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Community Town Hall to Discuss Plans for a Recreation Center Takes Place Tuesday, October 3 in Montgomery Village

Published October 2, 2023 at 4:39PM

Per Montgomery County: The County is discussing building a new recreation center in Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village. Tomorrow night, Oct. 3, from 7-9 p.m. at Montgomery Village Middle School, Councilmembers Dawn Luedtke and Laurie-Anne Sayles will be joined by community leaders, residents, and organizations to discuss the vision for a recreation center. There will be food and beverages provided. Students who attend will be eligible for SSL hours.

“The County is committed to providing an enriching amenity for the Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village communities, where there is a high need for investment in our residents, with a particular focus on our youth,” said Councilmember Sayles. “During the ‘Stop the Violence’ town hall held in July at Germantown Library, a consistent need that came up was for there to be more space where residents could live, learn, work, and play. Communities with convenient access to recreation space and opportunities have proven economic success and well-being.”

Escaped Inmate Wanted for Gaithersburg Armed Carjacking

By Patrick Herron

Published October 2, 2023 at 2:53PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 21-year-old Naseem Roulack, who is wanted in connection with an armed carjacking that occurred on Friday, September 1, 2023.

At approximately 12:05 a.m., 6th District officers responded to the 400 block of W. Deer Park Rd., for the report of an armed carjacking that occurred earlier. Detectives have determined that the adult female victim was sitting in her blue 2016 Nissan Sentra when the unknown suspect approached the suspect, pointed a black handgun at her and demanded her car.

The GWGVFD is Hosting its Family-Friendly Open House Event on Sunday, October 8

By MCS Staff

Published October 2, 2023 at 11:19AM

The Gaithersburg Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Department (GWGVFD) will be hosting its family-friendly open house on Sunday, October 8th at 801 Russell Avenue in Gaithersburg from 12pm until 4pm. The event will offer experiences for the entire family, including food, beverages, and music provided by the department. There will be be fire safety demonstrations, a moon bounce, the opportunity to climb onto a firetruck, and meet and greets with firefighters, EMTs, and Sparky the mascot.

Since 1927 the Gaithersburg Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Department has served the communities of Gaithersburg, Washington Grove, Derwood and Montgomery Village. The GWGVFD operates two stations with both volunteer and career personnel. Their volunteers are involved operationally as Firefighters, Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians. They also have administrative volunteers with many of their members having served for more than 20 years.

Concern for Missing 77-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published September 30, 2023 at 7:41PM | Updated October 1, 2023 at 12:12PM

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Prativ Jani is asked to call the Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Concern for Missing Gaithersburg Man

Local Brewery to Host Mac & Cheese Cookoff

By Patrick Herron

Published September 29, 2023 at 9:37PM

Saints Row Brewing will be holding a mac & cheese cook-off at its brewery/taproom at 15 Fulks Corner Avenue Suite 101-102 in Gaithersburg on Sunday, October 29 from 12-4pm. The brewery started “A very spooky Mac and Cheese cook-off” in the fall of 2018 along with the now-defunct True Respite Brewing Company. The event was done across both breweries with participants being shuttled back and forth between the breweries so guests could sample all the offerings. True Respite permanently closed earlier this month and Saints Row owner Tony Prebula tells us he spoke with Brendan and Bailey from True Respite and got the go ahead to keep the tradition going.

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Toys “R” Us Announces Plans to Open New Stores

By Patrick Herron

Published September 29, 2023 at 5:28PM | Updated October 1, 2023 at 8:57AM

WHP Global, parent company of Toys “R” Us, has announced plans to open up to 24 Toys”R”Us flagship stores across the U.S. beginning in 2024. In addition to traditional brick and mortar stores, the expansion will also involve opening locations in airports and on cruise ships. According to WHP, Toys “R” Us marked its return in the U.S. when it opened a 20,000 sq ft. location in East Rutherford, NJ in 2021, followed by the launch of 452 Toys “R” Us shops at Macy’s stores in 2022. Exact locations for the upcoming stores have yet to be announced.

