The Montgomery County Council has approved a new regulation requiring operators of multifamily rental buildings to develop and submit an Emergency Safety Plan as part of their annual Fire Code Compliance permit process.
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Permanent signage is now up for Plaza Mexico at the North Pointe at Flower Hill development in Gaithersburg, with the restaurant now targeting a late spring or early summer opening.
Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at approximately 9:47 pm, in the area of East-West Highway and Washington Avenue in Silver Spring.
Fine Wine (Finewine.com) at 20 Grand Corner Ave., Suite A in Gaithersburg has closed. (more…)
Gov. Wes Moore has appointed Lorena Wu, a sophomore at Poolesville High School, as the Student Member of the Maryland State Board of Education for the 2026-2027 school year.
Granite Canyon Partners (GCP) has acquired The Grove shopping center in Derwood, marking the first time the property has changed hands since it was developed by the Casey family. Maryland newsletters reports the shopping center sold for $17.4 million.
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services, in partnership with the Keeping It Safe Coalition, is sponsoring two student contests aimed at raising awareness about the risks of underage drinking and encouraging alcohol-free celebrations during prom season. (more…)
More than 200 industry professionals attended the Annual Awards Gala hosted by the Professional Remodeling Organization (PRO) on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the DoubleTree Hotel Gaithersburg. The event recognized leadership and achievement within the remodeling industry and highlighted workforce development efforts in Montgomery County. (more…)
Viva Mexico Bar & Grill is now anticipating a May opening in Gaithersburg, replacing the former Pizza Hut location at 18509 Woodfield Rd..
Shoppers at Westfield Montgomery in Bethesda will notice large “Entire Store 30 to 60 percent off” and “Store Closing” signs posted outside Francesca’s, as the women’s boutique begins liquidating inventory ahead of its permanent closure.
Signage has begun coming down at the longtime McDonald’s in Derwood as the store prepares to close permanently on March 15th, though no replacement tenant has been announced for the site.