Levita Almuete Ferrer, 65, of Montgomery Village, Md., was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 12 months and one day in prison for embezzling more than $650,000 from the U.S. State Department over a two-year period, using the funds to fuel her gambling addiction, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
After a bit of a rough patch with the closure of Old Town Pour House in late 2023 and Paladar in mid-2024, Downtown Crown in Gaithersburg is gearing up for a busy fall and winter with several new businesses (including three new restaurants) on the way and the return of a popular local festival.
In August we let you know that Taco Bar El Güero, the longtime Gaithersburg favorite known for its gas station origins, is preparing to relocate across the street to Downtown Crown this fall. The family-owned restaurant, which has been serving the community since 2003 and was recently on Yelp’s national list of “10 Don’t-Miss Gas Station Restaurants 2025”, will hold a liquor license hearing on October 2, with plans to complete the move later that month.
Montgomery County’s Ride On Bus Route 56 has resumed normal service following the end of a construction detour in Gaithersburg, while the county’s zero-fare policy for all Ride On services remains in effect. (more…)
A Gaithersburg man has been arrested in Culpeper County, Virginia, in connection with what authorities describe as an elaborate scheme targeting elderly victims.
Signage is now up for The Crêpe Shoppe at 202 Ellington Blvd in Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown. The Gaithersburg-based business, already a staple at several local farmers markets, is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar location. (more…)
UPDATE: Rochelly Maldonado has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Rochelly […]
The LuminoCity Winter Lights Festival will take place at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds (501 Perry Parkway) in Gaithersburg from Friday, November 14 through Thursday, January 1. (more…)
The Taste of Rio returns to Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for its third year on Sunday, September 28, from 2pm-6pm, bringing an afternoon of signature bites, craft cocktails, and live music along the boardwalk.
The Montgomery County Police Department and Gaithersburg City Police responded to a non-contact shooting on Sunday night. (more…)
If you have ever tried to park at a busy shopping center in Montgomery County, chances are you have had a frustrating experience. Over the years, we have heard from countless readers about which lots are the most chaotic, confusing, or downright dangerous. Based on that feedback and our own observations, here is an updated list of some of the worst offenders, in no particular order. (more…)