DMV

Most of Maryland, including Montgomery County, is under an “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” (USG) air quality alert as wildfire smoke combines with elevated ozone levels during a stretch of above-normal temperatures. At the same time, a Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8pm Thursday.

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Announcement

Mental Health with Meredith (MHM) is a new self-pay therapy practice serving adults in Bethesda, Maryland, and surrounding areas.

Founded by Meredith Adams, LCPC, LPC, and EMDRIA-Approved Therapist, MHM focuses on trauma-informed care and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Meredith provides individualized support for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, and major life transitions.


Event

Dreaming about your next vacation? Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for an inspiring day devoted to ocean and river cruises, guided tours, luxury travel and unforgettable destinations!

Meet representatives from AmaWaterways, Collette, Oceania Cruises and Premier World Discovery. Hear informative presentations, ask questions, explore exciting vacation possibilities and discover which travel experience may be the perfect fit for you.


Community

Amar Mukunda, the Democratic nominee for Maryland’s District 39 State Senate seat, along with District 39 Democratic Delegates Greg Wims, Lesley Lopez, and Gabe Acevero, released a joint statement following two recent incidents on Lost Knife Road in Gaithersburg: a stabbing on Saturday and an officer-involved shooting on Sunday that resulted in the death of an armed man.

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González, Vice President Marilyn Balcombe and Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles announced a new legislative approach to data center development, proposing to codify the county’s current six-month moratorium while advancing zoning restrictions on hyperscale facilities. (more…)