Per the Maryland Lottery:
Lady Luck didn’t deliver a Powerball jackpot treat to any players on Halloween night, but she did deliver two $50,000 prizes in Maryland. The jackpot has rolled to an estimated annuity value of $1.2 billion for the Wednesday, Nov. 2 drawing and has an estimated cash value of $596.7 million. This is still the second-largest Powerball jackpot in the game’s 30-year history and is now the fourth-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. The jackpot was last hit on Aug. 3 in Pennsylvania. Since then, there have been 38 Powerball drawings in a row without a jackpot winner. During that span, there have been 26 Powerball tickets sold in Maryland worth at least $50,000.

The winning numbers to match in the Oct. 31 drawing were 13, 19, 36, 39 and 59; the Powerball was 13 and the Power Play multiplier was x3. The two $50,000 winning tickets in Maryland were sold at Congressional Sunoco located at 1469 Rockville Pike in Rockville (Montgomery County) and Giant #347 located at 10480 Campus Way in Upper Marlboro (Prince George’s County).

In addition to our two $50,000 winners, Maryland had 115,802 other winners of prizes ranging from $4 to $300 (with the x3 Power Play multiplier).

Lottery officials encourage all winners to sign the backs of their tickets immediately and put them in a safe location. Winners get 182 days from the date of the drawing to claim prizes.

Instructions on claiming prizes in person or by mail are available HERE. Players must redeem prizes larger than $25,000 by mail or at Lottery headquarters in the Montgomery Park Business Center, 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 330 in Baltimore. The Lottery’s Claims Center in Baltimore is open by appointment only (no walk-ins). Click HERE to schedule an appointment. Winners can also drop off a winning ticket along with a completed claim form and copies of their photo ID and proof of Social Security/Tax ID number in the Lottery drop box in the Montgomery Park Business Center lobby.

Maryland is home to three Powerball jackpot wins: $731.1 million in January 2021 (Lonaconing, Allegany County); $128.8 million in December 2011 (Elkton, Cecil County) and $108.8 million in September 2011 (Abingdon, Harford County). This year, including this win, the state has now sold two $2 million second-tier winning tickets, four $1 million second-tier winning tickets, 61 third-tier winning tickets and four Double Play third-tier winning tickets.

Apna Pizza at 14050 Travilah Rd in Rockville (Travilah area), has announced it will hold its grand opening on Saturday, November 12.  The event will include a free tasting from 1-2pm, live DJ, and face painting. Apna will serve “Indian” style pizza, wings, and “loaded fries,” which they describe as “poutine but with an edge.”

Per @apnapizzadmv on Instagram:
“Join us on November the 12th for our grand opening! Come and try one of our many specialty pizzas such as Butter Chicken, Paneer Tikka, Chicken Tandoori and many many more!
We’ll also have activities for the whole family!
Such as..
* A Live Di
* 360 Photo Booth
* Kids Face Painting
We appreciate everyone’s patience and hope to see everyone there with all your love and support! Hope you’re still hungry, let’s eat!!”

https://www.instagram.com/p/CkYbQXzOWru/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Below is a list of restaurants and businesses that will be coming soon to Rockville, MD
Mochinut
Mochinut, a restaurant that serves mochi donuts, Korean rice flour hotdogs, soft serve, and bubble tea drinks (menu available below), is coming to 838 Rockville Pike– the current location of Tea-Do. Tea-Do is a “contemporary tea house” that was on the early side of MoCo’s bubble tea explosion in recent years, opening in January of 2016. Mochinut offers mochi donuts, which is described as “a donut that originated from Hawaii which is a combination of American doughnuts and Japanese mochi.” Up to 25 different flavors are available, but flavors will vary by location. The Mochinut menu also consists savory treats in the form of Korean hotdogs and offers other sweet menu items like soft serve ice cream and bubble tea drinks. An opening date is not yet available.

Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken
Hangry Joe’s will be opening its latest restaurant at 718-B Rockville Pike. The chain has additional MoCo locations at 10050 Darnestown Road (previously El Mexicano) in the Travilah Square shopping center and at 2533 Ennals Ave in Wheaton. Per our previous report: In collaboration with partner, Mike Kim, the pair visited many successful Nashville-style chicken restaurants in LA, Nashville, and San Francisco, that inspired them develop their “secret chicken recipe to have the most juicy and crispy sandwich.”

