A severe thunderstorm ripped through Gaithersburg on July 25 shortly after 3:00 p.m. knocking out power to thousands and causing minor storm damage throughout the city. Tree damage in Quince Orchard Park (QOP) was especially severe on Winter Walk Drive and Summer Walk Drive and some houses are missing shutters. High winds also toppled...
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Money magazine ranks Gaithersburg as the 25th best place to live on its 2010 list of 100 best places to live in the country. “We all know this is a great place to live, work, learn and play,” said Mayor Sidney Katz. “But it’s encouraging when our efforts are recognized and validated by those...
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A minor 3.6 earthquake rattled many residents out of bed shortly after 5 a.m. on July 16 to the surprise of almost everyone. The U.S. Geological Survey reports the epicenter was located one mile north of Gaithersburg in Germantown, although the rumbling was felt over a widespread area from Frederick to Washington, D.C., to...
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A minor 3.6 earthquake rattled many residents out of bed shortly after 5 a.m. this morning. The U.S. Geological Survey reports the epicenter was located one mile north of Gaithersburg in Germantown, although the rumbling was felt from Frederick to Washington, D.C. Gaithersburg City Councilman Michael Sesma said the earthquake woke him up. “Thought...
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The city of Gaithersburg is ranked as the 25th best place to live on Money magazine’s 100 “Best Places to Live” list. On its website, CNN/Money magazine notes that “Gaithersburg’s ability to attract start-up companies has allowed it to rebound from the recession better than many other places.” “It’s nice to see the magazine...
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A final 2009 planning report filed by Gaithersburg planners with the state and obtained by The Town Courier contains no information or data about any planning activity at Crown Farm, Kentlands, Lakelands, Quince Orchard Park (QOP), the Vistas or MedImmune. The report identifies development and redevelopment projects elsewhere in the city and has a...
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