Montgomery Community Media

Cyrus Kamara lives in Germantown. He has been a Montgomery County residents for more than 10 years. On June 14, he watched his mother, Matilda Kamara, become an American citizen during a naturalization ceremony for 43 people at the Celebrate Gaithersburg Festival. Naturalization candidates were from Brazil, Cameroon, China, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, […]

The grounds of Gaithersburg City Hall was the setting for a naturalization ceremony for 43 new American citizens from 23 countries on June 14th at the Celebrate Gaithersburg festival. Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman and Councilmembers presented the new citizens with American Citizenship certificates. The new citizens were also encouraged to register to vote after the […]

The mini heat wave continues today! The National Weather Service says we could reach the low 90s. Here are five things to know today, June 12th, in Montgomery County: 1. School Year Countdown: Today is the last full day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools students. 2. Weekend Happenings: There’s lots going on this weekend. Here’s a […]

The 33rd annual Celebrate Gaithersburg festival takes place in Olde Towne from noon – 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 14 at the intersection of Summit and Diamond Avenues. Admission and parking are free, with shuttle service from Lakeforest Mall. For information or to download the Festival App visit the Gaithersburg website. Celebrate! Gaithersburg, a lively […]

The 32nd annual Celebrate Gaithersburg festival takes place in Olde Towne from noon – 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 8 at the intersection of Summit and Diamond Avenues. Admission and parking are free, with shuttle service from Lakeforest Mall. For information and to download the Festival App visit the Gaithersburg website. Celebrate! Gaithersburg, a lively […]

The 32nd Annual Celebrate Gaithersburg in Olde Towne Festival will draw an entire community to Gaithersburg’s historic city center from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 8. The festival features several stages of live entertainment headlined by Seldom Scene, with plenty of food and themed activity areas for all ages and interests. Promote your […]

Gaithersburg is making changes to two annual street festivals based on public discussion at Mayor and city Council meetings and work sessions. The two festivals that will be modified are the Oktoberfest in the Kentlands and the Celebrate Gaithersburg in Olde Towne. Oktoberfest will expand to accomodate more stages and activities. Celebrate Gaithersburg in Olde […]

The 31st annual Celebrate Gaithersburg festival takes place in Olde Towne from noon – 5 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the intersection of Summit and Diamond Avenues. Enjoy the sounds of The Smithereens and other entertainers. You will find four zones filled with family fun. The Global Zone features culturally diverse crafts and entertainment. The […]