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Gold’s Gym Gaithersburg Building Sold for $3.68 Million

Published October 10, 2023 at 6:50PM

Montgomery County’s Revenue Authority purchased the building that was most recently home to Gold’s Gym at 18810 Woodfield Rd in Gaithersburg for $3.68 million in a deal that has been in the works for over five years, according to Maryland Newsletters.

This past summer we let you know that Gold’s Gym at 18810 Woodfield Rd in Gaithersburg, located next to the Montgomery County Airpark, would close in August. The gym’s last day in business was Friday, August 25. In an email Gold’s Gym sent to its members, the gym stated, “The county is taking the land back under what is called eminent domain relating to the neighboring airfield – we are being required to exit and turn the building back over to the landlord.”

Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Oct. 11, 2023

By Patrick Herron

Published October 10, 2023 at 4:10PM

Annual Review of HHS Boards, Committees and Commissions

MoCoShow High School Football 2023 Week 6 Top 10 (MCPS)

By Damon Anderson

Published October 10, 2023 at 2:52PM | Updated October 12, 2023 at 8:08AM

1. (LW 1) Quince Orchard 6-0: The Cougars handed out their 5th shutout of the season, beating Seneca Valley 28-0. Running Back Iverson Howard had 125 yards of total offense and 1 touchdown in the win. Quince Orchard will travel to Richard Montgomery on Friday.

2. Northwest (LW 2) 6-0: The Jaguars defeated Paint Branch 28-13. Northwest had 201 passing yards and 2 touchdowns as a team. The Jags will travel to Potomac to take on Churchill in a huge matchup next.

‘Speak Up, Save a Life’ Video Contest Comes With $1,000 Top Prize

By MCS Staff

Published October 10, 2023 at 2:36PM

This contest challenges teenagers to create an original video to promote awareness of the dangers of opioid abuse/overdose and fentanyl among teens. It is open to all 6th – 12th grade students living in Montgomery County. Top prize is $1,000, second place is $750, third place and fan favorite winners will receive $500 all donated by The Magnolia Companies in honor of two young Montgomery County residents lost to fentanyl; Michael Pisarra and Matthew Loudoun.

Students can enter the contest on their own or as a group; however, students may only participate in ONE entry. If a student in any way participates in more than one PSA video, all of those entries will be disqualified. Video entries including illegal items, inappropriate language, or illustrating the use of needles/syringes, a violent or graphic overdose, or violence in general will not be accepted.** Participants are encouraged to be creative!

Montgomery County Council Approves the Pedestrian Master Plan

By Patrick Herron

Published October 10, 2023 at 12:39PM

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Council voted today to approve the Pedestrian Master Plan, which is Montgomery Planning’s first comprehensive vision to improve accessibility and create safer, more comfortable experiences for people walking and rolling around the County.

“As chair of the Transportation and Environment Committee, meeting our Vision Zero goals and creating safer, more walkable, bikeable and accessible streets are top priorities for me,” said Council President Evan Glass. “The passage of the Pedestrian Master Plan and the recent enactment of the Safe Streets Act bring us closer to our goals of making our streets safer for everyone. I’m proud of the steps we are taking to prioritize pedestrian and cyclist safety, and I look forward to the implementation of the various recommendations laid out in this plan. Additionally, I want to thank the Montgomery Planning Board and staff for their work on this holistic pedestrian and bicyclist plan.”

MoCo High School Sports Scores for Oct 09, 2023

By MCS Staff

Published October 10, 2023 at 7:34AM | Updated October 10, 2023 at 4:43PM

Let us know in the comments for any missing scores.

Montgomery County Council Meets on Oct. 10 to Vote on the Pedestrian Master Plan

By Patrick Herron

Published October 9, 2023 at 6:55PM | Updated October 9, 2023 at 7:41PM

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 9 a.m. and will begin with two proclamation presentations. The first, presented by Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles and County Executive Marc Elrich will recognize World Mental Health Day. The second, presented by Councilmember Natali Fani-González will recognize the work of employees at the Department of Transportation.

At 1:15 p.m. an additional proclamation, presented by Councilmembers Sayles, Marilyn Balcombe and Dawn Luedtke, will recognize National Farmer’s Day. More detail on each agenda item is provided below:

Reminder: Montgomery County Recreation Center Membership Passes are Now Free

By Patrick Herron

Published October 9, 2023 at 3:50PM

Montgomery County Recreation Center membership passes are free for County residents in 2023 A free pass will provide access to fully equipped fitness rooms, open gym (drop-in) activities and game rooms at any community recreation center during regularly scheduled hours. The free pass does not include access to aquatic centers. For aquatic center pass information and prices, visit Aquatic Passes – Department of Recreation – Montgomery County, Maryland (montgomerycountymd.gov).

“We are pleased to be offering this service free to our residents in 2023,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “As we head into the new year and many are renewing their fitness goals, I encourage our County residents to take advantage of these great spaces. Make sure to head to a community recreation center near you to check out all they have to offer. Thank you to the team at Montgomery County Recreation for helping make this happen.

County Executive Elrich Signs Bill Banning The Sale and Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers and Leaf Vacuums by July 2025

By Patrick Herron

Published October 9, 2023 at 2:02PM

“The keywords with this bill are phasing out and phasing in,” said Jon Monger, director of the County’s Department of Environmental Protection. “We are phasing out gas powered leaf blowers and phasing in electric leaf blowers over the next two years. We designed this legislation to give landscape companies, independent landscapers and the public ample time to comply with the law.”

The new law will:

Marc Elrich Releases Statement on Hamas Attacks on Israel

By MCS Staff

Published October 8, 2023 at 7:42PM

Montgomery County Executive has released a statement via Twitter/X on the Hamas attacks on Israel. His full statement can be seen below:

“The attacks by Hamas on civilian populations across Israel is the definition of terrorism – terrorism being actions that target civilian populations with the goal of creating such pain and suffering that their governments will change their policies.

Playground Visible From I-270 Removed After 40+ Years

By Patrick Herron

Published October 8, 2023 at 7:26PM | Updated October 9, 2023 at 10:58AM

The playground consisting of figure-like slides, swings, and monkey bars that was located behind the Londonderry Apartment complex in Gaithersburg has been entirely removed. The playground, which stood at the location for at least forty years, was visible to drivers going northbound on I-270 between exits 9 and 10. Half of the equipment was removed a couple years back– we were told it was due to deteriorating condition. A representative from the leasing office told us that they were advised to have the remaining equipment removed following an inspection in August and that the playground was removed entirely last month.

In 2019, our own Mr. MoCo made the trek to the site. “I had to take a visit to the playground located behind the Londonderry complex in Gaithersburg. Now I can say I’ve been there.” (scroll down to see the East MoCo version of the figures). The post received over 1,000 likes and hundreds of comments. Some of the best included: