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Gaithersburg city leaders held their annual Memorial Day observance at Christman Park on May 30th. The ceremony included a presentation of colors by the Gaithersburg High School Cadet Color Guard, music, and a wreath laying ceremony. Dr. Richard Thomas (Major General Retired, U.S. Army) was the keynote speaker. Watch this MyMCMedia Extra video, below, for […]

It’s been a long time coming. Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman and City Councilmembers officially broke ground on the Olde Towne Park Plaza today. When it is complete, the plaza will include several amenities including an interactive fountain, benches and seating. Construction is expected to be complete in November. You can watch the groundbreaking ceremony, below: […]

Here are five things to know today, May 30, in Montgomery County: 1. Homicide Investigation: Montgomery County police are investigating a homicide that occurred over the weekend in Silver Spring. Police say two people have been arrested in the case and the suspects are expected to make their first court appearance today. 2. Memorial Day Observance: […]

An Olympic Gold Medalist, an ESPN sportscaster and the chairman of the Special Olympics are among the speakers who will address the graduating class of 2017 this year. And several schools will be holding ceremonies at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland, College Park, saving families the trek into the District to see […]

Montgomery County government will observe the following holiday schedule for Memorial Day on Monday, May 30: County Offices – closed. Libraries – closed. County Liquor stores – all Country liquor stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Recreation – all indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities will be open; administrative offices, senior centers […]

UPDATED It’s a Memorial Day tradition, and a sight to behold. The Rotary clubs of Montgomery Village and Gaithersburg have erected 750 large American flags on the lawn at Bohrer Park. The flag exhibit will be on display for four days from now until Memorial Day. The exhibit is officially entitled, “Flags for Our Heroes,” […]

The Victims’ Rights Foundation is raising money for the victims and their families following the shootings in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties on May 5th and May 6th. Victims’ Rights Foundation President Gregory Wims said his organization has set up a Hero’s Fund that will be equally divided between all six families. Find out more […]

The Victims’ Rights Foundation has scheduled a prayer vigil tonight to honor the victims in last week’s shootings in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. Greg Wims, founder and president of the Victims’ Rights Foundation, said he plans to announce a new fund for the victims at tonight’s vigil. According to Wims, the funds will be […]

President Obama was in Montgomery County today playing golf at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm. MyMCMedia’s Michael Walsh captured some photos of Obama on the links and he said the smiling President even walked over to say hello to some spectators. Take a look at these photos which also show the President at the wheel […]

Here’s your daily rundown of five things to know today, May 30th, in Montgomery County: 1. Prescription Drug Take Back Day: The Rockville Police Department will be collecting expired prescription drugs and unwanted over the counter medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. 2. Folk Festival: The 35th annual Washington Folk Festival takes place […]