Not a fan of too much spice? You’re able to choose the spice level of the fried chicken (Plain<Mild<Medium<Hot<Angry Hot). In addition to the hot chicken sandwiches, known as “Chicken Sando”, the small menu consists of chicken fingers, chicken & waffles, Korean Chicken Nuggets, loaded fries, and salad with chicken breast. Sides include cider slaw, waffle fries, and fried okra.

 Dick’s Warehouse Sale
In September we let you know that Dick’s Warehouse Sale was coming to Congressional Plaza in Rockville, taking over the space previously occupied by Saks OFF 5th, which closed in 2019, at 1675 Rockville Pike. According to its Google listing, the store will open on Friday, November 4 (after an initial opening date listed as Friday, October 28). Dick’s Warehouse Sale is an outlet/warehouse version of Dick’s Sporting Goods that offers merchandise at clearance prices. Dick’s Sporting Goods currently has Montgomery County locations in Gaithersburg (Rio) and Wheaton. Per Dick’s:
“Save Big at DICK’S Sporting Goods Warehouse Sale Store
Our outlet stores have a great assortment of apparel and footwear at discounted prices. Find products from the biggest brands, including Nike, adidas, Under Armour and more. At DICK’S Sporting Goods Warehouse Sale store, we add new markdowns throughout the year, so check back often for the newest savings. For incredible prices and savings you don’t want to miss, keep checking to see if a DICK’S Sporting Goods Warehouse Sale store is opening near you!”

Grandma’s Ice Cream and Waffles
Grandma’s Ice Cream and Waffles is coming to 389 E. Gude Dr. in Rockville, which is located next to the former Branded 72/O’Brien’s restaurant space. Grandma’s is being opened by the same owners as the “Grandma Kona’s” Kona Ice franchise in Gaithersburg/Germantown. Permanent signage was recently installed and the new ice cream shop is expected to open very soon.

Korean BBQ
A new Korean barbecue restaurant has signed on to take over the space previously occupied by Saffron Indian Cuisine at Woodmont Station in Rockville (1319 Rockville Pike), Danny Rubin of WashUrban tells us. We are told the restaurant has an existing location in Centerville, VA, but a name for the restaurant has not yet been provided. Construction is expected to begin soon with a 2023 opening likely for the restaurant. Saffron Indian Cuisine occupied the space from 2014 until it closed earlier this year in May.

Paris Baguette
Paris Baguette, “the neighborhood bakery café where communities come together over expertly crafted baked and brewed goods”, announced that the brand is on track to open a projected 40 new locations by the end of 2022, reaching nearly 150 locations across the United States and reinforcing its status as one of the fastest growing franchises in the country. One of those location will be in Rockville Town Square with another location (currently unknown) coming to the area soon, according to a report by Bethesda Magazine. The Rockville Town Square location will be located at 101 Gibbs Street and will offer Korean and French baked goods. Doors may open by the end of 2022.
In addition to the upcoming Montgomery County locations, the growth of the bakery/cafe will accelerate in 2023 with 96 slated bakery café openings and increased interest from franchise partners. Paris Baguette currently operates in 14 states with a focus on expanding to a nationwide footprint in top-tier markets through a combined strategic approach of corporate-owned and franchise locations; franchise agreements have been signed to expand across 25 states. “The increased interest we’ve seen in franchise agreements and rapid expansion through new store openings at Paris Baguette is a testament to the success we’ve seen by focusing on the elevated bakery café experience and creating an emotional connection with our guests,” said Darren Tipton, Chief Executive Officer, Paris Baguette America. “We set an aggressive goal to open 1,000 locations in the U.S. by 2030 and we’re on track to exceed this plan with strategic direction on growth, quality products, customer experience, and innovation.”

HalfSmoke
Back in August of 2020 we let you know that HalfSmoke would be opening a location in Rockville Town Square, taking over the spot that was previously  home to Pandora, American Tap Room, and Austin Grill.  The latest update we received is that the restaurant is now scheduled to open in 2023. Back in May we were told that construction and supply chain issues have been the cause for the delay. In July, HalfSmoke opened a kiosk in the Montgomery Mall food terrac. The kiosk 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.According to the Washington Business Journal, “the  50-employee Rockville location will be 6,000 square feet with 150 seats inside under normal capacity and seating for 30 outside. Baltimore will have 4,000 square feet, with 80 seats inside and 40 outside, and 30 employees.” HalfSmoke was the first restaurant of its kind to serve gourmet sausages via an assembly line format. Its sausages and toppings can be fully customized to create over 50,000 variations. The HalfSmoke menu also features craft beer, mac and cheese balls, tater tots, milkshakes, funnel cakes, wine, cocktails, and more.

