Andy's Pizza expanding to Gaithersburg

Andy's Pizza's first venture into Montgomery County in Bethesda has been so successful, the local pizzeria chain is expanding to Gaithersburg. It will be located at 145 Commerce Square Place at Kentlands Market Square, next to CHOPT. Andy's serves New York-style pizza in whole pies, or by the slice, making it an upgrade from previous tenant MOD Pizza. No opening date has been announced, and this location does not yet appear on the chain's website.

Montgomery Village McDonald's to add 2nd drive-thru lane

The menu items at McDonald's keep getting smaller, but the drive-thru at the Montgomery Village location is about to get bigger. A second lane will be added to the drive-thru later this summer. This will bring the fast food restaurant in line with current McDonald's drive-thru standards, and with the dual-lane capacity of rivals like Chick-fil-A. McDonald's is located at 19388 Montgomery Village Avenue, and is one of the few 24-hour drive-thru fast food restaurants in Montgomery County. Don't tell the County Council!

One Kick Martial Arts to open at Kentlands Market Square

One kick, everybody knows the rules! One Kick Martial Arts is expanding to Kentlands Market Square in Gaithersburg. It will be located at 255 Kentlands Boulevard. The City of Gaithersburg has issued a demolition permit for the interior of One Kick's future space, which is posted in the storefront window. This space was previously home to Charm City Run.

Tea Spa to relocate at Kentlands Market Square in Gaithersburg

Tea Spa Wellness Center is preparing to relocate within Kentlands Market Square in Gaithersburg. Currently located at 209 Market Street W., the day spa will be moving over to 621 Center Point Way. That space - as you can see in the photo below - was most recently home to Pacifica Cafe. It faces the parking lot on the far end of the Cinepolis movie theater building. Massages, facials, Reiki energy healing, acupuncture, and waxing are among the services offered by Tea Spa.

Vine Alley, Brews & Barrels spaces marketed for lease at Kentlands Market Square

Kimco Realty is marketing the spaces currently occupied by Vine Alley and Brews & Barrels at Kentlands Market Square in Gaithersburg as "available" for lease. Both spaces have a notation that parties interested in leasing either storefront "do not disturb" the current tenants, who are still open for business. In addition, both businesses have been removed from the tenant roster in Kimco leasing materials for the property. Brews & Barrels opened at 625 Center Point Way in 2020, and Vine Alley opened two years later at 114 Market Street.

LuminoCity Winter Lights Festival returning to Gaithersburg for 2025

The LuminoCity Winter Lights Festival is returning to Gaithersburg for 2025, from November 14 to January 1, 2026. It will again be held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, located at 501 Perry Parkway. "Super Early Bird" tickets are already on sale on the LuminoCity website. VIP Tickets include a Skip-the-Line Pass for fast entry, and a Lumi Goodie Bag with a Lumi Night Light and tote bag. Tickets for children three-and-under are free.

Jurassic World Rebirth specials at AMC DINE-IN Rio Cinemas 18 in Gaithersburg

AMC Theatres continues to be the top cineplex chain to see blockbuster movies at. They've been on a roll since before the pandemic, when they offered cocktails and free collectibles for moviegoers screening Spider-Man: Far from Home in 2019. Starting today, July 2, 2025, the AMC DINE-IN Rio Cinemas 18 theater in Gaithersburg will enhance your Jurassic World Rebirth cinema experience with a free InGen ID badge and lanyard (while supplies last with ticket purchase), a dino-size Sriracha Bavarian Legend Pretzel, and a Menacing Mix cocktail made with tropical fruit, Kraken spiced rum and a "gold dusted dehydrated pineapple slice" garnish.