Police

A 26-year-old Germantown man, Oliver H. Gregg,  was arrested Tuesday afternoon after allegedly exposing himself at the Rockville Library and then assaulting a police officer who attempted to place him under arrest.

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Crime

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested 35-year-old Joseph Gordon in connection with a July 28 shooting in the 11400 block Lockwood Drive in White Oak that injured a 40-year-old man. Gordon is charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and multiple handgun-related offenses and is being held without bond.

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Health

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with 16 other states and the District of Columbia, has joined a petition urging the FDA to remove or ease restrictions on mifepristone, citing extensive evidence of its safety and concerns about limited access to medication abortions. (more…)


Announcement

Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.

Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.


Event

Join Oneness-Family School for a free Montessori toddler event on Saturday, November 14! In this Montessori-inspired lesson from OFS teacher Ja’Shai Rowe, toddlers will explore the story of "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert and enjoy fall activities and crafts. For parents and toddlers age 1-3 years.


Bethesda

A new family-owned bagel shop and cafe is set to join Bethesda’s culinary scene this fall at Montgomery Mall. Esvin’s Bagels and Cafe expects to open its doors this fall, in approximately two months, bringing freshly baked bagels and more to the community. The cafe will be located on the lower level across from Kapow Buddy, near the Old Navy and Cheesecake Factory area.

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Maryland

The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $700 million for the August 23 drawing after no winner on August 20. Two tickets sold in Maryland won $500,000 each through the Double Play feature, with one sold in Landover and the other in Riverdale. Additional details below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)


Events

The City of Gaithersburg and the Gaithersburg–Washington Grove Fire Department are set to celebrate the unofficial end of summer with the highly anticipated 87th Annual Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 1, 2025, at 10am. This year, the parade will be emceed by our very own Alex Tsironis, the founder of The MoCo Show. Leading the procession as Grand Marshal will be John Bauer, who serves as the Chair of the Gaithersburg Planning Commission and has been named the 2025 Distinguished Resident.

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