Bethesda

POP MART has launched its first Montgomery County vending machine at Westfield Montgomery Mall’s dining terrace (7101 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD, near CAVA), and customers have been lining up for a chance to buy its popular designer toys. While the machine has been a hit, some customers reported that a surge in purchases of Labubu figures caused it to shut down.

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Maryland

The father of 5-year-old Gibson Rivera Theimer, who was severely injured in a lawn mower accident on Saturday, May 10, in Olney, has provided an update on his condition. He shared that Gibson’s injuries are far more extensive than initially reported, affecting his entire right leg from upper buttock to foot. While Gibson is now out of immediate danger, he faces multiple surgeries, a long rehabilitation process, and will ultimately require a prosthetic. Over $40,000 has been donated so far to a GoFundMe campaign supporting his recovery. (more…)


Education

Students and staff at A. Mario Loiederman Middle School in Silver Spring will hold a peaceful rally on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 7:40 AM. The event is organized to call attention to ongoing health and safety concerns related to sustained mold exposure and issues with the HVAC system (photos available below, shared by event organizers).

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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.


Maryland

Today, Governor Wes Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Treasurer Dereck Davis, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, House Speaker Adrienne Jones, and Senate President Bill Ferguson released the following statement on Moody’s Credit Rating. Moody’s downgraded Maryland’s bond rating from AAA to Aa1 for the first time since 1973, a move that could increase borrowing costs despite recent state budget reforms and deficit reductions.

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Health

The Maryland Department of Health released a fact sheet outlining how proposed federal Medicaid cuts—including work requirements, reduced provider funding, and limits on care—could significantly impact over 1.5 million Marylanders who rely on the program. (more…)


Events

Flags for Our Heroes, featuring a giant display of American flags, returns to the lawn at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm in Gaithersburg on Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26. A formal opening ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 24 at 11 a.m. There will be a flag retirement ceremony on Sunday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m.

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