Planet Fitness
In July we let you know that Planet Fitness will be opening a new location at 5520 Randolph Rd in Rockville (Montrose Shopping Center) in the space that was formerly occupied by Gold’s Gym. Though an opening date has not yet been set, we were told today that the current Rockville location at 1776 E Jefferson St in Federal Plaza will close when the new location opens. The new location is currently under construction.Planet Fitness currently has MoCo locations in Germantown, Rockville, and two in Silver Spring. In June, Planet Fitness at 255 Muddy Branch Rd in Gaithersburg  announced it would no longer be open 24 hours, seven days a week.  The gym now closes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights at 9pm and reopens the following morning.  The other MoCo locations will remain 24-7 according to a representative at the Gaithersburg gym.
Wegmans
Work continues on Twinbrook Quarter, the upcoming development located on the southwest corner of the property at Rockville Pike and Halpine Road. It includes residential, office and commercial space, and will include Montgomery County’s second Wegmans. The framework is now two stories above ground level on the side facing the Metro parking garage (photo below). Though progress continues to be made, construction on the actual Wegmans grocery store isn’t expected to begin for at least another year, according to a representative from the Germantown location.

PetWellClinic
PetWellClinic, which recently opened at 11802 Rockville Pike Suite D in Pike & Rose, will be having its grand opening party and pet costume contest on Saturday, October 29th from 3pm-5pm. The pet costume contest will involve prizes from PetWellClinic, Bark Social, Dogtopia of Bethesda, OrangeTheory, and more.
Per PetWellClinic: “Join us at our Grand Opening Party on Saturday, October 29th from 3PM to 5PM! Hang out with other pets, meet our staff, make homemade dog treats, participate in our agility course, enter costume contest, take pictures in our photo booth, and hang out with our friends from @rescuepetconnect . Prizes include daily passes to @bark_social_bethesda , ONE MONTH FREE @orangetheory, Spa service @dogtopiaofbethesda , YETI cooler, Complete dog or cat package from @petwellclinic_md and MORE! RSVP using QR code (below) and receive $25 off visit!”

Per MCDOT:
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) bus shelter closures will begin on Monday, Oct. 31 on the west side of the Rockville Metrorail Station for the installation of bus shelter replacements. The shelter replacements will cause closures that will take place in phases, with each phase lasting two weeks. Ride On and WMATA bus locations will be temporarily moved closer to Rockville Pike/355 to maintain access. Closures and temporary bus locations will be as follows:

• Phase 1:
  Monday, Oct. 31 – Monday, Nov. 14
  • Bay E (Ride On Routes 54, 56, & 63) will use T5
  • Bay F (Ride On Routes 44, 47, & 81) will use T6
• Phase 2:
  Tuesday, Nov. 15 – Monday, Nov. 28
  • Bay D (WMATA Routes Q1, Q2, Q4, Q5, Q6) will use T6
• Phase 3:
  Tuesday, Nov. 29 – Monday, Dec. 12
  • Bay C (Ride On Route 101) will use T6
• Phase 4:
  Tuesday, Dec. 13 – Tuesday, Dec. 27
  • Bay A (Ride On Route 46) will use T5
  • Bay B (Ride On Route 55) will use T6

Fare collection resumed on all Montgomery County Ride On buses on Aug. 1. The one-way pre-pandemic fare, which was $2 per ride, is now $1 for all Ride On buses including the Flash. Monthly passes, which were $45 per rider, are now $22.50.

Passengers using Montgomery County’s Ride On buses are encouraged to wear a mask but are no longer required to wear them. Masks are available on all buses for riders who need them. Bus interiors will continue to be cleaned by the County’s Department of General Services with hospital-grade disinfectant. Bus filter and ventilation systems are also treated with a disinfectant.

For the most up-to-date service information, riders should follow @RideOnMCT on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. In addition, information is available at RideOnBus.com, by subscribing to receive email alerts at montgomerycountymd.gov/govdelivery, or texting MONTGOMERY RIDEON to 468311 to receive text alerts.

For more information on MCDOT programs and services visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, follow @MCDOTNow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to MCDOT’s “Go Montgomery!” newsletter.

