Lakeforest Mall’s long-awaited demolition is officially underway, marking a major turning point for one of Montgomery County’s most recognizable retail sites. Demolition of Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg began on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, almost exactly three years after the mall permanently closed its doors on March 31, 2023. Video of the start of the demolition is available below.
Mini golf is making its return to Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg, with the popular course set to reopen for the 2026 season on May 2.
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce is preparing to enter a new chapter, with plans to unveil a new name and brand identity later this month as part of a broader effort to reflect the evolving Upcounty business community.
Wonder, a modern food hall concept that blends dine in, takeout, and delivery, is coming to Burtonsville, marking its fourth planned site in Montgomery County. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) has released body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 24, 2026, in Montgomery Village.
Gaithersburg City Police, along with Montgomery County Police 6th District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, responded at approximately 12:46pm Tuesday to a reported shooting in the 700 block of Saybrooke Oaks Boulevard in Gaithersburg. (more…)
Lakeforest Mall closed on March 31, 2023, after nearly 45 years in Gaithersburg.
A serious crash involving a motorcycle shut down multiple lanes of southbound I-270 during the evening rush hour on Monday, causing major delays in the Gaithersburg area.
White House Black Market at 129 Boardwalk Place in Gaithersburg is set to permanently close on Thursday, April 23. The store is currently offering discounts of up to 60 percent on merchandise ahead of its closure. (more…)
A new independent bookstore has officially opened its doors in Gaithersburg, bringing a fresh literary space to the Kentlands community.
A GoFundMe has been launched to support Raphaela Weinsweig, who was critically injured in a crash earlier this month near Laytonsville. According to her family, Weinsweig remains in a coma after being struck head-on by a drunk driver and has already undergone multiple surgeries, with additional procedures expected as she begins what is anticipated to be a long recovery.