Southbound Georgia Avenue is closed near International Dr, between route 28 and Rossmoor Blvd, in the area of Leisure World.
Detectives from the Gaithersburg Police Department – Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating, Jeryn Murillo Velasquez, a missing 18-year-old from Gaithersburg.
The DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival is coming to Montgomery County on November 7 & 8, 2026, at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Germantown, Maryland. Get ready to sip, sample, shop, and enjoy a full weekend of family-friendly fun!
Sip, Sample & Shop
Get ready to explore a festival floor filled with top chocolate makers, coffee roasters, bakeries, specialty food vendors, artisan brands and small businesses from across the region and beyond. Sample new flavors, meet the people behind the products and shop directly from the talented makers and businesses who created them.
Experience Chocolate History
One of the highlights of this year’s festival is a large-scale chocolate sculpture of George Washington on horseback, created by award-winning chocolate artist Paul Joachim.
The sculpture will be part of a special exhibit exploring chocolate’s place in early American history. Guests can see the sculpture up close, sample colonial-style drinking chocolate, and shop the exclusive Collector’s Heritage Box inspired by the historic drink. It’s a unique opportunity to experience chocolate through art, history, and taste all in one place.
Seminars, Demonstrations & More
Visit the Sip & Share Seminar Classroom for educational sessions and demonstrations throughout the weekend, all included with your festival admission. Explore topics ranging from ancestral cacao in the Ecuadorian Amazon and the realities of starting a coffee business to craft chocolate and festival trivia. Learn directly from experts and makers as they share their knowledge, demonstrate their craft and offer a closer look at how their products are made.
Fun for All Ages
The DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival offers an experience the whole family can enjoy. Kids under 12 receive free admission with a ticketed adult and can get creative at our complimentary kids’ craft tables. Festival mascots Chunk & Bean will also be on-site for meet-and-greets and photo opportunities throughout the weekend. Families can even shop for Chunk & Bean plushies, children’s books and other kid-friendly items.
Whether you’re a serious chocolate lover, a coffee enthusiast, a foodie or simply looking for a fun fall outing, there’s something for everyone to see, taste, shop and enjoy.
Save on Tickets
The DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival Maryland Edition takes place November 7 & 8, 2026, at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Germantown, Maryland.
MoCo Show readers can use code MOCO10 at checkout to save 10% on online festival tickets. Grab your tickets and get ready to sip, sample and shop at one of the sweetest weekends of the fall!
Tickets and festival information are available at www.dmvchocolateandcoffee.com.
The left lane on the outer loop of I-495 between the Fernwood Rd overpass and Greentree Rd overpass in Bethesda is closed due to a pothole that has left several vehicles on the right shoulder with flat tires, per Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS).
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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 Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have responded to a fire on the 13300 block of Ardennes Ave in Rockville on Saturday afternoon, according to Assistant Chief David Pazos.
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Talonvest Capital, Inc., a boutique self storage and commercial real estate advisory firm, and its longtime client, 1784 Holdings, have announced the closing of a $53 million construction loan for the development of a Class-A self storage facility in Bethesda, MD (The 1-acre project is at 5204 River Road). The 200K SF property will come online in Q4 of 2025.
Washingtonian Magazine has released its list of the “100 Very Best Restaurants in Washington, DC” with a pizzeria that will soon be opening its first Maryland location in Bethesda making the list.
Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officers are currently investigating a serious, multi-vehicle crash on the westbound span of the Bay Bridge. MDTA Police Dispatch received initial calls at 8 a.m.
The Baltimore Ravens came into existence in 1996 when Art Modell brought over his Cleveland Browns- leaving behind the team’s history, colors, and record, due to an agreement with the city of Cleveland. After three consecutive losing seasons to start their tenure in Baltimore, the franchise has enjoyed plenty of success the last 25 years- winning Super Bowls in 2000 and 2012, and making the playoffs 14 times in that span. But are they a home team for Montgomery County? One Montgomery County man certainly thinks so.
A Montgomery County physician who was arrested last February and charged with rape and a sexual assault that occurred in a Silver Spring urgent care facility, was found guilty by a jury earlier this week.