old towne

August 1, 2019 | Abigail Brooke

Katz Family Honored for Generational Influence in Gaithersburg

Council Vice President Sidney Katz joined the City of Gaithersburg in dedicating a clock tower to his parents on July 29. Katz’s parents, Jacob and Rose Wolfson, opened Wolfson’s Department Store on Diamond Avenue in 1918. The store remained open for 95 years and was recognized as a staple of Old Towne Gaithersburg. The store […]

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January 17, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Gaithersburg Offers Assistance to Furloughed Residents Struggling Financially

The City of Gaithersburg has adopted a resolution which allows “fee waivers for its residents, providing them free access to select recreation programs during the shut-down period.” Gaithersburg residents who are struggling financially—because they are either a furloughed government employee or a federal contractor—are eligible to use the waiver. In a press release, Gaithersburg Mayor […]

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October 9, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Ashman Wants A “Signature Project on the East Side” (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jud Ashman talks about his future role and leadership style as he prepares to become the City of Gaithersburg’s next mayor. The founder of the Gaithersburg Book Festival, Ashman identifies some goals and projects for his newest role. For example, he talks about the need for economic […]

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