The first Toys “R” Us was located in Rockville, MD. In 1948, Charles P. Lazarus opened a baby furniture store named Children’s Bargain Town in DC. Two years later, in 1950, he introduced a few select toys to his inventory. It didn’t take long for him to realize that toys, unlike furniture, either broke or fell out of favor with kids rather quickly…so he added more toys and cut back on the furniture.

City of Gaithersburg Receives Prestigious Financial & Budget Awards

By MCS Staff

Published September 27, 2023 at 1:53PM

The City of Gaithersburg has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 45^thconsecutive year and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 22^nd consecutive time, both from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).

The City’s comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.

Sodexo Pulls $5.59 Million Permit As it Prepares to Leave Gaithersburg For Pike & Rose

By MCS Staff

Published September 26, 2023 at 7:52PM

Last November we let you know that Sodexo committed its U.S. headquarters to 915 Meeting Street, a new 276,000-square-foot trophy office building currently under construction at the award-winning mixed-use development of Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, Maryland. Sodexo’s headquarters are currently located at 9801 Washingtonian Blvd in Gaithersburg (next to Rio Lakefront). According to a recent Maryland Newsletters report, the firm pulled a permit toward a $5.59 million fitout of 51,907 square feet at the North Bethesda building.

Sodexo will be taking 52,000 square feet, along with Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), which signed a long-term lease to occupy 105,000 square feet. Sodexo is a leading global provider of catering, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million daily consumers in 56 countries. It will be moving from its current location in Gaithersburg to Pike & Rose in Spring 2024 (renderings are available below courtesy of Federal Realty).

Oktoberfest Returns to Kentlands October 8

By MCS Staff

Published September 26, 2023 at 5:20PM

Dust off your dirndl, grab your lederhosen and get ready to Prost! The City presents the 30^th annual celebration of Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from noon to 5 p.m. The festival takes place in and around the Arts Barn, Kentlands Mansion, Kentlands Village Green and along Main Street & Inspiration Lane. Admission and parking are free. Free wheelchair accessible shuttle service will run regularly during festival hours to and from satellite parking at 101 Orchard Ridge Drive, just off of Quince Orchard Road.

Experience a taste of Germany right in your own backyard with performances by the ever-popular Alte Kameraden German Band and Alt-Washingtonia Bavarian Dancers. Savor traditional festival food while enjoying selections from local breweries, including Festival partners Dogfish Head Alehouse and Saints Row Brewing, as well as Clear Skies Meadery, Landmade Farm Brewery, Two Story Chimney Ciderworks, and Silly Yak Beer. Also available this year is non-alcoholic beer for sale by Sobar.

Spirit Halloween Now Open in Rio; Germantown and Rockville Locations Fall Through

By Patrick Herron

Published September 26, 2023 at 2:24PM

Spirit Halloween is now open at 30 Grand Corner Ave. in Gaithersburg’s Rio. This will be the only Montgomery County Spirit location for 2023. The planned locations at 12940 Middlebrook Rd. (formerly Bed Bath & Beyond) in Germantown and 2210 Veirs Mill Rd., (formerly CVS) in Rockville will not be opening, according to a representative from the company.

New at Spirit this year will be a buy online/pickup in-store option, as well as delivery through DoorDash. A sneak peak of the Rio location can be seen below. During the Halloween season, Spirit operates over 1,400 stores in North America. The Spirit Halloween website is open year-round, offering its in-store products online. The store usually open 30-60 days prior to Halloween.

Three Injured in Collision Tuesday Morning in Gaithersburg

By MCS Staff

Published September 26, 2023 at 7:59AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a collision involving three vehicles at approximately 6am at W. Diamond Ave and Bureau Dr. at the NIST entrance on Tuesday morning.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, three patients were evaluated. All three sustained non-life threatening injuries. Some lanes were blocked due to the crash with residual delays. The crash is under investigation.