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Events

Annual Strawberry Festival Set for June 6

By Patrick Herron
Published April 17, 2026 at 2:58PM

The Sandy Spring Museum’s (17901 Bentley Road) annual Strawberry Festival will return on Saturday, June 6. The museum began hosting the event back in 1981. (more…)

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Crime

April 17 Daily Crime Summary: Burglaries, Auto Thefts, and Assaults Reported

By MCS Staff
Published April 17, 2026 at 2:05PM
MCPD Crime Summary

Montgomery County Police have released a summary of reported incidents from April 17, 2026, outlining several crimes across multiple districts.

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MCPS

MCPS Starts Four-Week Process to Shift Schools to Air Conditioning

By MCS Staff
Published April 17, 2026 at 1:32PM
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Montgomery County Public Schools has begun its annual transition from heating to air conditioning systems, kicking off the process earlier than usual this year as temperatures begin to climb.

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Building a future-ready economy in Montgomery County, MD

Published June 10, 2026 at 10:45AM
X-energy headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Photo courtesy of X-energy.
X-energy headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Photo courtesy of X-energy.

Home to over 6,000 advanced technology companies working on the technologies of the future, spanning all the way from health-tech to quantum to clean energy to artificial intelligence, Montgomery County, Maryland, is earning global attention for its ability to attract investment and support companies in high-growth industries, including quantum, cyber, artificial intelligence, life sciences and more.

A top destination for companies in the innovation economy, it’s no surprise that leading brands choose to be here. With a unique combination of world-class talent, established infrastructure, and proximity to federal agencies and research institutions, this strategic location is home to 18 federal agencies and 36 federal research laboratories and some of the world most pioneering companies including Lockheed Martin, United Therapeutics, Hughes Network Systems, Vaisala Xweather, and X-energy. Additionally, the County offers a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem with private and publicly-owned incubators, accelerators and extensive opportunities for partnerships and collaborations—all of which enable startups and early-stage companies to have key strategic advantages and access to the capital and resources they need to grow and thrive.

Known for having one of the most highly educated workforces in the country with approximately one-third of its adult residents age 25 or older holding a master’s degree or higher, the County has a deep talent pool which ranks 5th highest in the technology sector, the 2nd highest concentration of PhDs in the country, and is home to approximately 90,000 technology professionals. The County also boasts top ranking public schools, the #1 community college in the state of Maryland, and proximity to over a dozen academic institutions, including the Universities at Shady Grove, which offers a consortium of nine public institutions on one campus located at Shady Grove. (more…)

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Restaurants

Koala Kreme Taking Over Former Marble Slab Space in Rockville

By MCS Staff
Published April 17, 2026 at 1:21PM

A new frozen dessert concept is coming to Rockville Town Square, taking over the longtime home of Marble Slab Creamery.

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Event

Shred Day with Lafayette Federal

August 8, 2026 9:00 am -12:00 pm

Lafayette Federal Credit Union

2701 Tower Oaks Boulevard

Rockville, Maryland 20852

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Looking to clean out all of those old documents that have been taking up valuable space in your home or office? Join us at our Tower Oaks Branch and we’ll help you shred your documents safely, securely, and for FREE!

After shredding, stick around to enjoy:

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Education

New State Requirements Force MCPS to Consider Earlier Start, Shorter Breaks

By MCS Staff
Published April 17, 2026 at 12:01PM | Updated April 17, 2026 at 1:22PM
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Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking input from the community as it works to adjust the 2026-2027 school calendar to comply with new state requirements.

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Bethesda

Walt Whitman HS Increases Security After Reported Threat Deemed Unfounded

By MCS Staff
Published April 17, 2026 at 11:47AM
Whitman High School, courtesy Google Maps

Walt Whitman High School principal Gregory Miller issued a letter to the school community Friday addressing a reported threat that prompted an increased police presence and changes to the school day.

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Walmart to Remodel 10 Maryland Stores in 2026

By MCS Staff
Published April 17, 2026 at 10:45AM
Courtesy Walmart

Walmart announced plans to remodel 10 stores across Maryland in 2026 as part of a broader effort to modernize its shopping experience and expand services for customers statewide. The company’s only Montgomery County location, in Germantown, is not included in the current remodeling plans.

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Gaithersburg

$50,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Sold at 7-Eleven

By Patrick Herron
Published April 17, 2026 at 7:25AM

According to the Maryland Lottery, a Gaithersburg couple won $50,000 from a Powerball ticket purchased in late December. (more…)

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MCPD

Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Driver in Rockville

By Patrick Herron
Published April 16, 2026 at 9:06PM

Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred Thursday afternoon in Rockville. (more…)

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Crime

One Injured, Suspect in Custody Following Randolph Road Stabbing

By MCS Staff
Published April 16, 2026 at 7:16PM | Updated April 16, 2026 at 7:40PM
Courtesy Google Maps

Officers from the 4th District and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service responded to a reported stabbing in the 4300 block of Randolph Road (near the intersection of Randolph Rd and Veirs Mill Rd.) at approximately 6:02pm.

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Restaurants

Ten Ren Tea Closes Rockville Location After More Than 20 Years

By MCS Staff
Published April 16, 2026 at 7:04PM
Courtesy Google Maps

Ten Ren Tea, a longtime staple in Rockville’s Wintergreen Plaza, has closed its doors after more than two decades in business.

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