The MBW and Haris Design and Construction Co. Concept Site Plan application (SP-9149-2021) that was submitted on December 16, 2021, has been approved by the City of Gaithersburg’s Planning Commission. The plan is to demolish the buildings located at 9, 11, and 15 Park Avenue and 201 Brookes Avenue in anticipation of redevelopment into a pair of four-story multifamily buildings totaling 151 units with 182 parking spaces. A commercial service road will bisect the property. A preliminary/final site plan application has not been submitted for the project (map available below).
History: The Historic District Commission initially reviewed SP-9149-2021 at its June 22, 2022 meeting for potential historic or architectural significance. The application was deferred to its next meeting so the HDC could receive more historical information on the properties. At its July 27 meeting, the HDC determined there was reasonable probability 9, 11, 13, and 15 Park Avenue and 201 Brookes Avenue could be locally designated as an historic district, or, in the alternative, 9 and 15 Park Avenue and 201 Brookes Avenue could be locally designated as individual sites. The HDC directed Staff to prepare a petition resolution to the Mayor and City Council, and the HDC approved the resolution at its August 24 meeting. At its October 3 meeting, the City Council voted not to accept the HDC’s petition to designate the properties as historic. The HDC provided a nonbinding courtesy review of the Concept Site Plan (SP-9149-2021) at its October 26 meeting.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRA) were called to the scene of a collision on between Colesville Rd and New Hampshire Ave on the inner loop of I-495 at approximately 4:30am Monday morning.
According to a 6:15am update by Maryland State Police, “Shortly after 4:30 a.m. a trooper inside of his marked SUV was rear ended while working in a work zone area. He was transported to Shock Trauma. Maryland State Police Crash Team is on the scene. Lanes 1, 2, 3, 4 closed for the investigation. Motorists urged to find alternate routes.” According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, at least two adults were transported to the hospital, including the trooper, one with Pri 2 trauma (non-life-threatening) and one with Pri 3 trauma (non-life-threatening).
Applications are now being accepted for this FY24 grant. The application deadline is 4 p.m. on May 31: The City of Gaithersburg has announced the availability of Fiscal Year 2024 Mental Health Support Services for Youth Grants that address holistic, professional, and culturally competent Mental Health Supportive and Direct Services and provide quality, accessible, and equitable services for City students.
Applications are now being accepted for this FY24 grant. All applications must be submitted through an automated grant portal, accessible here. The application deadline is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. The portal will be closed after that date and time. The City of Gaithersburg is seeking not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) agencies in the Gaithersburg area to apply for FY24 Mental Health Support for Youth Grant. The design of this program funds support to qualifying agencies that provide youth mental health services to City youth.
There is no better place to relax and unwind than the Lakehouse at Copper Canyon Grill in Gaithersburg.
Overlooking the water, the Lakehouse offers a refreshing outdoor dining experience perfect for lunch, dinner, or drinks with friends. Guests can enjoy chef-prepared favorites, handcrafted cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere designed for gathering and conversation.
Whether you are planning a casual afternoon, a sunset dinner, or a weekend outing, the Lakehouse provides the ideal setting to take in the season.
Join us and experience outdoor dining by the water at Copper Canyon Grill Gaithersburg.
Per Takoma Park Police: On May 20 at approximately 11:28 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 1300 block of University Blvd. (7-Eleven) for a theft in progress. Upon arrival, the suspect was still in the establishment and was arrested without incident. The suspect was handcuffed and placed in the officer’s cruiser. While the officer continued to investigate the incident, the suspect was able to escape from the marked patrol vehicle and flee on foot.
An arrest warrant was obtained. An attempt to serve the warrant at the suspect’s residence was unsuccessful. The investigation is ongoing. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.
Join Us for StoryBox Comics Fair, a two-day festival celebrating local and independent comics authors!
Day 1 – Saturday, June 27th, 11-5pm @ DwightMess compound (805 Silver Spring Ave): Events are open to the public, admission is FREE. Featuring Special Guest Artists, gallery exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, a modeling session (suggested donation) and exhibitors, you can dig in to indie comics and also tour the compound, which features an extensive comics collection, a rare video collection, Risograph and screenprinting studios.
Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- Special Victim Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Anaje Anthony Denton Nzuwah, a missing 14-year-old from Rockville. Nzuwah was last seen on Friday, May 12, 2023, at approximately 7:45p.m., in the area of Rockville Town Center.
Nzuwah is approximately 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red scarf, brown sleeveless hoodie, black sweatpants. He could be wearing a grey hoodie, black sweatpants and black and grey Crocs. He may be with another missing teen, Nawean Dion Waters. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.
Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal single-motorcycle collision that occurred on Sunday, May 21. According to MCPD, “At approximately 3:04 p.m., 6th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Airpark Dr. and Muncaster Mill Rd. for the report of a traffic collision involving a motorcycle.
The adult male motorcyclist, was traveling on Airpark Dr., when for reasons still under investigation, he left the roadway and crashed. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The City of Hyattsville and The Jim Henson Legacy celebrated Jim Henson’s connection to Hyattsville with a special community event this past Friday and Saturday at the Jim Henson Courtyard in Hyattsville’s Driskell Park. The event featured a sing-a-long to The Muppet Movie (1979), puppet- making crafts, and the unveiling of new informational signage in the courtyard.
Per the City of Hyattsville: Jim Henson (1936-1990), the visionary artist and inventor of The Muppets, moved to the Hyattsville area as a child and was a student at Hyattsville’s Northwestern High School and nearby University of Maryland, College Park. He began developing prototypes for the Muppets while in high school and in 1955 debuted a nightly five-minute show on local cable station WRC-TV-4 called Sam and Friends. The show set the stage for Henson’s career and the eventual development of The Muppet Show.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) was called to the scene of a single vehicle that was driven into a townhouse on the 3800 block of Cullingworth Rd near Blackburn Lane in Burtonsville at approximately 3pm on Sunday afternoon.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, for reasons unknown at this time, the single vehicle appears to have “gently” hit the townhouse, causing minimal structural damage. No injuries were sustained due to the collision.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the area of Airpark Rd and Muncaster Mill Rd, near Laytonia Park, for a crash involving a motorcycle at approximately 3pm on Sunday afternoon. According to WJLA, the motorcyclist was killed in the crash.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the crash occurred at a sharp curve on Airpark Rd between Muncaster Mill Rd and Stratos Ln/Woodfield Rd and units were evaluating one adult with life threatening injuries upon arrival. According to Montgomery County Police, “Airpark Dr. is closed between Muncaster Mill Rd. and Antares Dr. as the result of a traffic collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.” Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.
The main lanes of southbound 270 between 28 and Montrose Rd. were closed several hours on Sunday, May 21 as the result of a traffic collision that involved a pedestrian. Per the Maryland State Police: “At about 7:50 a.m., troopers from the Rockville Barrack responded to I-270 South north of Montrose Road for a report of a pedestrian struck.
According to a preliminary investigation, the pedestrian, for unknown reasons, ran into the road from the right shoulder. A Lincoln passenger vehicle was unable to avoid the pedestrian and struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was then struck by a second vehicle, a Volkswagen sedan. The pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene. The identity of the victim is unknown at this time. Montgomery County Fire Department is assisting in diverting traffic.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.”
Anyone with information regarding guardians or family is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).
