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1. $2.5 Million Construction Permit Issued for New Auto Spa Express in Gaithersburg (mocoshow.com) — Gaithersburg has issued a $2.5 million construction permit for a new Auto Spa Express car wash on Fields Road, replacing the long-vacant former Ziki Japanese Steakhouse site. The project will relocate the existing nearby car wash, add updated landscaping and design, and aims to bring new activity without increasing the total number of car washes in the immediate area.
2. EcoSikh Plans 75 Native Forests for Amritsar's 450th Anniversary (indiawest.com) — Gaithersburg residents recently hosted an EcoSikh gala that rallied the greater Washington-area Sikh community behind an ambitious plan to plant 75 native forests in and around Amritsar, India. The October 4 event in Gaithersburg featured music, fundraising, and environmental advocacy, supporting a broader campaign to expand tree cover, biodiversity, and climate resilience while honoring Amritsar's 450th anniversary.
3. Lanigan Ryan Names Brian Pollack Managing Partner (insidepublicaccounting.com) — Gaithersburg-based accounting firm Lanigan Ryan has promoted longtime partner Brian Pollack to managing partner, succeeding Kevin Doyle while keeping Pollack directly involved with clients. The firm highlights his deep ties to construction businesses and local advisors, signaling continuity in service as other team members take on expanded relationship roles.
4. Maryland Man Facing Federal Indictment for Role in COVID-19 Healthcare Fraud Scheme Totaling More Than $100M (justice.gov) — A Rockville man has been federally indicted for allegedly leading a nationwide COVID‑19 testing fraud scheme through Tiero, LLC, a company based in Gaithersburg, that prosecutors say generated over $50 million in improper insurance payments. Investigators claim Tiero misused a Maryland lab certification to bill for at‑home tests as if they were lab‑performed services, with potential prison terms of up to 10 years per count if he's convicted.
5. Montgomery County's 10 Greatest Football Players of All Time (mocoshow.com) — A new ranking of Montgomery County's greatest football players includes Gaithersburg's own Tony Greene at No. 7, recognizing his All-Pro NFL career and 37 interceptions. The list, compiled by the DMV High School Football Coaches Association, spans stars from Bullis, Richard Montgomery, Churchill, and other local schools, sparking debate over who was left out.
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