Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• $9.3M Approved for Outdoor Facilities and Land Conservation in Maryland (whatsupmag.com) — Gaithersburg families can look forward to a new playground at Casey Community Center, thanks to fresh state funding approved by Maryland's Board of Public Works. Part of a $9.3 million package for parks and conservation statewide, the grant supports upgraded play spaces and amenities while other Montgomery County projects also receive money for park renovations and trails.
• 'Rideshare Rapist' Sentenced to 150 Years Over Sexual Assaults of Women Waiting for Rides (timesnewsnetworks.com) — Gaithersburg readers should note a related case where a California man was arrested by Maryland authorities for allegedly raping a woman twice in Gaithersburg after a 2024 car crash, though that case is still pending. The main story covers a separate San Francisco predator who posed as a rideshare driver and has now been sentenced to six life terms for multiple sexual assaults.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Six weeks ago, I had a total knee replacement on my left knee. I knew recovery would be challenging, but I don't think I fully understood just how difficult it would be. Before surgery, I spent a lot of time… (Nextdoor Whetstone Run)
FREE FAMILY FUN this Sunday!! Bring family and friends and join us. Open Farm Day at Poplar Springs Animal Sanctuary Sunday, September 27 1 - 4 PM Rain or shine… (Nextdoor Kentlands)
Government Jobs posted a job opening for Police Cadet in Gaithersburg. Apply here.
M&T Bank posted a job opening for Bilingual Spanish Universal Banker- Quince Orchard Branch/ Gaithersburg MD in Gaithersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gaithersburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Montgomery Village
County Council introduces tax credits for homeowners, teachers, families (mymcmedia.org)
Talking DMV Sports with Local Anchor Kelsey Nicole Nelson (thelocalgirl.com)
Councilmember Evans Introduces Legislation to Close Short-Term Rental Compliance Gaps and Protect County Revenue (montgomerycountymd.gov)
Germantown
How the Riding for Focus Program is Transforming Student Well-Being (railstotrails.org)
Rockville
MoCo Man Charged Over Deadly Sports Bar Shooting: Police (patch.com)
Police Release Sketch Of Man Wanted For Attempted Rockville Kidnapping (patch.com)
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard To Take Over Former Rockville Restaurant (patch.com)
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!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!