A previous version of this article listed 808 Rockville Pike as the address of the Wendy’s being remodeled. The correct address is 15807 Frederick Road.
The first 100 customers at the renovated Wendy’s in Derwood could receive free food for a year. The renovated Wendy’s location at 15807 Frederick Rd will reopen on Saturday, January 28th. As the fast food chain did with its 18425 Woodfield Rd restaurant in Gaithersburg, they’ll give away 100 VIP ticket to those 16 and older and present in line at 10:30am when the dining room opens (a purchase is necessary to be considered for a card). Anyone who gets a VIP ticket will be able to come back to the store once a week for a year to receive a free sandwich, salad, or breakfast biscuit.
Per MyMCMedia, “the renovations include brighter dining areas with multiple seating options, including private booths and lounge seating and new beverage dispensers.” Featured photo courtesy of Wendy’s (does not depict the 15807 Frederick Rd location)
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (7315 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood) is waiving adoption fees for all animals from Aug. 1 – Aug. 31 as part of their annual participation in the Clear the Shelters event. Full details below from the MCASAC:
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) is once again teaming up with NBC, Telemundo, and animal shelters across the country to find loving homes for pets in need! All adoption fees will be waived for all animals from August 1st through August 31st, 2022 during the annual Clear The Shelters adoption event!
A collision involving several vehicles, including a van that rolled over, occurred Wednesday afternoon around 1pm at E Gude Dr and Calhoun Drive in Derwood. According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer, two human occupants were trapped and were extricated, however a dog (pit bull) passenger was ejected and ran away and is currently missing. A total of four patients, including two with Priority 2 traumas, were transported to the hospital, while several others refused.
Some lanes are currently blocked on E. Gude Dr. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and expect significant delays. We will post more information as it becomes available. Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – E Gude Dr & Calhoun Dr, @mcfrs A703 assisting, total @mcfrs on scene 2 PEs, 3 EMS transport units (incl Medic Unit), 1 RS, 1 EMS supervisor, 1 Battalion Chief; @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting 1 adult Pri2 trauma, 1 child Pri3, 1 refusal, 1 other being evaluated”
Update – E Gude Dr & Calhoun Dr, @mcfrs A703 assisting, total @mcfrs on scene 2 PEs, 3 EMS transport units (incl Medic Unit), 1 RS, 1 EMS supervisor, 1 Battalion Chief; @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting 1 adult Pri2 trauma, 1 child Pri3, 1 refusal, 1 other being evaluated, https://t.co/LcJFufJ2Pj pic.twitter.com/ZUG5tSkphu
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 6, 2022
Feasty Crab opens today at 16811 Crabbs Branch Way (the former location of Red, Hot, & Blue) in Derwood. Red, Hot, & Blue closed permanently back in July of 2019 after serving the Derwood area for 30 years. After almost two years of inactivity, Feasty Crab signage was put up in April 2021. The menu features oysters, snow crabs, scallops, crawfish, mussels, and various Cajun sides and desserts. The restaurant is open Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm and Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm and is currently hiring.
From their website, “Feasty Crab Derwood is a Seafood restaurant located in Derwood MD. We feature authentic Seafood cuisine and we take pride in serving you the finest and freshest Seafood cuisine in the area.”
Another MoCo seafood restaurant, the Olney Crab House, opened last month.
Images of the Feasty Crab menu below:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CePLRbLM6k6/
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 28, 2022
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) operated by the Montgomery County Office of Animal Services is waiving adoption fees for all animals during National Pet Week, May 1-7. The event is sponsored in part by Montgomery County Partners for Animal Wellbeing (MCPAW).Additionally, anyone who submits an adoption questionnaire between May 1 and May 7 will receive a voucher valid through May 21 for a fee-waived adoption.
Standard adoption procedures are still in place. Interested adopters should visit the website to view available pets. An appointment can be made by filling out the application online, calling the shelter at 240-773-5900 during business hours, or walking in. Patrons with scheduled appointments will have priority over walk-ins. Submitting a questionnaire does not reserve an animal for adoption and adoptions are first come, first served by appointment. Information on how to adopt can be found at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/adoption/howtoadopt.html.
About the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center:
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center, operated by the Office of Animal Services, provides high-standard sheltering and care to the homeless, abused, and neglected animals in our community and ensures the safety and welfare of the County’s citizens. We are the County’s only open-admission, municipal shelter. Through adoptions, education, outreach, and more, MCASAC serves as a critical community resource to promote and advocate for responsible pet care. Animal Services Officers are on-call seven days a week to investigate citizen complaints and respond to animal emergencies 24 hours a day. For more information, please visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices.
About Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being:
Founded in 2010, Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to end pet homelessness and suffering with proven actions and compassionate services, such as providing veterinary care, pet food, and other resources, and by removing all barriers to adoption, including keeping shelter animals medically and emotionally healthy and matching them with well-prepared adopters to create forever homes. MCPAW frequently partners with the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in making a positive impact for the people, pets, and shelter animals of Montgomery County. Learn more at www.MCPAW.org or by contacting [email protected].
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Monday, March 21, 2022
Needwood Golf Course in Derwood, one of nine courses operated by the Montgomery County Revenue Authority (MCRA), has retained its designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. Needwood was first designated by Audubon International as a Certified Cooperative Sanctuary in 2013 and is one of about 900 courses in the world to hold that certification.
Needwood, which has an 18-hole course and a nine-hole “executive course” over its 230 acres adjacent to Lake Needwood, is one of only two courses in the MCRA system that only uses captured runoff and stormwater for irrigation. There are no wells on the property and it does not utilize municipal water to irrigate the property. Needwood has 65 percent fewer sprinkler heads than the average 18-hole golf course.
One of the unique features of Needwood is that it collects, filters and discharges stormwater to Lake Needwood, one of the tributaries to Rock Creek that leads to the Potomac River. It maintains vegetative buffers around bodies of water to help reduce erosion, lower water temperature and generally improve the aquatic habitat. Those buffers, in addition to the taller grass in the surrounding rough areas, help by slowing surface runoff and improving rainwater infiltration to recharge local groundwater.
Needwood has a significant number of acres of “naturalized areas,” grassy areas that have been allowed to grow tall and provide habitat for small animals and where birds can forage on seed stalks during a snowy winter. The areas also provide a corridor for wildlife movement throughout the property. They are mowed a couple times a year to help control the spread of invasive weeds, but are not treated with herbicides.
“Needwood Golf Course is uniquely situated adjacent to Lake Needwood and offers rolling terrain that provides an interesting mix of beautiful scenery, as well as thousands of trees,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “Among our goals in County Government is to protect and enhance our natural resources. We also want to provide recreational opportunities for our residents. When we have facilities that provide both, such as Needwood Golf Course, we increase our efforts toward reaching our climate action goals.”
Needwood historically hosts among the highest number of golf rounds (around 72,000 per year) played annually among MCRA-operated courses (Northwest hosts more than 78,000). The Needwood course is a challenging Ault-Clark design and generally draws a wide customer base.
“Golf Course Superintendent Harlyn Goldman has done an amazing job managing the entire outside operation at Needwood, from daily course preparation to project management,” said MCRA Chief Executive Officer Keith Miller. “We strive to manage Needwood, and all our golf courses, in a way that minimizes inputs to the playing surfaces. Needwood is a great place for golf, but also a refuge for local wildlife and a filter for stormwater runoff in our growing community.”
Three other courses operated by MCRA—Little Bennett, Northwest and Poolesville—also have received the Audubon certification designation. The five other MCRA courses are pursuing the designation.
The Montgomery County Revenue Authority was created in 1957 as an instrumentality of Montgomery County and a public corporation. The MCRA’s two primary functions are to operate self-supporting public facilities and to finance public facilities.
The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, which is endorsed by the United States Golf Association, provides information and guidance to help golf courses preserve and enhance wildlife habitat and protect natural resources. Golf courses from the United States, Africa, Australia, Canada, Central America, Europe, Mexico and Southeast Asia have achieved certification in the program.
“Needwood Golf Course has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program,” said Christine Kane, CEO at Audubon International. “They are to be commended for preserving the natural heritage of the area by protecting the local watershed and providing a sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property,”
To reach certification, a course must demonstrate that it is maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in Audubon International’s definitions of environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management, outreach and education, chemical use reduction and safety, water conservation and water quality management. Courses go through a recertification process every three years.
March is Adopt a Guinea Pig month at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center, located at 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd in Derwood.
Guidelines for adoption, the pre-visit checklist, and the adoption questionnaire can be found at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/adoption/howtoadopt.html.
March is Adopt a Guinea Pig month and Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (@mcasac) has the perfect furry friend for you! Learn more about all the animals available for adoption ➡️ https://t.co/d54rtKYTqe. pic.twitter.com/INjF1Fi6qm
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) March 9, 2022
With the lifting of the indoor mask mandate, face coverings are no longer required when visiting the Adoption Center. The Adoption Center remains closed to walk-in visitors. Adoptions will continue by appointment only. The weekly rabies clinic continues by appointment. Lost pets may still be reclaimed by calling 240-773-5666 or emailing [email protected].
