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Early Morning House Fire in Gaithersburg Causes $175,000 in Damage and Displaces Family of Three

Published December 26, 2022 at 10:12AM | Updated December 27, 2022 at 11:54PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a house fire in the 18900 block Glendower Rd off of Goshen Rd in Gaithersburg on Monday around 3:30am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters arrived to heavy fire conditions. The residents of the home were awakened by a fire in a bedroom on the second level and initially attempted to put the fire out but were unsuccessful. All three residents then exited the home and called 911.

The fire reportedly started inside a wood framed enclosure for a metal chimney pipe. Damage is estimated to be around $175K. There were no injuries reported. The children of the owners of the home have started a GoFundMe to raise funds for their parents after seeing how many people wanted to help the family. Donations can be made here.

Victim’s Identity Released as Detectives Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Collision on Muddy Branch

By Patrick Herron

Published December 22, 2022 at 2:05PM

The investigation by detectives has determined that the pedestrians were crossing Muddy Branch Road from west to east at Kings James Way when they were struck by a gray 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicle traveling southbound on Muddy Branch Road. The driver remained on scene. The male pedestrian, identified as 78-year-old, Phillip Kwang Bon Uh of Gaithersburg, sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The adult female pedestrian, identified as the wife of the deceased, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

Update: One Dead, One Seriously Injured After Vehicle Strikes Pedestrians in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published December 21, 2022 at 9:01PM

Montgomery County Police have provided the following update on this afternoon’s fatal collision on Muddy Branch Rd in Gaithersburg:

On Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at approximately 2:03 p.m., officers responded to the area of Muddy Branch Rd. and King James Way for the report of a collision between a vehicle and two pedestrians. The preliminary investigation has revealed that the two pedestrians were struck by a gray 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe that was traveling southbound on Muddy Branch Rd.

MCFRS Respond to Vehicle Fire

By Patrick Herron

Published December 21, 2022 at 5:12PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to a vehicle fire involving a van that was making deliveries in Gaithersburg on Wednesday afternoon. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the vehicle fire occurred in the residential driveway of a home in the 8800blk Cochran Ct, near Snouffer School Rd. There were no reported injuries and no extension to the house.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Cochran Ct, Gburg, Van making deliveries caught fire at end of residential driveway. No injuries. No extension to house. Vehicle Fire extinguished by @mcfrs PE735, A708”

Two Pedestrians Struck by Vehicle in Gaithersburg on Wednesday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Published December 21, 2022 at 4:09PM

Montgomery County Police are currently investigating a vehicle collision involving two pedestrians that occurred in the area of Muddy Branch Road and King James Way in Gaithersburg around 2pm on Wednesday. Muddy Branch Road is currently closed between West Diamond Avenue and West Deer Park Road as the result of the incident. According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, at least one person was critically injured. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to expect delays. We will post an update when more information becomes available. MCPD is expected to release additional details shortly.

Per @mcfrsPIO on twitter: “Traffic Advisory – IAO Muddy Branch Road, King James Way, W Deer Park Road, Harmony Hall Rd, collision, some lanes blocked, PD directing”

Daytime Eats in Gaithersburg is Available to Purchase For $160,000

By MCS Staff

Published December 20, 2022 at 2:45PM

Daytime Eats, a breakfast and lunch spot located at 7889 Cessna Ave that opened in the summer of 2018 in Gaithersburg, is available to purchase for $180,000 according to a listing on BizBuySell. The restaurant is described as an “established, creative, deli concept.”

Per the listing, “Offering an opportunity to take over an existing and thriving business in a very busy industrial area of Gaithersburg, MD. Either capitalize on the work already established by the current owner or take advantage of this turnkey deli restaurant to make it your own concept. This full service 5 days/week restaurant has been operating since 2018 offering breakfast and lunch for dine in or carryout. There is seating for 30 which is often fully occupied and turn over on average of two to three times during the busy lunch rush. There are also two restrooms on site. This is a high traffic foot area but also brings in destination guests from their 5 Star Google and Yelp reviews. The space includes an added small, outdoor space, all the inventory including many upgraded pieces of equipment, included but not limited to a reach-in freezer, two deli stations, two fryers, a large walk-in cooler, oven with 4 gas top burners, flat top grill with hood, pizza oven, meat slicer and all the preparation food supplies. All which conveys with the asking price. The owner made many changes to the interior space as well to offer a welcoming environment. Very clean and ready to go!”

