A Montgomery County Police vehicle was involved in a collision on N. Frederick Ave. and Chestnut St. (in the area of Gaitherstowne Plaza) in Gaithersburg Monday night, July 11, around 10pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer, it appears a car was driving the wrong direction and struck the police vehicle.
Spencer Gifts has announced it will be closing its Lakeforest Mall location on September 24. Spencer’s is one of the last national chain stores remaining at the mall, leaving only Aeropostale, Bath & Bodyworks, Champs Sports, Finish Line, and Macy’s. A representative from Bath & Body works tells us that the Lakeforest Mall location would be closing before the end of the year.
Also See: Pollo Campero Officially Announces Plan to Relocate Lakeforest Location
Permanent signage is up at Crumbl Cookies at 277 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg. The store is located next to Panera Bread, in the space that was formerly home to TD […]
We received several messages from readers telling us that Chopt at 141 Commerce Square Pl in Gaithersburg was closed on Friday afternoon. A representative from the store informs us that the restaurant wasn’t able to open for lunch due to an emergency, but the restaurant will be open for dinner. Chopt opened its Gaithersburg location back in January. The chain has additional MoCo locations in Bethesda and Rockville, as well as one scheduled to open in Potomac later this year.
Corner Bakery at 1 Grand Corner Ave in Gaithersburg has reopened after temporarily closing for several days due to HVAC issues.
Today, we continue to fulfill the needs and desires of our neighbors with a menu of ingredient-inspired, prepared-to-order food. When you visit our cafe, you’ll see real kitchens in place of assembly lines. You’ll hear the chopping of over 40 types of fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables, and the sizzle of our real panini grill. You’ll see the stove’s open flame and feel the warmth from our ovens working all day long. They’re the traditions we established years ago that we still passionately follow today.”
Grandma’s Ice Cream and Waffles is coming to 389 E. Gude Dr. in Rockville, which is located next to the former Branded 72/O’Brien’s restaurant space. The new shop is being opened by the same owners as the “Grandma Kona’s” Kona Ice franchise in Gaithersburg/Germantown.
No opening date has been announced but the owners are hoping to open by the end of July. Photos below courtesy of Kona Ice of Central Gaithersburg/Germantown:
Electric vehicles eliminate tailpipe emissions, thus having a positive impact on air quality. This one car will reduce unleaded 87-octane gasoline use by as much as 350 gallons a year. The new Chevy Bolt will be used by Parking Enforcement staff. Two more EVs have been ordered to replace other gas-powered vehicles in the City’s fleet.
Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability is a key strategic outcome area in the City’s newly adopted Strategic Plan. Gaithersburg’s proactive approach includes climate change mitigation & adaptation, increasing energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption from nonrenewable energy sources, promoting healthy watersheds, and enhancing our urban forest. A primary strategy within this outcome area includes the pursuit of the highest level of Sustainable Maryland Certification possible. The replacement of gas-powered vehicles with EVs allows the City to earn valuable points towards higher certification.
Update: Corner Bakery at 1 Grand Corner Ave in Gaithersburg has reopened
Corner Bakery at 1 Grand Corner Ave in Gaithersburg has temporarily closed. A representative from the Corner Bakery location at 10327 Westlake Dr. in Bethesda tells us that the reason for the closure is due to a broken air-conditioning unit, and the store is working to reopen as soon as possible.
Bohrer Park is located at 506 South Frederick Ave. in Gaithersburg. Viewing hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Many photographers who have their works on display will make themselves available at an artists’ reception from 1-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 17.
7:15 Update:
‼️TEMPORARY EVACUATION OF THE BOHRER PARK GROUNDS UNTIL THE STORM PASSES. JOIN US IN THE ACTIVITY CENTER TO WAIT OUT THE STORM‼️
At approximately 11:04 a.m., officers responded to the location for the report of an attempted robbery that just occurred.
The investigation by detectives has determined that the suspect entered the store and asked to see some jewelry. When the employee removed a tray of jewelry from a cabinet, the suspect attempted to steal it from the employee, but he was unsuccessful. The suspect then struck the employee in the face and attempted to steal another tray of jewelry. The suspect ran out of the store and fled the scene without any property in his possession.