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1. Gyms Abruptly Close In Maryland After Owner Files For Bankruptcy (patch.com) ā An F45 Training gym in Gaithersburg remains open even as its owner, Mad Fitness Group, files for bankruptcy and shutters several Maryland locations. The company has already closed nearby studios in Olney, Germantown and White Marsh while keeping others, including Bethesda and Frederick, operating. Residents who belong to the Gaithersburg F45 can expect business as usual for now.
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2. Ryan Drakeford Honored By Iowa Offer (hawkfanatic.com) ā A standout defensive back from Gaithersburg's Quince Orchard program, Ryan Drakeford, now holds 31 scholarship offers, including a recent one from Iowa. The 2028 prospect is weighing top national programs while prioritizing academics, potential NFL development, and a future accounting degree.
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3. Md. man sentenced for unruly house parties awaits fate on terrorism charges (wtop.com) ā A man whose house parties at his Gaithersburg home drew serious neighborhood complaints received a six-month jail sentence and five years' probation for disturbing the peace, though the term is suspended while he remains in federal custody. He still faces sentencing for bank fraud involving COVID-19 relief loans and awaits trial on separate federal terrorism-related charges.
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4. Harvest Board (citylifestyle.com) ā If you're planning fall entertaining, this recipe shows how to build a whipped ricotta toast board and encourages you to source grapes, herbs, and breads from the Gaithersburg Farmers Market. It also highlights pairing the board with Maryland wines for a seasonal, locally focused spread.
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5. With auto thefts on the rise, five license plate readers are vandalized in MoCo (bethesdamagazine.com) ā Auto thefts are climbing again in Montgomery County, and police data show many cases clustered in the Sixth District, which includes parts of Gaithersburg, Montgomery Village, Redland and North Potomac. Officials say Hyundais and Kias are prime targets, juveniles are heavily involved, and stolen cars are often used in other crimes. Police are repairing vandalized license plate readers and urging residents to use steering wheel locks and other precautions.
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