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🌱 Patch AM: Teen Injured In MoCo Pedestrian Crash: MCFRS
Also, don't miss Lafayette Federal Credit Union Food Truck Friday on the Gaithersburg Patch calendar
Hey hey Gaithersburg! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Teen hospitalized after early-morning pedestrian crash in Gaithersburg
- School bus driver dies after Gaithersburg crash; Central Avenue closed
- How to join September's Triumph Trek at Rio Lakefront
Also on today's calendar: Lafayette Federal Credit Union Food Truck Friday and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
- Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Teen Injured In MoCo Pedestrian Crash: MCFRS (patch.com) — A teenager was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck while walking near Watkins Mill Road and Cove Ledge Court in Gaithersburg on Wednesday morning. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded around 7:30 a.m., and police say the driver stayed at the scene as the investigation continues. 
2. School Bus Driver Pronounced Dead in Gaithersburg Crash (moderatelymoco.com) — A school bus driver died after the bus left Central Avenue near Frederick Road in Gaithersburg, struck trees and a utility pole, and is being treated as a likely medical emergency. No students were on board, but Central Avenue is closed between Poplarwood Place and Paradise Court while police investigate, and drivers are urged to use alternate routes and expect delays.
3. Triumph Trek at The Rio (popville.com) — A community walk-or-wheel event celebrating recovery is coming to Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg on Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to noon. Residents can enjoy music, games, carousel rides, and reconnect with Adventist HealthCare rehab and home care teams, while fundraising supports patients facing financial hardship during recovery.
4. Five Vehicles Stolen, Runners Reportedly Chased on Capital Crescent Trail Among Incidents on August 25 Crime Report (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County Police report a residential burglary on Washington Grove Lane and two vehicle thefts from Chelaberry Court and Royal Bonnet Circle in the 6th District, which includes Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village. The same daily summary notes additional stolen vehicles and a reported trail-chasing incident elsewhere in the county, underscoring an active day for officers on August 25.
5. Gyms Abruptly Close In Maryland After Owner Files For Bankruptcy (patch.com) — A franchise group that owns multiple F45 Training gyms has filed for bankruptcy, but its Gaithersburg studio is currently listed among the Maryland locations still open. Several other area sites, including Olney and Germantown, have already closed, so Gaithersburg members should watch for possible changes as the company restructures and decides which gyms remain viable.
📸 Around Gaithersburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gaithersburg
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★ Featured events ★
- Lafayette Federal Credit Union Food Truck Friday →
2701 Tower Oaks Blvd, Rockville
12:00 pm
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- New Student Welcome Night
Quince Orchard High School Gaithersburg, MD 20878
5:30 pm - Back to School Night
Quince Orchard High School Gaithersburg, MD 20878
6:30 pm - Underclass Photos
Quince Orchard High School Auditorium (No food or drink)
7:45 am - Tai Chi →
Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg
11:00 am - V Fball - Paint Branch at QO 6:30 pm
Quince Orchard High School Gaithersburg, MD 20878
6:30 pm - Holiday - Facility Closed →
Upper County Community Rec Center 8201 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 - Storytime LIVE @ Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg →
15895 Gaither Dr, Gaithersburg
10:00 am
Thursday August 27
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Saturday September 12
📣 Gaithersburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Basketball - 55+ Drop In
Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
9:00 am - Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Prog
Montgomery County Government Health 11002 Veirs Mill Road., Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902
9:00 am - Basketball Family - All Ages - Drop-In
Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
3:30 pm - Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Montgomery County Seniors 301 Muddy Branch RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878
5:00 pm - Back-to-School Night
Northwest High School Gym Lobby/Auditorium/NWHS
5:30 pm
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We have had this snake in the neighborhood for over a month and he's living under our front steps.
We're convinced he's someone's pet snake messege if yours or if you know of who can pick him up. (Nextdoor Strawberry Knoll Park) - Today we lost the incredible Dolly Parton, a woman whose enormous heart reached far beyond music.
Dolly loved animals and used her fame to make their lives better. She spoke up for dogs who were lonely or neglected and even allowed her music to be… (Nextdoor Whetstone Run)
- Xometry posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving Clerk in Gaithersburg. Apply here.
- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in Gaithersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gaithersburg here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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