MCPS

Manmitha Jinasena (Moni), a rising sophomore at Seneca Valley High School, represented Maryland and won a Silver medal for Kata at the USA Karate Nationals! Her journey began in Sri Lanka at just 8-years-old and she has dreams of joining the National team, MCPS recently shared.

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MCPD

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced that drone pilots from the Special Operations Division have successfully completed one thousand flights since the inception of the Drone as First Responder Program in October 2023. The program began in Silver Spring in 2023, expanded to Wheaton in March 2024, and is set to launch in Bethesda and Gaithersburg soon.

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Announcement

At The Head Spa by Bare, we believe that true beauty begins with a healthy scalp, its your unique wellness experience for the mind and body. Relax with aromatherapy and gentle massages while healing your scalp.

Head Spa Facial rituals are a unique and luxurious experience that focuses on relaxing and revitalizing the scalp and hair. These rituals combine traditional Japanese techniques with modern spa treatments to provide a holistic approach to wellness.


Event

BETHESDA, YOUR SATURDAY MORNING PLANS JUST GOT MORE CREATIVE.

Join Craft Cart at Coffee Republic on Saturday, September 26, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM for a beginner-friendly faux stained glass experience filled with creativity, coffee and connection.


Health

On Tuesday, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center announced it had earned the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, recognizing its commitment to creating a healthy, empowering work environment for nurses, resulting in improved job satisfaction, safety, and patient outcomes. (more…)


MCPD

Montgomery County is now accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Advisory Commission on Policing. Established in 2019 by the County Council, the Commission was created to address the ongoing public dialogue surrounding policing practices and to enhance community involvement in public safety matters. The Commission’s mission is to advise the Council on policing issues and recommend policies, programs, legislation, or regulations related to policing. Full details are provided below:

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Derwood

Montgomery Parks urges patrons to use caution when recreating on or near Lake Needwood and Lake Frank located within Rock Creek Regional Park due to potential risks associated with high levels of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Water samples from both lakes are currently being evaluated by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to determine if levels are harmful. Visual indicators including discolored water and algal mats have been observed in portions of both lakes. Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) can produce dangerous levels of toxic microcystin.  

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