Clarksburg resident Michael H. Kim recently posted a scene from the popular television series NCIS that briefly featured Clarksburg on the show. There’s an additional fun MoCo connection on the show too.
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Per MCDOT: “On Monday, Jan. 29, starting at 7 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public information meeting to discuss the latest plans for the Burnt Hill Road Bridge (No. M-0157) over Little Bennett Creek Replacement Project in Clarksburg. The public will have an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions. (more…)
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.
Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County residents can continue the tradition of honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through a day of service on Monday, Jan. 15. The Montgomery […]
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Bring your family and friends to our free , all-day outdoor Oktoberfest celebration. These will be an outdoor craft fair featuring local artisans and professional woodworkers, a chainsaw carving, woodworking and tool demonstrations by Festool, Montgomery Wood Turners and Carvers. There will also be lots of delicious food provided by El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster's Ice cream and seasonal craft brews from Saints Row Brwsing Company.
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Updated with additional information from MCPS
Former Springbrook principal (1996-2009) and Montgomery County Board of Education member (2009-2018), Michael Durso, will return to MCPS as acting Chief of Staff.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the advisory that now encompasses all of Montgomery and Howard counties to start at 7am and go until 2pm.
Per MCPS: “At this time, all local MCPS-sponsored activities for Saturday, Jan. 6, will proceed on time.
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Per the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency: “Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $165,629,163 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2023, an increase of $454,064 (0.3%) compared to December 2022.
Per the City of Rockville: “Rockville is looking for a few strong-armed winter heroes to help shovel snow for those who can’t manage the digging themselves. (more…)
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