Gaithersburg

Construction Begins at Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken in Travilah Square

By MCS Staff

In December we let you know that the founder of Sweet Frog, Derek Cha, will be bringing his take on the Nashville-style hot chicken sandwich to MoCo with Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken. The restaurant will be located in the Travilah Square Shopping Center (the shopping center is anchored by Trader Joe’s) in Rockville, between Pholuscious and Tropical Smoothie Cafe, in the 1,600 sf location that was home to El Mexicano at 10050 Darnestown Road, per H&R Retail.

Construction has started, but there is plenty of work left to do. A late spring or summer opening is expected. A location is also coming soon to 2533 Ennals Ave in Wheaton, in the spot that was formerly home to El Pollo Kiki Riki. That location is expected to open later this Spring.

Go to Construction Begins at Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken in Travilah Square Read more

Gaithersburg: Hakky Shoe Repair in Lakeforest Mall Has Closed

By Patrick Herron

After 33 years, Hakky Shoe Repair in Lakeforest Mall has closed. In addition to professional shoe repair, the location also repaired handbags and leather goods, as well as provided on-site key copying services.

We’re told the owners are retiring and moving back to Korea to enjoy living with family and friends.

Go to Gaithersburg: Hakky Shoe Repair in Lakeforest Mall Has Closed Read more

Officers Will Not be Indicted for Shooting Death of Ryan LeRoux at a Gaithersburg McDonald’s

By Patrick Herron

A grand jury has declined to indict the Montgomery County police officers involved in the shooting death of Ryan LeRoux on July 16, 2021.

LeRoux was shot in front of the McDonald’s located at 18273 Flower Hill Way in Gaithersburg after an incident that took place in front of the restaurants drive-thru.

Go to Officers Will Not be Indicted for Shooting Death of Ryan LeRoux at a Gaithersburg McDonald’s Read more

Kentlands: Construction Update at CVS

By MCS Staff

It has been nearly three years since we reported that CVS would be taking over the old Tommy Joe’s/Boulevard Tavern/Brasserie Beck/O’Donnell’s location in the Kentlands.Construction is progressing, as the frame of the building is about halfway up. There’s no timetable for when it will be ready, but it could be ready to go by the end of the summer.

Gaithersburg Councilmember Neil Harris told us that CVS would be moving forward with the plan back in 2019.  Demolition of the old building occurred in November with construction starting soon after.

Go to Kentlands: Construction Update at CVS Read more

Gaithersburg: Opening Date for True Food Kitchen at Rio

By Patrick Herron

True Food Kitchen at 221 Rio Blvd Ste 0221 in Gaithersburg (former Joe’s Crab Shack location) has announced it will be opening on April 25. The restaurant posted the news on Facebook:

The wait is almost over. True Food Kitchen is bringing healthy and delicious to Rio Lakefront on April 25 for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. We can’t wait for you to experience the delicious seasonally-inspired dishes, handcrafted beverages, and warm hospitality.

Go to Gaithersburg: Opening Date for True Food Kitchen at Rio Read more

Update on Friday Evening’s House Fire in Gaithersburg That Left Nine People Displaced

By Patrick Herron

Three adults and six children (originally reported as five adults and four children) have been displaced after a house fire on Bramble Bush Ct. in Gaithersburg on Friday evening around 6pm.

The cause of the fire, which is currently under investigation, was likely a faulty garage door opener, according to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer.

Go to Update on Friday Evening’s House Fire in Gaithersburg That Left Nine People Displaced Read more
View More Stories