Metro Cars Get Kevlar, Black Bear in Gaithersburg: Top MD Headlines

Black Bear Spotted Roaming Gaithersburg Neighborhoods

GAITHERSBURG—A 2-year-old black bear has been spotted roaming neighborhoods in the Gaithersburg area. Sightings began on Saturday, June 15, and continued through Thursday, June 20. One Gaithersburg resident caught video of the bear eating on his deck. A map of bear sightings is available on Gaithersburg Patch.

PGA Tour: Tiger Woods to Skip AT&T National at Congressional

BETHESDA—Tiger Woods announced on Wednesday that he will skip his tournament in Bethesda to undergo medical treatment before the British Open. Read more on Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch.

Pumphrey Attorney: Rockville Should Honor Judge’s Ruling

ROCKVILLE—Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Home has asked Rockville to honor a judge’s ruling that would clear the way for Pumphrey to build a parking lot adjacent to the business in the city’s historic West End. Read more at Rockville Patch.

Rockville Man Trains for 300-Mile Charity Bike Ride

ROCKVILLE—By his own description, Seth Pollack is over 40, overweight and way out of shape. But in a few months Pollack will be biking hundreds of miles for charity. Learn more about Pollack’s latest venture at Rockville Patch.

Police: Rockville Bank Robbery Averted After Teller Says She Has No Cash

ROCKVILLE—The female who tried to rob the Capital One Bank on Fisher’s Lane is still at large. Read more at Rockville Patch.

Germantown Homes Evacuated Due to Gas Line Breach

GERMANTOWN—Fire and rescue officials said more than 200 homes were affected by a gas leak in Germantown on Thursday. Read more at Germantown Patch.

Metro Cars Get Kevlar After Silver Spring Fire

SILVER SPRING—Metro explains what caused the explosions and fire at the Silver Spring Metro station in May, and how they're trying to prevent that from happening again. Read more on Silver Spring Patch.

4 Steps Toward Wheaton Redevelopment

WHEATON—Montgomery County has issued a request for proposals for redevelopment in Wheaton. So what comes next? Read more on Wheaton Patch.

How to Get 50 Free Burritos: Identify Boloco Burglar

BETHESDA—A Bethesda eatery is offering an unusual reward for identifying a burglary suspect on a security video. Read more on Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch.

Town of Chevy Chase Nixes Shuttle Bus Proposal

CHEVY CHASE—The town council voted down both a proposal to test out a shuttle bus loop through the town (the bus would have brought residents to and from the Bethesda Metro station) and a proposal to test out a taxi fee reimbursement program for senior citizens. Read more on Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch.

2 Rescued from Potomac River

POTOMAC—Rescue crews rescued two people whose canoe flipped over in the Potomac River on Wednesdayafternoon. Read more on Potomac Patch.

Police: Three Men Arrested in Landover Copper Thefts

LANDOVER—According to police, the men are linked with more than 130 burglaries.

Bowie State Psychology Professor Receives Blackboard Catalyst Award

BOWIE—Katrina Kardiasmenos’s new psychology course includes online discussions, videos and self-assessments.

Police Search For Two Suspects Involved in Home Invasion

BOWIE—Attempted “drug transaction” leaves 29-year-old man, 60-year-old woman injured.

Speak Out: Should School Start Later at Greenbelt Middle?

GREENBELT—The decision has caused a bit of controversy. 

Hyattsville Mennonites Could Appoint First Openly Lesbian Assoc. Pastor

HYATTSVILLE—The Hyattsville Menonnite Church could become the first Mennonite church to appoint an openly lesbian woman as its associate pastor.

Police: Robber Arrested After Stealing Woman's iPad in College Park

COLLEGE PARK—Authorities say an 18-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after robbing a woman of her iPad. A parking enforcement officer attempted to intervene and was able to point police in the suspect's direction.

Victim Reportedly Tied Up in Home by Robbers

LAUREL—A woman was reportedly tied up in her Laurel home by masked invaders who flashed handguns and stole large amounts of cash.