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Montgomery County Police Explain the Speed Cameras

Montgomery County Police Explain the Speed Cameras

About 6 months ago we reported on the newly installed speed cameras that many of us are used to seeing all over the county. Captain John Damskey explains the policies and benefits of the speed cameras and states his case for why he thinks we really do need them. Followed by questions from Council members. What [...]

Register Now For the 16th Annual Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run, Walk and Kids Fun Runs!

Register Now For the 16th Annual Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run, Walk and Kids Fun Runs!

The Kentlands Community Foundation, in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg, announces on-line registration beginning July 1, 2009 for the 16th annual 5K Race, set for Saturday, September 5. This USATF Certified 5K course winds through the award-winning and scenic New Urbanism neighborhoods of the Kentlands and Lakelands, featuring two water stops and live [...]

4th of July 2009 in Montgomery County - Fireworks in Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, and Kensington

4th of July 2009 in Montgomery County - Fireworks in Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, and Kensington

Update - June 26: The RAINDATE for the Germantown Glory fireworks at the Soccerplex has changed to July 6th at 7PM. Again, this is for the rain check event only. Just like every other year that I can remember, Gaithersburg will be firing off fireworks from the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on July 4th. Gates open at [...]

Armed Robbering in Kentlands by 16, 20 Year Olds - 2 Still at Large

02 July 2009

Gaithersburg, MD. Gaithersburg Police Detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at 5:45 p.m. on June 16, 2009 at the intersection of Kentlands Boulevard and Booth Street in the Kentlands community of Gaithersburg. Two suspects are in custody and police seek help in locating two additional suspects who remain at-large. The investigation revealed that the [...]

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MoCo Police: 6th District Weekly Crime Summary - July 1, 2009

02 July 2009

6th District Weekly Crime Summary - July 1, 2009 Reporting Period: June 15, 2009 to June 23, 2009 REPORT CLASSIFICATION P1 P2 R1 R2 S1 S2 Rape - - - - - - Robbery - 1 1 - - - Aggravated Assault 1 1 - - 1 - Burglary-Commercial/School - 1 - - 1 2 Burglary Residential 2 2 - 2 1 2 Larceny-Fr Veh/Veh Part* 4 1 13 4 - 2 Stolen Vehicle - 1 3 2 - - 2947-Recovered Vehicle - - - - - - Sex Offense - - - - - - *excludes stolen tags P1 Beat: • An aggravated assault occurred on [...]

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DC Native Connie Gallerizzo Presents Arts Barn Invitational Gallery All Through July

26 June 2009

Gaithersburg, MD. The oil paintings of Connie Gallerizzo will be on display in the Arts Barn Invitational Gallery July 1 through August 2, 2009. An artist’s reception will be held on Wednesday, July 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Born and raised in the Washington, D.C metropolitan area, Gallerizzo has been painting for over 30 years. [...]

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MoCo Police: 6th District Weekly Crime Summary - June 24, 2009

26 June 2009

6th District Weekly Crime Summary - June 24, 2009 Reporting Period: June 8, 2009 to June 16, 2009 REPORT CLASSIFICATION P1 P2 R1 R2 S1 S2 Rape - - - - 1 - Robbery - - 2 - - - Aggravated Assault - - 1 - - - Burglary-Commercial/School - - 1 - 3 1 Burglary Residential - - 2 - 1 - Larceny-Fr Veh/Veh Part* 2 6 5 1 3 - Stolen Vehicle 2 2 - 1 - - 2947-Recovered Vehicle - - - - - - Sex Offense - - - - - - *excludes stolen tags P1 Beat: • No significant activity. P2 Beat: • A [...]

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Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For Gaithersburg Residents- Sunday July 19th

26 June 2009

You can get your dog or cat a free rabies vaccination on Sunday, July 19, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Head down to the Montgomery County Animal Shelter between these times at 14645 Rothgeb Drive in Rockville. The only requirement for a free vaccination is that your pet must have a city license, which are [...]

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Calling All Potential Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council Nominees for 2009 Elections

26 June 2009

Elections for Mayor and City Council are less than 5 months away, and you need 100 Gaithersburg residents to sign your petition of nomination if you want to run. More details in the press release from the City: Packets Available for Those Interested in Mayor, City Council Candidacy for 2009 Gaithersburg Elections Gaithersburg, MD. Gaithersburg residents will cast [...]

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Dogs Rescued From Puppy Mill Come To Gaithersburg

25 June 2009

This is one of those stories that really warms the heart. There were a total of 250 dogs rescued from a puppy mill ins Pennsylvania. Related Blogs Related Blogs on Charity Related Blogs on Humane Society If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

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2009 Celebrate Gaithersburg in Olde Towne Street Festival

2009 Celebrate Gaithersburg in Olde Towne Street Festival

23 June 2009

Plans for the 28th Celebrate Gaithersburg Festival are already underway! Those that are interested in becoming sponsors and/or vendors please refer to the official Celebrate Gaithersburg website. When: Sunday, September 20th, 2009 Where: Olde Towne Gaithersburg This the the 28th annual Celebrate Gaithersburg, and will once again be held on the streets of Olde Towne Gaithersburg. Last year’s [...]

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Free AT&T National Tickets For US Military from Tiger Woods

18 June 2009

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Free tickets are available for active duty and retired service members, Department of Defense civilians and their Families to attend one day of the AT&T National PGA Tour event June 28 through July 5 at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md.The Army’s Information Tickets and Reservations Office at the Pentagon will [...]

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See “Taming of the Shrew” for Free at Gaithersburg’s Outdoor Concert Pavilion

18 June 2009

“Taming of the Shrew will be performed as part of the Shakespeare on the Lawn series hosted at the City Hall Concert Pavillion. I remember going to see “Much Ado About Nothing” a few years back at the Concert Pavillion, and the Maryland Shakespeare Festival really puts on a  great performance. Go check it out! Enjoy [...]

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