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New Bill Would Require Fire Extinguishers in All High-Rise Buildings Without Sprinklers
A new bill introduced in the Maryland House of Delegates would require fire extinguishers in high-rise buildings without sprinkler systems installed. The bill, known as the Melanie Diaz Sprinklers Save Lives Act, was introduced by Delegates Lorig Charkoudian, Marvin Holmes, David Moon, Emily Shetty, Jared Solomon, and Jheanelle Wilkins after the fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex claimed the life of Melanie Diaz and displaced hundreds of residents.
Capitol Heights Men Arrested in Connection With Bonifant St. Homicide
Montgomery County Police say that two men from Capitol Heights have been arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred on March 5 in downtown Silver Spring. Kajohn McCombs and Ahmahd McCombs, both 22 years old, are in custody following the murder of Deandre Keith Ellis, according to an MCPD press release.
Takoma Park Teens Arrested for Stolen Auto, Other Offenses
Police in Takoma Park say that two teens are facing several charges in connection with the theft of a vehicle reported in Rockville. Police spokesperson Cathy Plevy said that at approximately 9:51 a.m. on Tuesday, officers located a stolen vehicle with two juveniles inside in the 6700 block of Gude Ave. The driver began to move away when officers approached, driving off the road and onto a tree stump. After assessing that the juveniles were not injured, the officers determined that the vehicle they were traveling in was reported stolen by Rockville police.
Montgomery County Commission for Women to Offer Self-Defense Classes
The county’s Commission for Women will offer self-defense classes in March and April, officials announced. Four in-person seminars will begin on Saturday, March 18, focusing on “Introduction to Women’s Self-Defense.” The S.A.F.E. (Self-defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange) seminars are two-hour “samplers” for women of all ages and abilities that are taught by Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)-certified instructors, according to a press release.
County Council Opens Application Process for Two Planning Board Positions
The County Council has opened the application process for two full, four-year terms on the Planning Board, including for the board chair position, officials announced. The positions re open to anyone who is registered as a member of any political party or are unaffiliated with any party. Applicants should indicate in a cover letter which position they are applying for. Annual compensation for board members is currently $30,000, and the full-time chair currently earns $228,000.
Police: Burglary Led to Fight Between Suspect and Victim
Takoma Park Police say that a residential burglary led to a fight between the suspect and victim Monday morning. According to police spokesperson Cathy Plevy, officers responded at approximately 7:23 a.m. on Monday in response to a report of a residential burglary in progress in the 6600 block of Gude Ave. The suspect, a male in his 20s, climbed through a window on the ground floor. The suspect and the victim, the owner of the residence, engaged in a physical altercation once inside the home. After the fight ended on the front porch, the suspect fled on foot down Gude Ave. toward Poplar Ave.
Outback Steakhouse to Open at Ellsworth Place
Outback Steakhouse is set to open in the former home of Not Your Average Joe’s at Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring, according to an announcement from mall owner GBT Realty. The national restaurant group signed a lease for approximately 7,000-sq. ft. of restaurant and patio space. “Outback Steakhouse...
Hyattsville Teen Arrested for Stolen Auto, Other Offenses
Police in Takoma Park say a Hyattsville teen faces several charges in connection with an auto theft that occurred early Sunday morning. Officers responded just before 1 a.m. Sunday to the 7100 block of Holly Ave. for a report of a stolen vehicle, according to police spokesperson Cathy Plevy. The officers observed a vehicle driving away at a high rate of speed while the stolen vehicle was being driven behind it. The officers attempted to stop both vehicles without success. The vehicles split up at Maple Ave. and Erie Ave., with the vehicle in front turning onto Erie Ave. towards Flower Ave. The officers continued to monitor the stolen vehicle.
Car Crashes Into Outdoor Seating Area at The Daily Dish
A car crashed into the outdoor seating area of a Silver Spring restaurant on Monday evening. The incident occurred during the dinner rush at approximately 7 p.m. at The Daily Dish restaurant, located in the Rock Creek Shopping Center at 8301 Grubb Road. Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson Pete...
