Gaithersburg

Kabob N Karahi Hopes to Open Second Location Early This Fall

By Patrick Herron

Kabob N Karahi at 18232 Flower Hill Way (Previously Aaron’s) in Gaithersburg is hoping to open by the end of the month. Kabob N Karahi is a Pakistani restaurant (that serves some Indian cuisine), and its menu consists of a variety of kabobs, curries, stews, and tandoori naan.

The Cloverly Village Center location at 15521 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring., opened in 2008 and has become a staple in Cloverly. Per Kabob N Karahi: “Welcome to Kabob N Karahi, Maryland’s best family restaurant to find fresh, casual, authentic Pakistani-Indian kabob and curry cuisine. KNK is completely a Halal restaurant. We use only Halal meat, house sauces and salads are made fresh daily. We specialize in delicious chicken, beef, lamb, kofta kabobs and tikkas as well as Karahi. We provide catering for all the occasions (Birthday,Wedding and Engagement etc).”

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Inaugural Maryland Cider Fest Takes Place This Saturday, September 9

By MCS Staff

The inaugural Maryland Cider Festival is taking place this Saturday, September 9th at Two Story Chimney Ciderworks (7115 Damascus Rd. Gaitherburg, MD 20882) from 11am until 4pm. Though the event has a Gaithersburg address, it’s north of Laytonsville closer to Damascus. This event will showcase hard cider makers from across the Old Line State. You’ll also find local artisans, craft vendors, live music, and food trucks. Whether you’re an aficionado who knows their cider, cidre, or sidra, or you’re just looking for a refreshing change of taste this is the place to be. Come join us for a celebration of Maryland craft makers.

The festival will feature ten local cideries showcasing their best hard ciders, from dry to sweet, still to sparkling, modern to heritage, and everything in between. Ciders of all styles and types will be in glass for you to sample and take home, and you’ll get to learn more about the cider-making process from the experts. The festival will also have food trucks serving up delicious bites to pair with your cider, live music from local musicians for your enjoyment, and local craft vendors selling their unique and handmade products.

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Spirit Halloween Coming to New Rockville Location

By MCS Staff

Spirit Halloween is coming to 2210 Veirs Mill Rd., the former CVS location in the Twinbrook Center in Rockville. This is a different location than the nearby Pike Center (where TGI Friday’s is on Rockville Pike) where Spirit Halloween has set up shop in recent years.

The store also recently announced its new Gaithersburg location at the former Pier 1 location (30 Grand Corner Ave) in Rio. Last year, Spirit had an additional Montgomery County location in Burtonsville. 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.

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Police and Family Concerned for Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

The Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Betsy Angelee Santiago Olan, a missing 16-year-old. Santiago Olan was last seen on Friday, September 1, 2023 at approximately 5 p.m., in the 400 block of Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg. She is 5-feet tall, 150 lbs., with black hair, green eyes, and a tattoo on her hand. She was last seen wearing all black clothing.

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

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Five Upcoming Events The MoCoShow Team is Looking Forward To

By MCS Staff

Our small team recently discussed a few upcoming events that some of our staff members/contributors/friends plan to attend in the coming weeks and while many were mentioned, we put together this list of the five events that came up the most:

GreekFest (9/8-9/10, Silver Spring): Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church will hold its annual Greek festival starting Friday, September 8th and running until Sunday, September 10th. The festival will take place over three days–  on the grounds of Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, located at 701 Norwood Road in Silver Spring: Friday, 9/8: 4pm-9pm, Saturday, 9/9: 11am-9pm. Sunday, 9/10: 11am-7pm. Read more about the event here.

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Labor Day Detours Will Impact Ride On Routes 5 and 57 on Monday, September 4

By Patrick Herron

Per MCDOT: Due to Labor Day Celebrations, Ride On Routes 5 and 57 will experience detours on Monday, Sept. 4. Information for each detour can be found below.

To Silver Spring Station:  From Knowles Avenue, left on Connecticut Avenue, continue on University Boulevard, right on Perry Avenue, right on St. Paul Street, left on Metropolitan Avenue, and back on route. Stops 24026, 24960, 21284, and 21282 will be bypassed. Use alternate stops 24028 and 23512.

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Two Adults, Two Cats, and One Dog Displaced After Saturday Morning Fire

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a townhouse fire in the 8800 block of Thomas Lea Ter in Montgomery Village early Saturday morning. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the exterior fire was located around the chimney, with minimal interior extension.

There were no injuries reported and all occupants have been accounted for. Two adults, one dog, and two cats have been displaced. The cause of the fire is under investigation. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

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Quincy’s Uptown Adds Arcade; Damascus and Gaithersburg Locations to Team Up With Bangin’ BBQ For New Menu Items

By MCS Staff

Quincy’s Uptown opened a few years back at 9813 Main St. in Damascus. Now, the restaurant has added a new dimension with their new arcade games for families and individuals to enjoy with dinner or drinks. The Quincy’s Gaithersburg location, along with Quincy’s Uptown in Damascus, will soon be offering a barbecue menu as well.

“People are looking for a reason to come out and enjoy some food and entertainment. What better way than old school pinball, boardwalk skee ball, and of course Pac-Man?” owner Marty Magill tells us. “We have also joined forces with the powerhouse of Bangin BBQ. Chris Patterson and I have formed a joint venture to take things to another level.”

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Six Candidates Certified For Upcoming Gaithersburg City Council Election

By MCS Staff

The City of Gaithersburg is governed by an elected Mayor/City Council – City Manager style of government, with elections held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in odd numbered years. The Mayor is elected to a four-year term and presides over the City Council.  The City Council consists of five members elected at-large, each serving staggered four-year terms.

Gaithersburg residents will cast their ballots for three City Council Members in the November 7, 2023 Election. The terms of office for Council Members Neil Harris, and Robert Wu expire in November. There is an open seat vacated by Ryan Spiegel. On August 28, 2023, the Gaithersburg Board of Supervisors of Elections certified the following candidacies for the three City Council positions up for election in the City of Gaithersburg, which will be held on November 7, 2023:

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