DMV

Metro has announced that it “is ready to welcome the world to the Washington D.C. region for World Pride, which runs through June 8. The international event includes concerts, parades, parties, rallies, and more.”

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Beyond MoCo

Rehoboth Beach, a popular vacation destination for many in our area, has recently adopted a curfew for minors. This past Friday, the Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners adopted an amendment to the city code that establishes a curfew for minors, individuals who are under 18 years of age, from 11 pm-5 am daily.

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Gaithersburg

In June 2023 we let you know that the owners of The Lube Center on Fields Rd. in Gaithersburg (WLR Automotive) were looking to open a car wash in the space that was home to Ziki Japanese Steakhouse until 2020. The application was approved by the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council on May 19th.

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Community

Local moms Lettie Manjala and Tara O’Connell have taken the fitness world by storm with a playful twist on exercise. Their recent viral video, featuring a fast-paced game of tic-tac-toe with a fitness spin, quickly caught the attention of viewers– and even received a feature on ESPN’s TikTok channel (video available below).

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MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council will meet on Thursday, May 22 to recognize Lupus Awareness Month and is scheduled to take final votes on the County’s $7.6 billion FY26 Operating Budget, $6 billion FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program, and introduce legislation for new capital projects including the Clarksburg Library and an organics processing facility.

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Crime

Chase William Mulligan, 28, of Silver Spring, Maryland, pled guilty to two counts of producing child sexual abuse material in federal court. The charges are in connection with a scheme in which he met young girls through social media and internet chat rooms and eventually “sextorted” them.

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