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Gaithersburg
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two Maryland restaurants were named to Yelp’s Top 100 Sandwich Shops list in honor of National Sandwich Month; Full On Craft Eats and Drinks ranked 44 and Ekiben ranked 35—Ekiben, which has a Gaithersburg native as a founder, will soon open its first location outside Baltimore in Frederick. The MoCo Show
- ➤ George Galiachatos, owner of The Lincoln Charcoal Inn, died at 89 and was known for his work in both restaurants and real estate. A funeral service is scheduled at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church on August 20th—visitors will be received at 9 a.m. before a liturgy at 10 a.m. The MoCo Show
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Markoff's Haunted Forest will return for its 33rd season on October 3rd in Dickerson—featuring mandatory actor training by Allen and Shannon Hopps—and promises fresh spooky experiences for fans. The event builds on its long tradition—spanning three decades—and will offer new twists this Halloween season. The MoCo Show
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ County officials from MCDOT and Montgomery County Police Department told residents to plan extra travel time and watch for school buses and children as nearly 160,000 students return to 211 schools on August 26 — school bus cameras will fine drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On August 15, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General recovered about $520 million in suspected fraudulent unemployment payments for Maryland in a team effort with the Employment and Training Administration and Maryland Department of Labor—money that will be split between Maryland and the federal government. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security will host a free Emergency Preparedness and Public Safety Fair on Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wheaton Local Park in Silver Spring—offering CPR training, AED demos and family activities to help residents learn how to stay safe. The MoCo Show
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MCPS urged students and families on August 15 to store guns safely, noting that safe storage—locked, unloaded, with ammunition stored separately—has reduced accidental injuries among children. The advisory also recommended that households consider gun buyback programs to protect youth. The MoCo Show
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Five upcoming restaurants have created the most buzz on our website and social media in recent months. AH’HAAN will open on Sunday, August 17th at 237 Kentlands Blvd. in Gaithersburg, bartaco will begin construction with a liquor license hearing later this month at Pike & Rose, California Fish Grill in Rockville received a $650K permit with a fall opening planned, Marathon Deli in Kensington has been cleared to start interior work and may open later this year, and Olney Ale House in Olney hopes to open by summer’s end. The MoCo Show
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On August 15th, Greystar, the nation’s largest landlord, agreed with the Justice Department to stop using AI to set rental prices—ending the practice of using software to share pricing data that raised rents in the DMV area. The decision follows a move aimed at preventing price-fixing in rental markets. FOX 5
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Gaithersburg Sports Card and Pokémon Collectibles Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center — $5 admission, free for kids 12 & under — Dive into a treasure trove of sports and collectible cards from local dealers.
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Volunteer Stream Walk Training
5:30-6:30 p.m. — 800 Rabbitt Rd — Free entry — Learn how to lead stream walks and help keep local waterways thriving.
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Vendor Happy Hour Mixer
5-7 p.m. — 620 Perry Parkway Parking — Complimentary drinks and light bites — Mix, mingle, and grow your network in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Lotería Game
11:15 a.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Enjoy a lively game of traditional Mexican Lotería with colorful picture cards.
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Senior Information & Assistance
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Appointment required — Get help with senior housing, financial aid, and Medicare from local experts.
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King Plaid LIVE at the Rio Lakefront
6 PM – 12 AM — rio — Enjoy food and drinks by the water as King Plaid brings the 90s pop-rock classics to life.
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Bingo Event
10-11:30 a.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Registration required — Enjoy multiple rounds of Bingo with chances to win prizes and light refreshments.
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Bel Cantanti Opera Benefit Concert
3-5:30 p.m. — Rosborough Cultural Arts and Wellness Center — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful afternoon of music and dance featuring acclaimed opera singers and dancers.
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Basic English Conversation
12:30-1:20 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free — Enhance your English skills through fun activities in a supportive atmosphere.
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Introduction to Jin Shin Jyutsu
11:00 AM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Explore the gentle power of an ancient Japanese healing art that promotes wellness through light touch.
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~ Eckhart Tolle
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