Kentlands Day A parade, business fair, car show, silent auction, live entertainment and rides are just some of the highlights of the third annual Kentlands Day celebration scheduled from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on May 7 in Market Square. For more information, visit www.kentlandsday.com. 8th Annual Wine Tasting The Gaithersburg Germantown Chamber of...
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After nearly six months of research and interviews, Mike Knapp, principal of Orion Ventures, LLC, delivered his economic development report to city leaders on April 25 at City Hall. Although a PowerPoint presentation was included in the background materials posted online, the full report was not shared with the public or the city’s leaders...
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Giant App Giant Food has launched its first mobile application for iPhone and Android devices. “With mobile applications gaining popularity, Giant is committed to keeping up with the latest technology,” said Jamie Miller, public and community relations manager for Giant Food of Landover, Md. “We’re thrilled to launch our mobile application and look forward...
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An inside look at some of the infrastructure work at Crown Farm, which is out of view from the adjacent public roads. City staff provided two photos, with details about the wall’s mass as part of the 100-year flood elevation plan, to the elected leaders recently as a daily briefing item. Rough grading of...
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The Kentlands Downtown Partnership (KDP) is looking into creating an arts and entertainment district in Kentlands, but that state level distinction could mean a loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax revenue for the city. During a KDP meeting in March, the group agreed to explore the merits of the program to...
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Lakelands resident Michael Passas has been in the restaurant business for about 15 years, but it wasn’t until he opened YumBurgers in King Farm last year that he finally got the chance to truly create one on his own. Passas owns six Papa John’s franchises in the District and one in Bethesda, and he...
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Recycle Your Bicycle Donate your used bicycle and/or bicycle parts to “Bikes for the World” at Whole Foods Market on April 16 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 316 Kentlands Boulevard. For more information about this Earth Month collaboration, visit www.bikesfortheworld.org. The Midnight Hour The Giant Food Store in Kentlands is now open...
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As rescue and relief efforts continue on the ground in Japan, Kicks Karate supported relief efforts here in Maryland by hosting a kick-a-thon to raise money for the American Red Cross this past Friday and Saturday. Hundreds of students came out to perform 100 kicks they had pledged to do for the donations received...
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The Reunion Jazz Ensemble performs on April 6 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Tony and James restaurant in Kentlands. The jazz group is an offshoot of The Reunion Band that plays rock and roll oldies. A member of both bands, attorney Jim Savitz of Village Settlements plays the keyboard. “I love playing,” Savitz...
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The Kentlands Downtown Partnership (KDP) is looking into creating an arts and entertainment district in Kentlands, but that distinction on a state level could mean a loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax revenue for the city. During a KDP meeting in March, the group agreed to explore the merits of the...
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