After a large section of retaining wall owned by the Kentlands Citizens Assembly (KCA) collapsed along Quince Orchard Road on March 30, forcing the evacuation of two families and the condemnation of their homes, a Town Courier investigation found the…
A proposed amendment to the administrative resolution that outlines the Kentlands Citizens Assembly’s “due process enforcement procedures for addressing alleged violations of the governing documents” was withdrawn from consideration by the Kentlands Citizens Assembly (KCA) Board at their meeting on…
When asked to describe “The Great American Trailer Park Musical,” Director Lee Rosenthal picks a popular television show to describe the comedy. “It’s basically ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ on steroids,” she said, laughing. “That’s really what it is. … It’s…
If this year’s winter storms were hard for you to bear, think about those who didn’t have permanent shelter for weathering those storms. In the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area in 2013, 639 veterans were homeless, according to a report released…
The Kentlands Community Foundation continues to roll out 25 planned events to celebrate the community’s 25th anniversary, and next up is a photographic scavenger hunt. The hunt begins Saturday, April 5 and ends 25 days later at midnight on April…
Senior Bee Friends of the Library, Montgomery County hosts Seasoned Spellers: A Senior Spelling Bee at the Gaithersburg Public Library, April 5, 11 a.m. Montgomery County residents aged 55 and older will compete in a celebration of words. For more…
Please: No “Silent Spring” Living in the Kentlands and Lakelands, offers a special joy: to walk on the pathways around the lakes in our neighborhood. This, even more so in the spring when the symphony of birds singing fills the air. My…
Want to learn more about going green? The city of Gaithersburg invites local residents to participate in its annual Green Week from April 5-11. This year’s events offer fun and educational activities focused on improving the environment. Green Week has…
Digital Dish The city of Gaithersburg launched its new and improved website on March 25. The web address remains the same, but the new site offers better organization and easier navigation, calendar filtering options, integration of emergency notifications and social…
The Gaithersburg Police Department saw an overall decrease in calls for service last year but an increase in arrests, according to the agency’s annual report. Released in mid-March, the report showed the department received 30,638 calls in 2013, which is…
