The once beautiful fountain that welcomes visitors to 506 Main Street in Kentlands now sits damaged and empty, a state it has been in for several months. The fountain, entitled “Market Square Colonnade,” is part of the Art in Public Places (AIPP) program sponsored by the city of Gaithersburg. According to the program website,...
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Main Street Café Closes Main Street Café in Kentlands closed its doors on Sept. 1. Situated across from the Main Street Pavilion, the restaurant often live entertainment by local musicians on the weekends. According to Ram Shrestha, who has managed Main Street Café for the past few years, the owner of the building has...
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On Oct. 1, new Maryland vehicle laws will take effect that will require all motor scooters and mopeds to be titled and insured, and all operators and passengers to wear a helmet and eye protection. Troopers and local law enforcement have received training on the new laws and will begin to issue traffic citations...
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Several roads in and around Kentlands and Lakelands were closed on July 29 – 30 in order for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to film a video focused on the driving habits of mature drivers. “The Police Department was asked by the NHTSA to help them with a video that they were...
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Construction has begun on the Crown community, bordered by Fields Road, Sam Eig Highway and Decoverly Drive in Gaithersburg. After several years of planning, including a declaration of bankruptcy by the original developers, the 182-acre, urban-style community will now become a reality. KB Home and Centex Corporation bought the Crown Farm property in 2005...
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Eight Boy Scouts and four adult leaders from Troop 1097 of Gaithersburg recently returned from the adventure of a lifetime. The scouts participated in a 12-day high-adventure experience at the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, N.M., July 1 – 13. Philmont is considered the premiere Boy Scout high-adventure destination in the United States. It...
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Kentlands Downtown Partnership (KDP) President Joe Pritchard wants Kentlands Downtown businesses to keep their outside lights on all night, every night. At the July 25 KDP meeting, Pritchard, the owner of Pritchard Music Academy, suggested this initiative would provide more security and a more pleasant atmosphere on the streets of Kentlands Downtown area. “It’s...
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Tax-Free Shopping From Aug. 12 – 18, back-to-school shoppers can save a little money. Qualifying footwear and clothing priced at $100 or less will be exempt from Maryland’s 6 percent sales tax. Accessories are not included. For more information, visit www.comp.state.md.us/ShopMD/. Diva and Dude Tiki Night Fleet Feet Sports Gaithersburg will hold its annual...
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Fire officials said illegal fireworks caused a fire at a Kentlands home on July 14, resulting in damage estimated at around $70,000. Firefighters were called to 733 Kent Oaks Mews at 10:45 p.m. Saturday night for a fire in the detached garage of a single-family home, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman...
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One doesn’t have to look far to find great nightlife in Kentlands, especially in the summertime! Along with American and ethnic restaurants, there are numerous chances to catch local bands, dancers and musicians nearby. A staple in the neighborhood for years, the Tiki Bar at the Star Diner is the place to be Thursday,...
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