J.Crew Factory is set to open its newest Montgomery County location on Thursday, November 12, at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. An employee at the store confirmed the opening date on Wednesday evening. The new store is located at 20 Grand Corner Ave., Suite A, in the space formerly occupied by FineWine.com, which closed earlier this year.

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Plans have been submitted for Watkins Mill Town Center: Phase II, a proposed mixed-use development that would bring hundreds of new homes, neighborhood retail space, a daycare center, swimming pool, and other community amenities to approximately 18 acres in Gaithersburg.

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Mama Cafe officially opened its doors on Wednesday, November 4, at 9900 Key West Avenue in Rockville/N. Potomac, taking over the longtime Mama Wok space next to 7-Eleven. The new restaurant, which operates under new ownership, offers a menu featuring Chinese and other Asian dishes, sushi, and a variety of house specialties. We stopped by on opening day for dinner, and a first-look video featuring the restaurant and everything we ordered is available below.

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A vehicle fire that spread to a home in Gaithersburg early Wednesday morning, November 4, caused approximately $100,000 in damage and displaced eight residents, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS). (more…)


Update: According to MCFRS, several large batteries in vehicle were involved. Six adults and two children will be displaced.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire that spread to the garage of a two-story single-family home in Gaithersburg early Wednesday morning. (more…)


Updated to include additional information from Gaithersburg Police.

The Gaithersburg Police Department will begin a stop sign compliance study at six intersections within school zones throughout the city, with data collection scheduled to take place from November 9 through November 23, 2026.


A fundraiser has been organized to support the family of Moises Abrahan Bueso Urrea, a father of four and crew leader at Terra Home Performance, following his death. (more…)


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