Obituary

Dimitrios Grigoropoulos of Gaithersburg, MD, born in August of 1946 in Fourna Eyrytanias, Greece, passed away peacefully earlier this week, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, resilience, and unwavering kindness within the Montgomery County community he cherished. As a beloved figure known for his contributions to local businesses, including Tippy’s Taco House in Gaithersburg and Traville Barbershop in Rockville, Dimitrios touched the lives of many in the area.

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Bethesda

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will be joined by County Councilmember Andrew Friedson and Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) leadership to announce the expansion of the MCPD Drone as First Responder Program to the Bethesda area at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12 at the Public Safety Headquarters.

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Arts

In a collaborative effort with Monumental Sports and Entertainment, Brooke Grove Elementary School is currently embarking on an exciting project to celebrate the Washington Capitals hockey team’s 50th anniversary. The initiative invited fourth graders to participate in a student-led music video experience, where they would help write a song honoring the team’s historic milestone.

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Gaithersburg

The Cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville are hosting their annual Junior Mayor contests for fourth-grade students, inspired by the statewide “If I Were Mayor…” essay contest. These exciting initiatives allow young residents to learn about local government and share their ideas on improving their communities.

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Entertainment

With the International Day of Happiness coming up on March 20, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Happiest Cities in America, with one city in Maryland coming in ranked at #16– Columbia (Howard County).

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