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Gaithersburg, MD

Montgomery County, MD

Silver Spring, MD

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Carter Prince, a missing 11-year-old from Silver Spring. Carter was last seen on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at approximately 8:30 a.m., leaving his residence on Auden Place in Silver Spring.Carter is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 90 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue/orange Adidas backpack, a gray t-shirt and black/gray Crocs. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 11-Year-Old

Washington, DC

Per the Maryland Attorney General: The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent and involved officers in the fatal crash that occurred on May 20, 2023, in Montgomery County along I-270. The decedent has been identified as 37-year-old Lawrence White of Washington, D.C.

Driver and Officers Identified in Fatal I-270 Pursuit

Per MCPD: 30-year-old, Trevor Copeland of Silver Spring has been arrested after walking around a Germantown neighborhood, while openly carrying an assault rifle. On Thursday, April 27, 2023, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District- Community Action Team received a report of an individual walking around an apartment complex in the 23000 block of Sweetgum Circle, carrying an assault rifle and knocking on random doors.

Man Arrested After Openly Carrying Assault Rifle and Knocking on Random Doors in Germantown

Takoma Park, MD

Per Takoma Park Police: Private First Class Manny Gaitan was selected Officer of the Year 2021 and Private First Class Pandelis Hinaris was selected Officer of the Year 2022 because of their dedication to duty and significant accomplishments and contributions throughout those years. Their work and actions contributed significantly to...

Chief DeVaul Announces Takoma Park Police Officers and Civilians of the Year for 2021 and 2022

Maryland State

Per Delaware State Police: Yesterday the Delaware State Police arrested 23-year-old Micah Lee of Silver Spring, Maryland and 21-year-old Bashir Abukar of Bowie, Maryland after they attempted to fraudulently obtain prescription medication from a Selbyville pharmacy. Both men were apprehended following a vehicle pursuit. On May 28, 2023, at approximately...

Montgomery County Man Arrested on Prescription Fraud Charges in Delaware

Accident, MD

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a single vehicle collision early Monday morning in Gaithersburg. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred around 2:45am in the 200blk. of W. Deer Park Rd, near Sunnyside Ct. There was one occupant in the vehicle and...

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Rollover Monday in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at 9900 Shelburne Terrace (Sawyer Flats apartment complex), off Rio Blvd in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, May 30 around 7:45pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was located in the walls on the third and fourth floors of the 4-story building. The building was evacuated and there were no injuries reported. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

MCFRS Respond to Apartment Fire Near Rio in Gaithersburg

Per MCDOT: On Wednesday, May 31, starting at 7 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss and identify permanent treatments of the East Silver Spring Neighborhood Greenway project. The public will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments. MCDOT will...

Public Hybrid Meeting on the East Silver Spring Neighborhood Greenway Project to be Held on Wednesday, May 31

Rockville, MD

Flip’d by IHOP at 8537 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring will be closing on June 1. The restaurant opened on September 20, 2022 in the space that was previously occupied by Asian Bistro Cafe, between Panera and Red Lobster. Flip’d is a quick-service version of IHOP that features some of the chain’s best selling items made to order for carryout and delivery. IHOP has full service locations in Gaithersburg, Germantown, Olney, Rockville, Wheaton, Silver Spring, and Takoma Park.

Flip’d by IHOP to Close its Only MoCo Location After Less Than a Year

Virginia State

Vienna, VA

Per WMATA: Beginning Saturday, June 3, Metro will begin rail replacement work on the Orange Line in Virginia. During construction, which will be done in two phases to minimize station closures, Metro will replace the original 40-year-old steel rail between Ballston-MU and Vienna stations. Replacing the track in this section is a top priority to ensure safety and increase reliability. Crews will also install fiber-optic cables during this shutdown to modernize communications and allow for more efficient maintenance in the future.

Metro Summer Construction Continues June 3, With Four Orange Line Station Closures in Virginia

Hagerstown, MD

Per the Maryland Lottery: “A Western Maryland woman credits her late father and a “penny from heaven” for her $2 million top-prize win on the Cash is King scratch-off. The Hagerstown resident, who is using the nickname “Happy Dog Groomer” to tell the story of her Lottery luck, started on her journey to multimillionaire status with an unrelated scratch-off. She discovered she won $100 on the game when she got home. The Washington County woman was going to wait until the following week to cash in her prize, but noticed a penny on the front steps outside of her home.

