Over the last couple of months, Montgomery County has seen a wave of notable restaurant openings, but a handful have stood out by generating especially strong reactions from readers. Whether it was thousands of social media interactions or overwhelming interest on our website, these five quickly became some of the most talked-about openings in the area.
Taste MoCo will once again spearhead the Foodie Awards at the 2026 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, highlighting some of the best food and drinks available throughout the fairgrounds.
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The historic former Silver Spring Post Office building at 8412 Georgia Avenue in Downtown Silver Spring has been sold for nearly $3 million.
Plans to redevelop the former Red Lobster property on Shady Grove Road with a new Dash In gas station and convenience store have received another key approval.
Olney, MD Art Gallery and Studio to present a Pop-Culture themed group Art Exhibit and Artists’ Alley event.
Highly Animated is a 2-month long celebration of the vibrant world of fan art. From classic JRPG nostalgia, to the latest anime obsessions, to amazing original characters, this exhibition will highlight the passion, creativity and talent within fan communities.
Montgomery County Police are investigating a reported shooting early Sunday morning in the Wheaton area. (more…)
Maman, the French-inspired café and bakery, is planning to open in the former Buca di Beppo space at 112 Kentlands Blvd. in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands Market Square. The space had previously been slated for Tatte Bakery & Cafe before those plans changed earlier this year. (more…)
Washington Commanders star left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps during practice on Saturday and is expected to miss a significant portion of the 2026 regular season.
Purple Line trains are now undergoing live-wire testing in Montgomery County, including in Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Lyttonsville, as the long-awaited light rail project moves closer to completion.
Tommy Davidson, who spent much of his childhood in Montgomery County, is reprising one of his most memorable roles in the upcoming “Martin” spinoff, “The Varnell Hill Show.”
Halloween is still nearly three months away, but spooky season has officially begun in Maryland. Spirit Halloween is returning across the state for the 2026 season with at least 21 locations, including several stores that have already opened their doors (all listed below).
Update: All lanes of MD-191 (Bradley Blvd) from MD-355 (Wisconsin Ave) to Strathmore St have reopened. Expect residual delays.
Alert Montgomery reports that a traffic incident has closed all westbound lanes of MD-191 (Bradley Boulevard) between MD-355 (Wisconsin Avenue) and Strathmore Street in Bethesda.