Construction is moving rapidly at the former Party City space in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood, where permanent signage has now been installed for Wonder.

The installation marks another milestone for one of three tenants planned for the redeveloped property. As previously reported by The MoCoShow, Wonder signed on for the project earlier this year as part of the subdivision of the former Party City storefront.

Wonder describes itself as a modern food hall concept that allows customers to order menu items from multiple restaurants in a single pickup or delivery order. Operating from a centralized kitchen, the company partners with a variety of chefs and restaurant brands, offering everything from burgers and pizza to salads, Asian-inspired dishes, desserts, and more.

In April, we also reported that Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG ER for Pets) would occupy the largest of the newly created spaces. The rapidly expanding emergency veterinary provider will bring its first Montgomery County location to the Kentlands development.

Known for its open-concept hospitals, VEG encourages pet owners to remain with their animals throughout treatment, including during procedures and surgeries. The company operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and treats dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, and other exotic pets.

One retail space remains available between Coal Fire and the future Wonder location. An opening timeframe is not yet available, but Wonder’s first of several planned Montgomery County locations recently opened in North Bethesda.

After months of uncertainty surrounding its future, IPIC Theaters at Pike & Rose appears set to remain open.

A WARN notice filed with the State of Maryland on March 2 indicated that the luxury theater at 11830 Grand Park Avenue in North Bethesda was expected to close on April 28, potentially impacting 116 employees. When that date passed, employees told The MoCoShow that the theater would remain open temporarily, though they were unsure what the long-term future would hold. Now, that future appears much clearer.

CMX Cinemas announced Monday that select assets of the IPIC brand, along with several IPIC theater and restaurant locations, have become part of the CMX Cinemas portfolio. As part of the transaction, CMX confirmed that IPIC North Bethesda at Pike & Rose and City Perch Kitchen + Bar are among the locations that will continue operating.

According to the company, IPIC will remain the consumer-facing brand at participating CMX-operated locations, preserving the luxury moviegoing experience, premium seating, elevated food and beverage offerings, and hospitality-focused service that guests have come to expect.

“IPIC has long stood for a distinctive moviegoing experience built on hospitality, premium comfort and culinary service,” said Rafael Munoz, Chief Executive Officer of CMX Cinemas. “As we welcome IPIC into the CMX Cinemas portfolio, our priority is continuity for guests and team members. Guests should continue to experience IPIC as IPIC, with the same brand promise and elevated approach to hospitality.”

CMX said it has retained the theater and restaurant teams serving guests at the acquired locations, helping ensure continuity for both employees and customers. The company also noted that the IPIC website and mobile app will continue to function as normal, including ticket purchases, account access, rewards programs, gift cards, and membership benefits. CMX stated that it plans to continue investing in the IPIC experience while maintaining the brand’s signature dine-in theater concept.

The North Bethesda location was one of nine IPIC theaters included in the acquisition, alongside locations in Texas, Georgia, Florida, and New Jersey.

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Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center will open its new six-story Horizon Tower on Sunday, June 14, with emergency services relocating to the new facility at 4am.

The 150,352-square-foot addition includes a new Emergency Department with 38 treatment bays, a state-of-the-art intensive care unit, upgraded stroke care spaces and relocated cardiac catheterization labs designed to improve care coordination and reduce treatment times. The new emergency department will replace the hospital’s current adult emergency department, which sees more than 61,000 patients annually.

The nearly $250 million project replaces 76 existing critical care rooms and incorporates design features developed following lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, including enhanced infection-control measures, larger negative-pressure rooms and the ability to convert entire units for infectious disease care. Additional features include a rooftop helipad, outdoor ICU family patio, expanded natural lighting and updated technology. The project was supported in part by $22 million in community donations, and hospital officials say the tower is intended to improve patient care, staff efficiency and emergency preparedness for the region.

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