Gaithersburg

Virtual Public Meeting on the Shady Grove Road Bikeway and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project in Gaithersburg to be Held on Monday, Nov. 6

By Patrick Herron

Per MCDOT: “On Monday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public meeting to discuss the project scope, details and projected schedule of the Shady Grove Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvement project in Gaithersburg. The public will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments.

The Shady Grove Road Bikeway and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project provides for a facility planning study to enhance safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and people with disabilities as they travel to nearby schools and facilities. The project will also address intersection safety and traffic calming using signage and pavement markings as well as side paths, separated bike lanes and other traffic calming methods. The project limits are from Darnestown Road to Midcounty Highway. Public input is encouraged and may influence the design of this project.

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Five Free Fall Events This Weekend in MoCo

By Patrick Herron

It will be a great opportunity to learn more about Montgomery College classes, offerings, scholarships and financial assistance programs. There will be information available about WDCE (Workforce Development and Continuing Education) offerings, such as information technology, cosmetology, real estate, youth programs, early childhood education, automotive technology and building trades, and more.

For residents seeking information in Spanish, the College’s Hispanic Business Institute and the Early Childhood Education program will have Spanish-speaking representatives on site to answer questions. The whole family is welcome at this free event. Held rain or shine.

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Escaped Inmate Who Stole Car in Gaithersburg Has Been Recaptured

By MCS Staff

A man who escaped custody August 12 from the Virginia Department of Corrections while at a medical facility in Henrico County, Virginia and stole a car in Gaithersburg is back in custody today, according to the U.S. Marshals.

Per the U.S. Marshals: “Naseem Roulack, 21, was arrested at approximately 9 a.m. at a hotel in the 6700 block of Commerce Street in Springfield, Virginia, by the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force and Fairfax County Police Department.

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Police on Scene of Shooting Wednesday Afternoon in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Police are currently on the scene of a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Gaithersburg. According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, the shooting occurred at Stewartown Local Park on Goshen Rd. The victim was found shot at least twice near the park pavilion. Montgomery County 6th District Officers aided the victim prior to EMS arrival. Park Police are handling the investigation.

We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

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Two Charged With Attempted 2nd-Degree Murder After Assault at Gaithersburg Transit Center

By Patrick Herron

Gaithersburg Police responded to an assault at the Lakeforest Transit Center on Tuesday, October 24. According to police, “Officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department, arrested and charged 43-years-old, Raymond Roy Addison of Gaithersburg, MD and 28-years-old, Matthew James Evans of Silver Spring, MD with first-degree assault, second- degree assault and attempted second-degree murder.

On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at approximately 10:33 p.m., officers responded to the Transit Center located in the 9600 block of Lost Knife Road, for a report of two individuals down on the ground. Upon arrival, officers observed an individual assaulting another individual. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. During the course of the investigation, another suspect was identified as being involved and was taken into custody.

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Gaithersburg’s Public Works Crews Prepare for Season with “Snow Road-eo”

By MCS Staff

The “Snow Road-eo” returned Oct. 24, a team-building event is geared towards snow removal preparedness.

The City’ of Gaithersburg’s “Snow Road-eo” returned to the Activity Center at Bohrer Park on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The team-building event is geared towards snow removal preparedness for the upcoming winter weather season.

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Antisemitic Graffiti Discovered in Kentlands-Lakelands Neighborhoods; Jewish Community to Hold “Wash Away Hate” Event Tonight in Response

By Patrick Herron

According to Gaithersburg Police, “On October 23, 2023 at 7:17 p.m., police received a report of a vandalism at the Kentlands Market Square in the 500 block of Main Street that occurred earlier. The complainant, who was not on scene, advised that an unknown individual drew with chalk antisemitic graffiti on the sidewalk near the office building. Upon arriving, officers did not locate any drawings on the sidewalk. This remains an ongoing investigation.”

In response, the Shaare Torah community has organized a “Wash Away Hate” hate gathering that will take place tonight, October 24, at 5:30pm at the site where the vandalism occurred.

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Update on Potomac Cookie Co. in Kentlands

By Patrick Herron

Coming soon signage is up at Potomac Cookie Co. at 109A Market St in the Kentlands Square shopping center in Gaithersburg, near Moby Dick and the upcoming Poke Bros. Potomac Cookie Co. is known for its “giant size” 4oz cookies and flavors include Choco-delight, Da Fudge, Dorothy’s Slippers, Double Dutch,  Peebee ‘n’ Yay!, and S’more Love. Construction is currently underway on the interior of the store and we’re told the restaurant is anticipating a December opening.

In other cookie news, New York‘s Chip City will be opening its first Maryland location at the Shoppes of Bethesda, replacing Fancy Cakes By Leslie at 4939 Elm St. Fancy Cakes by Leslie closed in October 2022. A commercial permit was issued at the beginning of the summer for a $210,000 buildout at the location and now the opening date has been announced– Friday, November 3rd.

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Contents of Gaithersburg Pizzeria Up for Auction

By Patrick Herron

On Monday we reported that Pieology Pizzeria at 15780 Shady Grove Rd in Gaithersburg closed permanently. Pieology was located in the 270 Center, which is also home to Home Depot and Best Buy. Items from the restaurant have just been listed by Capital Online Auctions, including a Woodstone pizza oven, dough rollers, mixers, and various restaurant supplies. The auction closes October 26.

Pieology offered individual, fast-casual style pizzas where customers would order toppings in an “assembly-line” similar to Chipotle. Pieology was listed as “becoming available” on the shopping center’s leading website, but management could not confirm any closure as recently as earlier this month. Now, the windows are papered and the store is no longer listed on the Pieology website (Photo below courtesy of @imbr1anna on Instagram). A previous Montgomery County location in Bethesda closed about four years ago.

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