After more than five years of planning, construction on a new park in Gaithersburg has begun and is expected to be completed by early 2023. Pleasant View Park is a planned 9.84-acre park located on Route 28 at the former site of the Consumer Product Safety Commission campus. Patriot Construction LLC is handling the Park’s […]
Film Examines How MLK’s Death Unified Three Segregated Quince Orchard Churches
A new documentary, “Finding Fellowship,” explores the legacy of the Pleasant View historic site. Though not widely known, the Pleasant View Church, along Route 28 on a three-acre plot of land, was once the center of the Black community of Quince Orchard. After the Civil War, three Black men purchased the Pleasant View land for […]
Multiple Vehicle Accident on I-270 Blocks All Express Lanes Northbound
All except one local lane of northbound I-270 between Montrose Road and Route 28 were closed Thursday evening as police and fire rescue services responded to an accident involving multiple vehicles. According to Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer, one driver had to be extricated from their vechicle and multiple persons were evaluated and transported […]
Ride On Schedule Changes Coming Sept. 15
The Montgomery County Ride On bus system is adjusting schedule times on Sunday, September 15 for numerous routes. Ridership for three routes has decreased, so the service has been adjusted, according to a news release. The following changes will be implemented Sunday: Route 26 – 20 minutes between buses during rush hours (from 15 minutes) Route […]
Ride On Route Service Improvements to Begin Sunday
Ride On bus schedules and routes are expected to change beginning Sept. 20. “We are improving our service within our resources to enhance the Ride On customer experience,” said Carolyn Biggins, chief of the Division of Transit Services. County officials said routes 16, 22, and 28 are expected to change “modestly.” Route 16: As the […]
Engage us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Tweets by @mymcmedia