Good morning, Gaithersburg.

A 30-year-old Gaithersburg man was fatally stabbed on June 13 in a Southeast D.C. apartment at about 2:28 p.m.—police arrested a 25-year-old D.C. woman and charged her with second-degree murder while armed in a domestic incident.

The Gaithersburg Police warned about a phone scam where a caller posing as an officer falsely claimed there was an arrest warrant and demanded payment via gift card or money transfer—officials urged residents to hang up and report such calls to 301-279-8000—while advising them to keep their personal details private.

Detectives with Montgomery County Police asked the public for help finding 19-year-old Arron Huggins Jr., who was last seen on June 15th at about 12:45 p.m. near Germantown Road and Observation Drive (described as 6 ft tall and 155 lbs) (wearing a faded black hoodie, black headphones, skinny jeans and white/gray shoes).

Lawmakers in the D.C. region felt on edge after two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses were shot in a targeted attack early Saturday, and local officials in Montgomery and Fairfax increased patrols to protect elected leaders—responding to recent threats against judges and courthouse staff.

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police Special Victims Investigations are asking for help to locate Marielle Edlyn Pineda, a 16 year old girl from Germantown who was last seen on June 14th at about 4 a.m. on Bent Willow Circle and described as having brown eyes, copper hair and a pierced nose, so anyone with information should call 301 279 8000.

A WalletHub study released on June 16th ranked Maryland as the 8th most patriotic state in America—using measures like military enlistment, voter turnout, and volunteer activity.

Montgomery County will host fireworks events for the Fourth of July weekend.

Montgomery County voted in 2024 to ban gas-powered leaf blowers starting July 1 and set a $500 fine for violations—while offering rebates for electric models; today, Councilmember Gabe Albornoz will introduce a bill that allows landscape pros to use gas equipment on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. between October 1 and December 31, with a public hearing scheduled on July 15.

Crochet Baby Blankets Workshop

1:00 – 11:59 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Yarn provided — Get creative and craft baby blankets for local newborns while enjoying friendly conversation.

Friendship Club

1-2 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Connect with a friendly, Spanish-speaking group for conversation and connection.

Great Falls Hiking Trip

9 AM – 2 PM — Gaithersburg Robertson Park Youth Center — Outdoor adventure — Enjoy a day of hiking at Great Falls Park with fellow enthusiasts.

Drive-In Movie Night — Shine On Together

6-9 p.m. — Montgomery County Fair — Some snacks provided — Enjoy an outdoor screening of Grease and dance to a DJ before the show.

Open House at 312 Fairgrove Terrace

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM — 312 Fairgrove Terrace — Free entry — Explore this spacious home featuring modern amenities in a desirable neighborhood.

GYC Mini Golf and Pizza Trip

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Gaithersburg Robertson Park Youth Center — Cost not specified — Enjoy a fun-filled day of mini golf and delicious pizza with friends.

Storytime Station

3-5 p.m. — Gaithersburg Community Museum — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful morning of books, songs, and movement for children ages 2 to 6.

Watershed Planning Meeting

5:30-9:30 p.m. — 707 Conservation Ln — Free entry — Engage in watershed planning and enjoy an optional bird walk before discussions on local wildlife.

Protect Yourself from AI Scams

12:30-1:30 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free — Learn to safeguard against increasingly sophisticated scams powered by AI technology.

Sportrock Falling & Commitment Gym Clinic

7 PM - 12 AM — Sportrock Climbing Centers — Minimum 4 students required — Master falling safely and committing to climbing moves in this comprehensive clinic.