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Gaithersburg Rated Best Place in Md. for Kids
BusinessWeek magazine and OnBoard Informatics chose Gaithersburg as Maryland's "best place to raise your kids" in a survey this month.
The second annual survey included towns that have at least 50,000 residents and a median family income of $40,000 to $100,000. It also considered factors such as school performance, crime rates, air quality, job growth, museums, recreation and diversity.
The magazine's Web site describes Gaithersburg as "a former farming town at the terminus of the D.C. Metro's Red Line" and "a diverse, affordable place with a shopping district called 'Old Towne' that dates back to the 19th century."
The runners-up in Maryland included Silver Spring and Aspen Hill, and the national winner was Mount Prospect, Ill., a Chicago suburb. Survey information is available at http:/
Town Hall Meeting Tonight in Rockville
Rockville City Council member Piotr Gajewski will host a town hall-style meeting at 8 p.m. today to discuss local issues and concerns.
The session will include a review of recent actions by the Rockville mayor and council and an open forum for residents to ask questions and voice opinions.
The meeting will be at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave. For information, call 240-314-8280.
Bowling Center Hosts Charity Event Today
The National Center for Children and Families and 300 Shady Grove, a new bowling and entertainment venue in Gaithersburg, will host Thanks-Bowl-Giving at 5:30 p.m. today. Proceeds will benefit the center, which works to create healthy living environments for families in need.
Bowlers are invited to rent lanes by calling Sarah Corcoran at 301-365-4480, Ext. 164. Standout bowlers will receive recognition for extremely high or low scores.
The bowling center is at 15720 Shady Grove Rd. For information, call 301-948-1390 or visit http:/
Rockville Pike to Detour At Randolph-Montrose
The State Highway Administration plans to open a temporary detour road along the east side of Rockville Pike-Route 355 at Randolph-Montrose Road beginning today or in the next few days, the state transportation department announced.
Weather permitting, that section of Route 355 should be reopened by the end of the month. Motorists who travel along East Jefferson Street will also be directed to Executive Boulevard and back to northbound Route 355 this week as traffic is rerouted.
