Service Opportunities and Performance Honor the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Online Press Release Here GAITHERSBURG, Md. (January 10, 2024) The City of Gaithersburg celebrates and honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by…

97th Anniversary of Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony GAITHERSBURG, MD -- Celebrate diverse and vibrant holiday traditions at Gaithersburg’s Jingle Jubilee. Enjoy an evening of music, dance, and song. This year marks the 97th anniversary…

Gaithersburg, MD - The City of Gaithersburg celebrates and honors Native American Heritage Month in November with an educational presentation and proclamation highlighting the culture, heritage, and achievements of our Native American neighbors. An…

GAITHERSBURG, Md. (October 17, 2023) The City of Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival welcomes visitors back for its 28th spectacular season. Due to the popularity of this event, tickets must be purchased in advance and are only good for the specific…

Gaithersburg, MD - The City of Gaithersburg invites you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with educational and cultural presentations and activities happening throughout the City. An official proclamation designating September 15 through October…

Survey Available through October 1 Gaithersburg, MD - The City of Gaithersburg is in the process of developing new parking permit regulations and updates to the City Code. Feedback is sought from residents to learn about existing neighborhood…

Gaithersburg, MD - Several Gaithersburg neighborhoods are joining communities across the country to participate in the National Night Out (NNO) Against Crime campaign. On Tuesday, August 1, these neighborhoods will hold events to increase drug…

Gaithersburg, MD - Gaithersburg Police Officer Amy Ovalle was among the 39 public safety officials honored by the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce as part of its 29th annual Public Safety Awards program that took place on July 14 at the…

Gaithersburg Celebrates “Where Community Grows” During Parks and Recreation Month Month-long Celebration Highlights Local Parks, Recreation Opportunities and Special Events GAITHERSBURG, Md. (June 28, 2023). The City of…

Gaithersburg, MD - On June 13, 2023, the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee (MCDCC) voted to recommend City Council Member Ryan Spiegel for appointment to the Maryland House of Delegates to complete the remaining term of former Delegate…

Summer Outdoor Concert Series Returns to Olde Towne Children’s Wednesday Concerts Kick Off June 7, Thursday Evenings in Olde Towne Begin June 8 Children’s Wednesday Concerts Kick Off June 7, Thursday Evenings in Olde Towne Begin June…

Beatrix Maynard Wins Top Prize in 2023 Gaithersburg Book Festival High School Poetry Contest GAITHERSBURG, Md (May 24, 2023). Beatrix Maynard, a sophomore at Annapolis High School and an Edgewater, Md., resident, was awarded first prize in the…

Gaithersburg, MD - Loyalty and patriotism will be on full display as the City of Gaithersburg joins the nation in honoring all who have given their lives in military service at its Memorial Day Observance on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 11 a.m. at…

Gaithersburg, MD - High school seniors who are residents of the City of Gaithersburg are encouraged to apply for a W. Edward Bohrer, Jr. Memorial CHARACTER COUNTS! Scholarship. Since the program’s inception in 1998, 95 high school seniors have…

Public is Invited to Participate in Painting Event Gaithersburg, MD -- The Gaithersburg Parks, Arts and Recreation Corporation (G-PARC) Arts & Culture Alliance, in conjunction with the City of Gaithersburg Stormwater Management and Cultural…

Gaithersburg, MD -- The City of Gaithersburg has selected Milly Abdo as the new Junior Mayor for 2023-2024. Abdo is a fourth grade student at Fields Road Elementary School. Out of five finalist, “Milly stood out as an exceptional…

Gaithersburg, MD -- Join Casey Community Center for the City of Gaithersburg Be Your Best Feston Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 12:45 to 3 p.m. The free, family-friendly community event features performances, games, activities, information tables,…

Gaithersburg, MD -- Gaithersburg’s Arts on the Green presents the 37thAnnual Juried Art Exhibition of the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association (GFAA). The juror for this year’s exhibit is Michael Shibley, who has been recognized…

GAITHERSBURG, MD -- The City of Gaithersburg is now accepting applications for funding under the Frederick J. Felton Neighborhood Matching Grant program. The program provides an incentive for neighborhood organizations to improve their communities…

Gaithersburg, MD -- WalletHub has named Gaithersburg the #1 Most Diverse City in Americawith a total score of 73.09. The City also ranked #1 in the Small City category, which includes communities with populations under 100,000. The study compared…

