Theft from Autos On Jan. 14 and 15, three thefts from autos were reported in the areas of Little Quarry Road and Kent Square Road. In all three incidents, an unknown suspect(s) entered the vehicles by unknown means and removed…
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City Scene
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City Enhances Security of Free Wireless Network On Thursday, Jan. 23, traffic on Public-COG, the city of Gaithersburg’s free wireless network that is available at several municipal facilities, was encrypted. A password is now required, and can be obtained from…
Vintage Valentine’s Day Decorations Inspired by Kentlands Do-It-Yourselfer
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It’s been a busy year for Kentlands resident Bridget Edell, host of TV’s “Lip Gloss & A Sander,” a new DIY show that appeals to the do-it-yourselfer in all of us. The show airs on both Montgomery Community Media Channel…
Shop Talk
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Largent’s Restaurant & Bar Opening After Much Anticipation Largent’s Restaurant & Bar is set to open on Wednesday, Feb. 5 after many delays caused by construction. “Our foods are all-American grill. We are a family-style neighborhood restaurant with a lot…
Ton of Fun Fitness Tips
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At Fleet Feet Sports, some 140 people have been challenged to lose—literally and collectively—a ton of weight. At press time, these Ton of Fun Challenge participants had lost a total of 602 pounds. Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz and Germantown resident…
The Whiz Kids of Rachel Carson
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The all-purpose room at Rachel Carson Elementary was abuzz the evening of Jan. 29 as students, parents, other family members and friends came out in force for the school’s 6th Annual Science and Invention Night, produced by PTA Co-chairs Meredith…
Assignment Education
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QO’s Matt Habel Wins the Google Code-in 2013 Contest Matt Habel, a Quince Orchard High School student, is one of only 20 grand prize winners in the Google Code-in 2013 contest. All winners will be flown to Google’s Mountain View,…
Chris Goodrich and a Life Well Versed
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Chris Goodrich has come home. Born and raised in Montgomery Village, he left many years ago to make his way in the world. He spent time in New York, widely regarded as the theatre mecca, became an actor and director,…
Arts & Entertainment
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The Pâté Painters and Glass Artist Tony Glander Jan. 31-March 23; Artists’ reception, 7-8:30 p.m., The Arts Barn The appropriately named Pâté Painters celebrate life and friendship by enjoying fine foods and wines each time they gather to paint. Their paintings—watercolor,…
“The Goldfinch” Written by Donna Tartt
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Mississippi-born writer Donna Tartt told an interviewer that she writes to create a work like the ones she loved as a child—“galloping, gleeful, you-don’t-know-what’s-going-to-happen-next.” Her stunning, almost 800-page novel “The Goldfinch” is overflowing with that spirit. With her elaborately constructed…