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…
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Heroes in Residence at Hidden Creek A June 11 ribbon-cutting ceremony at Hidden Creek Apartments, 430 Allied Place #1110, dedicated the nation’s newest Operation Homefront Village. This program “affords wounded warriors and their families with stable housing while they transition…
Aiming for Fluidity, Balance in Parking
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How long does it take to run a quick errand to a store? A five to 10 minute trip can sometimes run longer for a variety of reasons, and that’s the quagmire going on now regarding the 30-minute parking spaces…
Primary Election June 24 Snapshot
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At the state level, Gaithersburg voters will be electing a senator and three delegates to the Maryland General Assembly, as well as candidates from each party for governor, attorney general and other offices. In January, Senator Jennie Forehand (D-MD) announced…
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The Art of Celebrate Gaithersburg With musical, visual and the culinary arts, the June 8 festival in Olde Towne celebrated Gaithersburg’s creativity. Despite its migration from October to June, an estimated 22,000 people turned out for the 32nd annual event…
A Jolly June Offers Free Entertainment
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With pools open and grills sporting their first layer of hamburger grease, summer seems to have officially begun. Weekend concerts and children’s events are in full swing, with June bringing several unique events for the entire family. The 32nd annual…
Gaithersburg Voters to Choose County Council Rep in June Primary
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Gaithersburg area voters have a lot of choices to make June 24 in the primary election. Most of the competition plays out on the Democratic ballot. One race of particular interest in the Gaithersburg area is the race to fill…
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Gaithersburg One of Fastest Growing U.S. Cities According to a U.S. Census Bureau report released May 22, Gaithersburg is ranked eighth on a list of 15 fastest growing large cities for the July 2012 to July 2013 period. Gaithersburg had…
Belgians in Kentlands Get Taste of Home
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Brasserie Beck’s opening has already generated a lot of buzz. Their soft opening on May 5 was met with rave reviews, and their Mother’s Day brunch was completely booked. Loyal fans of Chef Robert Wiedmaier have been inundating the “Brasserie…
New Rockville Fire Station Also Supports Gaithersburg Residents
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Montgomery County Council Chairman Craig Rice best summed up the significance of the county’s new fire station, dedicated on April 30, by saying, “It is the right station, in the right place at the right time.” Located at the corner…