Explore Active Living at Gaithersburg’s Active Aging Expo Gaithersburg, MD - The City of Gaithersburg’s annual Active Aging Expo is a day filled with energy, educational talks, interactive demonstrations, and preventive screenings.…

G-PARC Alliance for Parks Announces Second Annual Parks Photo Contest The Alliance for Parks of the Gaithersburg Parks, Arts and Recreation Corporation (G-PARC), along with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture, are pleased to announce…

Gaithersburg, MD -- As part of Green Month, the City of Gaithersburg recognizes individuals and organizations demonstrating outstanding environmental stewardship in the Gaithersburg community with Environmental Awards. Mayor Jud Ashman and members…

Gaithersburg, MD - The City of Gaithersburg Department of Public Works announced that M.T. Laney, a Washington Gas contractor, will perform road repairs on Teachers Way and East Diamond Avenue. Work will take place through April 10, 2023, weather…

Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman and members of the City Council will host the annual State of the City Address on Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rosborough Cultural Arts Center on the grounds of Asbury Methodist Village. In…

Gaithersburg Launches Strategic Plan Public Dashboard The City of Gaithersburg has launched an online performance dashboard that allows residents to follow progress on the City’s five-year Strategic Plan. The new public dashboard provides…

Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman presented the 2020 awards for Distinguished Resident, Friend of Gaithersburg, and Outstanding Organization during the March 6, 2023, Mayor and City Council meeting. The 2020 State of the City event, which serves as a…

Gaithersburg, MD (March 7, 2023) The City of Gaithersburg Community Services Division, in partnership with the Montgomery County Goes Purple Initiative, Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, and Montgomery County Public Schools,…

Move, play and grow with spring recreation programs. Registration is now open for dozens of classes and activities designed to get you moving, keep you thinking, and enjoy shared experiences. Explore our spring offerings and register online here.…

Gaithersburg, MD (March 6, 2023) The Arts Barn celebrates 20 years as Gaithersburg’s home for the arts with a special Anniversary Arts Festival Weekend, Friday, April 14 through Sunday, April 16, 2023. The Arts Barn is located at 311 Kent…

The City of Gaithersburg celebrates and honors Women’s History Month with an art and poetry exhibit, storytime programs, discussions, and more. Celebrated annually during the month of March, Women's History Month highlights the contributions…

Gaithersburg, MD (March 3, 2023) The City of Gaithersburg invites artists to submit applications to exhibit and sell their works in the Arts Barn City Shop. Selected artists will have the opportunity to display their artwork in the City Shop from…

Gaithersburg, MD (February 28, 2023) Gaithersburg City Manager Tanisha Briley announced the selection of Hazel Monae as the new Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Program Manager within the City Manager’s Office. Hazel will begin…

Gaithersburg, MD (February 24, 2023) The City of Gaithersburg, in partnership with The Peterson Companies and rio, will host the 21st St. Patrick's Day Parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The parade meanders down Grand Corner Avenue at…

Gaithersburg, MD (February 22, 2023) WalletHub recently compared more than 500 of the largest cities in the U.S. and ranked them based on three key indicators of ethnic diversity, including ethnicity and race, language, and birthplace. Gaithersburg…

Gaithersburg, MD (February 22, 2023) The Arts & Culture Alliance of the Gaithersburg Parks, Arts and Recreation Corporation (G-PARC), in conjunction with the City's Stormwater Management and Cultural Events & Services Divisions, is pleased…

Gaithersburg, MD (February 21, 2023) Gaithersburg City Manager Tanisha Briley announced the selection of Courtney Davis as the new Manager of the Office of Communication & Public Engagement Division within the City Manager’s Office.…

Gaithersburg, MD (February 17, 2023) Gaithersburg’s Arts on the Green presents Folk Reimagined: Appalachian Dreams, featuring Tanya Anisimova, on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road. Concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets…

Go on a Whimsical Voyage with James and the Giant Peach at Gaithersburg Arts Barn In partnership with Rockville Musical Theatre, Gaithersburg Arts on the Green presents James and the Giant Peach, a musical based on the book by Roald Dahl with…

Gaithersburg, MD (February 17, 2023) Gaithersburg’s Arts on the Green invites artisans to submit applications to sell their original artworks at the Spring Art Market on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the Arts…

