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Gaithersburg Council Member Spiegel Appointed to Maryland House of Delegates

Published June 21, 2023 at 6:24PM

On June 13, 2023, the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee (MCDCC) voted to recommend City Council Member Ryan Spiegel for appointment to the Maryland House of Delegates to complete the remaining term of former Delegate Kumar Barve, who left the legislature to join the Public Service Commission. Governor Moore accepted the recommendation and confirmed the appointment. Spiegel will be sworn in as the newest member of the Maryland General Assembly, representing District 17, which includes the cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville.

“I am very proud of the work we’ve done in municipal government, humbled by the faith that the MCDCC and my supporters have placed in me, and excited to serve the people of District 17 in this next chapter of my public service journey,” said Council Member Spiegel.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 17-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published June 21, 2023 at 2:09PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jayla Hungerford, a missing 17-year-old from Gaithersburg.

Hungerford was last seen in the area of South Frederick Ave. Hungerford is 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 115 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She has pierced ears and tattoos on her ankle, chest and back. It is unknown what she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Ed Studio Cake & Dessert Now Open in Kentlands

By Patrick Herron

Published June 21, 2023 at 1:22PM

Ed Studio at 360 Main St in Gaithersburg (former site of SPAGnVOLA chocoltier) is currently holding its soft opening. The bakery, which is named after its owner Ed, specializes in Chinese desserts, milk tea, and birthday cakes. Some of the items currently on the menu include Soy Custard Parfait, Earl Grey Dulcey Chocolate Cake, and Cheese Snow Mountain Bread. The bakery is open everyday from 11am-7pm.

In other Kentlands news, Neal’s Bagels, Poke Bros, Potomac Cookie Co, are all expected to open this year. Additional information on each location below.

Ms. Ida Pearl, MoCo Born and Raised, Celebrated Her 105th Birthday

By MCS Staff

Published June 20, 2023 at 9:31PM

Ida Pearl (known to most as Pearl) was born and raised on Riffle Ford Road. She was born in 1918 and on Thursday, June 18, she celebrated her 105th birthday!

She has lived the last 70+ years on Quince Orchard Road, just couple miles away from her childhood home. She is a faithful and dedicated member of Fairhaven United Methodist Church and a loyal trustee of the Pleasant View Historical Association. Some know her as “The Avon Lady,” as she has been one for over 60 years.

First Look at Proposed Dining Pier by Copper Canyon at Rio Lakefront

By MCS Staff

Published June 20, 2023 at 5:47PM

In April we let you know that Copper Canyon Grill is requesting approval for a 1,012 square foot covered dining pier to be located in the RIO Lake. At its regular meeting on June 7, 2023, the Planning Commission made the recommendation to the Mayor and City Council for approval (5-0 vote) of Schematic Development Plan SDP-9003-2021, based on the evidence and testimony submitted to the record and the findings in the Final Staff Analysis, to the Mayor and City Council.

Per the City of Gaithersburg: The Schematic Development Plan would add commercial as an allowed use on the RIO lake parcel. The Planning Commission was supportive and complimentary of the project, noting that this is an exciting new way to enjoy the existing lake. The Mayor & City Council Record was closed at 5 pm on June 14, 2023 with the anticipated Mayor & City Council Final Action to be presented on July 3, 2023 during the Mayor & City Council Meeting. Below are renderings of the proposed piers:

Where to Watch Fireworks in Montgomery County This July

By Patrick Herron

Published June 20, 2023 at 11:22AM

The City of Rockville will hold its annual Independence Day celebration and fireworks display at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in King Farm on Tuesday, July 4th from 7pm to 10pm. “This location offers wonderful spectator viewing, and ample and convenient parking for the 4th of July festivities. Enjoy live music by Vertigo Red and a 20-minute fireworks display.”

Opening Information for MoCo’s Newest Chick-Fil-A

By Patrick Herron

Published June 19, 2023 at 4:29PM

Chick-Fil-A at 700 N. Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg has announced it will open next Thursday, June 29. The restaurant is located in the new Progress Labs, a 44-acre property that directly fronts I-270 at the Montgomery Village Avenue exit. Progress Labs will also be home to Montgomery County’s first Sheetz, which is expected to open on August 10.

Chick-fil-A has additional MoCo locations in Bethesda, Gaithersburg (Kentlands), Germantown, Olney, Rockville, and Silver Spring.

Ziki Replacement in Gaithersburg Will Be a Car Wash by The Lube Center

By MCS Staff

Published June 19, 2023 at 1:17PM

The Lube Center, known for its 10 minute oil changes, has signed a lease to take over the vacant location that was previously home to Ziki Japanese Steakhouse at 10009 Fields Rd in Gaithersburg.

Plans from the Lube Center, which currently operates next door at 10007 Fields are will soon be submitted so that the building can be knocked down and a new car wash can be constructed. The existing Lube Center will remain and offer a free car wash to anyone who gets their oil changed at the neighboring location. The car wash will also offer monthly memberships to customers.

MCFRS Respond to Fire Caused by Candle Early Monday Morning in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published June 19, 2023 at 9:12AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in the 10000 blk of Trafalgar Sq, off King James Way, near Muddy Branch Rd in Gaithersburg around 4am on Monday, June 19. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was located in a bedroom on the second floor of a townhome.

MCFRS Respond to Collision Sunday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published June 18, 2023 at 12:18PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision around 11:00am on Sunday, June 18 in Montgomery Village. The incident occurred at the intersection of Goshen Rd and Stewartown Rd. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, two patients were evaluated by EMS. All lanes have reopened.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Goshen Rd and Stewartown Rd, @MCFRS_EMIHS Evaluating 2 patients, @mcfrs A708 and PE708 on scene Some lanes blocked.”

Local Restaurant, Starvin Marvin, Making Waves With Its “Mambo Sauce”

By MCS Staff

Published June 17, 2023 at 7:42AM | Updated June 17, 2023 at 9:29AM

Starvin Marvin opened in Gaithersburg opened in 1982 and was bought by the Foundas family in 1987. In 1990 the family opened a location in Wheaton that only lasted a few years. In 2009, a Frederick location opened and the Gaithersburg store was sold to two brothers who were longtime employees and wanted something of their own. Those early days at the Gaithersburg store in the 90s, however, were the inspiration for Starvin Marvin Mambo Sauce– the restaurant’s version of “mumbo sauce”, the red/orange tangy sauce made popular in D.C. area takeout spots for decades.

“Mambo was something we experimented with from time time in the 90’s because our Gaithersburg customers would ask for it, but it was actually in Frederick where our Mambo Sauce (found in the grocery stores today) began to come together.” Dino Foundas told us. “We worked with some of our dear employees to perfect the recipe that we’ve started to include in a lot of our dishes” (photos below).