Born in Iran, Zandieh’s family moved to Gaithersburg when she was four years old. Through high school, her projected career path seemed clear. “Growing up in DC, the only available career options that I was exposed to were to be a journalist or a lawyer. I thought I wanted to be a journalist, and so I went to college [Hofstra University] and studied communications and French,” says Zandieh (Per Zandieh’s interview with the Alliance of Women Film Journalists).


After less than a year, BurgerIM has closed in Wheaton Mall.

We were first told of potential trouble for Maryland locations of the Israeli burger chain last week when Restaurant Business reported that the state of Maryland had revoked BurgerIM’s franchise rights in the state, noting that the company has not responded to the suspension the state issued in late December.


Did you know we have our very own Ukulele festival? The Gaithersburg UkeFest!

Gaithersburg UkeFest is a nationally recognized, premier ukulele festival right here in Montgomery County, MD. Gaithersburg residents Keith and Nani Lowery founded the festival in the Fall of 2018 and held the inaugural UkeFest March 15-16, 2019.


Work is about to get underway on Rio’s Phase II of renovations. The second phase features more enhancements along Rio’s lakefront – a new floating barge stage, generous amphitheater-style seating, […]


Brews & Barrels has soft opened in the Kentlands.The Kentlands newest restaurant offers American fare, including crab cakes, various salads, burgers, sandwiches, and more.

At the bar, whiskey and beer are featured prominently, but they carry spirits in every category. Brews & Barrels offer many whiskeys and craft beers from the US and across the world. From now until their grand opening on Monday, February 17th, the restaurant will be open from 5pm until 11pm.


Get fit and learn new skills in 2020 with STB Training Center – A Muay Thai/Boxing gym in Gaithersburg!

Muay Thai for teens and adults (ages 13+). STB’s Muay Thai classes will teach beginner and intermediate students a variety of strike and kick combinations using their elbows, fists, and knees in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Each class is unique and you will be so busy learning new skills that you will not notice the amount of calories that you are burning. Again, safety is our top priority and proper control and use protective gear is emphasized during training.


A fire on the third level of the five story Rio parking garage caused significant damage to several vehicles, according to MCFRSPIO Pete Piringer.

An SUV was fully engulfed and the fire spread to surrounding vehicles as smoke could be seen from surrounding areas.


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