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Call to Artists For Holiday Art Market in Gaithersburg This Fall

Published August 27, 2023 at 10:20PM

ABOUT THE ARTS BARN: The Arts Barn is Gaithersburg’s home for the performing and visual arts. Housed in a Victorian-era stable, the Arts Barn features a lively performing arts program including film, dance, music, theater, comedy, and magic, as well as showcasing local artists in special events, the City Art shop, and the rotating exhibitions in the Gallery. The Arts Barn is a program of the City of Gaithersburg.

ABOUT THE EVENT: City Shop, a program run by The City of Gaithersburg at Arts Barn, is pleased to offer the Here Come the Holidays Artisan Market on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion, located at 311 & 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. This is an opportunity for the community to not only buy a one of a kind original handmade items made by local artists but also meet with the artists and understand the their processes that went behind the creation of the work. The Artisan Market will be held indoors within the City of Gaithersburg facilities.

Summer Restaurant Week Runs From 8/28-9/3

By MCS Staff

Published August 27, 2023 at 7:56PM | Updated August 28, 2023 at 12:42PM

Summer Metropolitan Restaurant Week runs from Monday, August 28 until Sunday, September 3, with various Montgomery County restaurants participating (listed below). The event is one of the area’s signature dining promotions that closes out summer and Labor Day Weekend.

“This year’s Summer Restaurant Week cycle is a special one,” said RAMW President & CEO Shawn Townsend. “Not only does the promotional week take place during the DC Jazz Festival, we have multiple restaurants participating from our region’s airports, allowing both locals and travelers to the area to take part in the special offerings.”

Gold’s Gym in Gaithersburg Has Closed

By Patrick Herron

Published August 25, 2023 at 10:00PM | Updated August 26, 2023 at 10:18AM

Gold’s Gym at 18810 Woodfield Rd in Gaithersburg, located next to the Montgomery County Airpark, has closed. The gym’s last day in business was Friday, August 25. The chain recently opened a new location at 12922 Middlebrook Rd in the former location of DSW in the Germantown Commons shopping center. According to an email Gold’s Gym sent to members earlier this month, “The county is taking the land back under what is called eminent domain relating to the neighboring airfield – we are being required to exit and turn the building back over to the landlord.” Full email below:

We have some important news to share about your membership at Gold’s Gym Airpark and want to be transparent in our communication of some upcoming changes set to occur this month. The county is taking the land back under what is called eminent domain relating to the neighboring airfield – we are being required to exit and turn the building back over to the landlord. This is out of our control, unfortunately, and we are forced to permanently close Gold’s Gym Airpark on August 25th, 2023.

Suspects Arrested for Series of Residential Burglaries; Ghost Gun Recovered From Stolen Vehicle

By Patrick Herron

Published August 25, 2023 at 10:46AM

Detectives from the 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th Districts Investigative Sections, along with detectives from Gaithersburg Police, collaborated and determined that a series of residential burglaries were committed by the same suspects. The investigation by detectives has revealed that the two suspects posed as workers wearing a reflective vest, forced entry into at least 7 homes, stole property and left the scenes.

Update: Two Adults and Two Children Displaced After Gaithersburg House Fire

By Patrick Herron

Published August 25, 2023 at 9:07AM

Approximately 65 firefighters responded to an attic fire in the 7400 Blk of Rosewood Manor Lane in Gaithersburg on Thursday, August 24. According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Pete Piringer, two adults and two children have been displaced. No civilians were injured and one firefighter was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Police: Wanted Murder Suspect Turns Himself In

By Patrick Herron

Published August 25, 2023 at 8:40AM

Per MCPD: The suspect wanted for a July 5 homicide is in custody. 20-year-old Lawrence Marcellus Marshall IV was wanted in connection with the shooting death of 40-year-old Cedric Warner and turned himself in at the Montgomery County Department of Police 6th District Station in Gaithersburg on Thursday, August 24.

