Montgomery Community Media

The Gaithersburg City Council has narrowed the selection of candidates for the open Council seat left vacant by the passing of Henry Marraffa from 12 candidates to five finalists and the elected leaders are expected to announce their choice for the appointment today in a news release, according to City Attorney Lynn Board. The five […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 24, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett has announced that he’s vetoing the $15 minimum wage legislation, that was approved by the County Council last week by a 5-4 vote. 2. County Council members are scheduled to interview Robert Dorfman at 10 a.m. about leading […]

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 23, in Montgomery County: 1. Don’t leave the house without your umbrella. The National Weather Service reports that rain is in the forecast, and a wind advisory is in effect from 5 a.m – 4 p.m. so you may want to secure any outside objects before you […]

Rockville’s new city manager, Robert DiSpirito, began working at City Hall this week. “My first objective is to go out and meet Rockville’s employees and residents, listen intently, and learn all I can about this great community, reaching out and hearing what matters to our residents, civic groups, schools, businesses, and other partners,” said DiSpirito. […]

Here are five things to know today, Nov. 11, in Montgomery County: 1. It’s Veterans Day! Find out what’s open and what’s not in Montgomery County, here. 2. A Veterans Day ceremony is scheduled at 11 a.m. today at the City Hall Concert Pavilion in Gaithersburg. 3. A celebration of diversity, “Stand in Solidarity with […]

Gaithersburg officials hosted a “Council in the Communities” meeting on Oct. 19 at Fields Road Elementary School. Dozens of residents from the communities of Shady Grove Village, the Reserve at Crown Pointe, Washingtonian Village and Timberbrook attended the meeting to ask questions and to listen to presentations from city staff about neighborhood services, public safety, […]

Gaithersburg officials have announced that the city’s popular Yoga in the Park fitness program will be extended through August 30th. The free drop-in program, designed for all ages, skills and abilities, takes place on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at the City Hall Pavilion. The City Hall Pavilion is located at 31 South Summit […]

Here are five things to know today, May 31, in Montgomery County: 1. Corbett and Grace Lunsford are driving their Tiny House across the country to showcase its energy efficiency, and this week they are in Montgomery County. You can tour their Tiny Home, as part of the Proof is Possible Tour, from 5 – […]

It rained almost all day but the Gaithersburg Book Festival was no washout. Organizers say approximately 12,000 people attended the 7th annual event at the grounds of City Hall. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, below, Gaithersburg Mayor and Book Festival founder Jud Ashman talks about what makes this annual literary event so special. He also […]

Book lovers take note. The 7th Annual Gaithersburg Book Festival returns to the grounds of City Hall on May 21. Here’s a preview:   A schedule of the author talks and signings, workshops and more are available on the Gaithersburg Book Festival website.