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Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide While Under the Influence of Alcohol After Striking and Killing Elderly Couple in November

Published February 14, 2023 at 11:42AM

Per MCPD: A Gaithersburg man has been arrested on charges related to a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. 47-year-old Davinder Singh of Gaithersburg was arrested on Friday, February 10.

The investigation revealed that Singh was driving his Toyota Prius west on School Drive when he struck and killed 65-year-old Miguel Antonio Ortiz and 70-year-old Ana Margarita Ortiz, a married couple from Gaithersburg, who were crossing the street to vote at the school polling place. Singh was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

Sardi’s/Olney Station to Reopen Tuesday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published February 14, 2023 at 11:18AM

Sardi’s/Olney Station (3418 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney) will open at 11am on Tuesday following an issue with the exhaust system that caused the restaurant to temporarily close on Monday night. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) and county health inspectors have cleared the restaurant to reopen for business as usual starting Tuesday morning.

We spoke with owner Phil Sardelis who let us know that the safety of the Sardi’s employees and customers is always his number one priority. “The exhaust system at every Sardi’s location is cleaned every two weeks and unfortunately the recent situations have been freak occurrences.” Sardelis told us. Insurance claims were not filed for the recent fires at both the Gaithersburg and Olney location as the ultimate goal has been to fix any potential issue and get the restaurants open again. The Gaithersburg location will likely reopen in a few weeks as they await the arrival and installation of a fan for the exhaust system.

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

By MCS Staff

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.