Gaithersburg

Shortly before 3:30pm on Tuesday on Stewartown Road near Goshen Road in Gaithersburg, a two-vehicle collision prompted an emergency response from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services. According to dispatch details, some occupants were trapped inside one of the vehicles at the scene.

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DMV

Two Montgomery County based businesses– Saints Row Brewing and the La Casita family of restaurants– have joined forces to launch a truly locally inspired Latino beer. The new brew, named El Rancho, is a Central American-style lager featuring a blend of American and Neomexicanus hops. Described as bright, clean, and crisp with a hint of citrus, El Rancho is brewed exclusively at Saints Row Brewing in Olde Towne Gaithersburg.

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MoCo Athletics

The 2025 induction ceremony of the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) is less than a month away. Six inductees will be honored at the ceremony on Sunday May 4th, 2025 at 4pm. Get your free tickets now through Eventbrite at www.mcshf.org.

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Bethesda

In Montgomery County Circuit Court, Judge Sharon Burrell sentenced 26-year-old Cesar Alexander Lopez of Hyattsville to ten years in prison, suspending all but five years, followed by five years of supervised probation. Lopez pleaded guilty in November 2024 to involuntary manslaughter in the death of 17-year-old Aiden Vining, who overdosed after taking pills purchased from him. (more…)


Education

MCPS is currently holding initial information community meetings regarding the upcoming boundary study as the school system prepares to expand its high school offerings with upcoming opening of Crown High School (Gaithersburg), the reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School, and the expansion of Damascus High School.

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Bethesda

The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the Bethesda Downtown Plan Minor Master Plan Amendment, which updates the 2017 plan to improve implementation of public amenities such as parks, transportation, a new recreation center, and affordable housing. (more…)