American Fashion is now open at 50 Bureau Dr in the Diamond Square Shopping Center in Gaithersburg, the former location of the Computer Place.  American Fashion was previously located at 9639 Lost Knife Rd in Montgomery Village Crossing. Diamond Square is also home to George’s Hot Pot, Diamond Sushi & Buffet, Madras Place, Giant, Massage Season, and Play More Games.

American Fashion sells discount “off-brand” clothing and accessories. Below are photos of the kind of items you can find in the store:


Juliana Neumann has always had the dream of attending New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. As a 17 year old junior at Northwest High School she has gotten a jumpstart on her dream by opening her own boutique in the Kentlands neighborhood of Gaithersburg.

Her new boutique, Bon Ju Ju is now open at 212 Main Street, in the location that was formerly home to Karen’s Rocks and Rags, which was also a women’s clothing store. When Juliana learned that her friend’s mom’s shop, Karen’s Rocks and Rags would be closing due to the family moving, Juliana jumped at the opportunity to take over.


The Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council held a policy discussion on this application on May 16, 2022, regarding the application of Brett Schaecter of Crain Partners, LLC, to combine the three lots into a single lot to construct a 5,617 square foot automatic car wash building and associated parking lot.  The video of the meeting can be found here where approval was recommended by City Staff (with policy discussion going 3-2 against approval). A final action on the application will be made at the June 21 meeting.

The concept site plan is the first stage in the site plan process. If the concept site plan is approved, which is recommended, the Mayor and City Council can either require that the project come back as a Schematic Development Plan application for Mayor and City Council and Planning Commissions review or direct the Planning Commission to review a Preliminary/Final Site Plan application.


BPTC Eighteen, LLC has submitted this Application for Schematic Development Plan approval for development of a multi-family residential building on an approximately 1.25- acre site in the Spectrum at Watkins Mill mixed-use development (103 and 203 Spectrum Ave, located off of Watkins Mill Rd and 355). The plan proposes a 219 unit residential apartment building, and integrated parking garage which will be partially below grade.

The Application includes a sketch plan that was approved on November 3, 2021 to convert the use of the site from commercial to mixed-use commercial and residential.


Flags for Our Heroes,” featuring an impressive display of more than 700 American flags, has returned to the lawn at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm for Memorial Day Weekend through Monday, May 30. The flags, which are lit at night, can be viewed 24 hours a day. There is no charge to enter the park.

A formal opening ceremony for the display will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 28. Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm is located at 506 South Frederick Ave. in Gaithersburg, adjacent to Gaithersburg High School.


Raul Orbegoso, age 78, was last seen on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at approximately 7 a.m., in the 980 block of Clopper Road.

Orbegoso is approximately 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has grey hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black or red shirt and white Nike sneakers.


“Thank you for being a friend…”

Whether you are a Sophia, Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, or even Stan, join the City of Gaithersburg at Casey Community Center as to pay tribute to the iconic Golden Girls. Dress as your favorite character, sip some signature drinks, savor some cheesecake, and celebrate these sassy seniors from Miami.


Life Time Fitness lifeguards Megan Davis, Olivia Fahlbush, Amelia Grant, Jessica Perkins, and Caleigh Wilson were recognized as ‘Everyday Heroes’ by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) earlier this month for their role in saving the life of a swimmer who suffered from a medical emergency in the pool at the Gaithersburg gym last December.

According to MCFRS Public Information Officer Pete Piringer, the lifeguards recognized the medical emergency, rescued the unconscious patient from the water, and performed life-saving measures until MCFRS crews from Travilah and Gaithersburg arrived.


Great Seneca Plan examines the vision set in the 2010 Great Seneca Science Corridor Master Plan to support a globally recognized biotechnology hub in the Shady Grove Life Science Center

WHEATON, MD – The Montgomery County Planning Board, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), approved the Great Seneca Plan: Connecting Life and Science Scope of Work at its May 26 meeting. Montgomery Planning staff laid out an approach that builds on the vision set in the 2010 Great Seneca Science Corridor Master Plan to support a globally recognized biotechnology hub with housing options and recreational opportunities.


The investigation by detectives determined that the victim was servicing an ATM outside of the bank when the suspects pulled into the ATM lane. The two suspects exited their vehicle, demanded the victim to move out of the way and pepper sprayed the victim. When the victim complied, the suspects stole an undisclosed amount of money from the ATM.  The suspects then fled the scene in a silver Mazda SUV.   The first suspect is described as a Black male, wearing a tan hoodie, dark colored pants and white and black sneakers. He was also wearing a neon green face mask.  The second suspect is described as a Black male, wearing a grey and black hoodie, dark pants, and black flip flops. He was also wearing a light colored ski mask.  The third suspect is described as a Black individual, whose gender is unknown at this time, wearing a green hoodie.

Anyone with information about these suspects or this crime is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070 or 240-773-TIPS, or contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspects. Callers may remain anonymous.


Please note that technical issues and inclement weather can affect operations. Please call the adjacent Gaithersburg Community Museum at 301-258-6160 or check the Museum’s Facebook page to verify that the water feature will be operational on the day of your visit.

Olde Towne Plaza is located next to the train station at the corner of Summit and Diamond Avenues in Olde Towne Gaithersburg. Free parking is available at the nearby Olde Towne Parking Garage & in surface lots throughout the area.


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