Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
Good morning, Gaithersburg.
🏘️ Community
Gaithersburg held its annual Snow Road-eo at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park on Oct.
15 to ready crews for winter weather and beat Rockville—with top teams earning an average score of 2,930 (Travis Testerman and Wayne Watkins finished first).
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program is offering free Lyft rides on Friday, Oct.
30 and Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. to help prevent impaired driving in Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and parts of Northern Virginia.
📰 Economy
A Montgomery County couple claimed a $30,000 win on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket bought at a Boyds 7-Eleven on Oct.
19. They plan to use the funds for their children’s education + the store will receive a $300 bonus.
🎓 Education
Governor Wes Moore announced Tuesday, Oct.
20 that six Montgomery County schools have been named Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools for 2026-2027 (three from MCPS and three Archdiocese schools). They will be honored at the State Board of Education meeting on Dec. 8 and during next spring's legislative session.
The Supreme Court will soon hear a case over race in admissions at four Montgomery County middle schools, as a parent group argues the policy favors some races and could lead to changes in local practices.
🏥 Health
The Montgomery County Department of Police will offer safe medication disposal on Saturday, Oct.
24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at nine sites including 100 Edison Park Drive — a service organized by the DEA to help prevent drug misuse.
📰 Lifestyle
Maryland food creator Kimberly Kong (Nomtastic Kim) shared a list of 10 must-try Asian bakeries, with five selections in Montgomery County including EDStudio and Pâte à Cake in Gaithersburg.
The list covers diverse treats from Hong Kong-style pastries to French-Asian desserts.
📰 Real Estate
Gaithersburg movers advertise $80 to $115 per mover per hour, but extra fees for stairs, elevators, and packing can push the cost closer to $130 per hour.
Local company 495 Movers offers inclusive pricing (packing, disassembly, and home protection included) so customers avoid hidden costs.
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