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Gaithersburg
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The MoCo Show launched a new free app for Montgomery County residents that sends local news + weather alerts and updates in real time; the app is live on iOS while the Android version will arrive soon. The MoCo Show
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Johns Hopkins Children’s Center reports more serious head injuries from sledding accidents today + doctors advise parents to have children wear helmets and avoid obstacles on icy slopes. WTOP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County native Jay Diamondz will attend the Grammy Awards as a guest of Gemini Muziq later this week, preparing his look with a design team while crediting his local roots for shaping his work ethic. The MoCo Show
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cara Marbury, a 2001 Magruder alumna, was named DCPS Outstanding Educator of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. She has taught 16 years at Anne Beers Elementary School in Southeast Washington and built a strong reputation for supporting students + mentoring new teachers. The MoCo Show
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ DC Water reports that wastewater is no longer escaping from the damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor as crews begin excavations in Montgomery County to assess damage and plan permanent repairs. Officials are closely monitoring cleanup and weather challenges with multiple agencies involved. Montgomery Community Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman said residents can use her office’s website for tax filing assistance, while an updated unclaimed property system will speed returns & a tax-free weekend for energy-star appliances is set for Feb. 14-16. WTOP
- ➤ Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation selected SRI International to develop a new Economic Development Strategic Plan to boost local business innovation & workforce growth. Work begins immediately with a draft scheduled for review by Marc Elrich on July 31 and the plan set for Council review in early 2027. The MoCo Show
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Derwood native Alexa Datt is set to join the Washington Nationals TV broadcast team this season as a host and reporter. The former FanDuel Sports Network host — the first female Cardinals play-by-play announcer — is excited to cover her hometown team. Montgomery Community Media
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Vision Board Charm Bracelet Workshop
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — All materials included — Create a personalized charm bracelet as a wearable vision board to inspire your goals for the year ahead.
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Resin Art Heart Dishes Workshop
6:30-8 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Ticket required — Create four heart-shaped trinket dishes in a beginner-friendly resin art workshop just in time for Valentine's Day.
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Make Your Own Felted Yetis
6:30-8 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — $39 each or Buy 3, Get 1 Free — Unwind with a cozy craft night and create adorable felted yetis for Valentine's Day.
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Needle-Felted Doughnut Magnets Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Cost varies — Craft cute, calorie-free doughnut magnets with wool and needle-felting techniques.
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Women in STEM Celebration
1-3 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate the contributions of women in STEM with hands-on activities and inspiring discussions.
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MINTD Card Show Lunar New Year
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center — Free entry for children 12 & under — Celebrate Lunar New Year with Pokémon & TCG vendors, Gym Challenges, and family activities.
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Galentine's Night Celebration
6-8 p.m. — The Retreat at Crown — Free entry — Celebrate friendship with engaging speakers, shopping, live music, and light bites with bubbles.
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International Gem & Jewelry Show
12 PM – 5 PM — Montgomery County Fairgrounds — Registration required — Discover an array of exquisite gems and jewelry for wholesale buyers.
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Yoga Thai Massage
9-10 a.m. — lululemon — Free entry — Learn a rejuvenating Yoga Thai Massage routine with a partner on Valentine's Day.
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Soft & Slow: A Self-Love Winter Frolic
1:30-3 p.m. — Bohrer Park — Free entry — Experience a serene winter silent disco focused on self-love and gentle movement.
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~ Winston Churchill
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