Gaithersburg, MD (February 8, 2023) The City of Gaithersburg has launched Retool Gaithersburg, a comprehensive initiative to update the City’s Zoning Code. The update aims to modernize the zoning ordinance to better reflect the needs of the…

Gaithersburg, MD (February 6, 2023) The City of Gaithersburg joins the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and seven local jurisdictions to create a joint Regional Fair Housing Plan, which provides strategies to expand access to…

Gaithersburg, MD (February 3, 2023) Registration for Gaithersburg’s popular summer camp and clinic programs, held in convenient locations throughout the City, opens on February 15 for City of Gaithersburg residents. Open registration starts…

The City of Gaithersburg’s Cultural Arts Advisory Committee (CAAC) invites artists to submit their qualifications to be considered for public art projects within the Art in Public Places Program (AIPP). Apply online here. Artists must have…

Award Winning Storyteller Noa Baum presents Workshop & Performance at Gaithersburg Arts Barn The Gaithersburg Arts Barn presents storyteller Noa Baum on Saturday, April 1, 2023, with a workshop at 2 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m. The Arts…

Gaithersburg, MD – (February 1, 2023) In partnership with Victorian Lyric Opera Company, Gaithersburg Arts on the Green presents Sweethearts by W. S. Gilbert and The Zoo by Arthur Sullivan. The show runs February 10 through 26, 2023, with…

Gaithersburg, MD (February 2, 2023) The City of Gaithersburg Environmental Affairs Committee is planning its second Fix-It Fair on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Casey Community Center. Residents are invited to make an appointment…

Montgomery Art Association Exhibit Returns to Benjamin Gaither Center The City of Gaithersburg presents the Montgomery Art Association (MAA) member exhibition at the Benjamin Gaither Center through March 26, 2023. The Benjamin Gaither Center is…

Gaithersburg, MD - (January 24, 2023) The City of Gaithersburg announces its Junior Mayor contest for the 2022-23 school year. It is held annually in conjunction with a statewide “If I Were Mayor…” essay contest sponsored by the…

Gaithersburg, MD – (January 23, 2023) Registration for Spring Youth and Teen Sports programs in the City of Gaithersburg is now open. Spring offerings include t-ball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, track & field, and speed &…

Gaithersburg, MD (January 18, 2023) Nominations are now being accepted for the City of Gaithersburg 2023 Environmental Awards. This annual program recognizes individuals and groups for their commitment to the environment. City residents,…

Gaithersburg, MD -- The City of Gaithersburg celebrates and honors Black History Month with educational programs, exhibits and an official proclamation. Explore all programs and events here. Celebrated annually in the United States during the…

Gaithersburg, MD -- The annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a partnership of the City of Gaithersburg and the Montgomery County Community Action Agency, is now accepting appointments to prepare 2022 taxes. Casey Community Center…

Gaithersburg, MD (January 10, 2023) The City of Gaithersburg announces the availability of Fiscal Year 2024 School-Based Nonprofit Grants that address educational needs and provide quality, accessible and equitable services for City students.…

Gaithersburg, MD – (January 9, 2023) The Arts Barn is now accepting applications for 2023 summer break student volunteers. Located in the heart of Kentlands, the Arts Barn offers enriching art education programs in the visual and performing…

Gaithersburg Celebrates Financial Wellness Month with Educational Workshops The City of Gaithersburg celebrates Financial Wellness Month in January with educational programs that help increase the financial stability and well-being of City…

The City of Gaithersburg celebrates and honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by encouraging residents to give back to their community during a Week of Service, January 16 – 23. An official proclamation recognizing Dr. King and…

At the Mayor and City Council meeting on Monday, December 5, 2022, Lieutenant John Leache and the City’s Payroll Team were recognized with Employee Recognition Awards for the third quarter of calendar year 2022. Made up of peers from each…

The City of Gaithersburg earned a score of 100 points in the 11th annual Municipal Equality Index, an initiative of the Human Rights Campaign that examines the inclusivity of laws, policies and services with respect to the LGBTQ+ community. The…

Gaithersburg, MD – (November 30, 2022) Move, play and grow with winter recreation programs. Welcome the new year with all that Gaithersburg Parks, Recreation and Culture has to offer. Registration is now open. Explore our winter offerings and…

96th Anniversary of Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Gaithersburg, MD (November 23, 2022) Celebrate diverse and vibrant holiday traditions at Gaithersburg’s Jingle Jubilee. Enjoy an evening of music, dance, and song. This year marks the 96th…