About the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center:
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center, operated by the Office of Animal Services, provides high-standard sheltering and care to the homeless, abused, and neglected animals in our community and ensures the safety and welfare of the county’s citizens. We are the county’s only open-admission, municipal shelter. Through adoptions, education, outreach, and more, MCASAC serves as a critical community resource to promote and advocate for responsible pet care. Animal Services Officers are on-call seven days a week to investigate citizen complaints and respond to animal emergencies 24 hours a day. For more information, please visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices.
Hours of Operation
Monday – 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM
Tuesday – 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM
Wednesday – CLOSED (Owners may still reclaim lost pets)
Thursday – 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM
Friday – 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM
Saturday – 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM
Sunday – 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM
A car was driven into the 7-Eleven at 17701 Muncaster Mill Rd in Derwood this morning around 10am.
No injuries were reported, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer. A building inspector has been requested.
The driver of the vehicle was evaluated by EMS but refused treatment/transport.
Police are currently on the scene and the vehicle is being removed by a towing company.
Photos below:
Update – 7-11 Store, Redland Road and Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, collision, vehicle into the store, no entrapment, no patrons injured, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating Driver, property damage & building inspector requested https://t.co/uIFgRxgAJ3
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 14, 2022
(~10a) Derwood 7-11 Store, Redland Road and Muncaster Mill Road, collision, vehicle into building, property damage, building inspector requested, no patrons injured, driver valuated refused treatment/transport https://t.co/uAbOON5o6g pic.twitter.com/mmVYgA3b80
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 14, 2022
Back in April we let you know that Feasty Crab would be taking over the old Red, Hot, & Blue location at 16811 Crabbs Branch Way in Derwood/Redland/Rockville.
We spoke with a representative at the restaurant back in October who told us that it would be open “in about a month” pending inspections. Things have taken a little longer than expected, but only the final inspection is left and the restaurant hopes to open this month.
Feasty Crab will offer a variety of Cajun seafood, including seafood boils, lobster & lobster rolls, crab legs, and more.
Red Hot & Blue closed permanently back in July of 2019 after serving the Derwood area for 30 years. After almost two years of inactivity, Feasty Crab signage was put up in the spring of 2021. Some remnants of Red Hot & Blue remain on the building.
Golden Bakery, a Persian and middle eastern bread factory and bakery, will hold its grand opening at 15841 Redland Road in Derwood on February 6th from 2pm-5pm.
The bakery specializes in Persian breads, and touts its experience in making “the finest Taftoon and Sangak bread.” In addition to the bread factory and bakery, Golden Bakery plans to also have a middle eastern grocery section.
Golden Bakery will be located behind the 7-11 on 355, near Tattoo Paradise, across from King Farm by the MVA Vehicle Emissions Inspection center.
Below you will see some pictures, courtesy of the @GoldenBakeryDMV Instagram.
Earlier this week, National Convenience Distributors, LLC announced the acquisition of Century Distributors Inc., one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s largest full-line wholesale distributors to the convenience and grocery store industries. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Century Distributors, founded in 1976 and located in Rockville, Maryland, will join NCD as a newly created division. Currently, National Convenience Distributors is the 4th largest wholesale convenience distributor in the U.S., servicing 12 states along the I-95 corridor, with annual revenues in excess of $3 billion.
“We are extremely proud of the success Century Distributors has achieved since our inception,” shared Debbie Robins, President and Lori Rodman, Vice President of Sales for Century. David Sadugor Vice President of Operations also agreed “this opportunity to join NCD opens the door to even greater potential. We are confident this will be an overwhelming benefit and positively impact our retail customers and valued employees.”
National Convenience Distributors has become the largest full-line convenience store distributor servicing the Northeast. Century will benefit from enhanced customer experiences, best practices, a centralized operating system integration, increased marketing power and go-to-market efficiencies, and synergistic and collaborative programs. These proficiencies help all NCD divisions deliver outstanding service, unmatched values, and unwavering dedication to all of its relationships.
Jeff Allen, Chief Executive Officer of National Convenience Distributors, commented, “We are delighted to be investing in Century and their dedicated team. We operate our business with great people and Century is a perfect fit within the NCD family. Debbie and her team have spent decades cultivating valuable relationships with customers and we look forward to continuing that growth together.”
About National Convenience Distributors
National Convenience Distributors, formed through the acquisitions of Harold Levinson Associates, J. Polep Distribution Services, Allen Brothers Wholesale Distribution, Wustefeld Candy and Century Distributors, services over 17,000 customers in the Northeastern United States from Maine to Virginia as the country’s fourth-largest full-line convenience store distributor providing candy, snacks, fresh sandwiches and salads, cigarettes and cigars, coffee, ice cream and frozen and refrigerated foods.
