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February 11, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 11, In Montgomery County

Today is Thursday, Feb. 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Local COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Montgomery County has entered Priority Group 1B, Tier 1 of the vaccination process, consisting of people aged 75 and older. Local health officials continue to stress that the vaccine supply is extremely limited. County clinic appointments […]

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February 19, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

Future Plans for Lakeforest Mall Still on Hold

Gaithersburg councilmembers reluctantly agreed Tuesday to give WRS Inc. Real Estate Investments another three months to negotiate with the anchor stores at Lakeforest Mall before moving forward with a yearlong study of how best to use the land. WRS, which owns the mall, originally was given 150 days to work out a plan in which […]

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March 19, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Rita’s Celebrates Spring with Free Italian Ice Wednesday

Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard is celebrating the start of spring by offering free Italian Ice on Wednesday. The celebration is from 12 p.m. until 9 p.m. The following Rita’s are in Montgomery County, and they’ll be participating in this event: Olney: 3233 Spartan Road Derwood: 7211 Muncaster Mill Road Silver Spring: 13621 Georgia Avenue Lakeforest Mall: 701 […]

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August 19, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Street Resurfacing Begins on Watkins Mill Road Today

Gaithersburg’s public works crews are resurfacing Watkins Mill Road between Russell Avenue to the bridge at the city limits. The work is scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Aug. 19 – Aug. 21, weather permitting. If you have questions or concerns about the work, contact the city of Gaithersburg’s Public […]

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