Virtual Gaithersburg Candidate Forum Set for Thursday Evening
The Gaithersburg city election takes place on Nov. 2 and the offices of mayor and two city council seats are on the ballot. The winners will serve a term of… Read More
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Ashman: Lakeforest Master Plan Could Bring ‘Redevelopment We’ve All Been Dreaming Of’
The Gaithersburg City Council recently approved the Lakeforest Master Plan, which lays out how community members believe the area can be revitalized. MyMCM spoke to Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman about… 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
City of Gaithersburg Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate For All Individuals Monday
Six weeks after the City of Gaithersburg reopened its facilities making masks optional, City Manager Tanisha Briley announced Monday that masks and physical distancing will once again be required in all… Read More
Gaithersburg Councilwoman Receives Leadership Award from National League of Cities
The National League of Cities (NLC) announced Laurie-Anne Sayles, a Gaithersburg city council member, as the recipient of its 2020 leadership award. The honor recognizes a local elected leader who… Read More
The Show Goes On: Gaithersburg Hosts 25th Winter Lights Festival (Reservation Required)
Update (Dec. 7): The City of Gaithersburg tweeted Sunday that tickets to the Winter Lights Festival must now be purchased in advance. Tickets to the festival are not available at… Read More
Rockville, Gaithersburg Rank High Nationally in LGBTQ Support
For a fourth consecutive year, Rockville has scored perfect marks on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2020 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) for the city’s comprehensive laws, policies and services for its… Read More
New Name for Olde Towne Bridge Honors Former Gaithersburg City Manager
The Olde Towne Gaithersburg bridge over the railroad tracks connecting the Olde Towne Parking Garage to the Olde Towne Commercial District was formally named the Tomasello Pedestrian Bridge on Nov.… Read More
$6.6 Million Investment Approved For Gaithersburg Square Renovation
A $6.6 million investment was approved to fund the renovation of the Gaithersburg Square shopping center at 524 North Frederick Avenue, according to a City of Gaithersburg press release. During… Read More
City of Gaithersburg Seeks Public’s Input on Lakeforest Redevelopment
The City of Gaithersburg is holding six virtual public forums to hear what the community would prefer to see at the Lakeforest property where a thriving mall once stood. To… Read More
City of Gaithersburg’s Labor Day Parade Canceled for First Time Since WWII
The City of Gaithersburg has moved its Labor Day celebration online, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The virtual celebrations will include a retrospective video celebrating the history of the… Read More