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Germantown, MD

Montgomery County, MD

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Tylasia Claudia Russell, a missing 23-year-old from Germantown. Tylasia was last seen on Saturday, May 27, 2023, leaving her residence on Aberstaw Way in Germantown....

Concern for Missing 23-Year-Old

Maryland State

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Patrol Investigations Unit are investigating a first-degree assault on a Montgomery County Police officer that occurred on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in the parking lot of the Wegmans at 20600 Seneca Meadows Parkway in Germantown. Detectives have released photos of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

Police Investigating First-Degree Assault on Police Officer; Surveillance Photos of Suspect Released

Damascus, MD

Per MCPD: Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Community Action Team have arrested 26-year-old Julio Melendez, of Damascus, on four counts of first-degree assault and four counts of reckless endangerment. On Friday, May 12, 2023, officers responded to the area of the 7-eleven store in the 12100 block of Snowden Farm Pkwy., for the report of a shooting that just occurred.

Damascus Man Arrested for Assault and Reckless Endangerment After Threatening Teens With Shotgun at 7-Eleven

Bethesda, MD

JLL Capital Markets announced earlier this month that it has arranged the sale of 4747 Bethesda Ave., a 300,508-square-foot, trophy office building in the heart of downtown Bethesda, Maryland, on behalf of the seller, JBG Smith. Built in 2019, 4747 Bethesda Ave. is an iconic asset that is 98% leased to a diversified tenant roster and serves as the headquarters location for JBG Smith. The LEED Gold and Fitwel-certified building offers new construction and a best-in-class amenity package highlighted by a rooftop lounge, state-of-the-art fitness facility and a penthouse conference room with floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

Trophy Office Tower in Bethesda Changes Hands

Rockville, MD

Healthy baby boy Conrad was born on the shoulder of 270N on May 25 at 5:51 PM. Dad reports mom and baby are doing great (photos below). Heading to the hospital, the paramedics from Rockville Station 23 delivered the baby near exit 9, Sam Eig Highway. Mom and dad report the delivery was very quick and unexpected. Mom’s water broke as the ambulance pulled into their driveway and 20 minutes later a healthy 7lb 8oz, 20 inch baby Conrad made his entrance into the world. Mom and baby are receiving care at Holy Cross Germantown.

Baby Boy Born on I-270 on Thursday

Gaithersburg, MD

Milan Laser Hair Removal, the nation’s largest laser hair removal center, is opening its new Gaithersburg location at 826 Muddy Branch Rd on Tuesday, March 30th. It will open in the space that was previously home to Weight Watchers in the Muddy Branch Square shopping center. Milan Laser Hair Removal has over 200 locations nationwide.

Milan Laser Hair Removal to Open New Gaithersburg Location This Week

Model United Nations (UN) students at Gaithersburg Middle School organized a Food Insecurity Day to bring awareness to people facing food insecurity in the world, across the country and in Montgomery County community. Gaithersburg offers a Model UN class as an elective. Video below:

Students at Gaithersburg Middle School Organize Food Insecurity Day

Clarksburg, MD

Day & Night Cereal Bar at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets (22705 Clarksburg Rd) has removed all exterior signage and cleared out the interior after two years at the outlets. The cereal bar was located across from Aldo and between Perfumes 4 U and Fragrance Outlet, in the space formerly occupied by David’s Tea.

Day & Night Cereal Bar Has Cleared Out of Clarksburg Outlet Space

Chicken on the Run, a Peruvian chicken restaurant located 4933 St Elmo Ave in Bethesda, has reopened in the same location after a closure that lasted over a year. The restaurant announced what seemed to be a permanent closure in April 2022, writing “SORRY, AFTER MORE THAN 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS WE ARE CLOSING OUR BUSINESS DUE TO THE LANDLORD NOT RENEWING OUR LEASE.”

Chicken On The Run Has Reopened After Being Closed For Over a Year

Florida State

Viamericas Corporation, a licensed, international remittance company, recently relocated its corporate headquarters from Bethesda, Maryland to Coral Gables, Florida. Viamericas was located at 4641 Montgomery Avenue in Bethesda prior to its announced departure earlier this month and selected the Miami region because it is a major transportation hub connecting the Americas, making it an ideal location for a company specializing in cross-border money transfers. The city also has a large and growing Latin American population, which provides a natural customer base for Viamericas’ services.

Viamericas Relocates From MoCo to Miami

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) investment of $200,000 into Gaithersburg-based Givhero, Inc., a startup company supporting employee health and wellness. This SSBCI investment is from TEDCO’s Social Impact Funds. Givhero’s headquarters are located at 9841 Washingtonian Blvd Suite 200 in Rio Lakefront. “People are connected to causes, deriving meaning, value and motivation when they support a cause they’re connected with,” said Vishal Chintawar (featured photo), founder and CEO of Givhero. “Plus, the workforce is changing and it’s time for employers to change with it by creating new ways to engage with, support, and encourage employees, which is why we created the Givhero platform. Givhero is a simple solution for employers, creating ways to connect and support employees in a way that makes sense to the up-and-coming workforce.”

Gaithersburg-Based Givhero, A Startup Supporting Employee Health/Wellness, Receives $200K Investment

Olney, MD

MedStar Health, which is headquartered in nearby Columbia and has multiple urgent care facilities in Montgomery Countyas well as a hospital in Olney, has been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and Greatest Workplaces for Women 2023 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The recognition is part of a larger effort to identify the nation’s best workplaces for not only promoting diversity and empowering women, but also supporting veterans, job starters, LGBTQ associates, and more.

MedStar Health Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and Women 2023

Washington, DC

Graduation Ceremonies Kick Off May 31: Nearly 12,000 MCPS students will begin receiving their diplomas during commencement ceremonies between Wednesday, May 31, and Thursday, June 15. Graduation ceremonies will take place on individual high school campuses, at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., and on the campuses of Mount St. Mary’s University and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

MCPS: Five Things To Know This Week

Regal in Germantown (20000 Century Blvd) will offer $2 tickets to movies all summer, every Tuesday and Wednesday for “Regal Summer Movie Express.” During the first show of the day, enjoy $2 tickets as Regal brings great family movies back to the BIG screen. This is the only Montgomery County Regal location that will be participating in the event, which will last for weeks while school is out. The full schedule can be sen below:

Regal Germantown is Offering $2 Movie Tickets to Classic Family Movies This Summer

Silver Spring, MD

Colesville, MD

Montgomery Parks will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, from 7‒9 p.m. at the National Capital Trolley Museum to share information about a proposed disc golf course at Northwest Branch Recreational Park(Aspen Hill/Silver Spring). Parks staff will provide details about the project including how disc golf will activate this largely undeveloped park and complement the National Capital Trolley Museum.

Community Meeting for Future Disc Golf Course at Northwest Branch Recreational Park

Sherwood, MD

Sam Dickey, a senior at Sherwood High School, was awarded the $180,000 Navy ROTC Scholarship (Marine option) on Thursday, May 25th. Rockville Marines announced yesterday, “Today, Sam is one of the hand selected few who have been awarded the $180,000 NROTC Scholarship (Marine Option)!! What an awesome way to represent your family and Sherwood High School! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!”

Sherwood High School Senior Sam Dickey Awarded $180K

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Motorcyclist Transported to Hospital by Helicopter After Collision in Germantown

Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision involving a motorcycle on Wednesday evening in Germantown....

Motorcyclist Transported to Hospital by Helicopter After Collision in Germantown

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