Germantown

Update: All lanes of MD-355 (Frederick Rd) from MD-27 (Ridge Rd) to Henderson Corner Rd have reopened. Expect residual delays.

11:30am Update: The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released additional information regarding a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the intersection of Frederick Road and Ridge Road in Germantown.


Beyond MoCo

According to Northern Virginia Magazine, Level99, a first-of-its-kind entertainment destination for adults, is set to open on Monday, August 25. The venue spans over 40,000 square feet and will be located on the second floor of Tyson’s Corner Center (1961 Chain Bridge Rd, Tysons, VA), taking over the former Barnes & Noble and Old Navy spaces. (more…)


Maryland

Maryland’s top officials, Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, presented a Governor’s Citation to 12-year-old Aasish Selvaraj of Montgomery County, recognizing his extraordinary bravery during a flash flood rescue last month in Bethesda.

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Event

Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.

Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.


Education

The Watkins Mill Cluster is gearing up for its third annual Cluster Block Party, returning this year to an evening format. The community-focused event will be held on Friday, September 19th, from 5-8 p.m. at Montgomery Village Middle School, located at 19300 Watkins Mill Rd, Montgomery Village.

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Maryland

Governor Wes Moore has filed an appeal after President Trump denied Maryland’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the May 2025 floods in Western Maryland, citing newly validated damages of $33.7 million, nearly triple the federal threshold for assistance. (more…)