The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has announced that a 45-year-old Gaithersburg man has been arrested and charged with Negligent Manslaughter by Vehicle for a fatal July 20 collision on North Frederick Avenue, where he was speeding at nearly 98 mph and driving with a blood alcohol level almost twice the legal limit, resulting in the death of 39-year-old Isaac Akomanyi of Germantown.
Whip Clean Car Wash is requesting approval to construct a new 11,378 square foot automatic car wash facility, about 500SF smaller than what was in the original application, at 353 Muddy Branch Rd in Gaithersburg.
Pleasant View Park, the 30th park in the City of Gaithersburg’s inventory, officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, November 18, 2024. Since opening to the public in September, the park has quickly become a favorite among residents, frequently bustling with children and adults enjoying its diverse amenities.
Gaithersburg will soon welcome Upcycled, a unique, family-run business opening at 18959 Bonanza Way on January 1, 2025. This “hybrid concept” combines a vintage and pre-loved fashion store with a cozy coffee shop offering a variety of lattes, both iced and hot. (more…)
UPDATE: Yvette Foster has been located safe and unharmed.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 6th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Yvette Foster, a missing 65-year-old. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating an attempted armed carjacking that occurred on Monday, November 4, 2024, near the intersection of Montgomery Village Avenue and Midcounty Highway. (more…)
Melissa Curtis, 32, of Upper Marlboro, was sentenced to 30 years in prison, suspending all but 12 months, and five years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to three counts of third-degree sex offense for abusing a 14-year-old student while teaching at Montgomery Village Middle School in 2015. (more…)
Chi-Chi’s, once a popular Mexican restaurant chain, faced a steep decline after a deadly hepatitis A outbreak in 2003, which sickened hundreds and led to multiple lawsuits. Combined with financial struggles and increased competition, the chain ultimately filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations in the U.S. shortly after. (more…)
With more than 70,000 residents located in the heart of Montgomery County, the city of Gaithersburg is one of the largest cities in Maryland. The city occupies approximately 10 square miles in the geographic center of Montgomery County and its southeastern border lies just 13 miles from the northwestern border of Washington, DC, according to the city website. Now, Gaithersburg is working on ideas for a new City Flag.
The City of Gaithersburg’s Winter Lights Festival returns with a stunning display at Seneca Creek State Park, open nightly from November 29 through December 31. The festival is closed on December […]
Back in the early 2000s, the plaza area between Crepes-A-Go-Go and Thai Tanium held an ice rink during the winter and a mini golf course in the summer. This venture only lasted for a couple of years, but it was the source of fond memories for many during that time.