Monday, July 21st, 2025
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Miniso signed on to open its newest store at 12266F Rockville Pike in Federal Plaza—located between Tiger Sugar and Fulton Bank near Torchy’s Tacos—and this marks the chain’s third Montgomery County location. The MoCo Show
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for help locating 14-year-old Zeckariah Lopez-Clark from Germantown who was last seen at 8:30 p.m. on July 18th at the Clarksburg Outlets on Clarksburg Rd — he is 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 80 pounds, was wearing a red and blue shirt, dark blue jeans and black Nike sneakers with white trim, and anyone with information should call 301-279-8000. The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maryland state troopers saw their Chevy Tahoe cruiser rank fourth in America’s Best Looking Cruiser contest while Virginia’s Ford Mustang finished in ninth—adding to Florida’s top ranking and setting the stage for the 13 winning cruisers to appear in the 2026 calendar. All proceeds from the calendar sales will go to the American Association of State Troopers Foundation. WTOP
- ➤ A federal judge ruled on July 20 that a lawsuit by three teachers over pro-Palestinian comments may move forward—while dismissing their employment discrimination claims—and CAIR welcomed the decision as a win for free speech. The MoCo Show
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dale Earnhardt Jr. praised Butler’s Orchard pickles in Germantown after his JR Motorsports win—he shared a social media photo holding a beer and a jar of the product during the celebration. The farm market began under an apple tree and later moved to a red barn on Davis Mill Rd to expand its offerings. The MoCo Show
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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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Storytime Station
11 a.m. — Gaithersburg Community Museum — Free entry — A delightful morning of books, songs, and movement for young children and their guardians.
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CCACC Tech Support 1:1
10 AM – 12 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free service — Get your tech questions answered with personal assistance at the center.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Visit
10:15 AM – 4:30 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Lunch on your own — Explore contemporary art after enjoying a meal at Green Pig Bistro.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.
~ Seneca
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