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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:  

Spring break is just around the corner and thanks to daylight saving time, there are now more sunny hours in the day to enjoy being out and about in Montgomery County. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports that the recent springlike weather is a boon for some area businesses too. A sure sign of spring: the Washingtonian […]

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro held her first press conference of the new year on Jan. 14.  MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. You can watch the press conference in its entirety here and see some more photos below:

The Human Rights Hall of Fame welcomed eight new inductees at a recent ceremony in Germantown. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. The 2012 inductees are: Karen Britto Ann Chapman Dr. Charlotte Coffield Dr. Judith Docca JC Hayward Susan C. Lee J. Thomas Manger Dr. Bernice R. Sandler

There’s a new, urban haunted house that’s opened in Rockville just a block from the White Flint Metro just in time for Halloween. It’s huge, 37,000 square feet, and located in the former site of Filene’s Basement. It’s known as the Warehouse: Project 4.1 and there’s a creepy back story. The main attraction: zombies. MyMCMedia’s […]

The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County unveiled a new study on Sept. 19 that measures the economic impact of the local arts and humanities industry. The headline: the arts mean business. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. For more details on the economic impact of the arts in Montgomery County, see The “Arts Generate Millions […]

The owner of a popular Italian restaurant, Olazzo, in downtown Bethesda is frustrated by the frequency of local power outages and the impact the loss of electricity has on his business. After losing power to his restaurant again on Sept. 8 and 9, he has decided to invest in a generator and he’s reaching out […]

The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) will hear from residents on August 7 at a 7 p.m. public hearing scheduled at the Montgomery County Council office building to discuss the power outages that followed the June 29 derecho. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke interviewed some Montgomery County residents, who are expected to testify at the PSC meeting, […]

The Gaithersburg Book Festival will bring over 100 authors and thousands of book lovers to the grounds of City Hall on May 19. MCM’s Sonya Burke reports.

The growing season is upon us and farmers markets are sprouting up all over Montgomery County. MCM’s Sonya Burke recently visited the Main Street Farmers’ Market in Gaithersburg and learned that there is a lot more to buy than just produce and plants.