“The Costco in Gaithersburg is the 7th circle of hell” is just one of many answers we received when we asked the question, “What is the worst parking lot in MoCo?” on social media.  Everyone has had their share of terrible experiences in MoCo parking lots, and while there are more than 26 “bad” parking lots, we’ve narrowed down a list (in no particular order) of what we feel are the worst.

Gaithersburg Square
In the past year this shopping center has added a Marshalls, Five Below, &Pizza, and Claire’s,  and is scheduled to open a Montgomery County Liquor store in the coming months.  These new stores, in addition to a CVS, Panera, and a very busy Chipotle, have turned Gaithersburg Square into one of the busiest shopping centers in the county.

Norbeck Center (Rockville)
This center has several incredibly popular restaurants (Full On & Big Greek Café) and only a handful of parking spots. Full On has even devoted of a portion of their website (www.fulloncraft.com/parking/) to helping guests with the parking situation. “While there are only a few spots in front of Full On, the lot in front of White’s Hardware Store is public space. 46 spots are open to the public at all times. Follow the sidewalk that runs parallel to Norbeck Rd which takes you directly to our door!”

Costco (Gaithersburg)
This article was inspired by Fox 5’s Jim Lokay when he tweeted “What is the most lawless frontier in the DC region and why is it the parking lot at the Gaithersburg Costco?”  The Gaithersburg location has the strangest layout and most people don’t use the underground portion of the lot.

Chick-Fil-A (Germantown)
The traffic for this Chick-Fil-A’s drive thru on Century Blvd is so bad that it often times closes all lanes of the parking lot.

Fallsgrove (Rockville)
The biggest issue is getting in and getting out. When those lines start to form and it seems like nobody knows who’s supposed to go? Oh man.

Every Trader Joe’s
Federal Plaza in Rockville has been one of the busiest parking lots for as long as I can remember. Trader Joe’s doesn’t help. The same goes for every other Trader Joe’s location in the county. Some say they do it on purpose so that they can increase the amount of customers during their off-peak hours.

Shady Grove Home Depot (Gaithersburg)
“Leaving Home Depot Gaithersburg #2550 off this list is a major oversight” was just one of the dozens of comments we received about the Home Depot at 15740 Shady Grove Rd when we posted the 2021 list. This year we’re not making the same mistake.

Costco (Wheaton Plaza)
The Costco at Wheaton Mall opened in 2013 and the parking lot has been packed ever since. In addition to the normal craziness of a Costco lot there’s the added bonus of a shopping mall.

Gaithersburg Commuter Bus Stop/Park & Ride 
Several readers mentioned the Park & Ride stop that’s located on West Diamond Ave in Gaithersburg, with one writing, “will take you a good 20 minutes to get out of the lot during rush hour..”

Flagship Center (Rockville)
Flagship is located on Rockville Pike across from the Montrose Crossing Shopping Center.  With restaurants like Pho 75, Thai Cuisine, and China Bistro, there’s good reason parking is always tight.

Rio AMC (Gaithersburg)
Everyone’s favorite garage at Rio, most people prefer to try to find a spot at the very bottom of the lot so they can walk out by Guapo’s.  Also a popular spot for giant SUVs backing up into spaces.

Woodmoor Shopping Center (Silver Spring)
One of the oldest shopping centers in MoCo can also be one of the most problematic. Though you can park in the back (it also gets full), we all hope for the best and try to make it into that front triangle parking lot.

Wheaton Park
With H-Mart, the Dollar Store, and AutoZone all next to each other, it’s no surprise that this parking lot is one of the worst in the area. The lot is also known for its very narrow lanes.

Montgomery Village Center 
What was once considered a “dead” shopping center, this parking lot has seen a huge increase in traffic ever since Aldi opened up next to Big Lots in 2020. With the addition of Starbucks, and several more restaurants scheduled to open this year, expect it to only get worse.

Leisure World
The closer to Giant you get, the better your chances of a bad experience. We try to park far away and get our steps in when we head to the Leisure World shopping center.

Lancaster Dutch Market/Outback Parking Lot (Germantown)
You have to just park up by Dairy Queen and walk, but we always have high hopes and look for something better when we get there. Lots of spaces, but tends to get pretty full when you want to be there.

Firstfield Shopping Center (Gaithersburg)
The Starbucks drive-thru in this center is so busy that the line of cars often extends outside of the parking lot and on to the main road. The center also includes Einstein Bagels and Jimmy John’s.

