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Gaithersburg
Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local shops will celebrate National Ice Cream Day with fun deals starting Sunday, July 20 as Carmen’s in Rockville stays open 24 hours and Dolcezza in Bethesda will give free scoops from 12 to 4 p.m. + Silver Spring’s Shuga x Ice and Rockville’s Marble Slab Creamery will offer special promos to thank customers. The MoCo Show
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ With exterior work nearly complete at Kensington Crossing—located at 10619 Connecticut Avenue at Plyers Mill Road—the five signed businesses have moved to begin interior construction, and Mezeh has received its permit to start work on its new fast-casual space that will open in the coming months. The eatery offers buffet-style Mediterranean dishes similar to a national chain. The MoCo Show
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Yongxian Huang (24) pleaded guilty last Friday and was sentenced to two years and two months in prison, and he will serve five years of supervised probation for his role in scamming an elderly Bethesda couple out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in a fraudulent gold bar scheme. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Detectives from Montgomery County Department of Police are asking the public to help find Wilson Delcid Giron—missing 17-year-old last seen on July 14th around 12:30 p.m. on 12000 Shorefield Ct. in Wheaton; he has dyed dark red hair, brown eyes, and was wearing a black t-shirt with red plaid pajama pants. The MoCo Show
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County's Education Committee met Thursday to review new grading policies that change rules for retakes, late work, and final grade calculations for all students in grades 6–12. The board-approved changes — which include shifting to numeric averages and allowing two reassessments per marking period — will take effect this fall and address concerns over grade inflation. FOX 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council passed a bill to ban illegal commercial house parties at residential properties by raising fines from $25 to $5,000 plus up to $15,000 for added violations, exempting nonprofit and community events while enforcement will be handled by the Department of Permitting Services and Montgomery County Police with outreach planned for this fall. FOX 5
- ➤ Governor Wes Moore hosted the 2025 Buy Local Cookout on Wednesday at the Maryland Department of Agriculture to launch Maryland Buy Local Week from July 17 to 27. The event featured local chefs and food tastings — highlighting Maryland’s agriculture and seafood industries. The MoCo Show
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Open House at 452 Girard Street
4-7 p.m. — 452 Girard St, Gaithersburg, MD — Free entry — Explore this charming 2-bedroom condo in the heart of Ardmore living.
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Sunday SIP at Dave & Buster's
9 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — 1/2 priced drinks for service industry professionals — Enjoy discounted drinks and free game play every Sunday night.
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Synergy Dance Fitness
7:45-8:45 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Check website for pricing — Experience high energy choreography with global music influences in a supportive atmosphere.
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Storytime Station: Eggs-cellent Animals
11 a.m. — Gaithersburg Community Museum — Free entry — Enjoy a playful morning learning about egg-born animals with stories and potential live chicks.
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Let's Cook@Casey, Jr: Creating Healthy and Artistic Meals
5-7 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Check registration dates for details — Discover how to prepare healthy meals in a fun, hands-on cooking class with a registered dietitian.
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Science in the Summer: Be a Dietitian
10-11 a.m. — Gaithersburg Community Museum — Free entry — Investigate health challenges and design solutions while learning to be a dietitian.
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Fidget Toys & Slime Mini Camp
9 AM - 3 PM — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Cost info not provided — A creative camp where kids design fidget toys and slime while having sensory fun.
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Date Night - Bikini Bottom
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Check the website for details — A unique opportunity for parents to enjoy a night out while kids engage in fun activities.
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Sunday SIP for Service Industry Professionals
9 p.m.-close — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — 1/2 priced drinks and FREE $10 Power Card — Enjoy a night of fun and gaming with exclusive discounts for service industry staff.
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G-Corps - Service Session
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM — Gaithersburg Youth Center in Olde Towne — Free entry — Engage in meaningful community service projects and earn SSL hours.
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