Gaithersburg Appoints New City Attorney
The city of Gaithersburg appointed Darnell E. Ingram as their new full-time City Attorney Monday. Ingram was appointed by Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman and approved by the City Council. He… Read More
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman
A Look Back at 2023: Lakeforest Mall Closes
Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg closed it doors at the end of March, 2023, after 45 years in business. MCM spoke with Councilmember Laurie Anne Sayles in January who said that… Read More
Gaithersburg Book Festival Announces Finalists for High School Poetry Contest
The Gaithersburg Book Festival has announced twelve finalists for its 5th annual high school poetry contest. Over 150 entries were submitted across the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area, centered around… Read More
13th Annual Gaithersburg Book Festival Offers Workshops for Adults and Teens
The Gaithersburg Book Festival returns this spring and for the first time in three years, it will be held in person. The all-day literary festival takes place May 21 from… Read More
Gaithersburg Announces Unofficial Election Results; Ashman Reelected Mayor
The City of Gaithersburg has announced the unofficial results for its municipal election for mayor and two council member seats. The races show that incumbent Jud Ashman will be reelected… Read More
City of Gaithersburg Celebrates Labor Day with Picnic, Fireworks
The City of Gaithersburg is hosting its first major event since the start of the pandemic on Sept. 5. Traditionally, the city has a fireworks event on the Fourth of… Read More
Gaithersburg Passes Lakeforest Master Plan, Paving the Way for Development
Gaithersburg City County unanimously approved its Lakeforest Master Plan, paving the way for the 100-acre property to be the catalyst of what councilmembers believe will be the revival of the… Read More
Rep. David Trone Announces Run for ReelectionÂ
Rep. David Trone (D-Md. 6) announced Friday morning that he is running for reelection to his 6th District seat in the House of Representatives. “Leading with compassion, civility, and competence,… Read More
Gaithersburg Book Festival’s ‘StoryWalks’ Get Families Outside and Reading
The Gaithersburg Book Festival is offering a way for families to enjoy children’s books by exploring five outdoor locations in the city throughout the month of May. “Gaithersburg StoryWalks” is… Read More
Ashman Introduces Authors Featured in Virtual Gaithersburg Book Fest
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman spoke to MyMCM about the authors who are involved in the the month-long virtual Gaithersburg Book Festival. The Gaithersburg Book Festival officially kicks off Saturday and… Read More
Guide to the 2021 Virtual Gaithersburg Book Festival
Another year, another Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF). But for the second year in a row, the festival will operate virtually. Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman, the founder of the popular event,… Read More
Virtual Gaithersburg Book Festival to Feature ‘American Dirt’ Author
The 11th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival will be held virtually this year throughout the month of May. This will be the second year the Gaithersburg Book Festival will be all… Read More