WRS Unveils Plans for Lakeforest Mall
WRS Inc., the owner of Lakeforest Mall (but not any of the pad sites), has put out a large sign at the food court entrance of Lakeforest Mall that contains a “conceptual site plan” of what’s to come for the area.
The City of Gaithersburg issued a press release today stating that Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRIT) has approved approximately $6.6 million in property improvement expenditures for the Gaithersburg Square shopping center located at 524 North Frederick Avenue. The shopping center dates back to 1965.
The renovations are set to begin in 2021. They will include a brand new plaza area with outdoor dining and amenities, in addition to a more streamlined shopping experience.
The MoCoShow Listing of The Week By Team Nurit
Our real estate listing of the week from our real estate experts Team Nurit is a beautiful home in Darnestown.
Actress Kimberly J. Brown, best known to audiences for her portrayal of the teen witch Marnie Piper in the Halloweentown films, is from Gaithersburg. In a 2016 interview with a Maryland-based blog, she referenced growing up in Gaithersburg in the 80s and early 90s.
“There were certain areas near where I lived that were so serene. I love that whole country, green feel. Our family ritual was going to duck ponds in the area and playing with the baby chicks. I love being able to have a bat and a ball, and not caring where the ball lands if that makes sense. In Los Angeles, you don’t have that luxury all the time.”
Where in MoCo Can 16-Year-Olds Vote?
It’s common knowledge in the US that the voting age is 18, but one place in Montgomery County allows teens as young as 16 to vote in city elections.
Reminder: Be safe & DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE this Halloween!
Today we’re cracking open a copy of the 1988 Montgomery County Fair Cookbook. The Montgomery County Fair’s roots date all the way back to 1945. While we missed out on the pig racing and Tilt-a-Whirls this summer, let’s see if we can capture a little bit of that county fair nostalgia with these vintage recipes!
The book features classics such as Grandma Butler’s Apple Pie, as well as more dated recipes like Mayo Rolls & Tuna Toastees. In this article we’ll be sharing two of the Moco recipes found inside.
The DMV has many scenic areas and buildings that have been used as striking locales for filming film and TV. Whether it’s downtown D.C., Baltimore, or Annapolis, location scouts consistently look to our surrounding areas as visual homes for their stories. Montgomery County is no different.
Here are five movies (in no particular order) where you can see Montgomery County on the big screen:
Vehicle Fire on Exit 12 Ramp (Watkins Mill Rd)
A vehicle caught on fire on the Exit 12 ramp to southbound 270 (Watkins Mill Rd).
Things have been relatively quiet on the retail side of the Downtown Crown neighborhood in Gaithersburg recently, but we do have two updates for you.
Le’Mer Salon & Spa at 125 Ellington Blvd recently closed permanently and has been cleared out. There is currently no word on what might take its place.
Gentleman Jim’s is On The Move
Gentleman Jim’s, one of the pioneers of Maryland Style Pizza, is moving for the first time since 1990.