Gaithersburg

November 8, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Police Investigate Attempted Kidnapping in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County Police Department’s Major Crimes Division is investigating an attempted kidnapping that occurred in Gaithersburg on Nov. 3. According to a police statement, officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Hidden Marsh Street Nov. 3 because of an attempted kidnapping report. Officers spoke to the victim, a woman, who said she was waiting […]

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November 8, 2021 | Collin Riviello

Construction Begins on New Gaithersburg Park

After more than five years of planning, construction on a new park in Gaithersburg has begun and is expected to be completed by early 2023. Pleasant View Park is a planned 9.84-acre park located on Route 28 at the former site of the Consumer Product Safety Commission campus. Patriot Construction LLC is handling the Park’s […]

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November 8, 2021 | Michelle Queen

What’s Open, What’s Closed on Veterans Day in Montgomery County

Montgomery County government has posted the following holiday schedule for Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day: County offices – Closed. Public Libraries – Closed. County-operated COVID-19 vaccination and testing centers – open regular hours. County liquor stores – All stores open from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Ride On and Ride On extRa – will […]

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November 3, 2021 | Collin Riviello

Metro Red Line Closures Extend into 2022

No one likes roadwork construction delays especially if it clogs up the arteries in the heart of a city like the Baltimore Road closure in Rockville. And it appears Metro construction is not immune to delays either as the Rockville and Shady Grove Metro stations will now be closed an additional month until Jan. 11, […]

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November 3, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Gaithersburg Announces Unofficial Election Results; Ashman Reelected Mayor

The City of Gaithersburg has announced the unofficial results for its municipal election for mayor and two council member seats. The races show that incumbent Jud Ashman will be reelected as the city’s mayor, a position he’s held since 2014; Jim McNulty, creative director at Gigawatt Group, and Lisa Henderson, program director for Montgomery County […]

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November 1, 2021 | Fran Murphy

On Election Eve, Gaithersburg Residents Set to Pick Mayor, Council Members

Tuesday marks election day for three key offices in the City of Gaithersburg. Residents can go to the polls to vote for Mayor and two at-large council members. Incumbent Mayor Jud Ashman looks to win a second term. His challenger, Stephen Escobar, serves as a soldier in the Maryland  Army National Guard. The mayor serves […]

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October 29, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Servicio Meteorológico Emite Vigilancia de Inundaciones para el Viernes

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional emite vigilancia de inundaciones El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS) emitió una alerta de inundación para partes del condado de Montgomery el viernes de 10 a.m. a 6 p.m. Se esperan fuertes lluvias que pueden causar inundaciones. El NWS espera que caigan alrededor de 1 a 2 pulgadas de lluvia. Algunas áreas […]

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October 29, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Takoma Park, Gaithersburg, MCPS y otros Continúan con el Mandato del Uso de las Mascarillas

La administradora de la ciudad de Gaithersburg, Tanisha Briley, anunció que la ciudad continuará con el requisito de que todos los visitantes mayores de dos años usen coberturas faciales y distancia física en todo momento mientras se encuentren en los espacios públicos de las instalaciones de la ciudad de Gaithersburg, independientemente del estado de vacunación. […]

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October 29, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Ghost Stories of Montgomery County

‘Tis the season for thrillers …and while it may not be “Halloween Part 13” or “The Maryland Lawnmower Massacre”, MyMCM has created its own version of the genre: “Ghost Stories.” In this less than full-length feature, the real star is Montgomery County. While she doesn’t believe in ghosts herself, Lottes confesses she really wrote her […]

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October 29, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 29, In Montgomery County

Today is Friday, Oct. 29 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Food Distribution Events:  There are three food distribution events today for anyone in need. From 9 to 10:30 a.m. you can stop by Upcounty Hub Drive-thru Distribution at Mother Seton Parish in Germantown. The Interfaith Works Food Distribution in […]

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