PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans is continuing progress on its second Montgomery County location, sharing a photo of its interior construction on February 17 with the caption, “Gaithersburg, progress is happening. Construction is underway, and this space is really starting to take shape. We’re excited to bring PJ’s Coffee to the neighborhood soon!”
Fish Taco has expanded the space for its upcoming Gaithersburg location, pushing the front wall closer to the street as construction continues ahead of a planned opening this spring.
Signage for the popular local restaurant went up last year at The Shops of Potomac Valley, located at 12121 Darnestown Road. A representative for the family owned business previously confirmed the Gaithersburg restaurant is targeting a spring opening.
Minds in Motion Child Care, the largest Black owned child care business in Montgomery County, will host a free Black History Month celebration on Friday, February 20, from 7pm to 9pm at Watkins Mill High School in Montgomery Village. The community wide event will feature a headline performance by nationally acclaimed step troupe Step Afrika!, along with free dinner for all attendees.
The Montgomery County Department of Police Major Crimes Division is investigating the death of a 6-year-old boy in Montgomery Village following a shooting inside a townhome.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Xavier Tristan Greene, a missing 17-year-old from Gaithersburg. (more…)
Gaithersburg Police Chief Mark Sroka will retire after 16 years with the City of Gaithersburg Police Department effective March 6, 2026. Chief Sroka was presented with a proclamation proclaiming March 6 as “Police Chief Mark Sroka Day” in the City of Gaithersburg, recognizing his service and dedication to law enforcement and his significant contributions to the Gaithersburg Police Department. The proclamation was presented during the February 17 Mayor and City Council meeting.
A 6-year-old boy died Tuesday afternoon after a reported shooting inside a townhome in Montgomery Village. (more…)
UPDATE: The child in the accidental shooting on Maple Leaf Drive has been pronounced dead. Montgomery County Police are investigating a reported accidental shooting involving a child in Montgomery Village.
Reverend Jesse Jackson passed away today at the age of 84, prompting former students from Montgomery Village Junior High (now middle school) to reflect on a visit many still remember more than four decades later.
The Montgomery County Liquor Store located at 866 Muddy Branch Rd in Gaithersburg’s Muddy Branch Square has closed for an expected four months as renovations begin to convert the location into an Oak Barrel & Vine.
Monkey’s Matcha officially opened its doors on Sunday, Feb. 15, and the response was immediate. A line stretched out the door of Lil Cakes & Creamery in Gaithersburg Square for much of afternoon, with some customers waiting close to two hours to get their hands on the new specialty matcha drinks.