Want to learn more about going green? The city of Gaithersburg invites local residents to participate in its annual Green Week from April 5-11. This year’s events offer fun and educational activities focused on improving the environment. Green Week has…
Digital Dish The city of Gaithersburg launched its new and improved website on March 25. The web address remains the same, but the new site offers better organization and easier navigation, calendar filtering options, integration of emergency notifications and social…
The Gaithersburg Police Department saw an overall decrease in calls for service last year but an increase in arrests, according to the agency’s annual report. Released in mid-March, the report showed the department received 30,638 calls in 2013, which is…
After sorting through nominations and looking over statistical performance, investigative work, case closures and additional information, Gaithersburg Police Department (GPD) Chief Mark P. Sroka and his command staff recently awarded Officer of the Year to Larbi Dakkouni and Supervisor of…
Attempted Burglary On March 21 at 10 p.m., an attempted commercial burglary was reported at O’Hair Salon located at 424 Main St. A known suspect attempted to enter the business after hours. From Gaithersburg Police Reports
Fleet Feet Sports Spring Fashion Event Cancelled The Fleet Feet Sports SPLASH OF COLOR: Spring Fashion Show scheduled for April 4 has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Brittany Jackett, marketing director, noted that the show should be rescheduled for…
As the inaugural Ton of Fun Challenge at Fleet Feet Sports Gaithersburg came to a close with a party on March 31, there was much cause for celebration. Chris Gault, who owns Fleet Feet with his wife Robyn, said, “This…
Cheryl Stafford has been performing since the age of three, when she first began to dance. Dance was then followed by piano at six and acting at nine. Today, Stafford shares her love of drama and performance with the Gaithersburg…
On May 17, Gaithersburg will welcome more than 100 authors to the city’s fifth annual book festival, held on the grounds of the Gaithersburg City Hall. This local event has become an important regional literary festival. Authors of every kind…
State Approves Plan, Waives Four Snow Days Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has made final adjustments to this year’s school calendar and will make up two snow days. Under a plan approved by the Maryland State Department of Education on…
