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Governor Hogan, Lt. Governor Rutherford Celebrate Opening of Marriott International’s New Global Headquarters in Bethesda

Published September 19, 2022 at 2:44PM

In 2016, following discussions with the state and Montgomery County, Marriott announced plans to stay in Maryland and move from its Fernwood Road headquarters to the new location in downtown Bethesda, a 21-story headquarters home to corporate associates supporting over 8,100 hotels in 139 countries and territories. Governor Hogan took part in the groundbreaking for the site in 2018.

Citation Presentation in Seoul. Governor Hogan presented a Governor’s Citation during a celebration of the grand opening at JW Marriott Seoul.

Montgomery Village

The Great Pumpkin Race/Fall Festival Returns to Montgomery Village on October 8

By Patrick Herron

Published September 19, 2022 at 2:15PM

Montgomery Village’s Fall Festival will take place this year on October 8 from 11am-2:30pm at North Creek Community Center (20125 Arrowhead Road). The event will feature food trucks, games, a petting zoo, and the annual Great Pumpkin Race. The Great Pumpkin Race is a “unique side-by-side, single-elimination race featuring handcrafted, decorated pumpkin race cars, in a madcap, dramatic explosion of creative ingenuity. The referee rules the race, building excitement as registered pumpkin race car owners compete for the Pumpkin Race Championship Trophy.”

Each year the racing and the decorating become more competitive, and this year is expected to be no different. Families, individuals, local dignitaries, groups and organizations are encouraged to build a pumpkin racer for the race, which caps off the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) Fall Festival. Participants will have time before the single-elimination heats to test and tune their racers for optimal performance. A limited number of race kits will be available both at the MVF Office, 10120 Apple Ridge Road ($20), before race day, and at the festival on race day (limited quantities); pumpkins not supplied. For instructions on how to build a pumpkin racer, click here.

Gaithersburg

Four Juveniles, One Adult Charged After Friday Night’s Fights at Gaithersburg High School

By Patrick Herron

Published September 19, 2022 at 12:20PM | Updated September 19, 2022 at 7:02PM

Per the Gaithersburg Police Department: Four juveniles and one adult were charged with assault after fights broke out at Friday night’s football game (Northwest at Gaithersburg) at Gaithersburg High School (101 Education Boulevard). According to the Gaithersburg Police Department, “as a result of fights on Friday night, Gaithersburg officers charged four juveniles with assault and one 19-years-old male of Germantown, MD with Second Degree Assault, Mutual Affray, Disorderly Conduct, Intoxicated Endanger, and Failure to Obey Lawful Order. The charges were the result of fights that occurred off of the field and as crowds were dispersing.

Gaithersburg and Northwest High Schools and Montgomery County Public Schools security will be conducting an administrative review regarding students and staff involved in the fighting on the field during the game.”

Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks Oktoberfest Ale Trail Takes Places Saturday, September 24

By Patrick Herron

Published September 19, 2022 at 10:51AM

Maryland’s own Shane Gamble and his band will be taking the stage all day to help kick off Oktoberfest the right way. With two albums already released, Shane has made a name for himself in the music industry, with a Billboard Top 40 single “Beautiful Work” and a breakout number 1 hit “Turn My Way”. He’s also been featured on Spotify’s “Fresh Finds” and “New Music Nashville” playlists.

Interested in getting a birds eye view of Lake Needwood? Bring your kids for an exciting chance to climb some trees along the lake, spotted and supported by the Parks Tree Climbing Crew. This opportunity is for children only.

Colesville

“Alexa” Alerts Family of Fire in Colesville

By Patrick Herron

Published September 19, 2022 at 10:28AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a garage fire that extended into a home on the 12600 block of Davan Drive in Colesville on Monday morning around 1:45am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS, sleeping residents were alerted to smoke in the home by their “Alexa”. Upon awakening, they tracked smoke to the attached garage and attempted to enter to investigate, but were pushed back by smoke and heat.

The electrical fire originated in an outlet that was charging an electric bike and an electric lawnmower battery, and the cause of the fire was determined to be combustibles too close to a heat source. A family of six (four adults and two children) have been displaced. There were no injuries reported. Damages to the home are estimated to be $175,000. Per @mcpdPIO on twitter: (~145a) 12600blk Davan Dr, off Eldrid Dr, Colesville, single-family house, garage fire, @mcfrs PE718, PE712, PE715, PE716, PE721, AT724, AT718, RS742B, A724, BC701, BC704, RS715, T715, T716, A742, ALS742B, PE725, E705, T725, A742B & others responded

MoCo Libraries

MCPL Celebrates Banned Books Weeks

By Patrick Herron

Published September 19, 2022 at 9:47AM

Montgomery County Public Libraries is celebrating Banned Books Week with a series of events and displays across several MoCo libraries. Banned Books Week is “an annual event celebrating the freedom […]

Bethesda

Detectives Ask for Public’s Assistance in Locating 16-Year-Old Missing from Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published September 17, 2022 at 6:29PM

Aiden Vining was last seen on Thursday, September 13, 2022. He was last seen in the 7900 block of Glendale Rd. in Bethesda.

Aiden has brown eyes and black hair, styled in twists or locs. He is 5-feet, 8-inches tall, and 125 pounds. He was last known to be wearing a black t-shirt and black Adidas pants with Timberland boots. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg Police: Officers Respond to Altercation at Gaithersburg High School Football Game; Several Individuals in Custody

By Patrick Herron

Published September 16, 2022 at 10:17PM

Per the Gaithersburg Police Department: Officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department and Montgomery County Police – 6th District responded to Gaithersburg High School and are investigating physical altercations that occurred as a […]

The Universities at Shady Grove Invites Prospective Students to Undergraduate and Graduate Open House on Nov. 12 (sponsored)

By Patrick Herron

Published September 16, 2022 at 5:50PM | Updated September 19, 2022 at 6:14PM

(Rockville, MD) —The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) invites prospective students and guests to learn more about the USG campus and the wide variety of degree programs offered by its university partners at the upcoming Undergraduate and Graduate Open House on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

USG is a regional higher education center of the University System of Maryland that offers approximately 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs from nine different state universities, all on one convenient campus in Montgomery County. Undergraduate programs at USG are geared to serving transfer students, as the universities offering the bachelor’s degree programs provide the third and fourth year coursework. Students admitted into the university programs complete their first two years at Montgomery College — where they can benefit from significant cost-savings on a four-year degree via the “2+2 pathway” — or at another college or university.