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Published October 15, 2025 at 10:02AM

Courtesy Montgomery Village Foundation

A major renovation project is officially underway at Stedwick Pool and Bathhouse in Montgomery Village. According to the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF), construction has begun, marking the start of a complete overhaul of one of the community’s most popular summer amenities. The newly upgraded heated pool is anticipated to open in summer 2026.

Four Maryland Restaurants Make Fall Update of “38 Essential Restaurants Around DC” List

Published October 15, 2025 at 9:52AM

The Cappalletti at Aventino in Bethesda

The Eater DC “38 Essential Restaurants Around DC” list offers a selection of defining culinary destinations that showcase DC and its suburbs. Four restaurants in Maryland are currently on the fall 2025 edition of the list (last updated on October 7th) with three of them in Montgomery County:

Rowan to Open This Week in Gaithersburg

Published October 15, 2025 at 9:47AM

Courtesy Rowan

Rowan, a piercing studio staffed by licensed nurses, is opening this week in Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown. The new studio will be the company’s third Maryland location, joining Bethesda and Annapolis, and its 95th nationwide. A Rowan representative said the store is expected to open by this weekend.

Approximately 65 Firefighters Respond to Rockville House Fire

Published October 15, 2025 at 9:07AM

Courtesy MCFRS

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Wednesday morning to a house fire on Starlight Court off Falls Mead Way in the Falls Mead neighborhood in Rockville.

Maryland is the 5th Most Affected by the Government Shutdown, Per Study

Published October 15, 2025 at 8:14AM

Courtesy Wallethub

With the U.S. government experiencing its 23rd funding lapse since 1976, and its 11th actual shutdown (this time a partial one), the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on the States Most & Least Affected by the 20 25 Government Shutdown with Maryland coming in ranked as the 5th most affected state.

Germantown-Based Rehab 2 Perform Recognized Among Nation’s Top Growth Accelerators

Published October 15, 2025 at 8:09AM

Rehab 2 Perform, a Germantown-based physical therapy and rehabilitation company founded by Dr. Josh Funk, was named a 2025 CO—100 Top Honoree in the Growth Accelerators category by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. (more…)

Update: Rockville Police Charge Suspect Following Shooting on Highwood Road

Published October 15, 2025 at 6:45AM | Updated October 15, 2025 at 10:35PM

Courtesy Google Maps

UPDATE: On Monday, October 14, 2025, shortly after 10:00 p.m., Rockville City Police officers responded to the 1100 block of Highwood Road for the report of shots fired.

Police Investigate Report of Gunfire in Germantown Tuesday Night

Published October 15, 2025 at 6:38AM

Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 5th District officers responded late Tuesday night to reports of shots fired on the 19000 block of Staleybridge Road in Germantown. (more…)

Former FBI Agent Receives 60-Year Sentence for Raping Three Women in Gaithersburg

Published October 14, 2025 at 7:52PM

Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent Eduardo Valdivia, 41, of Gaithersburg, was sentenced in Montgomery County Circuit Court to 80 years in prison, with all but 60 years suspended, after being convicted of multiple sex offenses involving three young women he lured to his tattoo studios under false pretenses. (more…)

Shoppers to Close Permanently After 30 Years in Business

Published October 14, 2025 at 5:57PM

Shoppers Germantown

The Shoppers grocery store in Germantown will close its doors next month, according to a letter sent to employees on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.