In September we let you know that Fleet Feet would be returning to the Kentlands after closing the previous location at 255 Kentlands back in July due to a 90% decline in revenue.
It will be returning to Gaithersburg just about a quarter mile away at 201 West Market Street next to the Goldfish Swin School near Michael’s.
Auntie Anne’s to Close Permanently in Lakeforest Mall
An employee at Auntie Anne’s in Lakeforest Mall let us know that the last day the location will be open is Sunday, December 27th.
Amazon Grocery Stores Moving in to MoCo
Back in September we let you know that an Amazon grocery store would be taking the place of Office Depot on Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg.
Diamond Drugs to Become OTC Bar & Grill in Olde Town Gaithersburg
The owners of the Olde Town Cafe have told us they will be opening the OTC Bar & Grill at the adjacent Diamond Drugs space located at 226 E Diamond Ave in Gaithersburg.
Pedestrian Struck on 270N, All Lanes Blocked
A car struck a chair that led to striking a pedestrian on northbound 270 this morning around 10:30am.
Food and Toy Drive in Montgomery Village
The season of giving is upon us—help others in our area who may need a boost this holiday season. MVF is hosting contactless food and toy drive events to benefit residents in our own community. The goal this year is to work with local charities and keep all donations within the Village.
Montgomery Village Gas Station Sold, Under New Ownership
The Montgomery Village Liberty, located at 19205 Watkins Mill Rd. has been sold and will now be known as Watkins Mill Liberty.
Santa to Ride Motorcycle Through MoCo on December 9th
On Wednesday, December 9th starting at 3PM in Germantown, Santa Claus will be riding through Montgomery County on a Harley Davidson to raise funds for the Children’s Inn at NIH.
MoCo Hidden Gems: Gardenia’s Café
When you enter Gardenia’s Café in Gaithersburg you are immediately given a warm welcome from owner, baker, and lifelong Gaithersburg resident Gardenia Ortega. She, along with her parents Fernando and Maritza, opened Gardenia’s Café this past February. Gardenia says “walking in those doors is just like walking into my house. From the bright colors, cleanliness, flowers, the smell of fresh food, and fresh ingredients.”
Royal Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine and Whiskey Bar Coming to Muddy Branch Square
Royal Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine & Whiskey Bar is scheduled to open this spring.
Toys for Tots Drop-off Site at Lakeforest Mall
The 2020 Montgomery County Toy’s for Tot’s donation center is located inside Lakeforest Mall at the former Forever 21 retail spot. The local chapter, coordinated by Mr. Paul Gunther, distributed 34,417 toys to over 10,000 children in Montgomery County in 2019.