Baby Bar, a concept that provides a space where parents can go with their young children to enjoy a space where they can each grab a bite and just play, will be closing its doors. Founder Carolynne Nowrouzi made the announcement on Wednesday morning via Facebook.
From the Offices of Council Vice President Andrew Friedson, Councilmember Kristin Mink and Council President Evan Glass: “Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass, Vice President Andrew Friedson, and Councilmember Kristin Mink were joined by housing affordability and transit advocates today to announce the introduction of a zoning measure that would promote car-free living and the development of more affordable housing near transit hubs by reducing parking requirements.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Back in August, we reported that Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry closed its Rockville Pike (12101 Rockville Pike) location with a sign on the door stating that the store is closed for remodeling. Now we know that Diamonds Direct will be opening its first Maryland location in the space.
Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision in the 3600 block of Spruell Drive in Wheaton on Tuesday, November 28.
Come enjoy the day at our annual Washington Grove Arts and Craft Festival in a beautiful outdoor setting. This festival highlights local artisans including wood creations, pottery, visual art, household products and so much more. We also have food trucks from El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster’s Ice Cream and beverages from Saints Row Brewery. Bring the whole family because we have a kids activity area too. Pets on a leash are welcome too!
John F. Kennedy High School Student, Tessa Miller, has won a spot in the Londontowne Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artist Concerto Competition.
With the unemployment rate at 3.9% and labor force participation at the highest level since the onset of the pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States for Jobs, with Maryland coming in as the “6th best place for jobs.”
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have responded to several collisions on University Blvd E in the area of E. Indian Spring Dr. due to icy road conditions,m around 8pm on Tuesday night, according to MCFRS PIO Pete Piringer.
There are multiple collisions on Tuesday evening that have been affecting traffic across the county. A list of some, courtesy of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) can be seen below:
Earlier this month, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich nominated Division Chief Charles Bailey to become the next Fire Chief of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS). Yesterday, MCFRS leaders wrote a letter in support of the appointment. It can be seen below in full: