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County Council Town Hall to Discuss Public Safety, Public Health, Housing, Transportation, and More

Published February 14, 2023 at 9:17AM | Updated February 14, 2023 at 10:43AM

Town hall will be held at Lakelands Park Middle School in Gaithersburg with virtual participation available

The Montgomery County Council will hold a hybrid town hall meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Lakelands Park Middle School, which is located at 1200 Main St. in Gaithersburg. Councilmembers have scheduled this time to answer questions and listen to concerns from community members. Some of the topics for discussion will include public safety, public health, housing and transportation, and other issues of community concern.

Gaithersburg’s Environmental Affairs Committee Launches Community Survey; Participants Will be Entered to Win Gift Cards

By MCS Staff

Published February 14, 2023 at 7:50AM

The results will guide initiatives & resources that the committee will recommend moving forward. The City of Gaithersburg’s Environmental Affairs Committee (EAC) is conducting an Environment & Equity Survey to […]

MCFRS Respond to Collision Involving Pedestrian Monday Morning in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2023 at 5:40PM

Update – Snouffer School Rd & Goshen Rd, two car collision, one lost control & hit a pedestrian, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting 1 young adult Pri2 trauma, NLT, some lanes blocked/closed including NB Snouffer School Rd https://t.co/B0qwiKdsCu

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 13, 2023

$50,000 Winning Scratch-off Sold at Safeway in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2023 at 3:36PM

A $50,000 winning Million Dollar Mega Multiplier scratch-off ticket sold at the Safeway at 20211 Goshen Road in Gaithersburg was among last week’s Maryland Lottery jackpot winners in Montgomery County. Other winners included $10,000 winning scratch off tickets sold at B&B Beer and Wine (8403 Snouffer School Road) in Gaithersburg and at Anna’s Deli Plus (11512 Middlebrook Road) in Germantown, and a $25,000 winning Pick 5 ticket at 7-Eleven (12101 Snowden Farm Parkway) in Clarksburg. Addition details below courtesy of the Maryland Lottery:

“Two Maryland Lottery players won life-changing prizes in the past week: Someone bought a Cash4Life ticket in Windsor Mill that won the game’s top prize of $1,000 a day for life, while another player in Elkridge landed a $750,000 Multi-Match jackpot.

Roaming Rooster to Celebrate Grand Opening of its Gaithersburg Location with Ribbon Cutting, Balloon Arch, and Photo Booth on Feb. 15

By MCS Staff

Published February 13, 2023 at 3:04PM

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will be hosting a ribbon cutting for Roaming Rooster to celebrate its newest location in Gaithersburg. Roaming Rooster is a Black-owned business that started as food truck in 2015 and opening its first brick-and-mortar in 2018. Roaming Rooster won the 39^th Annual RAMMY Award for the “Hottest Sandwich Shop” from the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. The GGCC encourages guests to stay for lunch after the ribbon cutting and support its newest member.

What: Ribbon cutting to celebrate second restaurant in Montgomery County, appetizers, balloon arch and photo booth for guests

Update on Sardi’s in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2023 at 1:18PM

Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa at 430 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg is expecting to reopen in “about three weeks,” according to a representative at the location. Sardi’s has been closed since February 2 after there was a fire in the restaurant’s ductwork and it’s sprinkler system was activated. Sardi’s is currently giving customers that stop by the Gaithersburg location a coupon for 10% off their order at sister restaurant Picca at 13000 Middlebrook Rd in Germantown.

From February 2: “Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at the Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa restaurant at 430 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg on Thursday around 6pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, there was a fire in the restaurant’s ductwork and the sprinkler system was activated. The fire has been contained and there are no reported injuries. The building inspector, code enforcement, and health inspector have been notified. We will post an update when additional information is available.

MCFRS Transport Injured Dog to Veterinary Clinic After Collision Sunday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Published February 12, 2023 at 9:54PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two vehicle collision on Southbound I270 between Montgomery Village Avenue and I370 on Sunday around 7pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, one adult was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and one dog with a significantly injured leg was transported to a nearby emergency veterinary clinic on Perry Parkway in Gaithersburg.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – SB I270 prior to I370, collision, 2 vehicles, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 adult, NLT injuries. Note: dog in one vehicle w/ significant leg injury. (owner being transported by A708B, @mcfrs PE708 transported dog to nearby emergency veterinary clinic on Perry Parkway)”

Los Amigos Opens in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, February 14th

By MCS Staff

Published February 12, 2023 at 5:07PM

Last month we reported that Texas Parrillada at 9631 Lost Knife Rd in Gaithersburg has closed with the restaurant’s last day of service being on Sunday, January 1. It will be replaced by Los Amigos– an authentic Mexican restaurant. The restaurant will hold its grand opening on Tuesday, February 14th. The full menu can be seen below and the restaurant is offering a 50% discount on opening day.

Texas Parillada had a long run in the Montgomery Village Crossing shopping center, which is home to BLT Grill, Hook & Reel, and Roy Rogers. The restaurant offered menu items that included Tex-Mex staples like burritos, carne asada, enchiladas, and tacos.

Montgomery County Airpark: Regulatory Framework and Community Impacts Discussion to Take Place On February 13

By MCS Staff

Published February 12, 2023 at 11:36AM

On February 13, the Transportation & Environment Committee will discuss the findings of the Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) Report 2022-2, The Montgomery County Airpark: Regulatory Framework and Community Impacts, which the Council received and released on January 25, 2022. OLO will present a summary of the report at the Committee meeting (available below).

The County Council directed OLO to prepare a report that describes the governance, regulatory framework, and community impacts of the Montgomery County Airpark. The Council further asked OLO to present information on the number of aircraft flying in and out of the Airpark as well as the noise and environmental effects of Airpark operations on nearby communities.

Single Vehicle Rollover in Downtown Crown Early Sunday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published February 12, 2023 at 8:33AM

At approximately 1am, early Sunday morning, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to Crown Park Avenue and Ellington Boulevard in Downtown Crown, Gaithersburg for a single vehicle collision.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision caused a rollover with the car ending up on its roof. The driver was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, and as of now there is no word on how the crash occurred. Featured photo and photo below sent in by German Osorto.

Washingtonian’s 100 “Very Best Restaurants” List Contains Five MoCo Restaurants

By MCS Staff

Published February 11, 2023 at 6:26PM | Updated February 12, 2023 at 3:38PM

Washingtonian Magazine released its list of its 100 “very best restaurants” in the D.C. Metro area, the first since early 2020. The list contains a few restaurants right here in Montgomery County. Below, you’ll see the Montgomery County restaurants listed without having to sift through the ones that may be a little out of the way. On the Washingtonian’s list, the first 25 are ranked and the next 75 are listed alphabetically. Looking for other great local restaurants that may not have made this list? Our very own, Taste MoCo, had hundreds of dishes from MoCo restaurants if you’re interested in “seeing the dish.” See below:

6. Inferno Pizzeria (12207 Darnestown Rd., Gaithersburg, MD): Inferno was opened at 12207 Darnestown Rd. by Chef Tony Conte back in 2015. Last summer, USA Today published a ‘Top 50 Pizzerias in the US’ list, “as ranked by Italian pizza experts.” The list was created by 50 Top Pizza, a pizza evaluation site in Paestum, Italy, not far from Naples. New York City reigns supreme with 9 pizzerias on the list, but Montgomery County contributed with the 25th ranked pizzeria in the country– Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana, located in Darnestown/Gaithersburg.