Business

Dill Dinkers, the Maryland-founded indoor pickleball company, has announced a change in ownership for three of its original locations, including clubs in Rockville and North Bethesda, along with plans for additional expansion across the state.

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Announcement

Thanksgiving has arrived at Butchers Alley, the neighborhood butcher serving Montgomery County and NW DC from it’s location in Bethesda. This year the shop has fresh, locally sourced heritage-breed White Holland turkeys ready for you to roast at home, along with house made sides like velvety caramelized garlic mashed potatoes and turkey stuffing like Grandma used to make.

“We’re really proud to carry these White Holland heritage-breed turkeys,” says Chef Fernando Giacomini. “Our relationship with our producer runs deep, and these turkeys are some of the best out there. They’re pasture-raised without antibiotics, and you can really taste the difference.”


Event

Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.


Events

Light Up the Lakefront will return to rio in Gaithersburg on Saturday, December 5, bringing an evening of holiday entertainment, family-friendly activities, and an eight-minute professional fireworks show over the lake. The free event will take place from 4pm to 7pm, with fireworks scheduled to begin at 7pm.

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Bethesda

Montgomery County-based menswear brand Collars & Co. is expected to return to ABC’s “Shark Tank” on Wednesday, November 11, marking its third appearance on the popular business reality show. The upcoming update segment comes exactly four years after founder Justin Baer first appeared on the show in 2022.

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Bethesda

St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bethesda will host its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring authentic Greek food, holiday shopping, handmade gifts, and more than 20 vendors. The event is organized by the church’s Ladies Philoptochos Society and is free to attend.

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Clarksburg

Chef’s Counter at Burnt Hill Farm in Clarksburg has been named Maryland’s Best New Restaurant of 2026 by Tasting Table, adding another national honor to a growing list of accolades for the Montgomery County dining destination. A video of the experience can be seen below.

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Crime

Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers are on the scene of a collision involving a reportedly stolen vehicle in the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Route 29 (Colesville Road) in White Oak.

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News

The National Weather Service’s (NWS) Weather Prediction Center (WPC) is monitoring the potential for a storm system to bring snow to portions of Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region, including much of Maryland and Virginia, late next week and into the weekend of November 13-15.

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Education

MCPS has shared that ten Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) have been named among 50 schools nationwide to receive Youth Service America’s (YSA) 2026 Gold Ribbon Schools in Service Learning recognition, an honor recognizing schools for their commitment to student service learning, civic engagement, and community involvement.

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