Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg Named 2023’s Most Diverse City in the U.S.

By MCS Staff

The personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Most Diverse Cities in America, and MoCo claimed the top three spots with Gaithersburg, Germantown, and Silver Spring coming in as the three most diverse cities/areas the United States. Rockville was also ranked 13th. Categorized rankings available below.

To determine the places in the U.S. with the most mixed demographics, WalletHub compared the profiles of more than 500 of the largest cities (areas) across five major diversity categories: socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household and religious.

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Derwood

Montgomery Parks is Hosting its Free Community Science Festival on April 29

By MCS Staff

Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is hosting a free Community Science Festival at Lake Needwood in Rock Creek Regional Park on Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Discover the flora and fauna that live in your neighborhood and hone observation skills through interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities with Montgomery Parks scientists and naturalists. Take part in the City Nature Challenge and become a citizen scientist. Attendees will also be able to learn how to get involved with local groups and projects.

What: Montgomery Parks Community Science Festival

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WMATA

Metro Announces Travel Alternatives for Orange, Silver, and Green Line 2023 Major Construction Project this Summer

By MCS Staff

Per WMATA: Metro today announced travel alternatives to help customers prepare for the 2023 Major Construction scheduled for this summer. Starting Friday, May 12, Metro will begin a four-part construction effort focusing on system maintenance and modernization- including rail replacement, fiber optic cable installation, and improved station facilities.

This major construction will result in rolling service impacts on the Orange, Silver, and Green lines over the summer months. Free shuttle bus service will be available for customers during all station closures. Customers are advised to plan extra time for their travel.

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Bethesda

Police and Family Concerned for Missing Thirty-Seven-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- 2nd District Investigations Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Color Ji Serene, a missing 37-year-old.  Serene was last seen on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in the 7100 block of Democracy Boulevard.  Serene is 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black dress. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Color Ji Serene is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the 2nd District Investigations Section at (240) 773-6710. Callers may remain anonymous.

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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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MoCo Police

MCPD Releases Message on Autism Wandering Safety After 10-Year-Old Charles County Girl With Autism Lost Her Life Wandering Into a Body of Water

By Patrick Herron

Please know that your Montgomery County Officers are trained on effective response to all types of calls for those who have autism/IDD to include calls for wandering. We understand the urgency in response and the challenges of caring for an individual that may wander. We only want to find your loved one safe. MCPD responds to an average of 3-8 calls a week, for individuals we locate before families call 911.

Please do not wait to call 911 if your loved, who has autism/ IDD, is missing. We know that there will be bumps in the road in caring for a child/adult that has autism and a propensity to wander.

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Bethesda

Charlie, Known By Many as the “Bethesda Bopper”, Has Passed Away

By MCS Staff

Charlie, a mainstay in the Bethesda community for many years, has passed away according to the “Bethesda Bopper” Facebook page– a page dedicated to the man who brought smiles to many faces while dancing his way through Bethesda. The full post can be seen below:

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charlie, fondly known as the Bethesda Bopper, who passed away last week.

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Clarksburg

Carnival at Clarksburg Outlets From April 19 to April 30

By Francesca Luca

The Jolly Shows Carnival will be at the Clarksburg Outlets (22705 Clarksburg Road Clarksburg, MD 20871) from April 19 to April 30.  There will be over 30 attractions, including carnival rides, games, and food wagons. According to their website, “We are a new generation of carnival operators who strive to be more progressive and professional. We realize that we must produce a premium product for our customer’s hard earned money. We won’t forget our proud traditions, but we are committed to overcoming the stigmas which have hindered our industry for far too long.” Tickets can be purchased here.

Unlimited Ride Specials Pre-Sale Information (ends April 19 at 5 pm): 1 Wristband: $25 (save up to $5); 4-Pack: $85 (save up to $35); 50 Ride Tickets: $45 (save $15)

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Montgomery Village

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 10-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Offutt was last seen on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at approximately 4 p.m., in the 19600 block of Sparr Spring Road.  Offutt is 4-feet tall and weighs approximately 85 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray Under Armour hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and gray Crocs.  Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Aiden Offutt is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773- 5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

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Silver Spring

Suspect Arrested for Fatal Stabbing of Rockville Man After Altercation on Metrobus

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: A suspect wanted in connection with the Wednesday, April 5 fatal stabbing of a Rockville man has been arrested. Tyrone Joseph Curtis was arrested on Friday, April 14 in Silver Spring. The 34-year-old is accused of killing 28-year-old Amontae Robert Cunningham after the two were involved in a verbal altercation on a WMATA bus.

Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes detectives learned that Cunningham and Curtis began arguing while on the bus and Curtis pulled out a knife. The bus driver was able to deescalate the situation, however the argument continued, and the driver stopped the bus on Amherst Ave., where Cunningham got off the bus and Curtis followed. Curtis allegedly stabbed Cunningham and walked away. Cunningham was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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