Maryam Shahzad

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Gaithersburg Book Festival Workshops, Children’s Authors Announced The 16th Gaithersburg Book Festival is just a month away. The free, day-long event on Saturday, May 17 at Bohrer Park features award-winning authors, workshops, a poetry contest, and a “Children’s Village,” which is the area of the festival dedicated to kids and teens. This week, the line-up of workshops as well as the list of Children’s Village authors was announced.

1 week ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

Fired federal workers filled the Silver Spring Civic Building on Wednesday to seek local job opportunities. More than 1,200 people registered for the job fair, according to volunteers. The career fair was open to federal employees as well as other job seekers. Event sponsors included the county, the University of Maryland Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement, the state Department of Labor, and Civic Match.

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It’s Wednesday, April 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Sgt. Patrick Kepp Act: Maryland legislators approved a new law named for a Montgomery County police officer who lost both of his legs after a driver intentionally struck him at a speed of more than 100 mph. Full story here. 2. Sandy Spring Friends School Closing: After more than 60 years, Sandy Spring Friends School will close at the end of this school year.

1 week ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

Ashman Highlights Gaithersburg’s Strengths in State of the City Address Delivering his State of the City address “against a stormy backdrop,” Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman highlighted the city’s strengths and the importance of moving forward. These excerpts come from his written speech delivered last Thursday.

1 week ago | mymcmedia.org | Maryam Shahzad

Maryland legislators approved a new law named for a Montgomery County police officer who lost both of his legs after a driver intentionally struck him at a speed of more than 100 mph. The Sgt. Patrick Kepp Act passed during the recently-concluded General Assembly session. The new law imposes harsher penalties for reckless drivers. It includes the potential for up to 60 days in jail for going 30 mph above the speed limit.