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Gaithersburg
Sunday, April 27th, 2025
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Police reported that a collision involving a pedestrian closed northbound Georgia Avenue at Aspen Hill Road on April 26 — drivers were advised to use alternate routes. The MoCo Show
- ➤ A driver crashed into an electrical pole at the intersection of Travilah Rd and Split Creek Circle on Saturday afternoon—leaving the driver critically injured as Montgomery County police issued a traffic advisory that shut down the road and urged motorists to take an alternate route. The MoCo Show
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Police investigated a single-vehicle collision on April 26th at about 11:51 a.m. in the 9800 block of Brookridge Court in Montgomery Village that left a man dead—his body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsy—and the investigation remains ongoing. The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich delivered his State of the County address detailing a revised FY26 budget that raises the income tax rate from 3.2% to 3.3% to generate between $70 and $80 million and avoid cuts to schools and services while canceling a planned property tax increase. He vetoed Bill 2-25 because it would give developers a 20-year tax break for converting commercial buildings to rental housing (a move he said would harm essential county funding). The MoCo Show
- ➤ Attorney General Anthony Brown and attorneys general from 19 states filed a lawsuit on April 25 to block the Education Department’s new funding conditions—if state agencies do not change programs that help all students, their kindergarten through 12th grade funds could be cut. Maryland says the rule breaks federal law and threatens support for special education and low-income student programs. The MoCo Show
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Village native Kaden Prather was drafted with the 24th pick in the 7th round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. The University of Maryland standout and Northwest High School product impressed with key plays during his college career. The MoCo Show
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Kentlands/Lakelands Group Run
7-8:30 p.m. — Lakelands Park Pavilion — Free entry — Revive your running routine with group runs through the scenic Lakelands and Kentlands neighborhoods.
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Half Price Games Wednesdays
11 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Half price games — Enjoy affordable arcade fun every Wednesday at Dave & Buster's.
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Active Aging Expo
9 AM – 2 PM — Bohrer Park — Free entry — An inspiring annual event empowering older adults to live active, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
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Saints Row Pub Run
6-8 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a 3-5 mile run through Gaithersburg followed by pints with fellow runners.
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Skywatching: Telescope Fun
6:30-9 p.m. — Observatory Park — Free entry — Discover the cosmos with hands-on telescope activities and expert help as you gaze at Jupiter.
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Fashion Show Fundraiser
12-4 p.m. — Signature Salon Pro — Tickets available — Enjoy a vibrant fashion show, live music, and delicious hors d'oeuvres while supporting future beauty professionals.
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Skywatching: Telescope Fun
6 AM — Bohrer Park — Free entry — Learn how to use a telescope through hands-on activities.
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Let's Cook@Casey Jr.: Make Brunch for Mom
4-5:30 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Cost not specified — Young chefs learn to make delicious brunch items from scratch in this fun, hands-on class.
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Tiki Bar and Grill Opening Weekend
6-10 p.m. — Tiki Bar and Grill — Enjoy tropical drinks and grilled specialties at the seasonal opening of this lakeside bar.
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Gaithersburg Chorus: A Musical Epistle
11:30 p.m. — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church — Free entry — Experience a heartfelt musical journey through stories, reflections, and a variety of compelling genres.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
~ Henry Ford
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