Manhattan Pizza/Upcounty Beer & Wine (Clarksburg)
A very tight spot that makes it almost impossible to get in and out of. We suggest parking on the opposite end near the Subway. On a side note, definitely try the gelato at Manhattan!

Germantown Plaza 
Whether it’s the people double parking to run into Little Caesars for pizza, or trying to find a place to park in the back alley for Planet Fitness, both sides of this shopping center are a mess.

Olney Gardens (where CVS, Cava Mezze, and Cafe Rio are).
Olney Village Center and Fair Hill are also bad, but Olney Gardens is narrower and we think it squeaks out the victory of the Olney parking lots because if that.

Aspen Hill Shopping Center
There’s a lot going on so it could take a long time to get from one end to the other. Heading to McDonald’s? That’ll make it even worse.

Lowe’s Parking lot (Kentlands)
The four way stop in the Kentlands is pretty bad, but it’s not a parking lot, so we’re gonna go with Lowe’s here. There can be 11 cars parked yet somehow 378 people are walking to and from the parking lot at all times.

Wildwood Shopping Center (Bethesda)
The truck is to park in the back, but those can fill up too, and let’s be honest…we always think we’ll find something in the front. These short parking columns are the stuff nightmares are made of.

Megamart (Gaithersburg)
The international grocery store Megamart is one of the busiest grocery stores in the entire county. The shopping center also includes a 7-Eleven and Advanced Auto Parks.  An honorable mention goes to Gaitherstowne Plaza (IHOP) right across the street on 355.

Every Whole Foods
Just like Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods seem to bring out the worst in people in the parking lots. Silver Spring and River Rd. are my two least favorite parking lots, but the Kentlands and Rockville/N. Bethesda isn’t far behind.

Cabin John Village (Potomac)
The addition of the fast-casuals on the one side allows traffic to hit you from every angle. Construction didn’t help things recently either. Never a fun time when it’s busy.

Per the State of Maryland:
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced that he has appointed Justin Gregory to the Garrett County Circuit Court, Marybeth Ayres to the Montgomery County Circuit Court, J. Bradford McCullough to the Montgomery County Circuit Court, and Cathi V. Coates to the Worcester County District Court—the first woman in state history to serve on that court.

“I am proud to appoint such distinguished individuals to serve in our state’s judicial system,” said Governor Hogan. “Our state is gaining an immensely talented and principled group of judges who will honorably serve the citizens of their respective counties and Maryland in the years to come. I want to especially congratulate Cathi Coates as she becomes the first woman in state history to serve on the Worcester County District Court.”

For Garrett County Circuit Court:

Justin Nathaniel Gregory is a solo practitioner operating under the name J. Gregory Law Firm, L.C. He is a general practitioner and has provided a broad range of services to both Maryland and West Virginia residents for nearly a decade. He has practiced in both circuit and district courts and has handled cases from traffic citations to capital offenses. In addition to handling residential and real estate closings, estate planning, and all matters of civil litigation, Mr. Gregory has also tried felony cases before a jury and has also handled cases involving attempted murder, robbery, and kidnapping. He also serves as the court auditor for the Circuit Court for Garrett County, is the chairman of the Garrett County Property Review Board and the current president of the Garrett County Bar Association.

He received his bachelor’s degree from Frostburg State University and his J.D. from the West Virginia University College of Law.

For Montgomery County Circuit Court:

Mary Elizabeth Ayres is the Chief of the Major Crimes Division at the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, where she began working as an Assistant State’s Attorney in 2004. The Major Crimes Division handles homicides, attempted murders, home invasions, armed robberies and other major crimes affecting the community. Ms. Ayres has tried over 20 murder cases. Before coming to Montgomery County, she worked in the Homicide Division at the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office, and worked in the Queens County, New York, District Attorney’s Office. She has been a prosecutor since 1998.

She received her B.A. from Bucknell University and received her J.D. from the George Washington University Law School.

James Bradford McCullough is a commercial and business litigator and appellate attorney at Lerch, Early & Brewer in Bethesda. He represents businesses and individuals in a wide variety of cases in both the federal and state trial and appellate courts, as well as before arbitration panels and in mediation proceedings. Mr. McCullough has handled shareholder’s derivative litigation, corporate directors’ and officers’ liability claims, business dissolutions, lender liability litigation, disputes concerning non-competition agreements, and matters arising from the Uniform Commercial Code.

