Montgomery County Council Vice President Andrew Friedson has officially released a statement in response to Islamophobic hate speech used by counter demonstrators in Rockville on Sunday, November 5th. Councilmember Friedson, previously responded to the incident via social media. His full statement can be seen below:
According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, Jason Jose Solano, 24, of Rockville, and Christian Alvarado, 27, of Lanham, MD, died after the vehicle they were in crashed into a into a utility poll on Sunday morning in Shady Side, MD.
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.
According to KLNB, The UPS Store is coming to 19226 Montgomery Village Ave, next to Kobe Japan in the Montgomery Village Center. UPS stores are “locally owned and operated, and […]
Hangry Joe’s is moving into 19730 Germantown Rd in the Shops at Germantown shopping center, according to the development’s leasing website.
Olney, MD Art Gallery and Studio to present a Pop-Culture themed group Art Exhibit and Artists’ Alley event.
Highly Animated is a 2-month long celebration of the vibrant world of fan art. From classic JRPG nostalgia, to the latest anime obsessions, to amazing original characters, this exhibition will highlight the passion, creativity and talent within fan communities.
Per the Maryland Department of Health: “The Maryland Department of Health expanded its statewide public awareness campaign highlighting the importance of preventing respiratory illness by getting the updated COVID-19 vaccine, annual flu shot and the new RSV vaccine for older adults and pregnant women.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a basement fire on Sunday, November 12 on Troy Rd in Kensington. According to MCFRS Battalion Chief Jason Blake, residents of the home were alerted by a working smoke detector/fire alarm and there were no injuries reported. One family and their pets have been displaced. Blake did not give a cause/source of the fire. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
Jenny Craig’s Rockville location, which was located at 835 G Rockville Pike in Wintergreen Plaza prior to its closure, is currently auctioning off all contents. The auction, which ends on November 15th, includes three freezers, inventory, and office furnishings according to the listing. Aside from the freezers, most items are still available for less than a dollar as of Monday morning.
“Join us for our own Hallmark Movie Moment to Jumpstart your Holiday Spirit!”
Back in February we let you know that Barra Brava Cevicheria Peruana was “coming soon” to the location that was previously home to Old Hickory Grill at 15420 Old Columbia Pike B in Burtonsville. The restaurant recently opened and our very own Mr. MoCo stopped by for dinner. The first look can be seen below, and includes:
Montgomery Village News recently advised residents to stay aware after multiple thefts from vehicles and the theft of a vehicle, according to published safety data and information pulled from the Montgomery County Police Department website.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Firearms Investigation Unit are investigating a burglary that occurred at the AM Shooting Supply in the 26100 block of Ridge Road in Damascus.