Jared Bush is a native of Gaithersburg who graduated from Quince Orchard High School in 1992.
Last night, Bush won an Oscar when Encanto was announced as the winner for ‘Best Animated Film.’ Bush directed Encanto, and has also written and co-directed other animated Disney films like Zootopia and Moana.
Vivi Bubble Tea at 18320 Contour Rd (next to Gamestop) in Gaithersburg has reopened.
Vivi temporarily closed back on December 8 when the store’s owner was activated by the military reserves.
By Madison Tringone
Bridgerton debuted on Netflix on December 25, 2020. With a viewership of 82 million households, it became the most-watched series on Netflix at the time of its premiere, and remains the second most-watched series by total watch time on the platform. The series reached number one in 76 countries on Netflix.
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), founded by MoCo natives Mike and Paul Rabil, and ESPN have reached a four-year media rights agreement that will span the network’s broadcast, cable and streaming platform.
The recently retired Paul Rabil is widely considered the face of lacrosse. He attended Watkins Mill for a year, crediting his only lacrosse season there for helping him fall in love with the game, before heading over to Dematha and then Johns Hopkins for his NCAA career.
Today in the District Court for Montgomery County, MD, defendant DeMarco Rayford, 25, of Montgomery Village, was ordered held without bond. He is accused of stabbing and killing Deante Foreman. A preliminary hearing is set for April 15th at 8:30 a.m.
A 21-year-old male was killed following an altercation outside of his residence on Reprise Drive in Rockville. On Monday, March 21, at approximately 9 p.m., Montgomery County Police 6th District officers responded to the 10100 block of Reprise Drive for the report of a shooting that just occurred.
“Tia Pepa”, as she’s affectionately known by friends and family has just celebrated her 107th birthday.
Tia Pepa immigrated from Cuba to Maryland almost 50 years ago, primary living in neighboring Prince George’s County. Her grandniece Elizabeth was born and raised in MoCo so Tia Pepa would visit every weekend and walk around Lakeforest Mall mall and go to Price Club (now Costco) for her weekly shopping.
Ikura Asian Sushi at 18212 Flower Hill Way (Flower Hill Shopping Center) in Gaithersburg will have its grand opening this Friday, March 25. It replaces Hunan Best, which was in that location for the last 30 years.
Ikura Asian Sushi features Japanese themed cuisine and is owned by Micky Zheng, who is also the owner of Micky’s Chinese Restaurant at 18204 Contour Rd in Gaithersburg.
Charik African Fashion will be opening soon at 520 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, the former site of Carter’s.
The family owned African fashion store sells shoes, clothing, and accessories. The company previously had a location inside of Lakeforest Mall.
Per the City of Gaithersburg:
Members from the local arts community will review the submissions and choose designs to be painted on storm drain covers at select locations in the City of Gaithersburg. The selected designs may also be used on banners, posters, coloring books, other educational materials and on social media.
Update: W. Diamond Avenue at I-270 is Now Open
W. Diamond Avenue at I-270 is temporarily shut down due to a traffic collision, according to the Gaithersburg Police Department.
Hallowed Grounds Coffee Co. is coming to 15 Fulks Corner Ave in Olde Towne Gaithersburg as part of Saints Row’s “Craft Collective.”
Saints Row announced this past fall that it would be moving to the Fulks Corner location, which was formerly home to Brawling Bear Brewery, this spring. The brewery hopes to be open by the end of April.