Sunday, September 14th, 2025
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pedro Silva founded Drone by Dro and became one of Montgomery County’s top drone service providers & works with The MoCoShow to capture local events and landmarks. Born in Wheaton, he earned his FAA Part 107 license in 2019 and grew his business with projects for local hospitals and national brands. The MoCo Show
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will lead events from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring a Latino community that now makes up 20.5%—217,409 residents. The celebrations include a social media campaign, a small business graduation ceremony and visits to Latino-owned businesses as the county addresses concerns over federal immigration policies. The MoCo Show
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County students in the Network Operations program are fixing up donated computers for a project that will give a complete computer lab to a local nonprofit — six refurbished desktops with monitors, keyboards, mice, and a printer are part of the package. Applications close Oct. 3 and the winning nonprofit will be honored at a ceremony on Nov. 20 at Thomas Edison High School of Technology —. WTOP
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maryland is joining the federal CGT Access Model to improve access to cell and gene therapies for sickle cell treatments, with Medicaid participants set for enhanced coverage starting Jan. 1 and expected savings of over $1 million per patient—benefiting nearly 3,000 individuals. The MoCo Show
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon, Maryland Terrapins beat the Towson Tigers 44-17 with local stars Iverson Howard and Octavian Smith Jr. leading the win—Howard ran for key yards and Smith caught 103 yards as Maryland stayed undefeated and prepared for Big Ten play. The MoCo Show
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Half Price Games Wednesdays at Dave & Buster's
11 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Half price on games — Experience the thrill of arcade gaming without breaking the bank.
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Book & Movie Meetup: Room
12:30-3 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Dive into thought-provoking discussions on 'Room' before enjoying its film adaptation.
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Lotería Night Celebration
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun-filled night of Lotería, crafts, and community spirit.
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Karate - Little Ninjas
9:50-10:20 a.m. — Activity Center at Bohrer Park — Fee includes uniform — A youth program designed to build confidence, self-discipline, and focus in children ages 3-7.
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Open House at 449 Leaning Oak Street
5-7 p.m. — 449 Leaning Oak Street — Free entry — Explore a beautifully designed Colonial townhouse in the charming Lakelands community.
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Basic English Conversation Class
12:30-1:20 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Enhance your English speaking and writing skills through engaging activities in a supportive setting.
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GYC Canoeing Adventure
9 a.m. — Gaithersburg Robertson Park Youth Center — No cost specified — Spend a delightful half-day enjoying the tranquility of canoeing on the water.
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Weekly Meeting with Financial Advisor Bryan Kuskie
7:30-9:00 a.m. — Launch Workplaces — Free entry — Gain insights from a financial expert to enhance your personal finance strategy.
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HCCMC Networking Fiesta
6-9 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg — Ticket includes two complimentary drinks — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with networking, music, and dancing.
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Half Day Hoopla - Movie Day
1-5:30 p.m. — Activity Center at Bohrer Park — Cash payment required — A recreation program for elementary school children featuring fun activities and a movie.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want.
~ Naval Ravikant
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