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Published February 22, 2023 at 8:39AM

Personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Most & Least Ethnically Diverse Cities, and four of the top ten spots were taken by places in Montgomery County. To identify the most ethnically diverse places in America, WalletHub compared more than 500 of the largest U.S. cities across three key metrics: ethno-racial diversity, linguistic diversity and birthplace diversity.

Germantown was ranked as the most diverse in the country, coming in at #1 overall and #1 for ethnoracial diversity. Gaithersburg came in #3 overall, Silver Spring was ranked #4 overall, and Rockville came in ranked #8 overall. For the full report, please visit: https://wallethub.com/edu/cities-with-the-most-and-least-ethno-racial-and-linguistic-diversity/10264

Education

Virtual Conversation with MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight Takes Place This Evening (Wednesday, February 22)

By MCS Staff

Published February 22, 2023 at 8:30AM

The Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence, the NAACP Parents’ Council and Identity, Inc. are hosting a virtual conversation with MCPS Superintendent Monifa McKnight on Wednesday, Feb. 22. The event will take place via Zoom from 6:30–8 p.m.

The event will provide an opportunity for families to ask questions on topics, including how well students are doing in school; the anti-racist audit and equity, and student well-being. RSVP and ask a question here. Spanish interpretation will be available. Feb. 22 Virtual Conversation with Dr. McKnight.

Silver Spring

Purple Line: Rendering and Additional Information on the Future Manchester Place Station in Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Published February 22, 2023 at 8:28AM

The future Manchester Place station will be near Plymouth Street in Silver Spring. The Purple Line, yesterday, tweeted a rendering along with some additional information regarding the future station. It will have separate westbound and eastbound side platforms inside the 1,000-foot Plymouth Tunnel, built exclusively for the Purple Line.

This station provides entry into the Plymouth Street Tunnel. Access into the station can be made from East Wayne Avenue and Plymouth Street using stairs or elevators. Map below:

A post from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

Sign up for Good Counsel Summer Camps today!

Published May 18, 2026 at 10:45AM

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

Register Today:

Business

Rockville’s Camber Creek Raises over $100 million for Opportunity Fund I for Investment in Real Estate Technology

By MCS Staff

Published February 22, 2023 at 8:17AM

Rockville-based Camber Creek, a global financial platform focused on driving innovation in the real estate industry that’s located at 5410 Edson Lane, announced that it exceeded its target for Opportunity Fund I with capital commitments of over $100 million. In 2022, Camber Creek closed its fourth core venture fund, which it oversubscribed with $325 million in capital commitments. The Opportunity Fund, whose Limited Partners include existing and new institutional and strategic investors, gives the firm an opportunity to retain its pro rata on earlier investments as well as invest in opportunities unique to the current market environment.

Per the press release: Camber Creek now has over 300 strategic Limited Partners representing leading global real estate owners, operators, and service providers. Camber Creek invests in leading proptech companies, including Arcadia, Bilt Rewards, Curbio, Flex, HappyCo, Measurbl, Notarize, and VTS.

Event

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

May 28, 2026 6:00 pm -9:30 pm

The Historical Odd Fellows Lodge

1308 Olney Sandy Spring Road

Sandy Spring, Maryland 20860

Website Contact Social

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,

Business

KLNB Acquires Edge Commercial Real Estate; Looks to Establish Greater Presence in Montgomery County

By MCS Staff

Published February 22, 2023 at 8:09AM

KLNB, the Mid-Atlantic region’s largest privately held CRE brokerage firm, has announced the acquisition of Edge Commercial Real Estate, the 16-year-old Rockville, Md.-based brokerage with offices in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.. The deal allows KLNB to establish a greater presence in Montgomery County, something KLNB has been eager to do.

Per the press release: The deal will increase KLNB’s size by roughly 20%, adding 32 total employees, 18 of which are brokers who specialize in multiple facets of office, industrial, tenant representation, and multi-family investment sales and leasing. Six of the brokers will be immediately installed as principal partners at KLNB. The official financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed, but the transaction includes substantially all of Edge’s assets.

