MCPS has shared its ‘5 Things To Know’ for Thursday, January 18th. You can them all below:
Per the State of Maryland: “Governor Wes Moore today proclaimed Purple Friday in honor of the Baltimore Ravens incredible season.
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.
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Update: All lanes are open on Outer Loop I-495 at the American Legion Bridge from earlier traffic incident. Expect residual delays.
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In the midst of an extremely cold stretch, Takoma Park Police has put out a message warning residents not to leave their car running unattended. The full message can be seen below:
A Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect at 4am on Friday and remains in effect until 7pm Friday evening. After a slight shift the south on most weather models this morning and afternoon, the National Weather Service (NWS) has increased the forecasted totals on its latest snow maps.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire on Thursday, January 18 in Glenmont.
Per MCPD: “Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are investigating a burglary that occurred on Sunday, January 14, 2024, in the 11200 block of Georgia Avenue in Wheaton.
Coming soon signage is up for DMV Empanadas, at 560 N. Frederick Ave. (recently Kogi Grill) in the Gaithersburg Square shopping center. (more…)
Per MCPD: “Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Patrol Investigative Unit are investigating two check frauds of a Montgomery County resident that occurred in October 2023 at a Truist Bank in Virginia and North Carolina.