Gaithersburg man arrested in alleged gold bar scam targeting seniors 

Plus: Montgomery College expands efforts to boost economic mobility countywide; Bee Safe launches innovative mosquito control program in the DMV

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July 2, 2026 6:00 a.m. | Updated: July 1, 2026 6:59 p.m.

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A Gaithersburg man was arrested for allegedly targeting seniors in a scam that tricked victims into converting their savings into gold bars after scammers posed as Apple Support and fraud investigators. Authorities believe there may be additional victims. [WUSA9] 

Collective Impact Institute launches at Montgomery College  

Montgomery College has launched the Collective Impact Institute to bring together education, business, government and nonprofit leaders to expand economic opportunity in Montgomery County. The institute builds on the work of Montgomery Moving Forward to strengthen community partnerships. [The Sentinel] 

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New mosquito control method takes flight in Silver Spring 

A Montgomery County-based mosquito control company is releasing 600,000 bacteria-infected male mosquitoes this summer to reduce the local Asian tiger mosquito population. [Montgomery Community Media] 

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