Plans have been submitted for what would become Royal Farms’ third location in Montgomery County, with a proposed convenience store and gas station slated for 397 Watkins Mill Road in Gaithersburg. This location would be a little more than a mile away from the existing Gaithersburg location.

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Rio Lakefront will kick off its summer season with a family-friendly Season Opener on Saturday, May 2, featuring the return of its carousel and paddleboats along with a two-day artisan market and activities along the boardwalk.

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Update: According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire occurred Sunday (4/5) at a two-story single-family home on Prince Hall Court. One family was able to escape the home, while firefighters rescued several dogs during the incident. Four of the six dogs inside were saved, but a seventh dog did not survive.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) crews responded to a working house fire in the 7700 block of Prince Hall Ct. in Gaithersburg.


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