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What's up Gaithersburg! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a beloved Gaithersburg barber's life was cut short Friday night
  • How a rural Gaithersburg crash is reshaping Maryland's DUI debate
  • Gaithersburg police detail charges in 126-mph Norbeck Road fatal crash

Also on today's calendar: Tai Chi and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
  • Friday: Hot; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man killed in Gaithersburg pedestrian crash remembered as musician, mentor (fox5dc.com) — A Gaithersburg resident and beloved barbershop owner was struck and killed Friday night at North Frederick Avenue and Professional Drive, and police are still investigating the crash. Family and friends describe 61-year-old Craig Budd Sr. as a devoted mentor, musician, and community figure who supported local kids and the go-go music scene. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the collision to come forward.
   

• Maryland families, law enforcement demand tougher DUI laws for repeat offenders (wjla.com) — A deadly March head-on crash on Woodfield Road in rural Gaithersburg, which killed 26-year-old Raphaela Weinsweig, is fueling calls for tougher DUI laws in Maryland. The other driver, who died at the scene, had at least eight prior drunk-driving cases yet served limited jail time and remained on the road. Families and officers are now pressing lawmakers to treat repeat DUIs more seriously.
   

• Driver Charged in March Fatal Collision (montgomerycountymd.gov) — Montgomery County police in Gaithersburg have charged 24-year-old Daniel Danny Aguilar Medrano with two counts of negligent manslaughter by vehicle after a March 22 crash that killed two passengers. Investigators say he drove a BMW M8 up to 126 mph on Norbeck Road with a blood alcohol level above the legal limit before losing control. Medrano later turned himself in and was released on bond.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Over 100 eggplants harvested so far.
    Along with squash, tomatoes, watermelons, and peppers… they have been my most wonderful success story this summer…. we're just getting started. (Nextdoor Washingtonian Village)
  • Bath day!
    The brown bird on the left with speckled chest is a brown thrasher! (Nextdoor Longdraft)
  • Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Payroll Tax Processor - Remote in Gaithersburg. Apply here.
  • Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Service Clerk - Florist - 0150 in Gaithersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gaithersburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Germantown

  • Car thefts spike in Montgomery County, defying national trend (wtop.com)
  • Montgomery County teachers warn extreme classroom heat disrupts learning, risks safety (wjla.com)
  • Maryland has a $21.9B transportation plan, but some projects will have to wait (thebanner.com)

Rockville

  • Germantown October Fest Returns October 10 With Performance By Nappy Roots, Parade, Vendors and More (mocoshow.com)

Bethesda

  • Pop Mart To Host Grand Opening In MoCo This Weekend (patch.com)
  • MD Woman Accused Of Biting VA Police Officer, Fairgrounds Staffer (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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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