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Gaithersburg
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On June 3rd at 4:30 p.m., Montgomery County Police arrested 31-year-old (Lowell Isaiah Young) and 26-year-old (Daron Antonio Banks) after they chased a person near the Cider Mill Apartments and later recovered a loaded ghost gun from their 2020 Ford Fusion with suspended registration. The MoCo Show
- ➤ On June 4 at approximately 9:18 p.m., Montgomery County police received a 911 call about an 8-year-old autistic girl missing from her Germantown home and, after community members reported seeing her running through traffic near Middlebrook Road and Frederick Road, they rescued her safely—reuniting her with her mother shortly after. The MoCo Show
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Giovanni Argueta, a recent UMD engineering graduate who began at the University of Miami and continued his studies at Montgomery College, joined the Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering program at USG to work on a capstone project that uses Blender to correct motion anomalies. His capstone paper was accepted for IEEE SmartNets 2025 and he secured an internship at Digital Infuzion—gaining practical experience in AI research for simulating restricted motion. The MoCo Show
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The D.C. region's first summer heat wave is set to begin on Sunday as temperatures are expected to hit 100 degrees and high humidity will make it feel hotter. Meteorologists warn that the heat will peak Monday and Tuesday with heat index values as high as 110 degrees—prompting residents to take safety measures. WTOP
- ➤ Severe storms moved through the D.C. area on Thursday evening and Friday morning, causing downed trees and wires that led Montgomery County crews to answer over 200 calls. Several incidents—including a tree that hit a car and bus on Connecticut Avenue and damage to a home in Takoma Park—resulted in power outages and other disruptions, with Dominion Energy reporting over 13,000 customers without power in Virginia. FOX 5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and experts note that more than 127,000 Maryland residents suffer from Alzheimer’s, including 22,000 in Montgomery County. Dr. Angela Hsu of Kaiser Permanente said early detection, regular exercise and a balanced diet may help slow the disease’s progress. Montgomery Community Media
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Open House at Hidden Creek Community
3-8 p.m. — 20 Inkberry Circle — Free entry — Explore this spacious townhome in a family-friendly community with great amenities.
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Sunday SIP
9 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — 1/2 priced drinks and a FREE $10 Power Card for service industry professionals — Enjoy a fun night out with great drinks and gaming.
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T. Swift Era Summer Camp
1-4 p.m. — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Check website for pricing — Immerse in creativity inspired by Taylor Swift's iconic music and style at this fun art camp for kids.
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Teens Summer Pilates Workshops
12-1 p.m. — Integrative Health Recreation & Musu Wellness Coaching LLC — Free entry — Have fun while toning your muscles and improving your fitness in a social setting.
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