The County Government officials and community leaders participating in the forum will engage in a conversation about racial equity and social justice.
Scheduled speakers for the forum include Zola Shaw, RESJAC chair, and Shane Lloyd, RESJAC vice chair.
Manuel Casco, age 44, was last seen on Monday, June 20, 2022, leaving the area of Crystal Hill Road. Casco is 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. It is unknown what clothing he was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Manuel Casco is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).
Following Pride on the Field, come hang out at White Oak Rec Center’s new LGBTQ+ Safe Zone from 7:00pm-10:00pm.
Programming Schedule
This year, 34 members of the RCPD, Rockville Volunteer Fire Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, and Montgomery County Department of Police, as well as Montgomery County Public Schools and City of Rockville staff members, were honored for their service. RCPD members were honored with the following awards:
The Distinguished Service Citation is presented to a member of a public safety organization, or a civilian, who served beyond the ordinary call of duty. It recognizes diligence, perseverance and timely judgement in the performance of a difficult task that resulted in the protection of life or property, the prevention of a major crime, or the apprehension of an armed and dangerous criminal. The following RCPD members were honored with the citation:
The event will be at Gunners Lake located at Wisteria Drive and Sky Blue Drive in Germantown.
Summer is the time of year when it rains the most in the Washington Region. The National Severe Storms Laboratory states more people are killed each year in the U.S. by flooding than are killed by tornadoes, hurricanes or lightning. Enhancing Montgomery County’s early warning system is key to protecting the public and saving lives.
The long awaited opening of Burtons Grill & Bar at 109 Commerce Square Pl at the Kentlands in Gaithersburg will take place on Monday, June 27. The restaurant’s opening was delayed several years by the COVID-19 pandemic and later supply chain issues. The 5,000 square foot restaurant will serve lunch and dinner and has seating capacity for 196 patrons, including a 106 seat dining room, 44-seat bar, and an outdoor patio that seats 46. Menu items will include braised short ribs, filet mignon, chicken risotto, and market fresh seafood.
In a press release, President and Chief Operating Officer of Burtons Grill & Bar John Haggai said, “Following all of the success we’ve had in the past year with the Burton’s Grill & Bar brand, we are thrilled to be opening another restaurant, even more so because of its location in Kentlands Market Square. We’re excited to be opening a second location for our loyal customers in the state of Maryland.” The restaurant will be open Sunday and Monday from 11:30am-9pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30am-10pm, and Friday and Saturday from 11:30am-11pm.
On Wednesday, June 22, at approximately 11:30 pm, Montgomery County Police and Rockville City Police responded to the Red Roof Inn at 16001 Shady Grove Road for the report of a shooting. Officers found one adult male victim shot who was pronounced dead at the scene. RCPD noted that “Due to the seriousness of victim’s injuries the MCPD Major Crimes Unit will be taking over the investigation of this case.”
6/23/22 – 12:15 am – RCPD is on scene at 16001 Shady Grove Road, the Red Roof Inn, adult male victim found shot. Due to the seriousness of victim’s injuries the @mcpnews Major Crimes Unit will be taking over the investigation of this case. pic.twitter.com/MqRecDZyY4
Earlier this week, NBC4/WRCTV anchor Leon Harris was sentenced in Montgomery County District Court to one year of jailtime, with all but 10 days suspended, after pleading guilty to driving under the influence. Harris was arrested for DUI in January when he failed a field sobriety test after being involved in a collision on Bradley Boulevard near River Road. Harris was also sentenced to serve three years of supervised probation and must have an ignition interlock device installed on his vehicle, according to NBC4.
In March, Harris returned to the air on NBC4 and called his decision to drink and drive the “stupidest decision he could have made,” and said he knew that he let a lot of people down, and that he had spent the previous month to reflect and seek professional help. On the disease of alcoholism, Harris went on to say, “I’ve learned that this problem is treatable, and that it is possible to embrace recovery and sobriety, and with the help of my family, friends and professional advisers, have sought some help now to do just that.”
There will be a Drag Queen Story Hour this Saturday, June 25, at 10am at Flower Avenue Urban Park (8746 Flower Ave) in Silver Spring. The event is co-sponsored by […]
“Today, we are also again calling on Democratic leaders in Maryland to take action to address rising gas prices. We are once again calling on the Comptroller to use the same authority he has in the past in order to minimize the impact of the gas tax increase scheduled for July 1. We are again calling on the presiding officers of the General Assembly to convene a special session for the express and sole purpose of passing emergency legislation to suspend the gas tax. I am prepared to swiftly sign a gas tax suspension into law.
“There is no reason why we cannot come together and get this done before the July 4th holiday to provide much-needed relief for the crushing costs burdening families and businesses.”
“We are delighted to resume this in-person program at MCPL,” said MCPL Director Anita Vassallo. “This program is designed to improve students’ ability to read more fluently and with better comprehension and to keep their reading skills sharp during the summer.”
The Grandreaders Program will run for five weeks, from the last week of June until the end of July, at the Aspen Hill, Gaithersburg, Wheaton and White Oak libraries.