He received his B.A from McDaniel College, formerly Western Maryland College, and received his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law.

For Worcester County District Court:

Cathi Van de Meulebroecke Coates is the Domestic and Juvenile Magistrate for Worcester County. Her practice as a Magistrate consists of civil work, although in juvenile delinquency cases criminal principles are applicable, particularly in adjudication hearings. In her role as Magistrate, Ms. Van de Meulebroecke Coates also heard truancy cases as part of the problem solving court. Prior to her time as Magistrate, she worked as a private attorney and as Chair of the Worcester County Board of Property Review.

She received her B.A. from University of Lynchburg, formerly Lynchburg College, and received her J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law.

Over 60 people attended a “Queer Dance Party” in front of That’s Amore Grill at 15201 Shady Grove Rd in Rockville on Wednesday night, October 19. The event was organized by Trans Maryland and Kristin Mink, the Democratic nominee for the County Council seat in District 5. The group was protesting a fundraiser by UARE (United Against Racism in Education) titled “True Stories About Transgenderism; It can happen to one of your loved ones!” that was taking place inside of the restaurant.  UARE describes itself as a group that is “dedicated to fighting against the teaching of “Critical Race Theory”.

A flyer for the UARE event listed Nicole Eckenrode, a mother of nine who’s oldest son was “Brainwashed into the GENDER IDEOLOGY”, Lisa Ruth, a working mother that “talks about the Transgender Crisis in Maryland public high schools,” and Brandon Showalter, a “journalist” as speakers. Entry to the event was $20 and included pizza, veggies, and fruit.

Mink tells us, “As you can see, Montgomery County will not stand by when people try to peddle the exact kind of misinformation being used to defend anti-trans policy nationwide. Our community will continue to be proactive in protecting and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.”  That’s Amore has not commented publicly about the event.
Feature photo courtesy of Trans Maryland.

🤬JUST NOW: An anti-trans fundraiser peddling hate and misinformation was held at a MoCo restaurant tonight.

🌈 So we held a Queer Dance Party out front to stand in love and joy— and fundraise for @TransMaryland!

✅ Help us out-raise the haters! DONATE: https://t.co/HqsGLhFa2V pic.twitter.com/aw6X1DfHwX

— Kristin Mink (Montgomery County, MD) (@KristinMink_) October 20, 2022

County Executive Marc Elrich and Maryland’s First Lady Yumi Hogan attended a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 18, to mark the beginning of construction at the UNDBIO’s new U.S. R&D headquarters at 12441 Parklawn Drive in Rockville. Addition details below per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—First Lady Yumi Hogan attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday to begin the laboratory construction and build-out of South Korean pharmaceutical company UNDBIO’s new U.S. R&D headquarters in Rockville. UNDBIO’s international arrival to Maryland was announced last month during Governor Larry Hogan’s trade and investment mission to Asia.

“We are excited to have UNDBIO in the State of Maryland to do its life-saving work,” said Governor Hogan. “I know they had several discussions with other states to conduct their path-breaking insulin initiative there, but they ultimately recognized that our Maryland assets would give them the best chance to successfully get an insulin product quickly into the marketplace. This is yet another example of Maryland being open for business with an international company choosing our state and their direct investment helping to grow our economy.”

UNDBIO will begin R&D operations early next year of its proprietary insulin biosimilars technology at its new 25,000 square foot state-of-the-art laboratory facility. The company has committed a $100 million investment to begin the research and development phase of its insulin production. UNDBIO scientists will conduct research to develop insulin samples that will require regulatory approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to eventually enter the U.S. and global markets.

“We look forward to developing high-paying biotech jobs in Maryland to support the diabetic community,” said UNDBIO Chairman Jun Yong-soo. “There is a great need for affordable insulin in the United States, as currently 37 million people are now suffering from diabetes. In Maryland alone, 11.8% of the adult population have diagnosed diabetes. Every year an estimated 42,623 people in Maryland are diagnosed with diabetes and it costs an estimated $7 billion in Maryland each year in direct and indirect medical expenses.”

The UNDBIO U.S. R&D headquarters is located at Twin Labs in Rockville at 12441 Parklawn Drive. UNDBIO is not seeking any state or local funding support for its new headquarters construction.

