Event

Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with Romantique Books! Join us for an afternoon dedicated to romance readers, indie authors, and the local bookish community. Browse signed romance books, discover your next favorite read through our curated Blind Date with a Book bundles, and shop a wide selection of bookish gifts, stickers, bookmarks, reading accessories, and more.

Meet local romance authors, explore unique creations from local vendors, enjoy permanent jewelry and tiny book-themed tattoos, and celebrate independent bookstores with fellow readers. The first 50 guests will receive exclusive Bookstore Romance Day swag bags filled with bookish goodies, and a few lucky attendees may even discover extra surprise treats tucked inside.


Entertainment

Rio Lakefront will kick off its summer season with a family-friendly Season Opener on Saturday, May 2, featuring the return of its carousel and paddleboats along with a two-day artisan market and activities along the boardwalk.

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DMV

Students across Montgomery County and the Washington, D.C. area are earning national recognition in C-SPAN’s 2026 StudentCam documentary competition, bringing home multiple awards as part of a nationwide program tied to the 250th anniversary of the United States.

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DMV

A Freeze Warning is in effect across parts of Maryland, including all of Montgomery County, from midnight tonight through 9am Wednesday, with temperatures expected to drop as low as 27°. Another round of freezing temperatures is possible late Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

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