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Coming Soon to Gaithersburg (November 2026)

Below is a list of businesses that are coming soon to Gaithersburg, MD. Angelo’s Pizza Pasta and Deli is coming to North Pointe at Flower Hill, a new 16,000-square-foot retail and restaurant center at 18251 Flower Hill Way. It will be the brand’s second area location, joining its Rockville spot at 4011 Norbeck Road. The menu features pizza, pasta, wings, subs, and calzones, plus specialty pies such as Chicken Tikka, Southwest Chipotle, and Truffle and Burrata. According to the restaurant, pizzas are made with fresh daily dough, scratch sauces, and carefully sourced cheeses and toppings.

Gaithersburg, MD · 2d

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High school junior killed in single-vehicle Montgomery County crash

DARNESTOWN, Md. - A 17-year-old student at Northwest High School was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Darnestown early Wednesday morning. Montgomery County police and rescue officials were called to the area of Riffle Ford Road near Seneca Creek Trail around 3:19 a.m. for a crash involving a Jeep Wrangler.

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Arepa King Closes Hagerstown Location Ahead of Gaithersburg Opening

Arepa King, a Venezuelan restaurant preparing to open its first Montgomery County location in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood, has announced the permanent closure of its Hagerstown restaurant as it transitions to the new location. The Hagerstown restaurant officially closed on Thursday, November 12, after opening in February 2025. In a...

Gaithersburg, MD · 1h

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Local BBQ Restaurant Offering Free Sandwiches to Veterans

Mackie’s BBQ in Gaithersburg is honoring Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, by offering a free barbecue sandwich to veterans in recognition of their military service. Veterans can choose between a pulled pork or chicken sandwich, with no advance ordering required. The offer is limited to one free sandwich per veteran, while supplies last, and cannot be combined with other promotions.

Gaithersburg, MD · 2d

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Vintage and Thrift Shop to Open in Gaithersburg This Weekend

Picky Thrifter, a thrift and vintage retailer specializing in curated fashion and unique finds, is scheduled to open its new Gaithersburg location on Saturday, November 14. The store, located at 9121 Gaither Road, will offer vintage clothing, secondhand fashion, accessories, new-with-tags merchandise and one-of-a-kind pieces. According to the company, each item is hand-selected and reviewed before being placed on the sales floor.

Gaithersburg, MD · 2d

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How Do YOU Pronounce Olney?

How do you pronounce Olney? It turns out the answer might depend on where in Montgomery County you grew up. During a recent NBC4 segment highlighting Olney as part of its “4 On Tour” series, our “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis spoke with hosts Melissa Mollet and Jummy Olabanji about a fun local debate on the pronunciation of the community’s name. The discussion can be seen below.

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Special Weather Statement for Montgomery County until 9:30 AM – Mocofeed

Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC at 8:22 AM on November 12. Localized dense fog with visibilities dropping below one-quarter of a mile has formed. The fog is patchy, but locally very...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Maryland’s Best Brazilian Steakhouse Is a Recent Addition to the Local Dining Scene

Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Rockville has been named Maryland’s best Brazilian steakhouse by Tasting Table in its recent feature, “The Best Brazilian Steakhouse in Your State.” A video from their grand opening party can be seen below. Located at 1651 Chapman Avenue, Terra Gaucha opened in...

Rockville, MD · 7h

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Montgomery County Schools Earn Top Spots in Maryland’s Best Public Schools Rankings

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has earned numerous top spots in Public School Review’s latest rankings of Maryland’s best public schools, including the top three high schools in the state. The rankings also place eight MCPS middle schools and 12 elementary schools among Maryland’s top 25 in their respective categories.

Montgomery County, MD · 19h

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Maryland Restaurant Earns Spot on Resy’s Guide to Splurge-Worthy Dining

A Montgomery County restaurant has earned another notable recognition, this time from Resy, which included Burnt Hill Farm in Clarksburg in its “Guide to Splurge-Worthy Dining in D.C.” The restaurant was the only Maryland establishment featured in the guide. Located on a 177-acre winery and farm, Burnt Hill...

