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Rabid bat identified in Gaithersburg

By WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON — Animal control officers on Tuesday captured and euthanized a bat that tested positive for the rabies virus at the Potomac Oaks Condominiums, in the 800 block of Quince Orchard Boulevard in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

The Montgomery County Health Department asks that if you or your pet have been in contact with a bat in this area in the past few weeks, call 240-777-1755 immediately.

Rabies can be fatal to exposed humans or animals if they do not receive treatment.

How the ‘Juventus Way’ helped young Montgomery Co. soccer players during pandemic

By Dave Johnson
When play resumes June 20 in Italy's Serie A, Juventus will be in first place and looking to secure its 68th league championship. If you're not familiar with one of the world's most famous soccer teams, think the New York Yankees of Italian soccer. But all its glamour and success is matched with true character and commitment for the way the game is played. That's not just limited to the team in Italy, but extends to a global network of youth clubs, including the Montgomery County, Maryland-based Juventus Academy DC Metro.
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