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November 8, 2021 | Collin Riviello

Construction Begins on New Gaithersburg Park

After more than five years of planning, construction on a new park in Gaithersburg has begun and is expected to be completed by early 2023. Pleasant View Park is a planned 9.84-acre park located on Route 28 at the former site of the Consumer Product Safety Commission campus. Patriot Construction LLC is handling the Park’s […]

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March 5, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Black D-Day Hero’s Widow Fights for His Medal of Honor

Joann Woodson spent years investigating contributions black residents made in Clarksburg’s development since the 1800s. Because of her research as president for the Clarksburg Historical Society, two new elementary schools were named after her ancestors: Snowden Farm Elementary School and Wilson Wims Elementary School. Through her work with Clarksburg Historical Society, Woodson, a lifelong resident […]

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October 10, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Cadets Attend Magruder’s JROTC’s Eagle Battalion Golf Event

More than 30 students involved in Magruder High School’s Army Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (JROTC) program came out to the first-ever Eagle Battalion Charity Golf Event at Blue Mash Golf Course in Laytonsville on Wednesday. The event was organized by the Eagle Battalion Booster Club, a nonprofit that raises money for the Army JROTC […]

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June 25, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Five Things to Know for June 25 in Montgomery County

Today is Tuesday, June 25. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets this morning at 9:30 a.m. Here’s the meeting’s agenda for today. 2. Free, Confidential HIV Testing: The African American Health Program (AAHP) is conducting free and confidential HIV testing at locations throughout Montgomery County. […]

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May 30, 2017 | Staff Writer

Gaithersburg Observes Memorial Day at Christman Park (VIDEO)

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 […]

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November 4, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Gaithersburg Councilmember-Elect Robert Wu on His Victory (VIDEO)

Gaithersburg resident Robert Wu has been elected to the Gaithersburg City Council. A 16-year veteran of the U.S. Army, Wu lives in the Parklands community where he serves as the HOA President. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Wu talks about his win and what city residents can expect from him on the dais. Wu received 2,498 […]

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