Update Thursday, December 2nd: Wawa was granted approval for its final site plan by the City of Gaithersburg’s Planning Commission. The approval was based on four conditions, that include:
Wawa will now be able to apply for building permits, which would allow construction to begin over two years after the decision to open in Gaithersburg was made.
Updated at 5:12pm to reflect that Layilah Nasser finished in the Top 8 of the pageant. A previous version mentioned she finished in the Top 16.
Layilah Nasser, a native of Montgomery Village and graduate of Watkins Mill High School was crowned Miss Maryland in July of this year.
The Burger King located at 16004 Shady Grove Rd has been temporarily closed for renovations since the start of 2021.
We stopped by this weekend to take a look at the progress and it looks as though the exterior of the building is almost ready to go, with progress made on the interior. The surrounding parking area has been re-paved and is basically completed (photos below).
Per MCPD:
UPDATE: December 1, 2021: Victim’s Name Released in November 29 Fatality
A two car collision has closed Midcounty Highway Monday night been Goshen Rd and Shady Grove Rd.
Two adult patients were extricated and transported to the hospital as priority 1 trauma patients by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, according to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer.
The Gaithersburg-Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Department has finalized and released Santa’s route through Gaithersburg and Washington Grove.
Santa’s route will take place over several days, starting on December 4th and going until December 19th. The date of each route is provided when you click on the route (each color is a different day).
Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Friday, November 26, 2021
There will be a food distribution event today, November 24, between 1-2:30pm at 19001 Watkins Mill Rd in Montgomery Village.
They ask that you please remain in your vehicle while groceries are being delivered.
Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, before the honorable Judge James Bonifant, defendant RebeccaThuc Hoang Vo, age 39, of Nashville, Tennessee, pleaded guilty to two counts gross negligent manslaughter by vehicle for the deaths of Pran and Pamela Sharma.
Sentencing is set for Feb. 4th, 2022 before the honorable Judge David Lease.
Children & adults alike will delight in meeting Santa, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Winnie the Pooh, and other storybook characters. Be sure to bring your camera to capture memorable holiday photos. Meet animal characters who benefit from clean streams, pose for pictures with the City’s newly painted snowplows and a beautifully decorated police car, write a letter to Santa, sing along to holiday songs with the Gaithersburg High School Band, and enjoy exhibits of diverse decorations and traditions.
Eyewear brand Warby Parker, which does most of its business online, has opened a brick and mortar location in the old Hair Cuttery location at 136 Crown Park Ave in the Downtown Crown neighborhood in Gaithersburg.
The Crown store, which is MoCo’s second after Bethesda Row opened in 2017, carries the brand’s full optical and sun eyewear offerings including its first brand of daily contact lenses. The store will offer eye exams and children’s glasses that are only available in store.