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Gaithersburg
Monday, June 30th, 2025
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a townhouse fire on the 13100 block of Diamond Hill Court in Germantown when a malfunctioning air conditioner sparked flames that spread up vinyl siding into the second floor and roof — about 50 firefighters managed the fire in near 95°F, with all occupants evacuating safely though one person was displaced and the structure suffered moderate damage. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded at about 10 a.m. Sunday on Schaefer Farm Trails when a mountain biker was injured after a fall—crews spent an hour extricating him before transporting him with non-life-threatening injuries. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to a house fire on the 8100 block of Pepper Ridge Way in Derwood on Sunday morning when flames quickly spread from a deck to an attic of a two-story home in the Mineral Springs Village—Emory Grove neighborhood, with roughly 75 firefighters controlling the blaze as all occupants escaped unharmed although one family was displaced and two nearby homes were damaged. The MoCo Show
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police — Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for help finding missing 16-year-old Isabelle Sophia Costa, who was last seen June 29th at around 10 a.m. on College Parkway near Rockville—she is 5-feet, 2-inches tall, weighs 117 lbs, has brown eyes and hair, and wore a white tank top with green shorts. The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Planning will reorganize its operations effective July 1 to create three new planning regions—West County, East County, and Upcounty—and four functional divisions to guide neighborhood master plans and service improvements. The change is set to support new planning programs in fiscal year 2026 and align work with Thrive’s vision for sustainable growth. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Metro launched its new bus network on June 29, the first full overhaul since 1973—its redesigned routes now have simple names like 'C' for crosstown and offer faster trips with fewer stops. Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties also began updates to boost connections to schools, workplaces and key destinations. The MoCo Show
- ➤ The MVA announced today that customers may request Maryland birth and death certificates at three new branches—Glen Burnie, Beltsville, and White Oak—with the service already available at Gaithersburg. Since 2021, over 5,600 birth certificates have been printed at the seven branches and customers can obtain a certified copy when completing a driver’s license or ID transaction. The MoCo Show
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Karen Potts, a promising athlete from North Potomac, has impressed on American Ninja Warrior while competing in multiple seasons. Now a junior at Case Western Reserve University and a former multi-sport star at Wootton High, she reached the national finals in Season 16 and is competing in Season 17. The MoCo Show
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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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Saints Row Pub Run
6-8 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a scenic 3-5 mile run followed by pints and camaraderie with fellow runners.
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Hepcat Hoodie Live Performance
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Beers & Cheers Too — Cost varies — Experience the vibrant sounds of Hepcat Hoodie, a musical duo evolving through local gigs.
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STEM Forward Camp
10 AM – 12 PM — Casey Community Center — Pricing not specified — Engage young minds with a week of exciting STEM activities designed to entertain and educate.
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Spirit Beats: Drumming for Fitness
1:45-2:30 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Contact for pricing — Experience a full-body cardio drumming workout to upbeat music for all fitness levels.
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Chef JC's Handmade Fettucine Cooking Class
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Refunds up to 3 days before event — Learn to craft homemade fettucine and creamy mushroom sauce while enjoying delicious appetizers.
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Science in the Summer: Be an Athletic Trainer
10-11 a.m. — Gaithersburg Community Museum — Free — Explore injury prevention and treatment with interactive activities designed for young aspiring athletic trainers.
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Saints Row Pub Runs
6-8 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a casual evening running with friends and refreshments at Saints Row Brewing.
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Karate - Super Samurais
11:00 a.m. — Activity Center at Bohrer Park — Introductory fee includes uniform — Empower your child with confidence and self-discipline through karate.
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DMV Nerfers Blaster Battle
12-5 p.m. — Airpark Soccerplex — General Admission available — Engage in foam flinging fun with competitive scrimmages for ages 12 and up.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Try not to become someone of success, but rather try to become someone of value.
~ Albert Einstein
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