MoCo

Alert Montgomery issued the following on Tuesday, December 31: “A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Wednesday, 1/1. Expect wind gusts greater than 40 mph. Wind gusts of this magnitude will make driving high profile vehicle difficult, and cause loose outdoor objects to be blown around. Secure loose outdoor objects to prevent property damage.” (more…)


Event

Join us in celebrating the groundbreaking of construction for the Lightbridge Academy, an early childhood education center dedicated to supporting working families. Offering daycare, preschool, kindergarten, and summer camps, Lightbridge brings its Circle of Care philosophy to the community, combining a strong academic foundation with a focus on social and emotional growth in a safe, supportive environment.

Lightbridge Academy Gaithersburg will be opening in the Walnut Hill Plaza, Gaithersburg in early 2027. This event will take place in the lower parking lot. Please enter by turning onto N Westland drive, turning right into the plaza after passing the construction, and park along the back fence. Light refreshments will be served. Please rsvp at the Gaithersburg Germantown Upcounty Chamber of Commerce website: https://cca.ggchamber.org/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=MDGAI&evtid=20351142&class=E


Crime

According to District 3 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander Jason Cokinos,  a community member in downtown Silver Spring spotted a suspect breaking into cars around 3 AM and called 911, enabling MCPD 3rd District officers to swiftly apprehend the individual. The suspect, linked to at least two thefts, was charged and transported to central booking. (more…)


MCFRS

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) is reminding residents that all fireworks are illegal in Montgomery County, MD.

On New Year’s Eve, MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer took to Twitter to emphasize the message, stating: “Do What’s Right – Don’t Ignite.”


Arts

On January 20, 2023 The Give A Hoot Comedy Club opened in Gaithersburg (16143 Shady Grove Rd.), making it the first full-time comedy club in Montgomery County. It began with a mission “Comedy For the Community”, raising money for non-profit organizations in the county through comedy. The club, which was founded by Irwin Weinstein, Ken Watter and Courtland Shaffer-Kelly, raised over $30,000 for local non-profits in 2024 (video of the experience can be seen below).

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DMV

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has shared that a significant pattern change is expected across much of the country as an Arctic Outbreak is forecast to spread from the Northern Plains to the south and east, leading to exceptionally high probabilities of below-normal temperatures expected across much of the East. It also comes with a risk of heavy snow, which is just slight for now.

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Beyond MoCo

The Metropolitan Police Department (Washington DC)  announced the arrest of a suspect in an assault that occurred in Southwest near The Wharf. The suspect is 25-year-old Nathan Cinada of Silver Spring, Maryland.

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