Two and a half years ago Brandon Cheng was graduating from Sherwood High School (2021)…just last month the 20-year-old young man from Montgomery County opened his first shoe/apparel store, Sole Inspires, at the Clarksburg Outlets.
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The Network Operations program of the Montgomery County Students Information Technology Foundation, Inc. (ITF) held its annual computer lab gifting ceremony today (Nov. 16) at Thomas Edison High School of Technology.
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 MCPD: “Officers from the 2nd District Patrol Services Bureau are investigating a theft at the LensCrafters store in the 900 block of Rose Ave. Officers have released surveillance video of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them. (more…)
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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.
Poke Bros has opened its first Maryland location in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood at at 107 Market St W, in the space that was previously home to Next Day Blinds. The restaurant is offering 1/2 off bowls all day today, Thursday, November 16. Poke Bros opened its first location in 2016 and has since expanded to over 75 restaurants across the country.
Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmembers Sidney Katz and Gabe Albornoz and the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced a new public safety program that will reimburse residents and businesses in select areas of the County who install security cameras in their homes and businesses to help reduce crime. The Police-Private Security Camera Program will reimburse eligible residents up to $250 for a security camera installation, and eligible businesses and nonprofits up to $1,250. The program launched on November 15 with $255,000 in funding for the current fiscal year that County officials say could lead to over 1,000 new cameras installed in key areas with increased crime around the County.
Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services’ Aging and Disability Services Division continues to provide free hearing aids and personal sound amplifiers to eligible residents age 60-and-over. The County is partnering with Access HEARS, Inc., a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect individuals with hearing loss to the solutions they need to age well.
The Montgomery County Planning Board announced the appointment of Miti Figueredo as the new Parks Director for Montgomery Parks following a national search. Prior to her appointment as director, Figueredo served as Chief of Staff for the Planning Board Chair and later as Parks Deputy Director for Administration.
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Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation is seeking County high school students to serve as ‘Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors’. The project-based learning program teaches teens leadership skills, the importance of roadway design, law enforcement, outreach and engagement techniques to address traffic safety needs in their community. Applications are being accepted through Friday, Dec. 15.
Per the State of Maryland (11.15.23): “Today, Governor Wes Moore celebrated the winners of the Governor’s Award for Disability Culture and Achievement at the State House. The event, hosted by the Maryland Department of Disabilities and attended by Maryland Commission of Disabilities Chair Van Brooks, Maryland Department of Disabilities Secretary Carol Beatty, and Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council Executive Director Rachel London, and members of Maryland’s disability community recognized the outstanding achievements of Marylanders with disabilities. (more…)
Per Montgomery County: “The Montgomery County Government, and programs that impact County residents, will have schedule and program changes for Thanksgiving Weekend, Thursday-Friday, Nov. 23-24. (more…)