Germantown

Montgomery County is reminding residents that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is offering free back-to-school vaccinations for children from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade at multiple locations across the County through the end of September. These vaccines are available at no cost to County residents missing any required immunizations, and parents are encouraged to schedule an appointment to ensure their children are ready for the 2025-2026 school year. (more…)


Gaithersburg

A Montgomery County woman won the $77,000 top prize on the $10 Lucky 7s Multiplier scratch-off game, purchased at Brighton Beer & Wine on 225 Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg, and plans to use the winnings to pay off her house and save for her family’s future. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)


Crime

MCPD Update: “At approximately 9:46 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to Long Branch Local Park in the 700 block of Langley Drive, for reports of shots fired. Officers located two adult males with apparent gunshot wounds near the rear of the basketball court by the playground.

One victim was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. His current status has not been confirmed. Despite life-saving efforts, the second victim was pronounced dead at the scene. At this time, no suspect information is available and no arrests have been made. A news release will be distributed once more information is available, including the name of the decedent, following proper next-of-kin notification.” (more…)


Events

The 11th annual Montgomery County “Friendship Picnic” will again bring people of many cultures and faiths together to celebrate the County’s diversity. The free picnic, whose goal is to enable people to make new friends and build a stronger community, will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, at Wheaton Regional Park.

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Rockville

Visitors to, and those driving by, Rockville Town Center will now be greeted by a bold new look on the pedestrian bridge over Rockville Pike. On Thursday, the City of Rockville’s Department of Public Works (DPW) Operations Maintenance staff installed large window decals spelling out “Town Center” with the city’s new signature branded “R”.

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MCPS

Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2025 week 1 MCPS football games. The scores will be updated as we receive them. If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we haven’t yet received a report from the game that we can confirm. An ‘F’ signifies the score is confirmed as being final:

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Gaithersburg

A New Mexico resident visiting his son in Maryland won a $50,000 Powerball prize after purchasing the winning ticket at the Safeway on Goshen Road in Gaithersburg, matching four white balls and the red Powerball in the August 27 drawing. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:

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