MoCo Government

County to Offer $20,000 Incentive to Join Montgomery County Police; Department Currently Down 129 Sworn Officers

By Patrick Herron

Published February 22, 2023 at 8:06AM

Chief Marcus Jones confirmed earlier this month in testimony before the Public Safety Committee of the County Council that the Department is currently down 129 sworn officers.

Crime

Ward 5 Community in Takoma Park to Hold Meeting to Discuss Public Safety

By MCS Staff

Published February 22, 2023 at 8:02AM

The Police Department and Ward 5 City Councilmember Cara Honzak will hold a community meeting to discuss public safety issues in Ward 5. Police Department staff will be providing an update on recent incidents in Ward 5 and provide an overall overview of crime stats/trends and security measures put in place to address these trends. The meeting will be in-person, and a Zoom Webinar will also be available to join and ask questions:

Zoom Registration: Ward 5 Community Zoom Meeting Registration Contact: If you have questions in advance of the meeting, please email them to Cathy Plevywith the title “Ward 5 Public Safety Meeting.”

Gaithersburg

Courtney Davis Named Gaithersburg’s New Communication & Public Engagement Manager

By MCS Staff

Published February 22, 2023 at 7:59AM | Updated February 22, 2023 at 8:56AM

Gaithersburg City Manager Tanisha Briley announced the selection of Courtney Davis as the new Manager of the Office of Communication & Public Engagement Division within the City Manager’s Office. Courtney will begin her role with the City on March 6, 2023, and will be introduced at the Mayor & City Council meeting that evening.

Courtney comes to Gaithersburg with more than 15 years of experience working in a variety of communication and marketing roles. She has led teams of content creators focusing on writing, social media, communications, and marketing. In her most recent role, she served as the Assistant Director of Public Relations at Prince George’s Community College. Under Courtney’s leadership, the College strategically increased its media relations, engaged local and national reporters, and secured Op-Eds, feature stories and profile pieces. Courtney began her career as a marketing manager and publicist for national Broadway tours.

Bethesda

Police Respond to Carjacking Tuesday Night in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published February 21, 2023 at 11:07PM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a carjacking that occurred Tuesday night in Bethesda. According to police, “At approximately 8:18 p.m., MCP officers responded to the 4000 block of Chevy Chase Dr. for the report of a carjacking that just occurred. The preliminary investigation has revealed that the suspects assaulted an adult male victim, stole his vehicle, and left the scene. The victim sustained minor injuries.” According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, the victim was an elderly man that had his 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee stolen. We will post an update when additional information is available.

BETHESDA STRONG–ARM CARJACKING: ~8:10PM Tuesday on Chevy Chase Drive, off of Bradley Blvd and Hillandale Road (Kenwood Forest II near Norwood Local Park). Elderly man assaulted and his 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee was stolen. MCP Major Crimes Detectives investigating… pic.twitter.com/Zu8sLFiidS

Gaithersburg

Local Students Extend Invite to 16th Annual Black History Month Celebration

By MCS Staff

Published February 21, 2023 at 9:30PM

The Students of Minds In Motion Child Care, Scotland Community, and the Judith Resnik Elementary School extend an invitation to celebrate Black History Month with a night filled with knowledge, food, poetry, and performances. This free program will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023, from 7 – 9 pm at the Resnik Elementary School, Gaithersburg, MD, and includes dinner from local restaurants. The program will recognize icons of Black History including Viola Davis, Rosa Parks, Michelle Obama, Guy Bluford, Missy Elliot, Cynthia Erivo, and Katherine Dunham. Students will present on their achievements throughout the event.

Performances will be led by various youth groups including students of Minds in Motion Child Care, Scotland Community, Bells Mill Elementary School, Cabin John Middle School, Damascus Elementary School, Goshen Elementary School, Judith Resnik Elementary School, Winston Churchill High School, and Watkins Mill Elementary School. The highlight of the evening will be the Step Performance featuring Kristopher Paul, Noah Gleaton, Diezel Duckett, Sidoine Djimbou, Braedan Lynk, Bebo Aly, and Ahmed Hassan.

Gaithersburg

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Ask for Public’s Assistance Locating Missing 11-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published February 21, 2023 at 9:13PM | Updated February 21, 2023 at 10:11PM

Jeyco is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 110 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and black sneakers. Police and family are concerned for his welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jeyco Estrada is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.