Crime

Officers from the Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) 6th District are currently investigating a stabbing incident that occurred near the 18300 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village/Gaithersburg. The call reporting the incident was received by authorities at 9:04 am Thursday morning.

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Bethesda

According to a new analysis by SmartAsset, Bethesda and Rockville are among the safest suburbs in the United States, ranking #2 and #4 respectively. The study evaluated 360 U.S. suburbs within 45 minutes of a major city, using data on violent crime, property crime, drug overdoses, traffic deaths, and excessive drinking to assess overall safety. (more…)


Restaurant

Bao Bei has announced it will close its ghost kitchen at 11910 Parklawn Drive on August 1, after three years of service. To mark the occasion, the restaurant is offering 30% off your entire order on the Toast app with the code FINALDAYS. A new 1,903-square-foot location is set to open soon at 12055 Rockville Pike in Montrose Crossing (next to the former Honey Pig space), with a grand opening date to be announced soon. (more…)


Event

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Damascus

Fitness enthusiasts in Damascus have a new destination to achieve their health and wellness goals as TAOS Gym officially opens its doors on Thursday, July 31st, at 4:00 PM. Memberships for the new facility are now active and available for sign-up on the gym’s website.

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Bethesda

A new era for events in downtown Bethesda officially begins today with the grand opening of The Cordell, a modern and versatile event space located at 4865 Cordell Ave. Previously home to beloved establishments like Grapeseed and Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant, The Cordell aims to fill a distinct need for a centrally located, design-forward venue in the heart of the community.

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Beyond MoCo

The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) has charged 25-year-old Tyler Wang’Ombe-Gichuru of Silver Spring with sexually assaulting two children under the age of 10 during a private swim lesson at a community center in Upper Marlboro. The suspect, who was hired by the victims’ family and is not employed by the center, remains in custody without bond as the investigation continues.

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Gaithersburg

X-energy, a clean energy company specializing in nuclear reactor and fuel design technology, is consolidating its Rockville offices into a new 125,000-square-foot headquarters at Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg and plans to retain 260 jobs while creating over 525 new positions over the next six years. (more…)


Highways / Interstates

The Montgomery County Council voted to approve the Montgomery Planning’s 2025 Update to the Master Plan of Highways and Transitways on July 29, 2025. The update was required due to County Council’s approval of two bills in 2022 (Bill 24-22 and 34-22) that revised the street types identified in Chapter 49 of the County Code, also known as the “Road Code,” to conform to the county’s Complete Streets Design Guide.

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