Two La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang members were sentenced for conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering in connection with their participation in the Weedams Locos Salvatrucha (WLS) clique of the MS-13 gang. Jorge Isaac Argueta Chica, aka Timido and Enano, 23, of Gaithersburg was sentenced last week to six years in prison. Endy Arturo Gaitan Campos, aka Clandestino, 30, of Hyattsville, Maryland, was sentenced yesterday to 10 years in prison.
Rockville Town Square’s Tree Lighting event takes place on Friday, December 1st from 6pm-8:30pm. The event will feature food, drinks, selfies with Santa, live music, walking entertainment, local vendors, giveaways, and more. Additional information, per Rockville Town Square below:
“I’m not famous, I’m a crossing guard.” If you live in the area, you may have seen him refereeing a youth basketball game or working as a crossing guard at a local school or event, but Adrian Dantley, 68, is one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history. He maintains his jobs because he just loves being a part of the community, someone involved with the youth who’s making life better for everyone. Now, he can add the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame to his résumé.
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!
Register at: www.olgchs.org/camps
Northwest High School has snapped Quince Orchard’s 39-game winning streak and ended their bid to “three-peat” as State Champions, beating QO 29-26 on Friday night. Our very own Damon Anderson provided coverage via X, which can be seen below:
Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.
Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.
Councilmember Andrew Friedson has responded to disturbing hate speech used at a demonstration in Rockville on Sunday, November 5th (available below).
Montgomery County Police has provided a brief summary of events regarding a fatal shooting on Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village on Friday afternoon. The full summary can be seen below:
C.H. Flowers High School of Prince George’s County has been disqualified from the Maryland State Football Playoffs, according to a report from Fox 5’s high school football reporter, Chad Ricardo.
Updated to reflect the shooting is now being investigated as a homicide.
Last year we let you know that Sportrock Climbing Centers is coming to Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg, taking over part of the space that was previously occupied by Sport & Health (Dave & Buster’s now occupies the other part of the space). Sportrock has now set an opening date that coincides with its plan to open in late 2023 (preview video available below).
Updated with new date
Earlier this year we let you know that Planet Fitness announced it will be opening new locations at 6881 New Hampshire Ave. in Takoma Park and 2201 Randolph Rd. in Wheaton (Glenmont). The Glenmont location, which will be next to the existing Lidl, has announced its opening date.
A petition was started on Thursday to save the McDonald’s restaurant located at 11301 Seven Locks Rd in the Cabin John Village shopping center in Potomac, Maryland.