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Gaithersburg
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Washington Regional Alcohol Program announced that free Lyft rides will be offered during Super Bowl weekend to help reduce impaired driving. The service will run from 8pm Sunday, Feb. 8 to 4 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9 across Montgomery & Prince George’s counties, DC and Northern Virginia. The MoCo Show
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amazon announced Tuesday that it will close its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores nationwide by this Sunday, Feb. 1; the closures include the Gaithersburg location as the company shifts focus to Whole Foods Market and online grocery delivery. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Guapo’s Taqueria and Charcoal Chicken will open in April at the former California Tortilla site (12211 Darnestown Road) and introduce a fast-casual menu featuring rotisserie charcoal chicken, tacos, burritos, and Latin American sides to locals. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Steeze Burger will open its first brick and mortar location at 12141 Darnestown Road in the Shops at Potomac Valley, Gaithersburg after a liquor license hearing before Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services on Thursday, Feb. 19. Founded by Laytonsville resident Hunter Karametos, the popular pop-up targets a Spring 2026 opening. The MoCo Show
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools reported a 91.85% graduation rate for the school year ended in 2024, while the 2025 adjusted cohort recorded an 88.77% rate – officials say this decline highlights rising challenges for multilingual learners. Montgomery Community Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Environmental testing found E. coli levels nearly 12,000 times safe limits in the Potomac River after a collapsed sewer line released 300 million gallons of sewage in Montgomery County. DC Water crews have activated a temporary bypass system with industrial pumps+are installing more pumps as they work to fully contain the overflow. The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WSSC Water is urging 1.9 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties to limit water use for essentials only today as extreme cold and heavy snowfall have led to 33 reported breaks in a 1,000 square mile service area (customers should report leaks to help crews keep water pressure stable). The MoCo Show
- ➤ County officials said that 500 pieces of equipment cleared 1,100 lane miles of major roads Monday and RideOn buses ran at 75% service while trash pickup will resume Tuesday with a shifted trash day; they also increased shelter beds for unsheltered residents from 346 to 610. Montgomery Community Media
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Game Days at Dave & Buster's
11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's - Gaithersburg — Special deals on food — Score big with game day deals including 10 wings for $10.
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Karaoke & Croissants Party
12:15-1:45 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Celebrate National Croissants Day with buttery treats and karaoke fun.
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Cooking Class: Chicken Fajitas and Chocolate Lava Cakes
10 AM – 12 PM — Casey Community Center — Cost to be determined — Learn to whip up tasty chicken fajitas and indulge in homemade chocolate lava cakes.
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Vision Board Charm Bracelet Workshop
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — All materials included — Create a personalized charm bracelet as a wearable vision board to inspire your goals for the year ahead.
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Resin Art Heart Dishes Workshop
6:30-8 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Ticket required — Create four heart-shaped trinket dishes in a beginner-friendly resin art workshop just in time for Valentine's Day.
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Make Your Own Felted Yetis
6:30-8 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — $39 each or Buy 3, Get 1 Free — Unwind with a cozy craft night and create adorable felted yetis for Valentine's Day.
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Needle-Felted Doughnut Magnets Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Cost varies — Craft cute, calorie-free doughnut magnets with wool and needle-felting techniques.
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Women in STEM Celebration
1-3 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate the contributions of women in STEM with hands-on activities and inspiring discussions.
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MINTD Card Show Lunar New Year
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center — Free entry for children 12 & under — Celebrate Lunar New Year with Pokémon & TCG vendors, Gym Challenges, and family activities.
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Galentine's Night Celebration
6-8 p.m. — The Retreat at Crown — Free entry — Celebrate friendship with engaging speakers, shopping, live music, and light bites with bubbles.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Eckhart Tolle
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