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Hi there, Gaithersburg! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek tips after deadly shooting on January Drive in Gaithersburg
  • Gaithersburg's Andy's Pizza just earned 'Best Late Night Eats'

Also on today's calendar: Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Monday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Montgomery County Police Investigating January Drive Homicide (montgomerycountymd.gov) — Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal shooting of a 32-year-old Beltsville man on January Drive in Gaithersburg, where he was found in the roadway and later pronounced dead. Detectives have not identified a suspect and are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Solvers or submit an anonymous tip online.
   

• Award-Winning Pizza Restaurant Wins 'Best Late Night Eats' in D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia (mocoshow.com) — Andy's Pizza, which has a Gaithersburg location, just won Washington City Paper's 2026 readers' poll for both Best Late Night Eats and Best Pizza across D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. The recognition means Gaithersburg residents have direct access to an award-winning late-night slice, alongside other Montgomery County standouts like Duke's Grocery and Quarry House Tavern.
   

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Ok Gaithersburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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