Marshall IV, of Montgomery Village, allegedly shot and killed Warner on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in the 11500 block of Lockwood Drive in Silver Spring. Officers arrived at the scene and located Warner inside an apartment, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

August 2023 Progress at Gaithersburg’s Pleasant View Park (Photos)

By MCS Staff

Published August 24, 2023 at 9:51PM

The City of Gaithersburg is in the process of developing a 9.54-acre park with parking, community gardens, a bicycle skills course (pump track), open space, pavilions, a playground, fitness pods, and a welcome plaza. Originally scheduled to be completed February 2023, there have been some delays. While a new completion date is not yet available, much of the work in the actual park has been completed. It looks like some clean-up is needed within the park and some work on the roads leading up to it is still necessary. It’s possible this park opens this fall.

A new parking lot will be constructed at the park’s west boundary. Vehicular access to the park will be through the drive that extends from Darnestown Road. Pedestrians will be able to access the site from Darnestown Road via a path that will be located parallel to the access drive into the park. Pedestrians will also be able to access the park from Marsh Lane. A Ride-On bus stop is located on Darnestown Road at the park entrance.

MCFRS Respond to House Fire in Gaithersburg on Thursday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Published August 24, 2023 at 5:36PM | Updated August 24, 2023 at 7:41PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to an attic fire in the 7400 Blk of Rosewood Manor Lane in Gaithersburg on Thursday, August 24. MCFRS tweeted that crews arrived to heavy fire conditions at the single family home. The fire has been extinguished and there are no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

MCFRS – 7400 Blk Rosewood Manor Lane – Single family House/Attic fire- Initial Assignment & RID Heavy Fire upon arrival. Fire Out beginning Overhaul and Investigation. All residents ok. @mcfrsPIO pic.twitter.com/GyDDTyfnpb

City of Gaithersburg Labor Day Closures and Recycling Notices

By MCS Staff

Published August 24, 2023 at 10:30AM

Per the City of Gaithersburg: Most City facilities & offices are closed on September 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day, with the exception of the following:

Recycling will be collected the preceding Saturday, September 2, 2023. Bulk pick up is unavailable. Regular trash and garbage collection for City residents is handled by private contractors. Please contact your HOA or your private contractor regarding the holiday collection schedule for these materials. Note that the Mayor & City Council Regular Session will take place on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

Royal Farms in Gaithersburg is Matching Sheetz Grand Opening Discounted Gas Prices

By Patrick Herron

Published August 24, 2023 at 10:03AM

Additional information on Sheetz grand opening: “On Thursday, August 24, Sheetz, a major Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain, will officially open its first-ever location in Montgomery County. The store will be located at 751 Progress Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. To celebrate this first-ever opening in Montgomery County, Sheetz will reduce its gas prices at this location starting at 9am on Thursday, August 24th and ending on Friday, August 25th at 11:59pm. The prices will vary based on the following fuel grades:

Regular: $2.999

Happening Today: Discounted Gas Prices at Sheetz for Grand Opening

By Patrick Herron

Published August 24, 2023 at 3:32AM | Updated August 24, 2023 at 8:28AM

Montgomery County’s first Sheetz opens today, August 24, at 751 Progress Way in Gaithersburg. The store opens to the public at 9am and its grand opening event will take place from 1-3pm. In addition to a “Win Sheetz for a Year” giveaway, the store will be offering discounted gas prices for its first two days. Sheetz had initially announced that all fuel grades would be $2.99, but has since updated to the following:

Per Sheetz: “CORRECTION: GAS PRICES TO VARY BASED ON FUEL GRADESOn Thursday, August 24, Sheetz, a major Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain, will officially open its first-ever location in Montgomery County. The store will be located at 751 Progress Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20879.To celebrate this first-ever opening in Montgomery County, Sheetz will reduce its gas prices at this location starting at 9am on Thursday, August 24th and ending on Friday, August 25th at 11:59pm. The prices will vary based on the following fuel grades: