Montgomery County is getting some national recognition from Resy, which recently featured several local restaurants and cafés in its new guide, “The Resy Guide to Road Trips From D.C.”
The Montgomery County Department of Police has issued a Purple Alert and is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Reiven Velis, a 20-year-old autistic, non-verbal man who was reported missing Wednesday evening.
Your weekend plans just got sweeter! The DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival Maryland Edition opens November 7 & 8 at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Germantown, bringing chocolate makers, coffee roasters, specialty foods, and small businesses together for two days of discovery.
Sip, Sample, and Shop
Meet the makers, try something you’ve never tasted, and shop for handcrafted chocolates, freshly roasted coffee, gourmet foods, and unique gifts from across the region and beyond.
Whether you’re getting a head start on holiday shopping, stocking your coffee shelf, or choosing a treat for yourself, the festival offers a chance to discover products you won’t find on your usual grocery run. Every purchase is also an opportunity to support the small businesses behind the flavors.
See George Washington…Made of Chocolate
Chocolate takes an unexpected form at George Washington’s Chocolate Table, featuring a large-scale sculpture of Washington on horseback by award-winning chocolate artist Paul Joachim.
See the sculpture up close, sample colonial-style drinking chocolate, and explore chocolate’s place in early American history. You can also shop the Collector’s Heritage Box to bring the drinking chocolate experience home.
Take a Seat at Sip & Share
Between shopping stops, visit the Sip & Share Seminar Classroom for sessions and demonstrations included with festival admission.
Discover ancestral cacao from the Ecuadorian Amazon, hear what it takes to start a coffee business, explore craft chocolate, or put your knowledge to the test with Festival Trivia. It’s a chance to hear the stories behind the products and ask questions directly to makers and experts.
Bring the Family
Kids under 12 get in free with a ticketed adult! Families can enjoy complimentary kids’ craft tables and meet festival mascots Chunk the chocolate bar and Bean the coffee cup for photos throughout the weekend. Shop from Chunk & Bean plushies and pick up a copy of their children’s book too.
Make Your Plans for This Weekend
Join us November 7 & 8 at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Germantown, Maryland for a weekend of chocolate, coffee, and discoveries worth taking home.
Use code MOCO10 to save 10% on online tickets. Find tickets, the vendor lineup, and festival details at dmvchocolateandcoffee.com.
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Catlands, Montgomery County’s first adoptable cat lounge, is coming soon to Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood.
Montgomery County’s Economic Development Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to recommend an amended bill imposing an 18-month moratorium on building permits for large data centers, replacing the current six-month pause issued by County Executive Marc Elrich. The recommendation now heads to the full County Council for final consideration on Tuesday, July 28. (more…)
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That experience led me to start Choros. We first launched in DC about a year ago, bringing small groups of guys together around shared interests. The enthusiasm convinced me there were plenty of other men looking for the same thing: good company, reliable plans, and people they could keep getting to know.
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Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.
Stash Cannabis Co. is preparing to open at 1470 Rockville Pike in Rockville, with the dispensary awaiting its final inspections and approval before opening, which is expected within the next month.
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Club Pilates White Oak will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, July 25. Located at 12200 Tech Road in Silver Spring, the studio offers Reformer-based Pilates classes for all fitness levels, focusing on improving strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, and posture through low-impact workouts. (more…)
After earning a No. 13 worldwide ranking in its population category among more than 17,000 participating National Night Out communities, Olney’s National Night Out is set to return for its 31st annual celebration on Tuesday, August 4.
Montgomery County police arrested a 33-year-old Silver Spring woman after she allegedly fled from officers in a stolen vehicle before attempting to escape on foot. (more…)
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded at approximately 8:50 a.m. to the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Gold Mine Road in Brookeville for a reported two-vehicle collision with entrapment. (more…)
Workers at Verbal Beginnings in Rockville represented by Teamsters Local 639 have gone on strike, saying the company has refused to negotiate a fair first union contract.