Gaithersburg

Published July 19, 2024 at 10:49PM

An event scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2024, in the 5900 block of Sundown Rd. in Gaithersburg/Laytonsville, has been cancelled, according to a social media post by the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD).

Kentlands: Openings, Closings, and Coming Soon (July 2024)

Published July 19, 2024 at 10:47AM

Below is a list of businesses that have recently opened, closed, or are coming soon to Gaithersburg’s Kentlands: (more…)

Gaithersburg Receives $50K in National Grant Funding From African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund

Published July 18, 2024 at 11:09PM

The City of Gaithersburg announced that it received $50,000 in funding from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund– a program from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Water Main Break Closes 355 in Both Directions

Published July 17, 2024 at 4:26PM | Updated July 17, 2024 at 5:32PM

5:20pm Update: Emergency utility work blocks both directions of Frederick Rd (MD 355) at Professional Drive. This may be an extended incident. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.

Montgomery County Police have issued a traffic alert for Professional Drive being closed at N. Frederick Ave. (355) in Gaithersburg due to a water main break.

Traffic: Water Main Break Causes Delays in Gaithersburg

Published July 17, 2024 at 4:00PM | Updated July 17, 2024 at 4:17PM

Courtesy Google Maps

A water main break is causing delays on Frederick Road in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, July 17.

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Rollover

Published July 17, 2024 at 12:03PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with rollover on Wednesday, July 17.

Where to Get Your Wieners on National Hot Dog Day

Published July 16, 2024 at 2:25PM

Courtesy Dog Haus

National Hot Dog Day is on Wednesday, July 17, and we’ve compiled a list of some of the top dogs in town. (more…)

Update: ~60 Firefighters Respond to Fire Caused By Lightning Strike; Family Displaced

Published July 16, 2024 at 11:34AM | Updated July 16, 2024 at 11:54AM

Courtesy MCFRS

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to the 14800 block of Braemar Crescent Way in Gaithersburg/Darnestown at approximately 5pm on Monday, July 15, for the report of a house struck by lightning. (more…)

Hero Cat is Credited For Alerting Family of Fire in Heroic Effort Before Succumbing to Smoke Inhalation

Published July 15, 2024 at 10:35PM

In an update to Sunday’s article regarding Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responding to the 600 block of Westside Drive in Gaithersburg’s Brighton Village neighborhood for a house fire at approximately 4:20am Sunday morning, the family that survived the fire is crediting their cat, Prince (who did not survive), for saving their lives.

House Struck By Lightning During Thunderstorm

Published July 15, 2024 at 6:42PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to the 14800 block of Braemar Crescent Way in Gaithersburg to a house struck by lightning.