Police Investigating Boost Mobile Burglary in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published December 20, 2022 at 11:01AM

At approximately 2:19 a.m., 6th District officers responded to the Boost Mobile store in the 18300 block of Contour Rd. for the report of a burglary in progress.

Construction Begins on MoCo’s Newest Chick-fil-A

By Patrick Herron

Published December 17, 2022 at 12:42PM | Updated December 17, 2022 at 5:00PM

Construction has begun at the new Chick-Fil-A restaurant at 700 N. Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, at Progress Labs. Progress Labs, which began construction in summer 2021, is a 44-acre property […]

Update on Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken

By Patrick Herron

Published December 17, 2022 at 11:19AM

Permanent signage is up at Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken (16248 Frederick Rd) on the border of Gaithersburg/Rockville, in the recently renovated Rock Grove Center on the corner of 355 and Shady Grove Rd. The center is also home to Minerva Indian Cuisine, Qdoba, and the recently relocated Dunkin Donuts. The North Carolina-based biscuit chain is known for their buttermilk-brined chicken and currently has Maryland locations in Columbia and Towson. Menu items include biscuit sandwiches, biscuits & gravy, fried chicken strips, and donuts. Originally scheduled to open this fall, Rise is now targeting an early 2023 opening.

Press Release: Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken, the nation’s fastest-growing biscuits and fried chicken restaurant is building on the success of its Columbia and Towson eateries with a third Maryland location set to open in Gaithersburg, Maryland in fall 2022. The new store, located at 16248 Frederick Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 is the third location for father and son franchisees Francis & Christopher Kirley.

Taco Bamba Opens Gaithersburg Location Today

By MCS Staff

Published December 16, 2022 at 8:24AM

Taco Bamba at 670 Quince Orchard Road in Gaithersburg is opening today (Friday, December 16) at 9am. The new location, which will feature an all-day breakfast menu, is giving away a free Taco Bamba coffee mugs and a free cup of coffee to the first 50 customers. Gaithersburg exclusive tacos on the menu will include “the Mr. Zadir, which stuffs ground lamb and beef kafta in a flour tortilla with chipotle yogurt and chili-spiced feta slaw, and the McLovin It, which pairs crispy chicken nuggets with a chipotle barbecue sauce, hot mustard, Fresno slaw, pickled onion, and cornbread crumble.” The restaurant will be open Sunday-Thursday 9am-9pm and Friday-Saturday, 9am-10pm. Additional details below per Taco Bamba:

Victor Albisu will open his eighth location of Taco Bamba on Friday, December 16 at the Quince Orchard Shopping Center in Gaithersburg, Md. The first 50 guests will receive a complimentary branded coffee mug and a free cup of everyone’s favorite morning beverage with their order. Doors open at 9am. Taco Bamba is known for serving its breakfast menu all day, and last fall they added a complimentary coffee station to all locations. Coffee is available until mid-afternoon with any purchase.

Kentlands: MOD Pizza Reopens; Construction Begins at Brio’s Chicken

By MCS Staff

Published December 15, 2022 at 6:55PM

MOD Pizza has reopened its Kentlands location after a temporary closure that lasted a little longer than anticipated. The fast-casual pizza restaurant with over 500 locations nationwide, reopened at 145 Commerce Square Place in Gaithersburg earlier this week according to an employee we spoke with earlier today. The acronym “MOD” in the company’s name stands for “Made on Demand” and the company has three locations in Montgomery County– Downtown Silver Spring, Kentlands, and Montrose Crossing in Rockville. MOD Pizza offers individual, customizable pizzas made with organic dough using King Arthur Flour. Customers specify which ingredients they want included on their order, and watch the preparation process, though the restaurant also offers recommended combinations. Pizzas are then cooked in three minutes using stone ovens at 800 °F.

Back in October of 2020 we let you know that Brio’s Chicken would be coming to the Kentlands neighborhood. Over two year later, it looks like construction has started on the interior. The Peruvian chicken restaurant will be occupying one of the newly constructed storefronts found in the paseo in the Kentlands. It will be located right behind Vine Alley (the old Wine Harvest location) and next to the future location of Neal’s Bagels. Brio’s Chicken had a location in Aspen Hill in the Aspen Manor shopping center, where Outback is located, but that location is under new ownership and is now known as Gio’s Chicken. No projected opening date yet, but it’s now looking like Spring 2023 is a possibility.