A recent conversation about Montgomery County’s most famous residents of all-time has sparked a lively debate, prompted by a story about actor Sylvester Stallone’s formative years in the area. Stallone, a global icon with a career spanning over five decades, lived in the county from approximately ages five to fifteen. His time here included attending Woodlin Elementary School and Montgomery Hills Junior High, periods that undoubtedly shaped the future star.
Following an Inspector General report that identified long-standing gaps in background screening processes, Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor shared an update on Montgomery County Public Schools’ efforts to strengthen these procedures and reassure families that all current employees have completed required background checks.
Pepco has launched a one-time Customer Relief Fund offering up to $300 in energy bill assistance for eligible limited- and moderate-income customers in Maryland and Washington, D.C., with funding provided by Exelon and administered by The Salvation Army.
Zoe Cusack, a 17-year-old from Potomac, Maryland, has been selected to represent the United States on the 2025 U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team.
Governor Wes Moore announced $100,000 in New Start Grant Program awards to five organizations, including one in Montgomery County, to support entrepreneurship training and reentry services for currently and formerly incarcerated Marylanders.
A Silver Spring man won $50,000 playing the Maryland Lottery’s Pick 5 game on tickets purchased at Quality Beer and Wine on Old Columbia Pike in Fairland for the August 3 and 4 drawings. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a three-vehicle collision on the 100 block of Randolph Road, near Sherwood Forest Dr. in Colesville, on Thursday morning. The crash, which occurred at approximately 7:48am, involved a vehicle fire and required the extrication of trapped individuals.
A new Japanese restaurant, Momiji Sushi Izakaya & Japanese Eatery, is set to open in Silver Spring, taking over the space that was the longtime home of Cubano’s.
The now-lost city of Triadelphia (“three brothers”) was founded in 1809 by brothers-in-law Thomas Moore, Isaac Briggs, and Caleb Bentley. The three men were married to the Brooke sisters, who were descendants of Robert Brooke– the founder of nearby Brookeville in Montgomery County.
While Hollywood draws talent from all over the world, Rockville, Maryland, can proudly claim actress Paula Marshall as one of its own. Born and raised in Rockville, Marshall’s local roots are a notable part of her story. A graduate of the now-closed Robert E. Peary High School, she is perhaps best known to a younger generation of viewers for her recent role as Marsha Jacobs, the mother of character Nate Jacobs, on the acclaimed HBO series, Euphoria.
The Big Greek Café has announced the return of its 2nd Annual Big Greek Gyro Eating Contest, set to take place at 5pm on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, at the Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Festival (721 Norwood Rd.) in Cloverly/Silver Spring and will be hosted by our very own Mr. MoCo.