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Gaithersburg
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A slate of new businesses is set to open in Gaithersburg this spring and later in 2025 with AH’HAAN at 237 Kentlands Blvd launching as a full-service Thai restaurant in the space that once housed Good Fortune Cafe. Additional openings include a second Buffalo Wild Wings GO at Rock Grove Center, Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen at Rio Lakefront, and Play Street Museum in Kentlands—updates will follow as details are confirmed—. The MoCo Show
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 45-year-old man named Eugene Gligor pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Montgomery County Circuit Court for the 2001 homicide of Leslie Preer in Chevy Chase—he was identified in 2024 using forensic genetic genealogy and faces up to 30 years in prison with sentencing set for August 28 at 9 a.m. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Eugene Teodor Gligor, 44, pleaded guilty to the 2001 murder of Leslie Preer in Chevy Chase—solved through a DNA breakthrough last year. FOX 5
- ➤ Montgomery County Police warned residents about door-to-door home improvement scams and distraction thefts that target vulnerable homeowners by taking payment in advance and stealing valuables while distracting them; they advised verifying licenses, not paying large sums upfront, and keeping doors locked until work is completed. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Montgomery County Police's Special Victims Investigations Division ask the public to help find 16-year-old Kendra Small, who was last seen on May 5 at 3:30 p.m. from the 7000 block of Spiceberry Circle in Gaithersburg wearing black shorts, a black hoodie, and a navy blue backpack (she is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 115 lbs). The MoCo Show
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg will host Lakefront Live with free salsa lessons, live music and a Best Dressed Contest on Friday, May 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. The series, starting with Salsa y Sunsets with Joe Falero, will feature outdoor dining and refreshments from Charley Prime Foods (9841 Washingtonian Blvd). The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County council members have proposed a bill to raise fines for for-profit house and pool parties from $500 to $5,000 because these events cause noise, traffic and crowding in neighborhoods — a public hearing on the bill is set for June 10. WTOP
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Six sports legends were inducted into the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday at Silver Spring Aquatic and Recreation Center (including Olympic gold medalist Thea LaFond and NFL player Bob Windsor). The ceremony also honored posthumous and anonymous contributors (such as Gaithersburg school employee Brett Riley) who helped expand access to local sports. Montgomery Community Media
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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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Outdoor Mini Golf and Dinner
4-7 p.m. — Activity Center at Bohrer Park — Adult entry only — Enjoy mini golf and dinner in a relaxing outdoor setting for those over 50.
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Mother's Day Brunch
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Gaithersburg — Adults: $59 | Kids (6-12): $26 — Celebrate Mother's Day with a delicious brunch from a highly decorated chef.
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Synergy Dance Fitness
7:45 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Cost varies — Enjoy high-energy choreography and global music in a welcoming environment.
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Networking 4A-Cause Breakfast
8:30-10:00 a.m. — Silver Diner — Free entry — Network with various business organizations and support charitable causes.
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Let's Cook@Casey: Make Better Choices - Indian Style
6-8 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Cost info not provided — Discover healthy traditional Indian foods that promote wellness and satisfaction.
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2025 Maryland Real Estate Law Update
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Cardinal Title Group's Rio Office — Registration required — Learn essential real estate law updates from experts to better serve your clients.
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Gaithersburg Book Festival
8 p.m. — Bohrer Park — Free entry — Celebrate literature with over 100 renowned authors at this annual book festival.
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Paws in the Park - Dog Walk & Fest
Afternoon — Montgomery County Fair — Support the Montgomery County Humane Society while enjoying music, games, and food trucks.
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Sunday Climbing Practice at Sportrock
10 a.m. — Sportrock Climbing Centers — Free entry — Perfect opportunity for first-time climbers to get started with climbing practice.
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