Antojitos Salvadoreños Isabel is coming to 19114 Montgomery Village Ave, the former Einstein Bagel Bros location in the Montgomery Village Shopping Center. We first reported that a new Salvadoran restaurant […]
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Smart Salting training is designed to help management-level property managers, applicators, business owners, and municipalities improve salt application effectiveness & reduce chloride pollution while keeping roads, parking lots, and sidewalks safe. Participating organizations have been able to reduce their salt use by 30 to 70%, and the training has been shown to prevent chloride contamination in bodies of water. The tons of salt used every year to manage snow & ice damages infrastructure & vegetation and pollutes lakes, streams & groundwater.
This training has been adapted for the City from the renowned Smart Salt training in Minnesota, implemented by Fortin Consulting Inc., now Bolton & Menk, Inc. Attendees will receive a “Gaithersburg Smart Salt Business” plaque to display, helping identify the property or business as partner in the City’s environmental initiatives.
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Spencer Gifts has announced it will be closing its Lakeforest Mall location on September 24. Spencer’s is one of the last national chain stores remaining at the mall, leaving only Aeropostale, Bath & Bodyworks, Champs Sports, Finish Line, and Macy’s. A representative from Bath & Body works tells us that the Lakeforest Mall location would be closing before the end of the year.
Also See: Pollo Campero Officially Announces Plan to Relocate Lakeforest Location
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a house fire Friday around 3pm on Woodland Rd in Gaithersburg. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire originated in a basement utility room and was caused by an electrical power strip. A refrigerator was plugged into the power strip which was plugged into an extension cord (extension cord ran thru hole in drywall) and plugged into wall outlet on other side of basement.
Update – Woodland Road, bulk of fire in basement knocked down, checking for extension, no injuries reported https://t.co/99dLjBEWEG pic.twitter.com/sFRv1QJWhK
Permanent signage is up at Crumbl Cookies at 277 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg. The store is located next to Panera Bread, in the space that was formerly home to TD […]
We received several messages from readers telling us that Chopt at 141 Commerce Square Pl in Gaithersburg was closed on Friday afternoon. A representative from the store informs us that the restaurant wasn’t able to open for lunch due to an emergency, but the restaurant will be open for dinner. Chopt opened its Gaithersburg location back in January. The chain has additional MoCo locations in Bethesda and Rockville, as well as one scheduled to open in Potomac later this year.
Corner Bakery at 1 Grand Corner Ave in Gaithersburg has reopened after temporarily closing for several days due to HVAC issues.
Today, we continue to fulfill the needs and desires of our neighbors with a menu of ingredient-inspired, prepared-to-order food. When you visit our cafe, you’ll see real kitchens in place of assembly lines. You’ll hear the chopping of over 40 types of fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables, and the sizzle of our real panini grill. You’ll see the stove’s open flame and feel the warmth from our ovens working all day long. They’re the traditions we established years ago that we still passionately follow today.”
Electric vehicles eliminate tailpipe emissions, thus having a positive impact on air quality. This one car will reduce unleaded 87-octane gasoline use by as much as 350 gallons a year. The new Chevy Bolt will be used by Parking Enforcement staff. Two more EVs have been ordered to replace other gas-powered vehicles in the City’s fleet.
Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability is a key strategic outcome area in the City’s newly adopted Strategic Plan. Gaithersburg’s proactive approach includes climate change mitigation & adaptation, increasing energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption from nonrenewable energy sources, promoting healthy watersheds, and enhancing our urban forest. A primary strategy within this outcome area includes the pursuit of the highest level of Sustainable Maryland Certification possible. The replacement of gas-powered vehicles with EVs allows the City to earn valuable points towards higher certification.
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Update: Corner Bakery at 1 Grand Corner Ave in Gaithersburg has reopened
Corner Bakery at 1 Grand Corner Ave in Gaithersburg has temporarily closed. A representative from the Corner Bakery location at 10327 Westlake Dr. in Bethesda tells us that the reason for the closure is due to a broken air-conditioning unit, and the store is working to reopen as soon as possible.
Bohrer Park is located at 506 South Frederick Ave. in Gaithersburg. Viewing hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Many photographers who have their works on display will make themselves available at an artists’ reception from 1-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 17.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of of a fire at a two-story townhouse on the 900 block of Wild Forest Drive (off of Travis Ave) at approximately 2am on Monday morning, according to MCFRS PIO Pete Piringer.
The occupants of the home were asleep when they were awakened by smoke coming from portable battery charger that was charging a tablet on the floor. When they attempted to to pick up the smoking charger, and dropped it, flames shot out to start the fire. The family gathered and exited the home, with the last person out closing the door, which confined the fire to the room of origin.