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UPDATED 11-17-14 Montgomery County President Craig Rice has canceled his weekly briefing today because he is out of the office sick. ORIGINAL POST Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice is scheduled to hold his weekly briefing on Nov. 17 and one of the topics he is expected to address is a Nov. 14 memo from […]

The city of Gaithersburg will hold a swearing in ceremony for new Mayor Jud Ashman and new City Councilmember Neil Harris on Nov. 10 at City Hall. Ashman replaces Sidney Katz who recently was elected to the District 3 County Council seat. Harris fills Ashman’s vacancy on the City Council. Related:

There were no real surprises in the race for County Council where all nine seats will be filled by Democrats. But as Susan Kenedy reports, there will be two new faces on the Council, which could change the way business is done. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local […]

Montgomery County Councilmenber Phil Andrews said he hopes to “finish strong” on the council, and his thoughts on Sidney Katz and Tom Hucker election to the county council. Take a look.  

It was really something to cheer about Saturday morning when Gaithersburg city officials with the help of cheerleaders and a youth flag football team officially opened the Lakelands Park organic turf field. The park, at 1368 Main Street in the Lakelands community, is the first eco-friendly field installed by a municipal government on the East […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jud Ashman notes the biggest difference between him and Mayor Sidney Katz. Ashman is scheduled to be sworn in as the city’s newest mayor on Nov. 10. Related:

The City of Gaithersburg is becoming quite a restaurant destination. On Oct. 13, Ruth Chris Steak House is scheduled to open its doors in downtown Crown. Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz is scheduled to attend the “steak-cutting” and grand opening celebration. The new restaurant consists of 9,624 square foot of space at 106 Crown Park Avenue […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jud Ashman, who was recently selected to succeed Mayor Sidney Katz when he steps down next month, said he will also repeat a beloved tradition of Gaithersburg mayors that often attracts a lot of attention at local events. Ashman is expected to be sworn in as the […]

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 […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jud Ashman, who recently was selected as the city’s next mayor, said he celebrated the news with a few friends at a local Gaithersburg establishment after the executive session on Oct. 6. Ashman said a bigger celebration will probably take place after his swearing in ceremony on […]