Restaurants

San Alejo, the beloved Salvadoran restaurant celebrated for its authentic homestyle pupusas and deep-rooted community involvement, is set to expand its footprint with a brand new location in Montgomery County. The new establishment will be located at 7643 New Hampshire Avenue in Takoma Park, taking over the space previously occupied by No. 1 China in the Takoma Langley Crossroads shopping center. The restaurant opens at 11am on Friday, September 5th.

(more…)


Germantown

The Germantown Flea Market returns Saturday, September 6, from 8am-1pm at the MARC rail commuter lot at the intersection of Germantown Rd. (Rt. 118) and Bowman Mill Drive. Additional details below courtesy of the Germantown Historical Society: (more…)


MCPS

Quince Orchard doesn’t lose games very often. That’s not hyperbole, it’s math. In the last 20 years, the Cougars have only lost 26 times. Just 12 of those came in the regular season. John Kelley, entering his 12th year at the helm, has 11 career losses. Eleven. And since raising his first state title trophy in 2018, he’s only lost twice, while stringing together one spotless regular season after another.

(more…)


Beyond MoCo

Barcode, a fixture of the city’s nightlife and dining scene since its opening in November 2010, has officially closed its doors. The popular restaurant, bar, and lounge, located on K Street NW, announced its closure via social media, confirming that its final night of business was Sunday.

(more…)


Crime

Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 6th District and Gaithersburg City Police officers responded early Monday to a stabbing on East Diamond Avenue, where one man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and the other party was taken into custody. (more…)