MoCo Government

The Economic Development Committee will meet on July 10 to receive a briefing on Montgomery County’s first-quarter 2025 economic indicators, covering topics such as employment, real estate, venture capital, and the manufacturing sector.

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Gaithersburg

The Brink Rd. bridge is scheduled to close for repairs over Seneca Creek later this month, according to MCDOT. The closure is scheduled to start on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 6:00 am, and will take four  days to complete, weather and other operational requirements permitting. The bridge will be closed to all traffic during this project.

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Event

Beautiful venue; great art, gifts and hand-crafted items; refreshments; and meet the award-winning painters, photographers, mixed media artists, ceramicists, fiber artists, and more – some 40 artists in all. It’s an extraordinary array of framed wall works, 3-d media including sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and fiber pieces, and unframed prints.

Among them, you’ll see:


Clarksburg

Montgomery Parks is hosting a special event in celebration of Disability Pride Month, marking the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The event, titled “Disability Pride Outside,” offers a morning filled with various outdoor activities that are both accessible and adapted for individuals with disabilities. This family-friendly event is set to take place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Black Hill Regional Park’s Discovery Center, located at 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Clarksburg, MD. All activities are free of charge, although advance registration is required.

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Bethesda

Officers from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) have successfully apprehended suspects involved in a series of residential burglaries. District 2 (Bethesda) Commander, Captain Amy Daum, recently extended her gratitude towards Officer Weber and Officer Blow for their exceptional efforts in bringing the suspects to justice.

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DC Sports

The Washington Commanders have officially unveiled their new alternate jerseys for the upcoming season, much to the excitement of a fanbase eager to reconnect with the franchise’s storied past. The new threads, featuring the classic white top and burgundy bottom, hark back to the team’s most dominant period, often referred to as the “Super Bowl Era.” They also include  gold face mask.

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Maryland

The Dough Roller’s story began in 1980, when founder Bill Gibbs envisioned a family-friendly eatery on the front porch of Ocean City’s Breakers Hotel. Recognizing the appeal of a casual yet inviting atmosphere for visitors, he established the first Dough Roller, laying the groundwork for what would become an Ocean City institution. The restaurant even briefly had a location right here in Montgomery County.

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Maryland

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is once again warning Marylanders of the serious and life-altering dangers posed by illegal fireworks following multiple incidents over the Independence Day holiday, most notably a tragic injury to a young teen and the shutdown of an unauthorized fireworks show in Harford County.

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Community

Tim Strachan, an inspiring figure who transcended a devastating spinal cord injury to become a successful attorney, revered sports broadcaster, and motivational speaker, has passed away at the age of 49 after a courageous battle with cancer.

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