Rowan, a piercing studio staffed by licensed nurses, is opening this week in Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown. The new studio will be the company’s third Maryland location, joining Bethesda and Annapolis, and its 95th nationwide. A Rowan representative said the store is expected to open by this weekend.
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.
Rowan, a piercing studio with all of its piercings performed by licensed nurses, is opening a new location in Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown. This will be the studio’s third Maryland location after opening its first in Bethesda and second in Annapolis.
In December, we let you know that Sixty Vines– the restaurant known for its revolutionary wine on-tap program and vineyard-inspired cuisine, is making its move into Maryland with a Gaithersburg location. The restaurant is now searching for a general manager to lead the upcoming restaurant that’s taking over 212 Ellington Blvd– the former home of Pour House.
Sentinel Real Estate Corp. has made a significant investment in the DC Metro Area– acquiring two recently constructed multifamily buildings for over $317 million. Among these properties is Rockwell at Crown, formerly known as Aventon Crown, in Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown neighborhood.
Crown Park is now open in the Downtown Crown neighborhood of Gaithersburg. This new space includes a park, plaza, and community stage for live music. It is situated behind Ted’s Bulletin and in front of Cinnaholic, La Madeleine, Asia Nine, &Pizza, and Mezeh (video below).
Ice Cream Jubilee, which opened a new ice cream truck last week in Downtown Crown, will hold an official grand opening on Friday, May 10. The event will feature $1 scoops and giveaways.
Ice Cream Jubilee, which currently has ice cream shops in Washington, DC and Arlington, VA, will be bringing an ice cream truck this summer to Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown. (more…)
If you’ve been in the Downtown Crown neighborhood of Gaithersburg in recent weeks, you may have noticed construction at what was previously the green space behind Ted’s Bulletin and in front of Cinnaholic, La Madeleine, Asia Nine, &Pizza, and Mezeh.
The Maryland State Police has announced that it will increase patrols and DUI enforcement over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, including in Gaithersburg’s Rio and Crown areas. Montgomery County Police previously announced increased police presence this weekend on local roads due the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. (more…)
