Beyond MoCo

Drivers traveling on I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Prince George’s County should prepare for overnight lane closures beginning Monday, June 29, as the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration starts a pavement improvement project between MD 214 (Central Avenue) and MD 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue).

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Derwood

After 42 years in Montgomery County Public Schools, longtime educator and basketball coach Dan Harwood has retired from teaching, bringing to a close a career that impacted generations of students across the county. While he is stepping away from the classroom, Harwood says he plans to continue coaching basketball at Magruder High School for another year or two.

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Announcement

GAITHERSBURG, MD.: Fit Club, a boutique personal training studio specializing in 15 minute adaptive resistance strength training, has officially opened its second location in the Kentlands at 60 Market Street, Suite 213, Gaithersburg. The new studio brings Fit Club’s personalized, coach-led training to residents of Kentlands, Lakelands and the surrounding Gaithersburg community.

Fit Club offers one-on-one ultra effective and efficient strength training sessions built around each client’s goals, schedule and fitness level. Every session is led by a certified trainer in a private, focused setting that suits beginners and experienced athletes alike. Fit Club’s state-of-the-art adaptive resistance technology adjusts in real time to your ability, so each movement is controlled, efficient, and tailored to you. This is strength training built for real life. No crowded gym floor. No long hours at the gym. No guesswork. Just personalized coaching in a comfortable private studio.


Event

Olney, MD Art Gallery and Studio to present a Pop-Culture themed group Art Exhibit and Artists’ Alley event.

Highly Animated is a 2-month long celebration of the vibrant world of fan art. From classic JRPG nostalgia, to the latest anime obsessions, to amazing original characters, this exhibition will highlight the passion, creativity and talent within fan communities.


Crime

Montgomery County Police released its daily crime summary for incidents reported on June 23, 2026, highlighting several cases across multiple police districts, including a hate/bias vandalism incident, vehicle thefts, and a series of airbag thefts.

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Health

Montgomery County residents will gain expanded access to housing stability and health care support services as part of a major expansion of Maryland’s Assistance in Community Integration Services (ACIS) program, the Maryland Department of Health announced this week. (more…)


Crime

A Montgomery County jury has convicted 22-year-old Sender Godoy-Lemus of Silver Spring of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and multiple related charges in connection with a 2022 MS-13 gang-related shooting that left one man dead and another seriously injured. (more…)


Germantown

Montgomery College has officially launched its new Collective Impact Institute, a countywide initiative designed to bring together leaders from education, business, government, philanthropy and nonprofit organizations to address complex community challenges and expand economic opportunity. (more…)