Clarksburg, MD · 2d

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New Winter Forecast Calls for More Than Double the Normal Number of Strong East Coast Storms, Above-Average Snow Possible in Parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia

A new seasonal forecast suggests the East Coast could experience more than twice its normal number of strong storms this winter, with portions of Montgomery County and surrounding areas also included in a region where weather models indicate the potential for above-average snowfall. Washington Post meteorologist Ben Noll shared projections...

Montgomery County, MD · 22h

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These Are the Best Elementary Schools in Maryland According to New 2027 U.S. News Rankings

The school ranked first in Maryland’s newest elementary rankings doesn’t even have kindergarten classes. It serves grades two through five, an intriguing detail behind a list that families may want to examine more closely. U.S. News released its 2027 rankings in October 2026, using reading and mathematics results...

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Winter City Lights Cancelled for 2026

Winter City Lights in Olney has announced that it will not open for the 2026 holiday season. Located at 4501 Olney Laytonsville Road, Winter City Lights features more than one million lights across 10 acres, including a 52-foot Christmas tree synchronized to music, a 200-foot canopy of lights, holiday displays and snow tubing. Organizers said the event will return when the trail can once again be incorporated into the experience.

Olney, MD · 2d

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This Maryland Japanese Grocery Is Stocked With Bento Boxes, Fresh Seafood And Snacks Straight From Tokyo

Some of the best shopping trips in Maryland start with a slightly confusing parking lot. Tucked into a busy stretch of Rockville, one small, family-run shop packs an entire pantry of Japan into a space that feels smaller than a school classroom. Shelves hold rice balls made fresh, seafood good...

Rockville, MD · 2d

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MCPS Announces Winners of 38th Annual High School Cheerleading Competition

Cheerleading teams from all Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high schools competed in the 38th annual MCPS Cheerleading Competition on Saturday, October 31, at Montgomery Blair High School. MCPS shared that the annual competition brought together squads from across the county to showcase their skills through routines featuring high-flying stunts,...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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450+ displays to bring Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival to life

Starting on the night of Nov. 27, the dazzling Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival display will come to life at Seneca Creek State Park.

Gaithersburg, MD · 1d

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Westfield malls implement restrictions on teen autonomy

For many WCHS students, the Westfield Montgomery Mall has served as a place to shop, eat and spend time with friends. However, on Sept. 28, the Westfield Corporation implemented a new policy limiting teens after 3 PM at Westfield Montgomery and Westfield Wheaton. While the policy aims to increase the safety for shoppers, it has also raised questions about teen independence and its potential impacts on mall businesses. The official mall policy states that minors are barred from entering the mall after 3 PM unless they are with an adult. Supervising adults may also be asked to provide a valid form of identification, and can only accompany 4 minors at a time.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Montgomery County Landlords Will Be Required to Accept Personal Checks and Money Orders

The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Bill 40-26 on Tuesday, November 10, requiring landlords to accept checks, personal checks or money orders as forms of rent payment. The legislation, led by Council President Natali Fani-González, aims to provide renters with more payment options, particularly those who do not use traditional...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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12 Incredible Virginia Suburb Restaurants Worth The Drive For Serious Food Lovers

One of these restaurants sits inside an inn and stagecoach stop from the 1760s. People still eat dinner there by the fireplace, more than two centuries later. I love that detail more than I can explain. The surprises keep coming. A former sous chef from one of the most famous...

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Montgomery County Passes Bills Restricting Hiring of Former ICE Agents

The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed two bills on Tuesday, November 10, aimed at strengthening protections for immigrant residents, including restrictions on hiring former federal immigration enforcement employees and expanded housing discrimination protections. Both bills were sponsored by Councilmember Kristin Mink (District 5). Expedited Bill 29-26, the Community Trust in...

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