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Good morning Gaithersburg! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Teen arrested after stolen vehicles recovered off Town Crest Drive
  • How will Quince Orchard Boulevard construction affect your commute through 2028?
  • How 848 new homes could reshape the old Lakeforest Mall site

Also on today's calendar: Villages of Urbana Tour of Homes | Frederick, MD and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 15-Year-Old Arrested After 3 Stolen Vehicles Found In Gaithersburg: Police (patch.com) — Police recovered three stolen vehicles and arrested a 15-year-old after reports of people pulling on car door handles along Town Crest Drive in Gaithersburg early Friday morning. Three other suspects escaped into a wooded area, and the investigation continues, with officers asking Gaithersburg residents to share any tips anonymously with Crime Solvers of Montgomery County.
   

• Quince Orchard Blvd Construction Expected to Begin September 16, Continue Into 2028 (mocoshow.com) — Expect major construction along Quince Orchard Boulevard in Gaithersburg starting around September 16, with work and intermittent parking restrictions continuing through February 2028. The city's Public Works Department will add a shared-use path, upgrade sidewalks, lighting, stormwater systems and resurface Quince Orchard Boulevard, Firstfield Road and part of Rabbitt Road, so drivers and nearby residents should prepare for minor delays and occasional short-term closures.
   

• Latest Lakeforest Applications Propose 848 Homes, Nearly 47,500 SF of Retail and New Streets (mocoshow.com) — Gaithersburg's massive Lakeforest redevelopment is moving forward, with new site plans proposing 848 homes, nearly 47,500 square feet of retail, and several new streets on the former mall property. City planners are still reviewing key applications, with a street-construction hearing set for September 16 and opportunities for Gaithersburg residents to submit comments by mail or email.
   

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  • Germantown Service Dog Hit by Car, Now Recovering After Three Days in the ICU (mdbaynews.com)

Ok Gaithersburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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