Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to vehicle fire on Friday, December 22.
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Per MCPD: “Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged two 19-year-old males, Keshawn Forbes and Oghenetega Ogbotor, with the armed robbery of the 7-Eleven store that occurred on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at approximately 11:56 p.m., in the 12200 block of Tech Road. (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 the Adventure Park at Sandy Spring: “On 12/20, The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring received a Governor’s Citation in recognition of multiple awards and industry-wide accomplishments in 2023. (more…)
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Watkins Mill High School students Jabea Ewane, Steven Santiago and Thomas Pettit won the top prize and fan favorite vote for their PSA video contest entry, Forever 16.
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The MoCo Epic is a festival celebrating mountain biking, natural surface trails, and the community that makes this region a great place to ride! 2026 marks the 16th anniversary of the MoCo Epic.
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Per MCDOT: “Below are the Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) and regional partners’ transportation-related schedule changes for Christmas Eve, Sunday, Dec. 24 and Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25:
After nine seasons on NBC, The Office ran its final episode on May 16, 2013. Even though it’s been ten years since the series ended, the show is still viewed by millions each week through syndication and the Peacock streaming app. (more…)
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Country Boy Market in Glenmont announced earlier this week that it officially closed the retail business after 68 years.
The Washington Post has released its 2023 Fall sports All-Met teams for football. The All-Met teams represent the best student athletes from across the DMV. Montgomery County is well represented across all fall sports. Below is a list of all MoCo student athletes who were honored for football, as well as head coaches:
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