One of the great things about Kentlands is its small town vibe with its tree-lined streets, white picket fences and friendly neighbors. Kentlands never felt more wonderfully small town than it did at the Fourth of July parade. This year,…
Why see one play when you can see eight? From July 18 through 27, Montgomery Playhouse will be presenting their annual One Act Festival featuring well-known and local playwrights’ works. The festival features three published works and five original plays…
By Karen O’Keefe When he learned that some of his neighbors were suffering from Lyme disease, scientist and board-certified clinical pathologist Ahmed Kilani began to wonder about the ticks in his Quince Orchard Park (QOP) neighborhood. How prevalent were the…
Chopteeth, a 12-piece Afrofunk orchestra, takes the outdoor stage at BlackRock on Saturday, July 19, 7 p.m. Known for its distinctive and fun fusion of West African and American popular music, Chopteeth’s sound is based on Afrobeat, a big band…
K25 Fourth Fun and Fundraising As part of the ongoing celebration of the 25th anniversary of Kentlands, this year’s Fourth of July parade featured floats for the first time. A panel of judges comprised of Gina Dropik, Bridget Edell and…
The Gaithersburg Police Department will be participating in this year’s National Night Out, which is set for the evening of Aug. 5. The annual event’s focus is to showcase a community’s unity against crime. “Each year we look forward to…
Two Arrested After Search Warrant Two men were arrested after Montgomery County Police executed a search and seizure warrant in the 16000 block of Howard Landing Drive on June 26, according to police. Carlos Herrera, 24, faces a charge of…
Waldo Found At the Gaithersburg Book Festival in May, Candlewick Press, the U.S. publisher of “Where’s Waldo?” books, teamed up with festival sponsors to engage young readers in some detective work. Youngsters had to comb the festival to find five…
Poolesville is 9 miles as the crow flies from Gaithersburg and no more than a 20-minute drive from Kentlands, but it couldn’t be further away in environment and pace. Remember to slow down as you approach because this is one…
Persiano Gallery Holding Warehouse Liquidation Sale Persiano Gallery is renting 188 Kentlands Blvd. for the summer to host a liquidation sale of all the furnishings from their old warehouse in Rockville. The owner of the upscale furnishings store, John Hashempour,…
