Beyond MoCo

The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) has charged 25-year-old Tyler Wang’Ombe-Gichuru of Silver Spring with sexually assaulting two children under the age of 10 during a private swim lesson at a community center in Upper Marlboro. The suspect, who was hired by the victims’ family and is not employed by the center, remains in custody without bond as the investigation continues.

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Gaithersburg

X-energy, a clean energy company specializing in nuclear reactor and fuel design technology, is consolidating its Rockville offices into a new 125,000-square-foot headquarters at Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg and plans to retain 260 jobs while creating over 525 new positions over the next six years. (more…)


Highways / Interstates

The Montgomery County Council voted to approve the Montgomery Planning’s 2025 Update to the Master Plan of Highways and Transitways on July 29, 2025. The update was required due to County Council’s approval of two bills in 2022 (Bill 24-22 and 34-22) that revised the street types identified in Chapter 49 of the County Code, also known as the “Road Code,” to conform to the county’s Complete Streets Design Guide.

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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.


Health

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $1.3 million in grants to three local organizations: Elite Soccer Youth Development Academy, Identity, Inc., and Tree of Hope Association, Inc., to support peer-led, culturally responsive programs addressing youth mental health and substance use, particularly among Black and Latino youth. Funded by settlement agreements with JUUL and Altria, the initiatives focus on prevention, education, and direct support in communities most affected by vaping and substance misuse.

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Montgomery Planning

Planning Board will be on recess in August; Historic Preservation Commission and Development Review Committee meetings continue. The Montgomery County Planning Board and the Montgomery County Planning Department announced their August 2025 calendar of events and meetings.

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Arts

While synonymous with the University of South Carolina and laid-back Southern rock, the Grammy-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish has surprising and significant ties to Montgomery County, Maryland. For many local fans, this connection adds a special layer of pride to the band’s enduring legacy, particularly given the band’s enormous success with their July 1994 debut album, Cracked Rear View.

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