Silver Spring News 'N Notes

- Silver Spring Scene points out that the MPDU units at the under construction Crescent Condominiums don't include many of the amenities that come with the standard condos. (Note that in this case, the developer lists the public garage across the street as an "amenity".) Unlike their regularly-price counterparts, the MPDU's don't include a washer, dryer or microwave oven.

This seems to be pretty standard with MPDU units. For example, check out the small print in the "features" section of the Silverton Condos website.

Personally, I think the MPDU program is a bit of a joke. I know someone who managed to get a MPDU and he says that many of the people in the MPDU units around him drive new Lexuses and BMWs. These aren't teachers, fireman and bus drivers that are getting these condos.

What I also find fascinating is how HEAVILY Asian (both south and east) the list of MPDU lottery winners are. Check out the list of winners for the Aurora and the Silverton condominiums. My aforementioned friend said that when he went to the MoCo offices to do some MPDU paperwork, every other person there was Asian. These ethnic communities seem to be spreading the word about MPDUs amongst themselves, but perhaps the county isn't doing such a good job of educating everyone else.

- After defeating the same team 5-3 yesterday, the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts will face the Rockville Express for the Cal Ripken, Sr. Baseball League title tonight at Blair Stadium. Is the name "Rockville Express" intentionally ironic? Traveling through Rockville is anything but express.