Good morning, Gaithersburg.

On Monday, Montgomery County Circuit Court sentenced Edgard Castro-Contreras of MS-13 to life plus 52 years for fatally shooting Edvin Agustin Leon and attempting to kill a second victim in a gang-related shooting at Northwest Stream Valley Park near the 9000 block of Piney Branch Road in Gaithersburg—authorities said he fired the fatal shot as investigations continue with pending trials for other defendants.

MS-13 gang member Edgard Castro-Contreras was sentenced on Monday (August 19) to life in prison plus 52 years for killing 20-year-old Edvin Agustin Leon in a gang-related shooting in Gaithersburg in 2022.

Detectives from Montgomery County Police Special Victims Investigations Division ask for help in finding 14-year-old Mattheus Pietro Costa, who was last seen on August 16th in the 1800 block of Cross Country Lane in Gaithersburg; he is 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 160 lbs, has red hair and brown eyes, wore blue jeans, a black shirt and white and black Adidas shoes, and anyone with information should call 301-279-8000.

Montgomery County Public Schools is preparing for the 2025-26 school year as teachers returned ahead of Aug.

26 after concerns were raised over missing background checks for 4,900 employees and outdated criminal checks for 12,000 workers. The system announced changes to grading policies, cell phone rules, and student conduct along with redistricting plans—public feedback on new school boundaries will be sought in September.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller honored 12-year-old Aasish Selvaraj of Potomac with a Governor’s Citation for heroically saving himself—his nanny and her young son when flash floods swept their SUV off the road near Bradley Boulevard and Holly Mercy Lane on July 31.

Four Montgomery County high school girls' flag football teams from Wheaton, Paint Branch, Seneca Valley and Walter Johnson scrimmaged Monday night at the Washington Commanders-Cincinnati Bengals preseason game at Northwest Stadium in Landover—over 55,000 fans watched the event on ESPN's Monday Night Football. Their second season will start on September 3.

Senior Information & Assistance

10:30 AM – 3:30 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Appointment required — Get help with senior housing, financial aid, and Medicare from local experts.

King Plaid LIVE at the Rio Lakefront

6 PM – 12 AM — rio — Enjoy food and drinks by the water as King Plaid brings the 90s pop-rock classics to life.

Bingo Event

10-11:30 a.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Registration required — Enjoy multiple rounds of Bingo with chances to win prizes and light refreshments.

Bel Cantanti Opera Benefit Concert

3-5:30 p.m. — Rosborough Cultural Arts and Wellness Center — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful afternoon of music and dance featuring acclaimed opera singers and dancers.

Basic English Conversation

12:30-1:20 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free — Enhance your English skills through fun activities in a supportive atmosphere.

Introduction to Jin Shin Jyutsu

11:00 AM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Explore the gentle power of an ancient Japanese healing art that promotes wellness through light touch.

Bragging Isn't Branding

2-4 p.m. — 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD — Free entry — Explore effective strategies for building a genuine brand that connects with your audience.

Camp Out Sensory Play

10:00 – 10:45 AM — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Cost info not provided — Dive into a campout-themed sensory adventure with s'mores and play stations for toddlers and caregivers.

Saints Row Pub Run

6-8 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a 3-5 mile run through Gaithersburg followed by relaxation and pints with fellow runners.

Miss Moon Live Concert

6 PM — Barking Mad — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music with Miss Moon in Gaithersburg's lovely Performer's Park.