Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of August.
Good morning, Gaithersburg.
🎭 Culture
Jon Lovitz will perform on Sunday, Aug.
16 at Bethesda Theatre with doors opening at 5 p.m. and the show starting at 7 p.m. in Montgomery County (featuring opening act Irwin Loring of Give A Hoot Comedy Club) as part of his stand-up comedy tour.
🎓 Education
Montgomery County Public Schools released a new family-friendly calendar for the 2026-2027 school year to simplify tracking of instructional days and breaks.
The revised layout includes 181 school days and potential make-up days (with weather contingencies) following input from over 30,000 families and staff.
📰 Finance
On July 16, a Gaithersburg man won $200,000 by playing the same Pick 5 combination four times and claiming four $50,000 prizes.
He purchased the winning tickets at the 7-Eleven at 700 Gaither Road (Rockville), earning the store a $2,000 bonus.
🏈 Sports
Stefon Diggs (a Gaithersburg native and Maryland Terp) signed a one-year, $12 million deal with the Commanders on Aug.
5 to boost quarterback Jayden Daniels, and his 82.5% catch rate last season in New England may sharpen the team’s passing game.
🎉 Gaithersburg Events
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G-Corps Community Service Program
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Gaithersburg Youth Center in Olde Towne — Earn up to 25 SSL hours — Engage in community service activities including stream clean-ups and food preparation.
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