Burtonsville

Police Respond to Shooting Late Monday Night

By MCS Staff

At approximately 10:09 p.m., Montgomery County Police officers responded to the 14000 block of Castle Blvd. In Fairland for the report of a shooting. 

According to police, “the preliminary investigation has revealed that a shooting occurred at the location. An adult male was struck in the arm and transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Approximately 3 apartments were also struck by the rounds. There are suspects in custody. The scene is secured. There is no current threat to the public.”

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Crime

Police Respond to Armed Carjacking in Wheaton Monday Night

By MCS Staff

At approximately 10:04 p.m., Montgomery County Police officers responded to the 11400 block of Georgia Ave. in Wheaton for the report of a carjacking that just occurred. The

According to police, the preliminary investigation has revealed that two armed suspects stole a vehicle from a victim at the location and left the scene. No injuries have been reported. We will have an update if additional information becomes available. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

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Entertainment

30th Annual Oktoberfest Set for the Kentlands This Fall

By MCS Staff

The 30th annual Oktoberfest returns to transform the Kentlands in Gaithersburg, with multiple stages of live entertainment featuring traditional Bavarian music & dancing, along with local, regional & national talent. the event will take place on Sunday, October 8th from 12pm-5pm.

Fall-themed activities for families, a Business Expo, artisans, beer, mead & cider, and delicious food will delight attendees throughout the day. In past years this event has drawn crowds of up to 30,000. Admission, shuttles & parking are free to the public. We’ll have an update with more details as the event draws nearer.

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Event

Ariéto Yukayú Guáyiga – An Evening of Strength, Spirit & Survival

The Historical Odd Fellows Lodge

1308 Olney Sandy Spring Road

Sandy Spring, Maryland 20860

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Historic Indigenous Recognition Event to Take Place in Montgomery County, Maryland

The Taino American Indigenous National Organization (T.A.I.N.O.) proudly announces its upcoming signature public event,

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Events

CANCELED: The 85th Annual Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade to Take Place September 4th

By MCS Staff

UPDATE: THE PARADE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO CONCERNS OF EXCESSIVE HEAT

The City & the Gaithersburg-Washington Grove Fire Department celebrate the unofficial end of summer with the 85th Annual Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 4, 2023, at 1 p.m. The parade features an assortment of high school marching bands, dance groups, costumed characters, antique cars & fire engines, equestrian units, clowns, and more, all winding their way down East Diamond & Russell Avenues. Note that participation in the Labor Day Parade by groups or organizations other than City of Gaithersburg officials, departments or committees does not constitute City of Gaithersburg endorsement. Food vendors will be located at Olde Towne Plaza and the parking lot next to the Gaithersburg-Washington Grove Fire Station.

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Entertainment

Rockville’s Rocktobierfest to Take Place This September

By MCS Staff

Rocktobierfest is set to return to Rockville after last year’s cancellation. The event will take place on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and features two stages of entertainment, including German and rock music. Guests can also enjoy beverages for sale by local breweries and participants, food, and an artisan shopping area. This annual event attracts nearly 10,000 people to Rockville Town Center.

Local artisans and breweries are invited to apply to participate as a vendor for Rocktobierfest. Click on the appropriate application below to download the rules and application for this year’s festival. Applications are due by Friday, August 11, 2023. Additional information and applications can be found here.

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Bethesda

31st Annual Taste of Bethesda Set For This Fall

By MCS Staff

The 31st annual Taste of Bethesda is scheduled for Saturday, October 7th from 11am – 4pm, and will feature Bethesda’s best restaurants, five stages of live entertainment, an activity area for kids and more.

Admission to the Taste of Bethesda is free. Taste tickets are sold on-site in bundles of four tickets for $5. Food servings cost one to four tickets. Restaurants serve delectable dishes from 11am-4pm. Ticket sales end at 3:30pm. The event is held along Norfolk, St. Elmo, Cordell, Del Ray and Auburn Avenues in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle. Taste of Bethesda is located just three blocks from the Bethesda Metro. Participating restaurants and entertainment schedule can be seen below:

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Beyond MoCo

Additional Mosquitos Infected With West Nile Virus Found in Maryland

By MCS Staff

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Prince George’s County and Anne Arundel county Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern over the potential for mosquito-borne diseases after additional mosquito pools tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

So far, no human cases have been reported. “For most people that get West Nile, they have zero symptoms. No symptoms at all,” said Johns Hopkins University senior scholar and physician Dr. Amesh Adalja (per FOX 5). Per the CDC, about 1 in 5 people who are infected develop a fever with other symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. About 1 in 150 people who are infected develop a severe illness affecting the central nervous system such as encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord).

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Bethesda

Montgomery Parks Closes Two Parkways Due to Severe Weather Forecasts

By MCS Staff

Montgomery Parks has closed Sligo Creek Parkway, between University Boulevard and New Hampshire Avenue, and Beach Drive, from Connecticut Avenue to Knowles Avenue due to the anticipated flooding, high winds, and downed trees.

Additionally, Montgomery Parks is urging the public to stay out of parks and off trails and parkways today, August 7, 2023, due to the severe weather forecast for this afternoon through the evening. An announcement will be sent out when the parkways are reopened, and it is safe to use parks and trails.

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MDLottery

Montgomery County Man Wins $50,000 at Poolesville Gas Station

By Patrick Herron

A Montgomery County resident is $50,000 after purchasing a winning scratch-off lottery ticket at the Crown Gas Station (17700 Elgin Road) in Poolesville. Full story below courtesy of the Maryland Lottery:

“An unusual set of three back-to-back scratch-off wins at a Poolesville business made a Montgomery County resident $50,000 richer recently. The 64-year-old was traveling past the MOAB Crown gas station at 17700 Elgin Road in Poolesville and stopped in to play scratch-offs, which are his favorite Lottery game. To his surprise, he won $50 on a game and used some of the prize money to keep playing instant tickets.

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MCPS

MCPS Athletics Launches Enhanced Sports Medicine Program That Includes Full-Time Athletic Trainers at Every High School

By MCS Staff

MCPS Athletics has announced that it is excited to launch an enhanced sports medicine program for the 2023-24 school year. Included in the program are full-time, 12-month certified athletic trainers in each high school and a partnership with MedStar Health.

Athletic trainers have been hired and have started working in all 25 MCPS high schools. A coordinator of health and safety, Mr. Shawn Hendi, has also been hired. Athletic trainers, now MCPS employees, will provide streamlined and enhanced care for student-athletes and across the program.

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