Montgomery County Recreation tweeted the following: “Due to inclement weather, our Independence Day celebration at Einstein High School is currently paused. Those at the event should seek shelter using the school’s cafeteria and the Ride On shuttle buses”
‼️A SEVERE STORM IS APPROACHING THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS SO WE ARE TEMPORARILY EVACUATING BOHRER PARK UNTIL THE STORM PASSES. PLEASE TAKE COVER IN YOUR VEHICLES OR AT THE ACTIVITY CENTER‼️
Per Montgomery County Police: At approximately 12:20 a.m., officers observed a vehicle complete a traffic violation and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and instead fled the scene. The vehicle was determined to be stolen and a pursuit ensued.
The driver stopped the vehicle and all occupants, including the driver, ran away from the scene in the area of River Road and Edwards Ferry near Poolesville. No injuries have been reported and there are no suspects in custody. This is an ongoing investigation. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.
The sale of marijuana for recreational use in Maryland begins today, July 1. Below is a list of all the cannabis dispensaries located in Montgomery County. Visit the Maryland Cannabis Administration website for information on dispensaries across the state of the Maryland.
Bethesda:
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
Who may apply: Maryland taxpayers who maintain Maryland residency for the 2023 tax year.
How to apply: Complete the Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit Application.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos el Pariente.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
At the Mayor and City Council meeting on Monday, July 3, 2023, Custodian/Maintenance Worker Maria (Chilo) Membreno and the Opioid Abatement Team will be recognized with EmployeeRecognition Awards for the first quarter of calendar year 2023.
Made up of peers from each department, Gaithersburg’s Employee Recognition Committee (ERC) reviews nominations for individuals and teams on a quarterly basis. Each individual and team has been nominated by their peers based on criteria reflecting the City’s five values under the strategic plan – accountability, caring, excellence, integrity, and teamwork, or “ACE IT!.” These winners are then eligible for the annual Employee and Team of the Year Awards.
Per Montgomery County:
According to Montgomery County Police, “At approximately 8:03 p.m., MCP officers responded to an apartment building in the 7900 block of Spiceberry Cir in Gaithersburg for the report of an individual spraying a fire extinguisher in the hallway.
Officers arrived at the scene and spoke with a victim who advised that the same individual had broken into his/her apartment. Officers searched for the suspect and located him in the area of Washington Grove Lane and Mineral Springs Drive, where the suspect assaulted officers. The suspect then fled to the McDonald’s located at 18273 Flower Hill Way and assaulted more officers.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a fire at a Cape Cod style (low, broad, single or double-story frame building with a moderately-steep-pitched gabled roof, a large central chimney) single family home on the 9700 block of Dilston Rd, off of Moffet Rd., in Silver Spring on Friday morning.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire was discovered by a woman who re-entered the home to retrieve cats (was not successful in doing so) and then pulled her mother out of a basement window before firefighters arrived. The daughter was described as “pretty motivated” by Piringer.
This article was written by Ashley Huynh, Editor-in-Chief of Watkins Mill’s student newspaper The Current
Watkins Mill High School principal Carol Goddard has completed the 2022-23 school year– officially retiring after spending almost 50 years working in education and 30 years in Montgomery County Public Schools. Goddard’s retirement comes with mixed emotions for the community, including herself. “I love this place. Love the kids. Love what I do,” Goddard said. She will miss the kids and staff, and “all the tight, tight friendships I’ve made in the professional world.” “I am happy for Ms. Goddard to retire,” social studies teacher Lauren Squier said. “I’m sure it was a very difficult choice for her to ‘hang up her pencils,’ but I’m excited for her to enjoy a new chapter in her life.”
Montgomery County Police tweeted the following on Friday, June 30 at 7:41pm: “MCP 5th District officers are investigating a shooting in the 19600 block of Crystal Rock Drive in Germantown. No reported injuries. The scene is secured. More information will be released as it becomes available.”
We will post an update if additional information becomes available.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a call for a vehicle fire that occurred on Ridge Rd. on Friday afternoon. The fire extended to the home the vehicle was parked at. According to Battalion Chief Jason Blake, one adult was was burned and taken to the burn center. Though there was damage to the home, no residents were displaced.
Ridge Rd (Gaithersburg) vehicle fire with exposure to a home. One adult burned, transported to the Burn Center. No residents displaced. PE728, PE732, PAT708, M708 & BC705. @mcfrsPIO pic.twitter.com/jlfbzaesXQ