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Essay, Poetry Contests Now Open for High School Students

Published November 17, 2022 at 10:41AM

Two writing contests are now open for submissions—the Gaithersburg Book Festival’s poetry contest and Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE). The 2023 Gaithersburg Book Festival’s annual high school poetry contest is now open for submissions. This year’s theme is “Diversity or Inclusion.” To participate, students must be enrolled in grades 9-12. The deadline is midnight on Thursday, Feb. 23. First, second and third place winners will receive $250, $100 and $50 gift certificates, respectively.

Partners for Automated Vehicle Education’s (PAVE’s) essay contest encourages high school juniors and seniors to contemplate a future with automated vehicles, and to write about what this could mean for their communities. Learn more on the PAVE essay contest website. Submissions are due Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.The first place winner will receive $2,500; second place, $1,500 and third place, $1,000.

Holiday Market at The Family Room Laytonsville on Saturday, November 19

By MCS Staff

Published November 17, 2022 at 9:04AM

The Family Room Laytonsville is holding a Holiday Market with over 35 local vendors on Saturday, November 19 from 9am until 2pm at 6820 Olney-Laytonsville Road in Laytonsville.

“We are thrilled to welcome back 35 local Maryland Makers for our Holiday Market Day! Our vendors will be sharing a variety of goods and trades with our community. Grab a bite to eat from our local food vendors, shop locally made goods from our makers & crafters, enjoy Christmas Carolers and participate in a canned food drive for Olney Help!”

City of Gaithersburg Thanksgiving Holiday Closures & Recycling Notices

By MCS Staff

Published November 16, 2022 at 11:52PM

The collection of recycled materials for residents whose regular recycling day is Thursday, November 24, 2022, will take place the following Saturday, November 26. Recycling includes newspaper, mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, and commingled materials (which should be separated from brush, branches, grass clippings, leaves & other yard trimmings) picked up by the City’s contractor. Recycling scheduled for Friday, November 26, will be picked up as scheduled.

Loose leaf collection will not take place on November 24 & 25. All areas will be collected the preceding Monday through Wednesday.

MHP Collecting Donations for Those Affected by Explosion/Fire in Gaithersburg Wednesday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published November 16, 2022 at 6:23PM

Gaithersburg mayor Jud Ashman informed the community of where they can donate to help the families impacted by this morning’s fire at Potomac Oaks in Gaithersburg. “Any amount helps and 100% of it will go to those families.” Ashman tweeted. A November 16 fire injured multiple residents, including four children, at a condominium complex at 826 Quince Orchard Boulevard in Gaithersburg. Many people were evacuated with little or nothing and now are in temporary shelter. At the request of Montgomery County, MHP is collecting financial donations to help affected families.

Per MHP: While this is not an MHP property, we maintain close ties with the community through the many affordable housing properties we have developed in Montgomery County, and are playing a role by managing financial donations to help impacted residents. Anyone interested in donating may do so at this link.

Ten Hospitalized and Dozens Displaced After Fire and Explosion in Gaithersburg; Details on How You Can Help Those Affected

By Patrick Herron

Published November 16, 2022 at 4:43PM

A fundraiser has been set up by Making Homes Possible (MHP) to help those affected by this morning’s fire and explosion at the Potomac Oaks apartments in the 800 block of Quince Orchard Blvd in Gaithersburg. According to officials, ten people were transported to the hospital, two with critical injuries and eight (4 adults/4 children) with mild/moderate injuries. Dozens of residents from 24 different units across four buildings have been displaced. According to County Executive Marc Elrich, “Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services will run aid operations out of the Activity Center at Bohrer Park for people displaced by this morning’s explosion.” Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services will be holding their next press conference at 5pm to provide an update.

Update: Three Suspects Arrested for Armed Carjacking

By Patrick Herron

Published November 16, 2022 at 2:14PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged 18-year-old Zyier Brown, of Washington, D.C., 18-year-old Jayla Newman, of Washington, D.C., and a 16-year-old, of Upper Marlboro, MD, with a carjacking that occurred on Monday, November 14, 2022, in the 7800 block of Guildberry Ct. in Gaithersburg. At approximately 1:34 a.m., 6^th District officers responded to the location for the report of a carjacking that just occurred.

The investigation by detectives has determined that after the adult male victim parked his blue 2015 Toyota Corolla at the location, three suspects approached him. Two of the suspects produced a handgun, demanded the victim’s car and forcibly removed him from the Toyota. One of the suspects took the victim’s cell phone and threw it away. The suspects left the scene in the Toyota Corolla towards Snouffer School Rd.

Update on Building Fire and Explosion in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published November 16, 2022 at 12:02PM | Updated November 16, 2022 at 12:42PM

MCFRS Respond to Building Fire and Explosion in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published November 16, 2022 at 10:22AM | Updated November 16, 2022 at 12:41PM

Montgomery County Fire & Rescue services responded to building fire and explosion at 800 Quince Orchard Blvd, near Rabbit Rd, in Gaithersburg on Wednesday morning. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, first responders arrived to heavy fire conditions and 2nd alarm dispatched. We will continue to update as additional information becomes available.

9:34am Update: Quince Orchard Boulevard, bulk of fire has been knocked down primary searches are completed & secondary searches being conducted.

Water Main Repairs Continue at Clopper Rd Wednesday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published November 16, 2022 at 8:51AM | Updated November 16, 2022 at 8:19PM

Per WSSC at 6:41pn on Wednesday, November 16th: Water main on Clopper Rd in Germantown was repaired this afternoon. Water has been restored to all impacted customers. Crews will now begin road repairs & paving overnight. One lane remains open alternating traffic direction.

The 24” water main repairs continue at Clopper Rd, between Mateny and Game Preserve, according to a social media posting by WSSC Water. “The large pipe has been dug up and will be cut out and replaced at site of break as soon as water flow within the pipe can be completely stopped. This is often a challenge… getting valves to hold closed.”

Gaithersburg Planning Commission Will Make Final Action on Watkins Mill Urban Core Application at 7:30pm Wednesday

By MCS Staff

Published November 16, 2022 at 8:29AM

TC Mid-Atlantic Development V. Inc. has submitted Amendment to Final Site Plan application ASDP-9338-2022, requesting to reallocate 100,950 square feet of office density and 62,494 square feet of retail density between previously approved Buildings B1, B2, B3, C2, C3 and C5 in the Watkins Mill Town Center Urban Core.

On August 1, 2005, the Mayor and City Council approved Schematic Development Plan Application SDP-05-002 for a mixed-use project which include 1,066 dwelling units, 259,939 square feet of retail, 936,650 square feet of office, and a 394 room hotel.

Hogabs Jerky Has Closed

By Patrick Herron

Published November 15, 2022 at 4:01PM

Hogabs Jerky at 19332 Montgomery Village Ave (formerly TV-VCR Repair) has closed. The specialty beef jerky shop opened for business in October 2021. No word on what will be replacing Hogabs, but an announcement is expected in the next few weeks. Click here to see a full list of restaurants and businesses coming to the Montgomery Village Center, which includes Baskin Robbins and Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken.