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The Gaithersburg Ethics Commission plans to meet behind closed doors on Thursday to review a complaint filed that alleges a violation of the city’s ethics ordinance. Gaithersburg City Attorney Lynn Board said it’s the first ethics complaint on record, going back as far as 35 years. Board would not disclose any information about the complaint, […]

If you’ve seen people glued to their phones recently, instead of texting or scrolling through Twitter, they’re most likely searching for Pokémon, the popular cartoon characters that debuted in the 90s. The latest viral mobile game craze, “Pokémon Go,” allows players to see characters pop into existence on their screens next to real-world objects. Players are […]

Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman and the City Council will hold a work session to discuss small cell tower installations in April. The meeting will give residents an opportunity to comment on the proposed construction of the towers during a presentation by City staff on Monday, April 11. According to a news release from the City of Gaithersburg, […]

Dozens of residents turned out for a Gaithersburg City Council meeting on Monday night to honor a former Quince Orchard High School football player. The meeting took place at Gaithersburg City Hall which is located on 31 South Summit Avenue. The City Council had a full agenda for Monday night’s meeting, but the biggest draw […]

Former Gaithersburg City Councilmember Cathy Drzyzgula was honored for her service to the city at a reception at City Hall on Nov. 16th. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz declares it “Cathy Drzyzgula Day” in District 3 and he says that’s a first. Drzyzgula was honored on Nov. 16 for her […]

The Gaithersburg City Police Department might have new digs within the next few days. The City Council this week approved the authority to buy the building at 16 Summit Ave, owned by DANAC Corp. just steps away from the department’s home at 14 Fulks Corner Ave. The price tag is $5 million. At 42,000 square […]

He’s held elected office for decades but Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz was still required to attend mandatory candidate training on July 18 at City Hall. In fact, he was the only candidate to attend the mandatory training session. The office of Mayor and two City Council seats are up for reelection on Nov. 5. Candidates […]

On April 2, Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz and the City Council will issue a proclamation declaring April as Autism Awareness Month in the city of Gaithersburg. The proclamation will be presented to Melissa Porter, a local ambassador for the Autism Speaks “Light It Up Blue” awareness campaign. As part of the campaign, the City will […]