Per the City of Rockville:
Rockville will honor veterans of our nation’s armed forces with a ceremony on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11. The ceremony is planned for 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, at the intersection of MD 28 and Rockville Pike. Free parking will be available at Sandy Spring Bank, 611 Rockville Pike. The ceremony, which is open to the public, will include a wreath laying and a presentation of colors. A reception will follow at American Legion Post 86, at 2013 Veirs Mill Road.
For more information, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/veteransday, email [email protected] or call 240-314-8620.

Rockville’s annual Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies each include a member of the military as a featured speaker. Rockville and Montgomery County residents who have retired from or currently serve in the United States military are eligible to take part in the ceremonies. Volunteer speakers must be comfortable speaking in public and must prepare a five- to seven-minute speech about their experiences in the armed forces, including what it means to serve and honor those who have served.

Contact Amanda Knox at 240-314-8604 or [email protected] to participate or learn more.
For video of past ceremonies, search “Memorial Day Ceremony” or “Veterans Day Ceremony” at youtube.com/cityofrockville.

Several winning lottery tickets were sold this past week in Montgomery County that have yet to be claimed. They include a $50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold on October 5 at the W Express (5143 River Road) in Bethesda, a $20,004 winning Mega Millions ticket sold on October 5 at Safeway (403 Redland Blvd) in Rockville, a $10,000 Mega Millions ticket sold October 5 at Sugarloaf Wine Cellar (12955 Wisteria Drive) in Germantown, and a $10,000 Lucky Numbers ticket sold on October 3 at Ollie’s Beer, Wine & Deli (2011 Veirs Mill Road) in Rockville. All four tickets remain unclaimed as of October 11, according to the Maryland Lottery.

Additional information from the Maryland Lottery:
Players across the state won nearly $35.8 million in the seven days ending Oct. 9
A Maryland Lottery player who bought a Multi-Match ticket in Calvert County landed the game’s fourth jackpot hit of 2022 in the Oct. 3 drawing. The lucky winner hasn’t claimed the prize yet, but will have the choice of a $580,000 annuity or the cash option of $374,798. Meanwhile, a scratch-off player in Brooklyn Park claimed a prize worth $250,000, and four other scratch-off players in Baltimore City (3) and Chesapeake Beach claimed $100,000 prizes last week. In all, 46 winning tickets worth $10,000 or more were sold or redeemed in the seven days ending Oct. 9, and the Lottery paid more than $35.8 million in prizes during that span.

Winners of prizes larger than $25,000 must redeem their tickets at the Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center in Baltimore, which is open by appointment only. Prizes of up to $5,000 can be claimed at any of more than 400 Expanded Cashing Authority Program (XCAP) locations. All Maryland Lottery retailers are authorized to redeem tickets up to and including $600. More information is available on the How To Claim page of mdlottery.com.

Here is the weekly roundup of big winners:
Scratch-off Prizes Claimed Oct. 3-Oct. 9:

$250,000 Prize

• Lady Luck, 7-Eleven #23753, 4000 Ritchie Highway, Brooklyn Park

$100,000 Prizes

• Show Me $1,000,000!, Moravia Shell, 5920 Moravia Road, Baltimore
• Show Me $1,000,000!, Lombard Liquor and Bar, 1000 West Lombard Street, Baltimore
• Money Rush, Erdman Exxon, 3320 Erdman Ave., Baltimore
• $100,000 Extreme Cash, Twin Beach Convenient Mart, 8426 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach

$50,000 Prizes

• Extreme Green, Courthouse Exxon, 700 Rockville Pike, Rockville
• Power Spot Multiplier, Martins #6425, 24 Rising Sun Towne Center, Rising Sun
• Deluxe Crossword 7^th Edition, R&R Convenience and Deli, 812 Guilford Ave., Baltimore

$20,000 Prizes

• Ravens X2, Aquaheart Exxon, 720 Aquaheart Road, Glen Burnie
• Lady Luck, Ballenger Beer & Spirits, 5862 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick

