We all have pet projects we devote our time and energy toward. These projects may ebb and flow as our interests change. However, Quince Orchard Park (QOP) resident Debby Hartten has made pets her project, and through the years her commitment has never wavered. “I’ve pretty much always had dogs,” Hartten said. “I have...
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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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Montgomery County Police Officer Edward E. Paden Jr. received the Congressional Badge of Bravery Award this morning for his efforts to ensure the safety of visitors and employees at the Discovery Channel Headquarters in Silver Spring when a suicide bomber entered the building back in Sept. 2010. U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and U.S. Congressman...
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Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is sponsoring five budget forums throughout the county during the month of January to seek input from residents about fiscal year 2013 operating budget priorities. Leggett is encouraging residents to attend the forums to provide input in light of budget shortfalls predicted in the coming fiscal year. “These public...
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A new carryout bag law is now in effect in Montgomery County that calls for merchants and retailers to charge a 5-cent tax on each plastic or paper bag they give customers. Although the tax was voted on and passed 8-1 by the Montgomery County Council last May, the idea is still new for...
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The Kentlands Community Foundation (KCF) will hold a lottery drawing for nine community garden plots on Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kentlands Clubhouse. Only Kentlands residents are eligible to compete for the community garden spots. In March 2010, the Kentlands Citzens Assembly approved a three-year pilot program for a community garden. The...
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After a delay spent resolving an unforeseen stormwater management design problem, Montgomery County officials held an enthusiastic, if frigid, “groundbreaking ceremony” on Dec. 18 to signal the final “ go-ahead” for the library renovation’s construction. A hardy crowd of about 40, including library users, county general services (construction) officials, library staff, upcounty regional center...
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The Kentlands Downtown Partnership (KDP) is changing its meeting schedule in the New Year. The general membership meetings will now be held on the fourth Wednesday of every other month starting with the Jan. 25th meeting. The second meeting will be on March 28 and so on. The business and networking meetings begin at...
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The city of Gaithersburg is slowly replacing street signs on local streets with a new color scheme and upper and lower case letters because of new federal regulations designed to improve the readability of the signs for drivers. The city’s first new black and white signs are now up in the new Vistas community...
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