The Gaithersburg Planning Commission plays a vital role in making sure development projects are consistent with the city’s overall goals while also meeting the diverse needs of residents, commission members and city officials say. Balancing those needs can be tricky, but the city’s long track record of thriving developments — including Kentlands and Lakelands...
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City of Gaithersburg Website Changes in the Works Residents of the city of Gaithersburg will soon see more changes to the city’s website. According to Britta Monaco, director of community and public relations, the city plans to move the site to a content management system and will be migrating information onto it in the...
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As more people venture out to enjoy the spring season, state authorities and the Gaithersburg Police Department want to make sure motorists and bicyclists know and obey the rules of the road. “The safety of everyone on the roads is our highest concern 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” Melinda B. Peters,...
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Attempted Kidnapping The Gaithersburg Police Department is seeking the public’s help as it investigates an attempted kidnapping that occurred in the 500 block of Midsummer Drive. On April 22, at approximately 6:54 p.m., the victim, a 14-year-old male, stated that he was running along the sidewalk of Midsummer Drive when an unknown Hispanic male...
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By Pete Goetsch The sun is shining brighter and earlier every day. This is an exciting time for everyone who enjoys being outside. Who can resist the call of the playful sun poking its head over the horizon on a glorious Saturday morning? With the warmer weather come some challenges in staying active. While the weatherman may not know...
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Great Tastes at Liz Bakery Liz Bakery, located at 119 Market Street, has baked and decorated custom cakes for customers in Gaithersburg and beyond for nine years. The bakery is owned by Liz and Benedicto Batres and managed by their son, Dave. Most of the Batreses’ business comes from creating custom cakes for large...
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