Rent Control Issues Spark Heated Debate
Tuesday, the County Council looks to pass a bill establishing rent controls. Nearly 40% of the county’s residents call rental properties home. This bill promises to impact a problem the… Read More
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A Conversation with Gaithersburg’s Junior Mayor Milly Abdo
Milly Abdo, a 4th grader at Fields Road Elementary School in Gaithersburg, beat out 80 students in an essay contest to become Gaithersburg’s junior mayor. Her term began May 1. Her first… Read More
Ashman Proud of Gaithersburg Book Festival’s Growth
The Gaithersburg Book Festival has grown into a destination event on the calendar for book lovers and many others. Estimated attendance Saturday was 20,000. For the second year in a… Read More
4th Grader Milly Abdo Sworn in as Gaithersburg Junior Mayor
Gaithersburg introduced its 2023 junior mayor during Monday’s mayor and city council meeting. Milly Abdo, a fourth grader at Fields Road Elementary School, was selected for the role from over… Read More
Gaithersburg Mayor Ashman Invites Residents to the Book Festival
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman previews the upcoming Gaithersburg Book Festival which takes place Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bohrer Park in the city. The festival… 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
Gaithersburg Mayor Relishes Role as Quince Orchard Football Superfan
The Quince Orchard football team is riding high. The Cougars are 7-0, have won 21 straight games dating back to their 2021 season opener, have outscored opponents by almost 250… Read More
Blog: Ribbon-Cutting Event for The Carnegie Discovery Center
The Carnegie at Washingtonian Center, a Kisco Senior Living community, celebrated the grand opening of its offsite Discovery Center in Downtown Crown with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and champagne toast. The… Read More
Blog: Getting Fit in Gaithersburg Has Never Been Easier Now That Fitness Together is Open For Business
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) was delighted to celebrate Fitness Together and conducted their ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration on August 5. They are located at 12189… 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 Mayor is Dedicated Fan of Quince Orchard Football
Jud Ashman just won reelection as the City of Gaithersburg’s mayor last month. Besides running one of Montgomery County’s largest cities for the last seven years, he is known for… 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