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Four Juveniles, One Adult Charged After Friday Night’s Fights at Gaithersburg High School

Published September 19, 2022 at 12:20PM | Updated September 19, 2022 at 7:02PM

Per the Gaithersburg Police Department: Four juveniles and one adult were charged with assault after fights broke out at Friday night’s football game (Northwest at Gaithersburg) at Gaithersburg High School (101 Education Boulevard). According to the Gaithersburg Police Department, “as a result of fights on Friday night, Gaithersburg officers charged four juveniles with assault and one 19-years-old male of Germantown, MD with Second Degree Assault, Mutual Affray, Disorderly Conduct, Intoxicated Endanger, and Failure to Obey Lawful Order. The charges were the result of fights that occurred off of the field and as crowds were dispersing.

Gaithersburg and Northwest High Schools and Montgomery County Public Schools security will be conducting an administrative review regarding students and staff involved in the fighting on the field during the game.”

Gaithersburg’s Lynn Board Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

By MCS Staff

Published September 19, 2022 at 7:18AM

Per the City of Gaithersburg: The Maryland Municipal Attorneys’ Association (MMAA) presented City Attorney Lynn Board a Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes Board’s more than 30 years of exceptional service and counsel to the Maryland Municipal League, the MMAA, and municipalities across Maryland. The award was presented by MMAA President Todd Pounds during the Association’s spring meeting. It is only the second time in the MMAA’s history that the Association has presented a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Board was acknowledged for being a key leader in helping build the MMAA organization and for her lifelong mentoring of municipal attorneys for the betterment of the legal profession. Board has served as Gaithersburg’s City Attorney since 2008. She served as MMAA President from 2019 to 2022.

Community invited to Presentation of Recommendations on the Great Seneca Plan Area by Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel on September 21

By MCS Staff

Published September 19, 2022 at 7:13AM

The Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel (ULI TAP) will present recommendations on opportunities to retain, attract, and grow the life sciences industry in Montgomery County’s Life Sciences Center

Montgomery County Planning Department pursued a Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) through ULI Washington to inform the Great Seneca Plan: Connecting Life and Science. The TAP will present its recommendations in person to Montgomery Planning and the public at 4:30 p.m. on September 21 at the Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Building at the Universities at Shady Grove (9631 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850). Registration is not required.

Joint Message From Principals of Gaithersburg and Northwest High Schools Following Altercation at Football Game on Friday Night

By MCS Staff

Published September 17, 2022 at 2:57PM

The principals of Gaithersburg and Northwest high schools sent out a joint message to the community following the altercation that took place during the football game between the two schools. The full statement can be seen below:

“Dear Gaithersburg and Northwest High School Communities,

Gaithersburg Police: Officers Respond to Altercation at Gaithersburg High School Football Game; Several Individuals in Custody

By Patrick Herron

Published September 16, 2022 at 10:17PM

Per the Gaithersburg Police Department: Officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department and Montgomery County Police – 6th District responded to Gaithersburg High School and are investigating physical altercations that occurred as a […]

Gaithersburg/Northwest High School Football Game Called Off Following Altercation Between the Teams

By MCS Staff

Published September 16, 2022 at 9:36PM

Police were called to Gaithersburg High School at approximately 8:23 p.m. for a fight between the two football teams (video below). Additional units were requested for crowd control and dispersal.

One person was arrested that was in possession of a knife. We don’t have information on whether that person is a juvenile or adult. The game was cancelled and police are working right now to make sure people are leaving the area. We’ll have additional information as soon as it’s available.

Slide on Over – Our Collection of the Tallest Slides In and Around MoCo

By Francesca Luca

Published September 16, 2022 at 4:28PM

We have complied a list of the tallest slides in and around MoCo for your thrill seekers. They are listed below in no particular order.

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Concern for 14-Year-Old Missing from Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published September 15, 2022 at 2:03PM

Jeferson Socop Cerna was last seen on Saturday, September 10, 2022, in the 800 block of Clopper Rd.

Socop Cerna is approximately 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo on his left arm that says “Marisol” and a tattoo on the right side of his neck that says “Luci.” It is unknown what he was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

City of Gaithersburg Warns of Possible Commuter Rail Disruptions In the Event of a Strike

By MCS Staff

Published September 15, 2022 at 5:40AM

MTA recommends MARC passengers plan for alternate travel options in the event of a strike. For Gaithersburg area MARC commuters, RideOn extRa travels state Route 355 during morning and evening rush hours. Frequent buses, limited stops and connections at three Metro stations make this route almost as convenient as MARC. Learn more at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-transit/RideOnExtra.html.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority also has online maps and schedules for their bus (including the ‘Montgomery County, Maryland, Frequent Service’) and rail systems at www.wmata.com/schedules/maps.

Pollo Campero to Hold Grand Opening Celebration for New Gaithersburg Location on September 15

By Patrick Herron

Published September 14, 2022 at 2:28PM

Using family recipes passed down from generation to generation and a fried chicken recipe that is considered a national treasure of Guatemala, Pollo Campero offers tender, juicy, hand-breaded fried chicken and slow-marinated, citrus-infused grilled chicken that is always fresh and prepared daily. Pollo Campero also offers hand-selected, farm-to-restaurant sides inspired by the brand’s roots in Latin America.

The Gaithersburg location is moving from Lakeforest Mall and will now be located at 426 N. Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD. The fun-filled grand opening celebration will feature an appearance from Pollito, a variety of on-site activities including a spinning wheel for giveaways, Central American music, free samples of Pollo Campero’s flavorful chicken and drinks, desserts, and more.

Montgomery County ABS’s Oak, Barrel & Vine Coming to Gaithersburg Square

By Patrick Herron

Published September 13, 2022 at 12:44PM

Coming soon signage is up for Oak, Barrel, and Vine at 512 N. Frederick Ave. in the Gaithersburg Square shopping center, next to Lil’ Cakes & Creamery and the recently opened Five Below. The county-run beer, wine, and liquor store will feature a tasting room with beers on tap and space to hold events hosted by local breweries and distillers.

Montgomery County opened its first Oak, Barrel & Vine location at 7913 Tuckerman Ln in Potomac in October 2021. In August the ABS began renovations at its Montrose store (1205-B Rockville Pike) to turn that location into an Oak, Barrel, & Vine. A complete list of ABS store locations and hours is available at https://montgomerycountymd.gov/ABS/stores/.