The Maryland Craft Beer Festival returns on Saturday, May 9, at Carroll Creek Linear Park (44 South Market St) in Frederick. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 24 states in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the United States Postal Service that would allow certain firearms to be shipped through the mail.
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Montgomery County will host its annual Bike and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, May 6 from 8 to 9 am at Poolesville Elementary School.
Permanent signage is now up for Mango Mango Dessert at its upcoming location in Congressional Plaza in Rockville, signaling the shop is getting closer to opening. The business also launched a location-specific Instagram page on Monday, May 4. (more…)
McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is announcing its acquisition of Smolen Emr Ilkovitch Architects (SEI) of Rockville, Maryland. This partnership expands MPS’s presence into the U.S. Mid-Atlantic with a new studio and grows the reach of the firm’s K12 architecture, interior design, planning, and advisory practice to clients in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the surrounding region. The addition reinforces the firm’s place among the top 25 K-12 architecture practices in the United States.
“We are excited to welcome SEI to the MPS firm family. The SEI team shares our commitment to purposeful and expert design and project execution, exceptional client service, and deep community–centered relationships and presence,” says Chad Cousins, CEO, McMillan Pazdan Smith. “Together, we will support the continued growth, vibrancy, and sustainability of the DMV region with long term community investments, and industry-leading design, planning, and advisory value.”
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“This little composition…is, alas, the final mortal sin of my old age. A little technique, a little heart, that is all.”
Gioachino Rossini’s "Petite Messe Solennelle" is neither little nor entirely solemn. Yet beneath the wit and irony of its title lies one of Rossini’s most personal creations, which blends the theatrical brilliance and unforgettable melodies of his comic operas—including extraordinary and virtuosic arias—with an almost uncharacteristic tenderness and spiritual depth.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is now open at 835 Rockville Pike, Suite F. at Wintergreen Plaza in Rockville. The restaurant is taking over the former Capital Cryo space. (more…)
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans has announced that its new location will open Monday, May 11, at 6am. (more…)
A Gaithersburg man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a drug trafficking offense tied to the death of a 15-year-old girl, with prosecutors saying the fatal encounter stemmed from a social media transaction.
Mayflower has closed its doors at 7925 Norfolk Avenue after more than two decades serving the Bethesda community.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission has once again landed among the nation’s top park systems, earning finalist status for the 2026 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday, May 5 to introduce several bills, including a proposed six-month moratorium on data center permits, updates to volunteer fire and rescue benefits, changes to employee retirement systems, and making a small business grant program permanent, while also reviewing multiple Fiscal Year 2027 operating budgets for agencies such as police, fire and rescue, public schools, libraries, and Montgomery College, along with proposed increases to the county’s 9-1-1 fee and approval of a new agreement with volunteer fire-rescue personnel. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County:
Below is an updated look at the latest retail and dining changes at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, including new restaurants, specialty shops, and brand relocations.