Assault at 7-Eleven on Shady Grove Road

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an assault at the 7-Eleven store at 15900 Shady Grove Road, on the border of Rockville and Gaithersburg, early Tuesday morning, May 16, 2023. The assault was reported at 1:43 AM Tuesday. 

Lakeforest Mall contents to be auctioned off next month

Lakeforest Mall fans will have one last chance to grab a piece of memorabilia from their nostalgic past next month. After closing on March 31, the Gaithersburg mall was quickly boarded up and fenced off. Beyond security concerns, one reason for that was to preserve the remaining contents inside for future sale. That future is now set for June 21-30, 2023, when an auction of those contents will take place. 

The auction will include "furniture, fixtures and equipment from dozens of stores, restaurants [and] common areas" of the mall, according to the auction listing. June 21 will be the preview date, when all items being auctioned off will be displayed on the auction page. The auction will then close beginning on June 22. Winners will pick up their items from the mall between June 26 and June 30.

Gaithersburg Sheetz construction update (Photos)

Construction is moving forward swiftly at the first Sheetz in Montgomery County, opening soon at 751 Progress Way in Gaithersburg. Most noticeable, are the Sheetz logo signs now attached to the doors of the convenience store, a familiar site to Sheetz Freakz who have made a Sheetz Run at any of their locations outside of MoCo. There is also some stone detailing in place along the bottom portion of the store's facade. Work continues on the canopy and installation of gas pumps at the mega gas station area of the Sheetz property. They are now hiring, so this job could be Made to Order for you.

Gaithersburg Chick-fil-A construction update (Photos)

Let's return to the construction site of the future Gaithersburg Chick-fil-A at 705 Progress Way, at the intersection of MD 355 and Montgomery Village Avenue. I love the smell of fresh drive-thru paint in the morning. That's what we have here, with striping and directional arrows laid down for the double drive-thru lanes. It's even going to have a canopy for bad weather. This Chick-fil-A is scheduled to open in June.

Oreo Frappe returns to McDonald's in Montgomery County

The Oreo Frappe has returned to the McCafe beverage menu at McDonald's. Originally released 7 years ago, it is scheduled to pop back up on menus nationwide May 17, 2023. But it appears to be arriving early here in Montgomery County. Check your local McDonald's location for this blend of mocha and coffee flavors, Oreo cookie pieces, and whipped cream, available for a limited time only.

Fairchild Apartments opening May 15 in Germantown (Photos)

Pre-leasing has begun at the Fairchild Apartments at 20013 Century Boulevard in Germantown. A pre-leasing office has opened at 230 Spectrum Avenue in Gaithersburg, which isn't that close to the property, but a fairly short trip away on I-270. The actual building will be opening on May 15, 2023, according to developer HIP Projects.

Check out the interior views of the lobby and some of the apartment units here.  Then check out all the things you would be walking distance from at the Fairchild Apartments: Regal Cinemas Germantown cineplex, IHOP, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Senor Tequila's, Red Robin, Longhorn Steakhouse, Taqueria y Pupuseria El Paso, Panera Bread, Top Golf, the Germantown Library and the Germantown Transit Center.

Donohoe is the construction contractor. Pricing is given as follows: studios starting at $1,668, one-bedrooms starting at $1,831, and two-bedrooms starting at $2,339. Still to come: the Fairchild logo sign that will be a unique and impressive roofline topper. Change your apartment, change the world!

Strong-arm robbery in Germantown

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in Germantown early Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2023. The robbery was reported in the 13000 block of Shadyside Lane at 12:17 PM. That is in the Waters House residential complex.