One of the most popular businesses in Kentlands, O’Hair Salon and Spa, was robbed on Jan. 18 at 7:52 p.m. by a man armed with a gun. Over eight city and county police units responded to the call at 424 Main Street. According to police, the suspect pulled out a handgun and demanded money...
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Qdoba Mexican Grill is slated to open on January 20 in the Kentlands Market Square space (622 Center Point Way) formerly occupied by Baja Fresh. The Kentlands opening marks the 12th location for this group of owners who have Qdobas throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Partner Scott Bocek said: “We have finished hiring...
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The Kentlands Downtown Partnership (KDP) announced on Jan. 10 that founder Paula Ross has stepped down from her position as vice president of the executive board. Previously, Ross served as president of the board and most recently she ran, unsuccessfully, for a seat on the Gaithersburg City Council. “Paula has been with the KDP...
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The Gaithersburg Economic Development and Business Committee will hold its annual breakfast on Jan. 6 at 7:30 a.m. at the Kentlands Mansion. The guest speaker is Maryland State Delegate Luiz Simmons. Deputy City Manager Tony Tomasello said Simmons is looking forward to addressing the group a few days before the 2012 Maryland General Assembly...
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At the annual meeting of the Kentlands Downtown Partnership (KDP) Nov. 30, newly appointed Economic Director Tom Lonergan addressed a crowd — including Kentlands-area business owners and a bevy of local leaders — on the path to the city’s continued successful economic development. Lonergan emphasized the critical importance of a stellar reputation for the...
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UPDATED There was some controversy surrounding the opening of a new 7-Eleven store at 121 Kentlands Boulevard in front of the Sunoco gas station on Dec. 8. Gaithersburg city officials issued a $500 fine to the 7-Eleven, Inc. because a city-issued no occupancy legal sign posted on the front door Dec. 7 was ignored....
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Tom Lonergan, Gaithersburg’s new economic development director, moved his family to Main Street in the Lakelands community on Sept. 25 and a few days later was scheduled to report for his first day of work at Gaithersburg City Hall on Sept. 30. He chose the Kentlands/Lakelands community to live because of its urban lifestyle....
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UPDATED Saul Centers, Inc. purchased the 241,000 square-foot Kentlands Square Shopping Center on Sept. 23 for $74.5 million. The center, anchored by a 61,000 square foot Giant Food Store and a 104,000 square foot Kmart, was constructed in 1993 and is 100 percent leased. “This means a lot to us,” said William Anhut, vice...
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Local officials attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 14 for the Cancer Center of Gaithersburg, 808 West Diamond Avenue. Dr. Ann Gupta is the director of the state-of-the-art facility, which offers radiation treatment for cancer patients in the Gaithersburg area. “My staff and I are pleased to become a part of the community in...
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UPDATED Within just the past six months, two developers approached Gaithersburg city officials about implementing elements of the Kentlands master plan. One property owner was interested in building more live-work type units in between the Michael’s and Whole Foods stores. Another was considering a unique residential concept on an office pad site near the...
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