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In this MyMCMedia extra, Jud Ashman, the founder and chair of the Gaitherburg Book Festival, describes what it is like to attend an author talk as he promotes an upcoming event about the creator of the Muppets. You can meet Brian Jay Jones, the biographer of Jim Henson: The Biography at 7 p.m. on April […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Jud Ashman, the founder and chair of the Gaithersburg Book Festival, shares his excitement about the biographer Brian Jay Henson event coming up at the Gaithersburg Library on April 16. For more information, visit the GBF’s website.   Related:      

In this MyMCMedia extra, you will meet the founder of the Gaithersburg Book Festival as he provides an overview of the literary event, which is now considered the biggest outdoor literary event in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Save the GBF date: May 17. You can find out more about the presenting authors, workshops and […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg Book Festival founder Jud Ashman provides a quick rundown of some of the authors who will be appearing at the May 17 event, which is held on the grounds of City Hall. For more information, visit the Gaithersburg Book Festival’s website at www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org. Related:

There was a big turnout for the Kentlands 25th anniversary celebratory event, “Birth of a Community,” at Largent’s Restaurant and Bar on Feb. 16. Approximately 150 people attended the event, including many elected and appointed officials as well as dozens of Kentlands residents and volunteers. Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz and Mike Watkins, who served as […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz proclaims Jan. 4, 2014 as Gaithersburg Library Day in the city of Gaithersburg. Related posts:  

It’s been over three years since the Gaithersburg Library closed for renovations and the January 4th reopening of this beloved county facility marks a new chapter in its storied history. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. You can view more photos from the grand opening day celebration below: Related posts:  

In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg Councilmember Jud Ashman touts the 2014 Gaithersburg Book Festival. Here’s the skinny on some of the authors and the website: Mark your calendar for May 17, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more at Gaithersburg Book Festival.

Elected officials, community leaders and residents gathered in Gaithersburg on June 1 to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Montgomery Park affordable housing apartments in Gaithersburg. The renovations completed by Landmark Realty ranged from new roofs to security and internal repairs—and the company was able to keep rents stable. Landmark also created a community […]

Gaithersburg Book Festival Founder Jud Ashman addresses the authors, volunteers and city officials at a reception the night before the literary event.