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Montgomery County resident Mark Shriver has written a bestselling book about his extraordinary dad, Sargent Shriver. The first time author recently visited the Bethesda Library to share his story, “A Good Man: Rediscovering My Father Sargent Shriver,” with local readers. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. If you missed this event, you can see Shriver at the […]

Gaithersburg leaders and senior staff joined Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and development representatives from SunBrook Partners, JBG Rosenfeld, Bozzuto Homes and other community leaders in a ceremonial groundbreaking for Crown, the largest mixed use development currently underway in Gaithersburg at the intersection of Fields Road and Sam Eig Highway. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. One […]

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Talk about a fun assignment. The Washington Redskins visited the Midcounty Recreation Center in Silver Spring as part of the team’s 80th anniversary thank you tour on July 24. I love football and I grew up cheering for the Washington Redskins (and the Miami Dolphins) so this was an assignment I will remember even if […]

It’s been a record-setting summer for attendance at Gaithersburg’s Water Park at 512 South Frederick Avenue. MCM’s Sonya Burke reports.

AFI-Discovery Channel Silverdocs is a seven-day (June 18-24) international film fest that brings thousands of people to the Silver Spring area. Opening night, MCM’s Sonya Burke was on the red carpet for the Montgomery County premiere of the documentary “Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey.” The band’s lead singer, Arnel Pineda, could not make the Silverdocs […]

Meet Jessica McFadden, author and founder of one of the most popular blogs in Montgomery County: “A Parent in Silver Spring.” MCM’s Sonya Burke recently sat down with the part-time blogger, and busy mother of three, to learn more about her site and her writing future. Take a look. To check out Jessica’s blog, visit […]

With over 15,000 people attending the local event, the Gaithersburg Book Festival set a record for attendance, according to organizers. There were more authors than ever before too, including The Bloggess and The World Champion. MCM’s Sonya Burke reports.

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