Gold’s Gym Launches Website for Upcoming Location in Downtown Silver Spring
Gold’s Gym has launched a website for its upcoming location at 901 Wayne Ave. in Downtown Silver Spring. Fitness enthusiasts can sign up at the website to register their interest as a Founding Member. Gold’s Gym will occupy the nearly 25,000 square feet in the Downtown Silver Spring development...
New Coffee Shop, Bakery Planned on Thayer Avenue
A new coffee shop is coming to Thayer Avenue, according to documents the Source obtained from the county’s Office of Permitting Services. Prime Coffee & Bakery will occupy 930 Thayer Ave., next to the post office, in what has been empty space on the ground floor of the Thayer & Spring apartments. The outlet will have seating of up to 49 people, according to plans.
Peri Peri Original to Open at Colesville Center: Report
Peri Peri Original is moving into the space that was previously occupied by Pollo Mex at 13436 New Hampshire Ave., according to a report from The MoCo Show. Nando’s competitor Peri-Peri Original appears to have originated in Europe, with approximately two dozen restaurants in the United Kingdom. Following the opening of its first U.S. location in Alexandria, Va., in 2018, the chain plans to rapidly expand throughout the country, with five locations already open in Maryland and six in Virginia.
Arepas Pues in Downtown Silver Spring Now Open for Breakfast
Arepas Pues, the Latin American restaurant at 8555 Fenton St. in downtown Silver Spring, is now open at 7 a.m. daily for breakfast, according to signage posted at the restaurant:. Our distinguished clientele is informed that from Tuesday the 7th we will be working at 7 a.m. in the morning,...
UPDATED: Police: Silver Spring Teen Missing Since March 10
UPDATE: Montgomery County Police tweeted that Hitwot Fentaw has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the county’s Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old girl from Silver Spring. Hitwot Fentaw was last seen at approximately 4:21 p.m. on...
Police: Aspen Hill Teen Missing Since March 10
Detectives from the county’s Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old girl from Aspen Hill. Shania Adams was last seen at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Friday, March 10, in the 3500 block of Pear Tree Ct., MCPD said in a news release. Adams is approximately five feet, two inches tall, and weighs 120 pounds. She has brown eyes and black hair styled in a ponytail.
Police: Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of Stolen Semi-Automatic Rifle
Montgomery County Police say that 28-year-old Humberto Guerra Jr., of Silver Spring, and 41-year-old Freya Marla Casanova, of an unknown address, have been charged following a traffic stop in February. The criminal charges against Guerra and Casanova were filed on March 1, according to an MCPD news release. On Friday,...
Takoma Park Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
A Takoma Park man who was previously arrested for vandalizing public libraries in Greenbelt and New Carrollton has been arrested on child pornography charges, according to reports. WUSA9 reports that Charles Sutherland faces at least seven charges of possessing child pornography. Last June, Sutherland was arrested on vandalism and hate...
Royal Farms Planned for Sunoco Gas Station Site
A Royal Farms location is planned for the Sunoco gas station site at 9475 Georgia Ave. in Silver Spring, according to applications filed with the county’s Department of Permitting Services. Certified letters sent to residents by Fairfax, Va.-based Dewberry Engineers included stormwater management concept plans for the site at...
Gaithersburg Man Sought in Grocery Store Larceny, Burglaries
Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 55-year-old man wanted for a string of larceny and burglaries of grocery stores in Montgomery County. According to MCPD, Jonah Ammiel Carter of Gaithersburg is suspected of stealing large quantities of goods from Giant Food stores in...
Citizens & Culture Is One of Eater’s “Most Anticipated Spring Restaurant Openings to Track Around D.C.”
The area’s restaurant scene continues to attract national attention and accolades for its quality and diversity. Citizens & Culture, which Kaldi’s Social House owner Tsega Hailemariam is set to open this spring, is one of Eater’s most anticipated restaurant openings in the D.C. area:. Downtown Silver Spring’s...
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