Two Montgomery County communities are receiving national recognition for their quality of life. Wellness Redefined, a collaboration between House Beautiful, Women’s Health, and Men’s Health, recently highlighted two Maryland cities in its ranking of the places with the best quality of life in 2026, using data from U.S. News & World Report.
Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $7,318,939 in contributions to the state during February 2026. Bettors wagered $515,655,127 during the month and won back $464,594,429 in prizes, with sportsbook operators holding 9.9 percent of the total handle. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Monday evening around 7 pm to the Westchester West Apartments in the 3200 block of Hewitt Avenue in Aspen Hill for a reported apartment fire.
Emergency crews are responding Tuesday morning after a person was reportedly struck by a train at the Wheaton Metro Station.
Laurel Leaf, Takoma Park’s houseplant, used book, and vintage decor and furniture shop was just named “best place for fun gifts” in Washingtonian Magazine’s 2026 Best of Washington edition! We also just won “best place to buy plants” in City Paper’s Best of DC, for the second year in a row.
We’re so grateful for the recognition! To celebrate, we’re offering 15% off any one item in the shop for the rest of the month to anyone who gives us the code BESTOF2026 (furniture excluded). Come see our lush, cozy, and stylish space and we hope you will agree with our accolades.
Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with Romantique Books! Join us for an afternoon dedicated to romance readers, indie authors, and the local bookish community. Browse signed romance books, discover your next favorite read through our curated Blind Date with a Book bundles, and shop a wide selection of bookish gifts, stickers, bookmarks, reading accessories, and more.
Meet local romance authors, explore unique creations from local vendors, enjoy permanent jewelry and tiny book-themed tattoos, and celebrate independent bookstores with fellow readers. The first 50 guests will receive exclusive Bookstore Romance Day swag bags filled with bookish goodies, and a few lucky attendees may even discover extra surprise treats tucked inside.
A new national report ranking the happiest cities in America places one Maryland city among the top 15 in the country.
Andrew Italia is a Quince Orchard High School graduate and MoCo resident. When he was in college at the University of Maryland, he was the movie critic for The Maryland Diamondback. During his time as the movie critic, he began making Oscar predictions for all 24 categories. His all-time record is 21 out of 24, but he usually falls in the 18-20 range. We recently shared his Top 12 Movies list for 2025. For more movies on Twitter/X, see @italia_budo
The City of Gaithersburg, in partnership with The Peterson Companies and Rio, will host the 24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Rio on Saturday, March 14.
A Rockville-based partnership has purchased two buildings in the Montgomery County Airpark area for $4.99 million, according to Maryland Newsletters.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the Rockshire neighborhood of Rockville on Monday afternoon for a vehicle fire on Monet Drive, off Hurley Avenue. (more…)
Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream, the beloved Bethesda-born creamery, has announced it will open its fourth Montgomery County location on Saturday, April 4, at 8551 Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase. The newest location will take over the storefront previously occupied by The Charmery. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday, March 10 at 9 am to hold proclamations, public hearings and introduce several legislative items, including a new zoning measure aimed at attracting major employers in strategic industries. (more…)