A groundbreaking ceremony with federal, state and county officials was held for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at 9601 Medical Center Drive on September 1. The JBG Companies was selected to develop the complex as twin, seven-story buildings with a parking garage and shops on 9 acres overlooking a large pond. Officials said JBG...
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Eligible Montgomery County residents are encouraged to apply for the Maryland Homeowner’s Property Tax Credit program, which limits the amount of property taxes a homeowner must pay based on income. An additional county supplement and a senior tax credit will automatically apply to eligible county residents. For a senior tax credit, residents must be age 70...
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Free Compost Bins for Montgomery County Residents The Montgomery County Division of Solid Waste Services has selected Brookside Gardens’ Library as one of its distribution sites for free compost bins. The bins are lightweight and collapsible, and Montgomery County residents can take up to two bins. Distribution hours are during normal library hours from 10...
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A vehicle-related theft occurred outside of the Bally’s Fitness Center, 188 Kentlands Boulevard, Kentlands, on Friday, July 30 around 5:45 a.m. The adult male victim confronted the suspect who had stolen the victim’s cash and car keys. The suspect, a 50-year-old male, was arrested. A residential burglary occurred in the 100 block of Chevy...
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“Shop Maryland Week” Begins August 8 Just in time for back-to-school shopping, August 8 – 14 has been designated “Shop Maryland Week,” according to state officials. During this week, Marylanders can enjoy tax-free shopping on clothing and footwear under $100. Examples of qualifying items are sweaters, shirts, slacks, jeans, dresses, robes, underwear, belts, shoes...
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Pepco The power company’s response to the power outages in Montgomery County was slow-going while communication with customers was incredibly poor. Pepco’s outage maps should be accurate, its reporting system should be reliable, and information about what is going on in the field should be gathered and shared. Alert Gaithersburg If you have not...
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Burglary On July 20 at 2:21 p.m., a burglary was reported at the Lakelands Community snack bar located at 960 Main Street. Forced entry was not made, but candy was taken. Burglary On July 21 at 6:05 p.m., a burglary was reported in the 100 block of Thrift Street. Unknown suspect(s) entered an open...
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Whenever the National Weather Service issues an “Excessive Heat Warning” for Montgomery County and surrounding areas, the Director of the Montgomery County Police Animal Services Division may authorize enforcement of Executive Regulation 5-01, Anti-Cruelty Conditions for Dogs, Section 11-C. Executive Regulation 5-01 states, “a person must not tether a dog under circumstances that endanger...
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Kindergarten Play Dates at Billy’s Playground Rachel Carson Elementary School’s incoming kindergartners are invited to a play date at Billy’s Playground from 10 a.m. – noon on August 18 and 25 at Lakelands Park. This is a great chance to meet new friends before school begins on August 30. Drinks and a light snack...
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Main Street Music Festival After two weeks of rain delays, the Main Street Music Festival finally got off the ground on June 23 and again on June 30 with dozens of people in the crowd, including City Council members Ryan Spiegel and Michael Sesma. We salute the Kentlands Downtown Partnership (KDP) for bringing some...
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