On the morning of Friday, May 16, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a middle-of-the-row townhouse fire on the 11900 block of Roan Ln. in Gaithersburg. The accidental blaze caused extensive damage estimated at approximately $700K with three different families displaced, including the Bett family– mother and her three children. The community is actively supporting the family through a GoFundMe fundraiser.
The Clarksburg Super Seniors, a group of longtime friends who have been meeting regularly for 50 years, were honored in a special event celebrating their milestone anniversary.
MCPS recently shared the news of Gaithersburg High School hosting the Alternative Learning Outcomes (ALO) prom on Friday, May 9, for students from Albert Einstein, Sherwood, Springbrook, Wheaton, and Watkins Mill high schools.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and Ride On recognized operator Ruize Bell, a 63-year-old father of ten, who on the morning of April 30 suffered a fatal heart attack while driving his bus on MD 355. In an act of heroism, Ruize was able to pull his bus over safely, protecting the riders in his bus and those around it, before he sadly died.
SOMOS Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has officially opened its doors earlier this month at 1343 Lamberton Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902, in the Kemp Mill shopping center. Founded by the father-son duo of Christian Martinez and Braden, this gym is more than just a training facility– it’s a place where passion, culture, and community converge.
This year, Butler’s Orchard (22222 Davis Mill Rd.), a family-owned farm in Germantown, Maryland, is celebrating its 75th anniversary of “being the source for farm-fresh produce, memorable family experiences, and sustainable farming in the heart of Montgomery County.”
The Sandy Springs Friends School (SSFS) Board of Trustees has announced that the school will remain open for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 school years.
The Kentlands Bar Crawl, an event that began over 20 years ago, attracted over 100 participants this year and raised over $1,100 for The Rainbow Place Shelter.
As the Hoggle family continues to grapple with the enduring mystery surrounding the disappearance of siblings Sarah and Jacob Hoggle over a decade ago, Hagerstown Police have confirmed that a missing teen found on Monday is not Sarah Hoggle. The teen was brought to the department by a concerned citizen, sparking community speculation that it might be Sarah before authorities verified her identity and contacted her family.
Navin P. Kumar, an alumnus of Dufief Elementary School, Frost Middle School, and Wootton High School here in Montgomery County, shares his personal journey as a testament to overcoming life’s challenges. Recognized as history’s first athlete to actively compete with Parkinson’s Disease at the Olympic and Para levels, Kumar has navigated numerous obstacles from a very early age.