Events

Silver Spring Blues Week Begins on June 8th

By MCS Staff

Silver Spring Blues Week will return as a mostly in-person, 10-day event from Wednesday, June 8, through Saturday, June 18, concluding with a star-filled lineup for the 13th Silver Spring Blues Festival on June 18. The event is presented by Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. The festival was not held in person for the past two years due to the COVID-19 health crisis.

The Daryl Davis Band will headline an array of other blues artists at the June 18 festival. The lineup will include Patty Reese, Matt Kelly, Sol Roots, the Archie Edward’s Blues Heritage Ensemble. For the Blues Festival, attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs. A variety of food and beverages will be available at local eateries.For virtual events, get Zoom links by sending an RSVP to [email protected].

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Events

Rockville to Host Virtual and In-Person Pride Events This Month

By MCS Staff

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trangender, Queer/Questioning Plus (LGBTQ+) Pride Month is celebrated in the United States to commemorate the Stonewall Riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. The commemorative month also recognizes the impact LGBTQ+ individuals have had on history—locally, nationally, and internationally. The City of Rockville has issued proclamations declaring LGBTQ+ Pride Month since June 2017.

Rockville celebrates Pride Month in June. This year, the City of Rockville’s Human Rights Commission will celebrate the sixth annual Rockville Pride with a virtual event on Sunday, June 5, 2022 and a celebration in Rockville Town Square Park from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Register for the Virtual Pride Event.

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MoCo Government

Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Montgomery County Council, and the Jewish Community Relations Council on Antisemitic Vandalism in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

There is no place for hate in Montgomery County and our community will not tolerate any attempts like this to intimidate religious, racial, ethnic, or minority group in our County. We are committed to creating a community of inclusion and respect. Today, we stand united with our Jewish residents, particularly our local Holocaust survivors, their children, and grandchildren.

In fact, we are the only local jurisdiction in the region that provides grant money to nonprofit entities and houses of worship to protect their members and congregants. Following last month’s hate crimes and tragedies in Buffalo and at an Asian American church in Southern California, faith and government leaders came together to increase our communication and vigilance in our County. In response to today’s incident, we will be meeting with members of the Kemp Mill Jewish Community to discuss safety and security and emphasize that our County stands united against hate.

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Bethesda

Additional Information on Wednesday’s Fatal Collision in Bethesda Involving Cyclist; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

At approximately 4:09 p.m., 2nd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a collision involving a bicyclist and a vehicle.

The investigation by detectives has determined that the operator of a Trek bicycle was traveling south on the northbound sidewalk on Old Georgetown Rd. The operator of a white 2012 Ford F-250 Cargo van was traveling northbound on Old Georgetown Rd., approaching Cheshire Dr. For reasons that are still under investigation, the operator of the bicycle left the sidewalk, entered the roadway and collided with the Ford. The driver of the Ford remained at the scene after the collision.

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MoCoSnow

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect Until 9pm

By MCS Staff

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for our area until 9:00pm. Temperatures are currently in the upper 80s and feel like they’re in the upper 90s. Clouds have already rolled in for most of the county and thunderstorms appear to be on their way.

Thunderstorms are possible for the rest of the day, with severe thunderstorms also possible– bringing hail and damaging winds. Things should clear up overnight and into tomorrow morning as Friday is expected to mostly sunny with temperatures reaching around 80°.

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Gaithersburg

(Located) Detectives Ask For Assistance in Locating Missing 15-Year-Old From Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Kimora Ray Bowie, age 15, was last seen on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at approximately 8:30 a.m., in the 20 block of Turtle Dove Ct.

Bowie is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a Hollister hoodie, a red t-shirt, blue jeans and white Nike Air Force 1 sneakers with beads. She was also carrying a tan tote with stripes.

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Rockville

Free Electric Scooter Training June 4 & June 11

By Patrick Herron

Those interested in e-scooters can stop in at any time during the two-hour clinics. The schedule of clinics:

Electric scooters can help bridge the “first-mile/last-mile” gap of public transportation to provide the flexibility to easily get to and from a user’s ultimate destination. Currently, Bird, Lime and Spin participate in the County’s Dockless Vehicle Pilot Program.

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Rockville

(Located) Detectives Ask For Assistance in Locating Missing 15-Year-Old From Rockville

By Patrick Herron

On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at approximately 6:20 a.m., Jasaira Anahy Ochoa Barrera, age 15, left her residence in the 11500 block of Patapsco Dr. in Rockville.

Jasaira is 5-feet tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. She has brown eyes and black hair.

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