Gaithersburg Man Arrested After Allegedly Raping and Attempting To Kill a Homeless Woman
Patrick C. Parker was arrested on Monday after allegedly raping and attempting to kill a homeless woman he had offered shelter to, according to a police report. He is charged with attempted second-degree murder, first-degree rape and first-degree assault.
City of Gaithersburg Asking Residents “How Should We Spend Your Tax Dollars?”
The City of Gaithersburg sent out an email today asking residents to fill out an eight question survey to help them figure out how to spend tax revenue for Fiscal Year 2023. The survey will be available through October 17 and the results will be presented at the November 22 city council meeting.
Child Freed From Swing by MCFRS in Gaithersburg
Over the weekend Montgomery County Fire and Rescue help free a seven year old that was entangled in the swings at the Strawberry Knoll Elementary School playground. The child was evaluated for minor injuries.
Construction has progressed at the site of the new Gaithersburg elementary school that will be located at Kelley Park.
In the photos below, courtesy of Matt Yates, you’ll see where things stand as of earlier today (below you can read more about the project objective a d history).
Stream Restoration at Diamond Farms Park in Gaithersburg to Begin September 27
Per the City of Gaithersburg:
It has been over two years since we let you know that True Food Kitchen would be taking the place of Joe’s Crab Shack in Rio.
Originally slated for a late 2020 opening, we spoke with a team member back in March who told us the restaurant would not open until 2022. Earlier today, Rio doubled down on the timeframe as they advertised a Spring 2022’arrival for the restaurant.
Updated 12/17/2021: Estimated start of construction pushed to FY 2023 from Spring 2022
Construction for Washingtonian Boulevard Bicycle Path (Within Rio) Expected to Start in 2023
The City of Gaithersburg is participating in the Montgomery County Dockless Vehicle-Sharing Demonstration Project.
The County program allows selected companies to deploy dockless e-scooters at no cost to the municipality, while users pay a rental fee for them.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration Art Exhibit in Gaithersburg
The City of Gaithersburg is hosting a Hispanic Heritage art exhibit at Bohrer Park (506 S Frederick Ave) now through November 21. There will be a reception to meet the artists tonight from 7-8:30pm.
Montgomery County to Host Free Vaccine Clinic This Saturday at Watkins Mill High School
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for age-eligible (12 years & older) individuals using the Pfizer vaccine on Sept. 25 at Watkins Mill High School (10301 Apple Ridge Rd).
Latest Update on Lidl in Montgomery Village
The Lidl at 19241 Montgomery Village Ave. in Montgomery Village has begun hiring. Positions are now listed on Indeed.com and hiring signage has been placed in from of the building.