$10,000 Prizes

• Million Dollar Mega Multiplier, Eastover Pure, 5401 Indian Head Highway, Oxon Hill
• Million Dollar Mega Multiplier, Lynwood Square Wine & Spirits, 6010 Marshalee Drive, Suite 260, Elkridge
• Lady Luck, Post Road Liquors, 1123 Revolution Street, Havre de Grace
• Lady Luck, Quarterfield Liquors, 7702 Quarterfield Road, Glen Burnie
• Lady Luck, Liberty Dash In, 8200 Liberty Road, Milford Mill
• Show Me $1,000,000!, Royal Farms #267, 1825 Perryville Road, Perryville
• Gold Bar Bingo 3^rd Edition, Dolfield BP, 3601 Dolfield Ave., Baltimore
• $100,000 Crossword 6^th Edition, 7-Eleven #11617, 7201 East Baltimore Street, Highlandtown
• Ravens X5, 7-Eleven #346448, 3500 Boston Street, Suite E, Baltimore
• Cash Is King, Carroll Mart, 259 Belle Mill Road, Elkton
• Bingo X10 5^th Edition, Dash In #12091, 11001 Livingston Road, Fort Washington
• Mega 7s, Landover Hills Exxon, 6579 Annapolis Road, Landover
• Money Explosion, Wawa #584-E, 5955 Crain Highway La Plata

FAST PLAY and Draw Game Tickets Sold for Drawings Oct. 3-Oct. 9:

FAST PLAY

• $10,000 Lucky Numbers ticket sold Oct. 3 at Ollie’s Beer, Wine & Deli, 2011 Veirs Mill Road, Suite A, Rockville (unclaimed as of Oct. 11)

MULTI-MATCH

• $580,000 jackpot-winning ticket sold Sept. 30 for the Oct. 3 drawing at Weis Market #285, 13300 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons (unclaimed as of Oct. 11)

MEGA MILLIONS

• $20,004 ticket sold Oct. 4 at Safeway #1715, 403 Redland Blvd., Rockville (unclaimed as of Oct. 11)
• $10,000 ticket sold Oct. 5 at Sugarloaf Wine Cellar, 12955 Wisteria Drive, Germantown (unclaimed as of Oct. 11)

PICK 5

• Two $50,000 tickets sold Oct. 4 at High Bridge Market Place, 6201 High Bridge Road, Bowie (both claimed)
• Two $25,000 tickets sold Oct. 4 at Carroll Mart, 259 Belle Mill Road, Elkton (both claimed)
• $25,000 ticket sold Oct. 4 at Stadium Osprey, 501 East 33^rd Street, Baltimore (claimed)
• $25,000 ticket sold Oct. 5 at Stadium Osprey, 501 East 33^rd Street, Baltimore (claimed)
• $25,000 ticket sold Oct. 3 at Centerway Mini Mart, 109-A Centerway Road, Greenbelt (claimed)
• $25,000 ticket sold Oct. 4 at Harford Marathon, 2101 Harford Road, Baltimore (claimed)
• $25,000 ticket sold Oct. 3 at Salisbury Quick Stop, 2513 North Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury (unclaimed as of Oct. 11)
• $25,000 ticket sold Oct. 8 at Chillum Wine & Spirits, 5813 Eastern Avenue, Hyattsville (unclaimed as of Oct. 11)
• $25,000 ticket sold at Giant #315, 7546 Annapolis Road, Hyattsville (unclaimed as of Oct. 11)
• $25,000 ticket sold Oct. 8 at US Fuel, 6100 Moravia Park Road, Baltimore, (unclaimed as of Oct. 11)

POWERBALL

• $50,000 ticket sold Oct. 5 at W Express, 5143 River Road, Bethesda (unclaimed as of Oct. 11)

RACETRAX

• $41,587.50 ticket sold Oct. 8 at 8 Days A Week Liquors, 1700 Taylor Ave., Parkville (unclaimed as of Oct. 11)
• $41,308 ticket sold Oct. 7 at Landover Hills Exxon, 6579 Annapolis Road, Landover (unclaimed as of Oct. 11)
• $25,434 ticket sold at Liquor Mart, 833 Taylor Ave., Towson (claimed)
• $14,086 ticket sold Oct. 3 at Dodge Park Sunoco, 7620 Landover Road, Hyattsville (claimed)
• $13,787.50 ticket sold Oct. 3 at Liquor Outlet, 9824 Liberty Road, Randallstown (claimed)
• $11,642 ticket sold Oct. 7 at To To Market, 3949 Erdman Ave., Baltimore (claimed)

The Maryland Lottery encourages players to check their tickets by scanning them at any Lottery retailer or with the Lottery’s mobile apps. Draw game winners have 182 days from the date of a drawing to claim their prizes, and scratch-off winners have 182 days from the announced end-of-game date.

Last claim dates for scratch-off tickets are published in the scratch-off section of mdlottery.com.