The sun is setting on one of the Washington DC area’s most unique and beloved dining destinations. The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm has announced it will permanently close its doors on August 31, 2025, bringing an end to a remarkable chapter in local farm-to-table cuisine.
The Flavor Hive food truck will be at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown on Tuesday, August 12, from 10am-4pm. (more…)
Dolan Uyghur Cuisine, a highly anticipated addition to the Montgomery County dining scene since we shared the news a few weeks back, is now officially open. The restaurant, which specializes in authentic Uyghur dishes from Central Asia, is located at 20-A Maryland Ave in Rockville, within The Square at Rockville, in the space formerly occupied by Kung Fu Kitchen and Peter Chang Rockville.
Corner Bites is now open at 316 N Washington St. in Rockville, in the former location of 168 Seasons Restaurant and Xi’An Gourmet. 168 Seasons took over the location in July 2024 and Xi’An Gourmet/Hot Pot was in the space for approximately five years before that.
The long-awaited vision of a magnetic levitation (maglev) train that would whisk passengers between Washington DC and New York City in a single hour has been officially scrapped. Federal officials recently pulled the plug on the ambitious project, citing a host of “insurmountable” challenges that ultimately doomed the high-speed rail plan.
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair has crowned its culinary champions for 2025, with a trio of vendors taking home top honors at the annual Fair Foodie Awards. This year’s awards recognized both a newcomer and two returning favorites for their standout dishes and drinks, hosted by our very own Taste MoCo.
August is a crucial month for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as it marks the end of summer and the beginning of a new academic year. Here are some key dates students, parents, staff, and the community should be aware of for August 2025:
TNA Wrestling will make its Maryland debut this week with three events in Baltimore. The action begins Thursday, August 14, with Tables, Ladders & Crabs at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, featuring an intimate Q&A and photo opportunity with reigning TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys. The event starts at 7 p.m., and tickets are available at jimmysfamousseafood.com. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is actively investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Brookeville on Saturday shortly after 6pm. The following is a summary of events by MCPD:
Dundalk, Maryland’s own Deli-ish (@delibaltimore), a modern New York-style delicatessen, has taken top honors at the 2025 Montgomery County Fair Foodie Awards. In their very first year as a vendor, Deli-ish wowed judges and fairgoers alike, securing the coveted “Best Overall” award for their exceptional Reuben sandwich.
Updated to include summary of events by MCPD
A severe traffic alert was issued this evening at 6:46 PM for Montgomery County, warning drivers of a significant road closure on MD-650 (New Hampshire Ave). All lanes are currently closed from MD-97 (Georgia Ave) to Sapling Ridge Ln in Brookeville due to a major traffic incident. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is actively investigating the collision, which has been confirmed as fatal.