Apply for Improvement Matching Grant Neighborhood groups and HOAs are encouraged to apply for the Frederick J. Felton Neighborhood Matching Grant program. The program provides an incentive for neighborhood organizations to improve their communities by awarding dollar-for-dollar matching grants of…
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Democratic County Exec Candidates Debate Montgomery’s Economy
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The six Democratic candidates for Montgomery County Executive met last week to debate the economic future of the county, amid a recent study showing declining trends in the county’s economic indicators. Empower Montgomery, a nonpartisan organization that describes its mission…
Pet Stores Banned From Selling Puppies
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Around a decade ago, Kentlands resident Sara Yassin was looking for a Maltese puppy. She went online, looked at some websites and called one when she saw a puppy she liked. She began asking questions like “How big are the…
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Police Foundation Fundraiser Planned The Gaithersburg Police Foundation returns to Dogfish Head Alehouse on Tuesday, May 15 for its most popular fundraiser of the year. This is the tenth consecutive year for the event, which raises money for the nonprofit…
Kimco Proposes Long-Term Mixed-Use Development
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Outlined in four phases and nine development blocks, the mixed-use development plan proposed for Kentlands Market Square by Kimco Realty is envisioned to span decades—and the sketch plan before the city Monday night should be seen as “a broad framework,”…
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Manna CEO Honored With Global Women Stop Hunger Award Jackie DeCarlo, chief executive officer of Manna Food Center, was awarded Stop Hunger’s 2018 Women Stop Hunger Award at a ceremony in Paris, France, on March 13. The second annual Women…
Passing the Torch: Fleet Feet Has New Owners
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After owning and operating Fleet Feet Sports, one of the Kentlands’ most community-engaged retailers, since May 19, 2005, Robyn and Chris Gault have sold the store. The new owners, Ilene and Ethan Lish of Rockville, took over on Friday, March…
Building Service-Side Drive-Thru Satisfies Planning Commission
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The City of Gaithersburg Planning Commission’s March 28 discussion of the three proposed Kentlands Square infill buildings on the Lowe’s side of the Kentlands Square shopping center was guided by walkability and pedestrian safety concerns. This, Chair John Bauer said,…
Former Police Chief John King Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations
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By Jack Toomey Five women, including a college student and four current and former employees of the Provo, Utah, Police Department and the Provo Department of Public Safety, filed a lawsuit March 20, 2018 against former Provo police chief John…
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Laurie-Anne Sayles Named to Maryland’s Top 100 Women Gaithersburg City Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles has been recognized by The Daily Record, included in its 2018 listing of Maryland’s Top 100 Women. This listing recognizes outstanding achievements by women demonstrated through professional…