Construction continues at the Fairchild Property on Century Blvd in Germantown in the area surrounded by what is mainly comprised of one-story pad-site restaurant uses (IHOP, Red Robin, Señor Tequilas), and surface parking lots.
Our featured image, taken last week, shows the progress made at the upcoming apartment building.
Construction of Pleasant View Park, the 28th park in the City of Gaithersburg’s inventory, started back in November 2021.
The 9.54-acre park is located at the former Consumer Product Safety Commission site on Rt. 28. (10901 Darnestown Road). A 16-month construction period is anticipated, with completion in February 2023. Work will continue through the winter months, weather permitting.
Richard S. McKernon Youth Fishing Tournament Rules
1. All participants ages 6 through 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!
Register at: www.olgchs.org/camps
Paranormal Cirque is coming to Gaithersburg from Thursday, April 28th until Sunday, May 1st at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds at 501 Perry Parkway.
Tickets range from $10-$50.
Historic Indigenous Recognition Event to Take Place in Montgomery County, Maryland
The Taino American Indigenous National Organization (T.A.I.N.O.) proudly announces its upcoming signature public event,
DSW is now open at 20900-B Frederick Road in the Milestone Shopping Center in Germantown. The DSW at 12922 Middlebrook Road in Germantown closed on April 10.
The new DSW is taking over the location that was home to Modell’s. The store sells designer and name brand shoes as well as fashion accessories. The company now has three Montgomery County stores, with the other locations in Bethesda and Silver Spring. We were initially told there were no plans to close the previous Germantown location, but that has apparently changed.
Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Sunday, April 17, 2022
Jonathan Banks, who plays the role of Mike Ehrmantraut, a former police officer turned private investigator in AMC’s Better Call Saul, graduated from Northwood High School in Silver Spring in 1966. Banks first played the role of Ehrmantraut in Breaking Bad and later in the film– El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.
Banks was born in Washington DC and grew up in Chillum Heights (Prince George’s County) before moving to MoCo. His first notable film roles were in Airplane!, 48 Hours, and Beverly Hills Cop in the early 80s.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to a fire at the Diamond Auto Clinic located at 110 E Diamond Ave in Gaithersburg around 6pm on Saturday, April 16.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS, an employee was closing the shop for night, heard a ‘pop’ and saw a fire in the rear of the building.
Colesville Rd. between East West Highway and 16th St. in Silver Spring has partially reopened after a vehicle fire and fuel spill closed the road around 9am. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to expect delays.
According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, a moving vehicle experienced a mechanical issue and caught fire.
Per the National Weather Service:
There will be a frost advisory in effect from midnight tonight until 9am Monday morning.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 21 from 2 – 7 pm.
Per the Town of Poolesville: