The final results of the recent Kentlands business survey are being analyzed in preparation for a Gaithersburg Mayor and Council work session scheduled for Sept. 24. “We are still in the process of laying out the results of the survey,” said Tom Lonergan, director of economic development for the city of Gaithersburg. The work...
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The Kentlands Downtown Partnership (KDP) is in the final stages of producing a Kentlands Downtown map, anticipated to be available to the public by the 2012 holiday season. The map will include a comic-style artist’s rendering of each participating business, as well as display ads for businesses that would like them. The deadline for...
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Chyten Moving to New Location Chyten will move to 504 Main Street in the Natelli Building this summer and will occupy the space previously held by Let’s Dish. Ann Derryberry, director of Chyten, is very excited about the move. “The move expands our center from four tutoring rooms to seven and gives us a...
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A large altercation involving more than 100 people occurred inside and outside the New Red Rock Café, an Indian restaurant located in the Festival Shopping Center on Muddy Branch Road at 1:30 a.m. on June 24. According to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), one man suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, and five young...
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Burglary on Capps Court On June 16 at 9:45 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the unit block of Capps Court. Sometime between June 6 – 16, unknown suspect(s) entered the residence by unknown means and removed property. Robbery at Rite Aid Pharmacy On June 22 at 10:25 a.m., a commercial robbery was...
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The mayors and city councils of Rockville and Gaithersburg met on May 14 to discuss the adequate public facilities ordinances (APFO) in place in both cities and in Montgomery County. The conversation focused specifically on how APFO policies effect school overcrowding in the county. APFO policies are put in place to legislate a balance...
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NYAJ to Open Early July At press time, Not Your Average Joe’s (NYAJ) was scheduled to open in Kentlands Square Shopping Center on July 4, with a ribbon-cutting planned for July 9. The new restaurant will be led by Executive Chef Scott Martin. NYAJ has completely renovated the interior space of the former Chicken...
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Aggravated Assault near Muddy Branch Road On June 6 at 7:25 a.m., an aggravated assault was reported in the 100 block of Gold Kettle Drive near Muddy Branch Road. An unknown Hispanic male approached the victim, demanded property and stabbed the victim. The suspect fled on a bicycle in an unknown direction. The victim...
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The city of Gaithersburg is planning to submit an application to the state of Maryland to have Kentlands designated as an official Arts and Entertainment District, according to Kentlands Downtown Partnership (KDP) At-Large Representative Joe Allen. Americans for the Arts defines an Arts and Entertainment District as a “well-recognized, labeled, mixed-use area of the...
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The Quince Orchard High School (QOHS) Athletic Department has made a commitment to expecting the best from its student athletes both on and off the field of play. “As coaches, we hold our athletes to a high standard of excellence on the field in terms of commitment, dedication and discipline. When you can show...
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