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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man with a fake gun was taken into custody after Walter Reed Medical Center was locked down Thursday morning due to active shooter reports—authorities confirmed there was no threat and the base reopened later. WTOP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Strathmore announced its 2025-2026 season with concerts that include live orchestral movie performances & Broadway classics at The Mansion, the Music Center & Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center starting in September. The lineup features acts like Herbie Hancock & Ben Folds with varied ticket prices and free/pay what you can options. Montgomery Community Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rockville lawyer James Crosland explained that parents of college-bound students need three legal documents—an advanced medical directive, a HIPAA release form, and a durable power of attorney—to keep making decisions for their 18-year-old children during emergencies. WTOP
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools will hold Student Transition Day on August 25 for students entering Grades K, 6, 9, Grade 3 in intermediate, and for new or transferring students to help them adjust to new routines—each school will set its schedule with regular bus service and lunch options available. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ MCPS is proposing to change school programs from countywide to regional models to boost equity and access; the school board will vote on the plan in December and current students will finish their programs while new seventh graders beginning in 2025–2026 apply by lottery for one of five program themes in six regions + the change is aimed at making access to programs fairer. MoCo360
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County’s Transportation and Environment Committee voted 2–1 against a proposal that would let professional landscapers use gas-powered leaf blowers on weekdays between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, and the county’s ban remains in place. Councilmember Gabe Albornoz introduced the bill to ease high equipment costs for small businesses, but opponents said it would weaken noise and environmental protections. MoCo360
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Gaithersburg is set for two new multifamily projects as Peterson Cos. filed plans for up to 500 units (covering 43,000 square feet across four buildings) at Rio Washingtonian Center while Guardian Realty Investors received zoning approval for Gateway Lakeforest (a 410-unit project with over 20,000 square feet of commercial space) near the former Lakeforest mall property. Several residents have raised concerns about traffic and loss of public green space and may submit comments to city planners. MoCo360
SPORTS NEWS
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Tennis Learn to Play Beginner Summer Program
1:15-2:15 p.m. — North Creek Community Center & Pool — Cost info not provided — Perfect for adults looking to improve their tennis skills in a welcoming environment.
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Camp Sunny Day - Session 8
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — North Creek Community Center & Pool — $250/Resident; $275/Non-Resident — A diverse camp experience for your child awaits this summer.
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Intro to Macraweave with Lisa Nho
3-5 p.m. — Shop Made In DC — Registration required — Discover the art of macrame and weaving while creating unique tapestry pieces and expressing your creativity.
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Intro to Boxing Trial Class for Adults
6:00 – 6:50 PM — Lake Marion Community Center & Pool — Cost info not provided — Experience the thrill of Mansell’s Fitness Boxing in a class designed for adults aged 18 and up.
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O'McPub Band Performance
7-11 p.m. — Montgomery County Fair — Free entry — Experience the lively sounds of an Irish-American folk duo bringing pub tunes to life.
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Clay Mottley with Love Story Band Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — King Farm Community Center — Cost info not provided — Experience clever and catchy melodies from a master craftsman in songwriting.
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Eli Lev Live Performance
7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Olney Rotary Club — Check website for details — Enjoy uplifting songs from rising singer-songwriter Eli Lev as he connects the world through music.
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Ice Cream Social
12:15 – 1:45 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Cool off with ice cream while enjoying lively line dancing for all skill levels.
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