The irony of new urbanism is that it really isn’t new at all. In fact, communities like Kentlands, which include the elements of traditional neighborhoods and are accessible to public transit, were the norm until the onslaught of post-World War…
Quick – Quick – Quick! What mythological creature has the whole world on his shoulders? Still thinking? Too late. The answer is “Atlas.” Welcome to the world of the Quince Orchard High School Academic Club. The club, a group of…
If you’re looking to adopt a cat or if you find yourself reincarnated someday and somehow in the feline persuasion and in need of a family, head to the blue clapboard, two-story house at 12 Park Ave. in Olde Towne,…
By Gina Dropik An empty toilet paper holder, eye-rolling teenagers, the dreaded deli counter, Starbucks addictions. These are all parts of the everyday life of a suburban mom—the kinds of things that can make a woman laugh, cry or just…
Kentlands Mansion Spring Bridal Showcase A picture is worth a thousand words. Helen John’s photographs of weddings at Kentlands Mansion speak of romance, hope and beauty—what every bride wants for her special day. North Potomac-based professional photographer Helen John will…
The gas gauge on Jeremy Filko’s Subaru stated it would be empty in 40 miles. The gauge was wrong. The vehicle died about 100 yards away from a gas station in the middle of Quince Orchard Road where West Diamond…
‘Above and Beyond’ Award Received City Manager Tony Tomasello accepted the “Above and Beyond” Award on behalf of the city of Gaithersburg. Presented at the Employer Awards Luncheon hosted by the Maryland Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and…
It’s Saturday morning and Quince Orchard Library is bustling. Kids dressed in their karate uniforms are running around, stopping occasionally to look at the pictures in Flora and Ulysses or tapping out a game at the computer section. High school…
By Nora Fitzpatrick I like to think that I have pretty good time management skills. I plan the coming week’s activities in advance, all appointments and practices are color-coded in my iCal, and I pack the kids’ lunches the night…
Students dazzled family and friends with their talents at the annual Lakelands Park Middle School Variety Show on Feb. 27. Twenty-eight students and two staff members performed more than 20 acts, including singing, guitar and piano playing, step dancing, a…
