For Immediate Release: Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old from Gaithersburg.
Drivers are being advised to avoid areas surrounding the Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda due to the ongoing bomb threat / shelter in place.
According to MCPD, all NSA Bethesda gates are closed and severe backups are possible on Rockville Pike (MD 355) at Cedar Lane, MD 355 at Jones Bridge Road, & Connecticut Ave (MD 185) near I-495.
NSA Bethesda Update: At this time, there is no indication of an active shooter on the installation. A bomb threat is still under investigation. A lockdown remains in place.
Naval Support Activity Bethesda reports that Walter Read Medical Center in Bethesda is currently on lockdown due to a bomb threat / active shooter investigation. All personnel are being told to shelter in place. Walter Reed is advising all personnel to stay clear from the medical center.
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ProShares, a premiere provider of ETFs based in Bethesda, plans to launch the first bitcoin-linked ETF in the United States (NYSE Ticker: BITO) tomorrow, October 19, 2021. BITO’s launch will mark a milestone for ETFs.
BITO will offer investors an opportunity to gain exposure to bitcoin returns conveniently, through a brokerage account. BITO can be bought and sold like a stock and eliminates the need for an account at a cryptocurrency exchange and for a crypto wallet.
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.*
MCPS Interim Superintendent Monifa McKnight has shared recommendations of new proposed boundaries for the new Gaithersburg elementary school that will be located at Kelley Park.
The proposed boundaries are based on a study that involves all seven elementary schools in the Gaithersburg High School cluster, as well as Forest Oak and Gaithersburg middle schools.
Back in January we told you that Planta, an upscale plant-based restaurant featuring a menu by Chef David Lee, will be coming to 4910 Elm St at Bethesda Row, in the location formerly occupied by Cafe Deluxe (Cafe Deluxe closed permanently back in March of last year).
In July Planta let us now that they were aiming for a fall opening after originally hoping to open in the summer.
Montgomery Parks will be hosting a “Drag Queen Story Hour” this Saturday, October 23 from 10:30-11:30am at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton.
Per Montgomery Parks:
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Press Release From William Robert’s for County Council:
CLARKSBURG, MD — William Roberts today announced his candidacy for the Montgomery County Council to represent the Upcounty. Roberts, a Clarksburg resident, is a civil rights attorney, activist, and community leader with a strong track record of service and commitment to his community. He is running in the June 2022 Democratic primary to succeed term-limited District 2 Councilmember Craig Rice.
UPDATE: Lawrence Deens Aldrich IV was located safe and unharmedPer MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 19, 2021