping center and is expected to open in the coming weeks.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has recently made a lot of moves in the county, opening on Elm Street in Bethesda, in the Gaithersburg Square Shopping Center in Gaithersburg, the Travilah Square Shopping Center (10052 Darnestown Road), and the Burtonsville Town Center.
We were previously told by a shopping center representative that GameStop would also be returning by Feb. 1st, but that hasn’t happened yet and we haven’t heard any recent updates. More on that when we get it.
