Earlier this month, we reported that there was movement at 15790 Shady Grove Rd., the site of the previously planned Amazon Fresh location (formerly Office Depot) in Gaithersburg. Now, signage reading “Delicious Groceries Coming Soon” with the Amazon logo is up on the building, confirming the rumors that the long-awaited Amazon grocery store will become a reality.

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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the scene of a crash involving two vehicles on Shady Grove Road, at the I-270 ramp, on Wednesday evening. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, several patients and being evaluated and some lanes are blocked.


A Maryland State Trooper was struck by a suspected impaired driver this morning while sitting inside his patrol vehicle, according to Maryland State Police.

Per the news release: The accused is identified as Nithya Ramani, 37, of Montgomery Village, Maryland. Ramani was charged with driving under the influence. She was the operator and sole occupant of a red Honda Accord involved in the crash. She was uninjured in the incident.


Updated at 2:45 PM: A Kimco representative informed us that Buca di Beppo’s lease is expiring, and the restaurant has chosen not to renew. Redevelopment of that part of the shopping center is not anticipated to start until at least 2026. My Gym, Orange Theory, and the post office all have current leases and are not expected to close in the near future.

Buca di Beppo at 112 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg has announced it will close on Sunday, June 23.


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