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- 05/21/2026 3:30 PM
Natalia Coronado-Mercer Repeats Top Win in Book Festival Poetry Contest
Students explored the theme “What Is Humanity,” earning top honors for creativity and depth.
- 05/12/2026 9:20 AM
Harmonious Art Group Exhibition Opens at the Benjamin Gaither Center
Celebrate 33 years of artistry with Chinese calligraphy & brush paintings by local members.
- 05/08/2026 2:40 PM
DeVore & Elections Team Honored with Annual Recognition Awards
City recognizes Sharon DeVore & Election Team with Employee & Team of the Year awards.
- 05/05/2026 11:20 AM
Hemachandra Mulugu Named Gaithersburg Junior Mayor
Fourth grader Hemachandra Mulugu is the City's new Junior Mayor. Learn about his winning vision.
- 04/30/2026 11:45 AM
Gaithersburg Launches New Municipal Academy
The City is excited to announce the launch of the Gaithersburg Municipal Academy.
- 04/30/2026 8:54 AM
State of the City Address Celebrates Public Service
Mayor’s address highlighted stories about how staff & volunteers provide public service to residents.
- 04/17/2026 3:10 PM
Gaithersburg 2nd Annual Film Festival Winners Announced
The City announces the winners of the second annual Gaithersburg Film Festival.
- 04/08/2026 11:00 AM
Innovative, Sustainable Green Practices Recognized with Awards
Celebrating residents & organizations whose sustainable efforts are helping Gaithersburg thrive.
- 03/26/2026 4:25 PM
City Celebrates 250th Anniversaries of America & Montgomery County
The City honors America’s & Montgomery County’s 250th with events highlighting our shared history.
- 03/24/2026 11:10 AM
City Manager Tanisha Briley Named 250 Champions Honoree
Briley honored nationally for exceptional leadership and dedication to public service.
- 03/19/2026 4:30 PM
City Secures $1M in Federal Funding for Olde Towne Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Federal support will fund safer crosswalks, sidewalks, and traffic‑calming improvements.
- 03/16/2026 1:50 PM
Detectives Investigate Stabbing
The police seek information regarding a stabbing occurring on S. Frederick Ave. on Mar. 16.
- 03/10/2026 4:59 PM
Police Arrest Gaithersburg High School Student with a Handgun
City Officers have arrested a Gaithersburg High School student for possession of a loaded handgun.
- 03/03/2026 11:24 AM
Shawn Eastman Named Gaithersburg Chief of Police
Shawn Eastman has been appointed as the new City of Gaithersburg Chief of Police.
- 02/18/2026 9:10 AM
Gaithersburg Police Chief Sroka Retires
Chief Mark Sroka will retire after 16 years with the Gaithersburg Police Department effective Mar. 6.
- 11/20/2025 1:00 PM
Gaithersburg Achieves 100 Score on Municipal Equality Index
The Municipal Equality Index examines inclusivity with respect to the LGBTQ+ community.
- 10/28/2025
Gaithersburg FEC Launches Free Legacy Planning Program
City residents can now access free legacy planning services to safeguard wealth for future generations.
- 10/17/2025 9:25 AM
Gaithersburg Named 2025 Sustainability Champion
City earns top honors and Silver certification from Sustainable Maryland at MML Conference.