Updates to Gaithersburg Square’s $6.6 Million Renovation, Including Marshall’s Signage
Back in October, the City of Gaithersburg issued a press release today stating that Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRIT) has approved approximately $6.6 million in property improvement expenditures for the Gaithersburg Square shopping center located at 524 North Frederick Avenue.
Updated 4/8 to reflect the opening is at the Laurel location
TKK Fried Chicken Soft Opens at Kung Fu Tea in Laurel, Pike & Rose Coming Soon
Back in November it was reported that La Madeleine French Bakery and Cafe in Bethesda has closed permanently. The Downtown Silver Spring and Pike & Rose locations closed back in 2017, while the Downtown Crown location remains open (we were told there are no current plans to close the location).
La Madeleine is known for it’s cafeteria style ordering and French farmhouse decor and now you have the opportunity to bid on all of the restaurant’s equipment and some of its decor.
Bear Brick Oven Pizza is Now Open in Cloverly
In the summer of 2019 we let you know that Bear Brick Oven Pizza would be taking over the old Greek Islands Grill location on New Hampshire Avenue in Cloverly.
The Police Reform and Accountability Act of 2021 has Passed (HB0670)
HB0670 has passed 97-39 according to the Maryland General Assembly website.
Updated on 4/13 to reflect the restaurant is now open.
Back in November of 2019, we told you that Klay Healthy Indian Eats was coming to the Traville Village shopping center (9736 Traville Gateway Drive). Though some progress was made on the interior, not much was heard from the restaurant in over a year…until recently!
Pho Viet USA to Take Over Faryab Afghan Cuisine Location in Bethesda
Pho Viet USA, a Vietnamese restaurant with 3 locations throughout Washington DC and 1 at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, is coming to Bethesda.
Milk & Cheese (A Cheesecake, Cheesesteak, Milkshake, etc. Restaurant) is Making Progress in Olney
Back in February we told you that Milk & Honey, which currently has locations in DC (1245 H St. NE) and Atlanta, is bringing a new concept to Olney called Milk & Cheese. It will be located at 18050 Georgia Ave, the former site of Thai Cuisine.
Montgomery Parks Updates Rules for Use of Athletic Facilities
We reported on Montgomery Parks reinstalling the hoops across parks in the county. They should all be reinstalled soon, but recently they released other modifications to previous restrictions.
Fashion Cleaners has Closed in Olney
Fashion Cleaners closed after 8 years in the Olney Gardens shopping center.
Governor Hogan Announces Everyone 16+ is Now Eligible To Get Vaccinated at Any MD Mass Vax Site (and Notes From Governor Hogan’s 4/5 Press Conference)
Our regular note taker is not available for this press conference so we are using tweets from Kata Hall, Governor Hogan’s Deputy Communications Director.