Beyond MoCo: “Happy Dog Groomer” Wins $2 Million on Winning Scratch-off Lottery Ticket

Milan Laser Hair Removal, the nation’s largest laser hair removal center, is opening its new Gaithersburg location at 826 Muddy Branch Rd on Tuesday, March 30th. It will open in the space that was previously home to Weight Watchers in the Muddy Branch Square shopping center. Milan Laser Hair Removal has over 200 locations nationwide.

Milan Laser Hair Removal to Open New Gaithersburg Location This Week

Per The City of Rockville: Rockville is part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Actions we take in our own backyards can have a significant impact on the health, habitat and wildlife of local waterways, and eventually the Chesapeake Bay. Help Rockville celebrate Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week, from Saturday, June 3-Sunday, June 11, by sharing, with friends and family, these actions to help protect local water resources, the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay:

Rockville to Celebrate “Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week” June 3-11

Montgomery Village, MD

Coming soon signage is up at Baskin Robbins in the Montgomery Village Center. The ice cream shop will be located next to the upcoming Safe Splash Swim School and Suburban Hair. Construction on the interior of the store has just recently begun and no opening date has been announced. Baskin Robbins opened a location earlier this month at 1079 Seven Locks Rd in Potomac Woods Plaza and will hold its official grand opening event on Saturday, June 3, from 11-4pm.

Update on Baskin Robbins in Montgomery Village

We’d like to welcome Classic Bakery, a bakery with a rich MoCo history as the newest member of the MoCo Directory (amazing photos below). The family business was introduced over half a century ago by Grandpa Souren, who discovered his passion for baking in 1947 at the age of 17 in Tehran, Iran. He left his job as a machine mechanic to focus on his small bakery.

The History of Classic Bakery

Poolesville, MD

Friday, June 9th marks the kickoff of the Town of Poolesville’s ‘Friday on the Commons’ 2023 season with ‘Red, White, and Brews’ taking place at the Commons (19701 Fisher Ave) from 6pm until 10pm. Per the Town of Poolesville: “We’ll have Landmade, Manor Hill, Rockwell...

‘Red, White & Brews’ Takes Place Friday, June 9

Florida State

Bethesda, MD

Viamericas Corporation, a licensed, international remittance company, recently relocated its corporate headquarters from Bethesda, Maryland to Coral Gables, Florida. Viamericas was located at 4641 Montgomery Avenue in Bethesda prior to its announced departure earlier this month and selected the Miami region because it is a major transportation hub connecting the Americas, making it an ideal location for a company specializing in cross-border money transfers. The city also has a large and growing Latin American population, which provides a natural customer base for Viamericas’ services.

Viamericas Relocates From MoCo to Miami

Olney, MD

Celebrate Three Years of Brewing Excellence with Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company in Olney: Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company, the award-winning craft brewery in Olney, MD, is excited to announce its upcoming third birthday celebration – Harvest Fest – taking place on Friday, June 9th, Saturday, June 10th and Sunday, June 11th, 2023. This milestone marks three vears of exceptional craftsmanshio. dedication to guality. and a commitment to the community. We kick off Harvest Fest with DC101 DJ Roche! The renowned beer guru will be broadcasting his show LIVE from The Farm on Friday, June 9ª from 3pm to 7pm!

Lone Oak Celebrates Three Years With Harvest Fest (June 9, 10, 11) Featuring $5 MoCo Lites

Germantown, MD

The Germantown Flea Market returns this Saturday, June 3, from 8am-1pm at the MARC rail commuter lot at the intersection of Germantown Rd. (Rt. 118) and Bowman Mill Drive. Additional details below courtesy of the Germantown Historical Society:. The Germantown Community Flea Market is the place to find bargains and...

Germantown Flea Market This Saturday

Potomac, MD

Baskin Robbins at 1079 Seven Locks Rd in Potomac Woods Plaza, which opened earlier this month, will hold its official grand opening event on Saturday, June 3, from 11-4pm. The event will feature a DJ, prizes, giveaways, and $ scoops of ice cream. Baskin Robbins is located in the space that was previously home to Ibhana Creations.

Baskin Robbins to Hold Grand Opening Event With $2 Scoops

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Special Victims Investigations Division Asking for Assistance in Locating Missing Eight-Year-Old

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing...

Special Victims Investigations Division Asking for Assistance in Locating Missing Eight-Year-Old

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