New mural in Kensington (Photos)

A large mural is being painted on the facade of a landmark office building at the crossroads in Kensington. The giraffe image is being completed where Connecticut Avenue splits to go on to Wheaton and Aspen Hill, or as University Boulevard to College Park. A skateboarder riding down the neck of the animal is in the process of emerging from the gray brick, via the painter's brush. 

The building, 3720 Farragut Avenue, was constructed in 1963. It was renovated in 2019, and the mural is being touted as a selling point in the property's leasing materials, for making the structure easily identifiable by drivers. What do you think about this public art piece?

Kensington Crossing shopping center to replace gas station on Connecticut Avenue (Photos)

A new shopping center is coming to the main drag in Kensington. H&R Retail is marketing the new retail property at 10619 Connecticut Avenue, at the southeast corner of its intersection with Plyers Mill Road. It is adjacent to the CSX railroad tracks, and diagonally across from the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department station. Located at a crossroads, the branding being given is Kensington Crossing.

Featuring a total of 11,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, the shopping center also has the right to have a drive-thru business, such as a fast food restaurant or bank. At a high-traffic, high-profile corner, that will be quite a draw. Let's hope Jack-in-the-Box is listening!

The property will also feature several amenities. These include a cut-through, arched walkway seen here, as well as outdoor seating and "relaxing community areas." Spaces are now being leased ahead of construction.

Renderings courtesy H&R Retail

POLICE RELEASE VEHICLE DESCRIPTION IN SEARCH FOR CONNECTICUT AVENUE HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER

Montgomery County Police have just released the first description of the hit-and-run driver's vehicle from Tuesday night's fatal accident on Connecticut Avenue near Randolph Road.

The suspect's vehicle is described as a late 1990s/early 2000s Toyota Corolla of unknown color. Damage should be to the right front corner of the vehicle, and involves the headlight assembly.

If you witnessed the collision, or have any information about the this vehicle (location, repairs made, etc.) please call police at 301-279-8000.

FATAL HIT-AND-RUN IN SILVER SPRING LAST NIGHT

Montgomery County Police are seeking witnesses to a deadly hit-and-run in Silver Spring last night.

Marlyn Eres Ali, 53, of the 3800 block of Elby Street was struck by an unidentified vehicle while crossing Connecticut Avenue at Everton Street around 8:00 PM. She died later at Suburban Hospital.

Investigators are asking the public for any information regarding the driver who fled the scene, and the make and model of the vehicle. Police believe the car has front-end damage.

The victim was struck in the southbound lanes of Connecticut Avenue.

If you can help police with this case, please call detectives at 240.773.6620.  You do not have to identify yourself to share information.