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Former MoCo Resident Vince McMahon Announces His Retirement From WWE Amidst Sexual Misconduct Allegations

By Patrick Herron

Former Montgomery County resident Vince McMahon announced his retirement today from World Wrestling Entertainment. McMahon and his family lived on Stedwick Dr in Montgomery Village in the late 60’s/early 70’s. On June 8, the Wall Street Journal released an article alleging that McMahon paid a secret $3 million “hush money” settlement to a former WWE employee he allegedly had a sexual relationship with.  One week later, McMahon announced he was temporarily stepping down from his role as Chairman and CEO while the company ran an internal investigation. The Wall Street Journal then released a second article on July 8, alleging that McMahon paid more than $12 million in total over the past 16 years in settlements with women, all who were associated with the WWE.

Vince’s daughter Stephanie McMahon, along with WWE President Nick Khan, have been named co-CEO’s of the company moving forward. McMahon remains the majority shareholder of WWE, owning about 32% of its stock. McMahon released the following statement Friday afternoon on the company’s corporate website:

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Thousands of Residents Without Power in Montgomery Village Sunday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Around 4,000 residents in Montgomery Village are currently without power after a transformer blew up this morning around 9am at the intersection of Watkins Mill Rd and Stedwick Rd.

Pepco is currently at the scene and are estimating that power could be restored to most customers by noon. No injuries from the explosion have been reported. We will post an update when more information becomes available. Per Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS: “Update – Gaithersburg, MD IAO Watkins Mill Road & Stedwick Road @PepcoConnect on scene & report ~4K customers out of power.”

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Maryland Reinstates Murder Conviction For Boyds Man Who Helped Kill Two Northwest High School Students

By Patrick Herron

On Monday the Maryland Court of Appeals handed down its opinion in the case of Rony Galicia, 30, of Boyds, MD. Galicia was convicted in November 2018 of murdering two Northwest High School students in Montgomery Village on June 5, 2017. That conviction was overturned in January 2021 and remanded to Montgomery County Circuit Court. This now reinstates Galicia’s convictions on two counts of first-degree premeditated murder, two counts of first-degree felony murder, conspiracy to commit murder, two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and armed robbery.

In June 2017, on the eve of their graduation from Northwest High School, Shadi Ali Najjar, 17, and Artem Ziberov, 18, were ambushed and shot multiple times while they sat in a parked car in Montgomery Village. Four men, including Rony Galicia, were convicted of the murders in three separate trials. The Court of Special Appeals reversed Galicia’s conviction in January, 2021, on the basis of two evidentiary issues that arose during his trial, but the higher Court of Appeals has now reached a different conclusion on both of those issues, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.

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Coming Soon Signage Up at Montgomery Village Starbucks

By Patrick Herron

Coming soon signage is up at the upcoming Montgomery Village Starbucks, which will be located at the former site of the Montgomery Village Denny’s (19290 Montgomery Village Ave.) While the exterior of the of the store appears to be complete, the buildout has not yet begun on the inside. No opening date has been announced.

Last month we reported that Dickey’s BBQ Pit will also be opening a new location in the Montgomery Village Shopping Center. Building permit signs were posted on the future sites of Kobe Japan, The Joint, and Boo Boo Pho, also in the shopping center, back in March.

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Montgomery Village Farmers’ Market Opens June 4

By Patrick Herron

Make an early appearance for the opening announcement and claim a free Farmers’ Market grocery bag (limited quantities available).

For the 12th season, the Montgomery Village Farmers’ Market will feature local vendors with products ranging from produce to sweet treats and everything in between, as well a variety of local breweries and wineries each week. Make a plan to visit your favorite vendors: Valencia’s Produce, Pleitez Produce, Springfield Farm, Killdeer Valley Cookies, Mom’s Sweet Creations, Stone Hearth Barkery, The Crêpe Shoppe, D’s Smokehouse BBQ, DMV Empanadas, Nativo Condiments and Seasonings, Just Pralines, Elk Run Vineyards, Urban Winery, Mully’s Brewery, 7 Locks Brewing, Baltimore Spirits Co. and Twin Valley Distillery. Check out the latest additions to the MV Farmers’ Market as well: Sharrah Orchards, Springfield Farm, Honey Bunny Bakery, Origo Coffee and Doggy Donuts.

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New Restaurant Coming to Former Einstein Bagel Bros Location in Montgomery Village

By Patrick Herron

A new El Salvadorian restaurant is coming to 19114 Montgomery Village Ave, the former Einstein Bagel Bros location in the Montgomery Village Shopping Center. The owners of the restaurant say they are almost finished with construction and are hoping to open sometime next month.  The restaurant will serve popular Salvadorian dishes like pupusas, tamales, and yuca con chicharron, as well as traditional Salvadorian cuisine such as pastelitos. The name of the restaurant has yet to be announced. La Poteria, which sells Colombian street food and coffee, is located next door.  Einstein Bros closed its Montgomery Village store in December of last year and has additional Montgomery County locations in Chevy Chase, Gaithersburg, and Silver Spring.

Also in the Montgomery Village Shopping Center, construction is nearing completion on the upcoming Starbucks location. Once construction of the building is complete, Starbucks will then take it over and begin the buildout process (installing equipment, signage, etc,) and is still expected to open this summer.  Building permit signs were posted on the future sites of Kobe Japan, The Joint, and Boo Boo Pho back in March, but buildouts have not began on any of these locations. Representatives from klnb, the shopping center’s realty company, tell us more new businesses coming to the center will be announced very soon.

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Food Distribution Event Today in Montgomery Village For Those in Need

By Patrick Herron

There will be a food distribution event today, May 11, between 1-2:30pm at Watkins Mill Elementary School (19001 Watkins Mill Rd) in Montgomery Village.  Please remain in your vehicle while food is being delivered. For additional help accessing food in Montgomery County, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/food.html.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Black Rock Center has temporarily transformed into the Upcounty Consolidation Hub. The Hub provides essential food, baby, and household supplies to over 1,000 families disproportionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic every week. Learn more at blackrockcenter.org 

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Concern for Missing Montgomery Village Teenager

By Patrick Herron

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigative Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 17-year-old from Montgomery Village.  Daviana Pamela Hernandez was last seen in the 9700 block of Hellingly Place.  Hernandez is approximately 5-feet, 1-inch tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has brown eyes and black hair. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Daviana Pamela Hernandez is asked to call the Montgomery County Police SVID at (240) 773- 5400 or the police non-emergency number at (301) 279- 8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

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