Beyond MoCo

Ocean City, MD, offers a delightful array of treats. From the ice cream at Dumser’s Dairyland and Kohr Brothers to the mouthwatering donuts at Fractured Prune, not to mention the confections at Candy Kitchen and classic boardwalk funnel cakes, there’s something to satisfy every sweet tooth. Our team has sampled many local favorites over the years, and while all are delicious, we’ve found one that stands out as our top pick– or at least our favorite.

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Sponsored

This Mother’s Day, skip standard flower delivery and give Mom an experience that lingers long after the flowers have bloomed.

Blooming Blossoms is hosting a Mother’s Day experience that hits all the right notes. Join us at our flower studio in Silver Spring for a hands-on floral workshop, the perfect calming two-hour escape. We’ll guide you through creating a gorgeous arrangement of fresh flowers, while sipping on drinks and nibbling on gourmet pastries.

Whether you’re celebrating Mom, Grandma, or your favorite mentor, it’s the perfect way to relax and bond in a creative, upscale environment. We are hosting sessions the entire week leading up to Mother’s Day weekend, so you can choose the workshop time that fits your schedule best. Come make a memory (and a masterpiece) together!

Spaces are limited to keep things intimate and relaxing. Don’t wait until the last minute—click the button below to book your tickets online today!

Curious about our journey? Read our story here.


Announcement

Potomac Village, MD — FIT CLUB, a new fitness concept focused on efficient, results-driven strength training, has officially opened its doors in Potomac Village.

Designed for busy adults who want real results without spending hours in the gym, FIT CLUB delivers personalized, science-based workouts in just 15 minutes. The studio features cutting-edge adaptive resistance strength training technology that guides members through safe, controlled movements, helping build muscle, improve balance, and support long-term health.


Event

The Silk Road carried more than spices—it carried stories. GastroSoul brings those stories to your table with a year-long supper series at 12 top DC Metro restaurants.

First stop: April 27 at Lao Sze Chuan in Rockville. Experience an exclusive 10-course, off-menu Chinese tasting dinner with the Cultural Attaché from the Chinese Embassy and world-renowned scholar Erin Liu.


Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks has announced the opening of three new playgrounds this spring at parks in Silver Spring, Wheaton, and Olney. The newly renovated playgrounds are located at Indian Spring Terrace Local Park, Olney Mill Neighborhood Park, and Valleywood Neighborhood Park. All of the playgrounds include equipment for kids aged 2- 5 and 5 – 12.

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Beyond MoCo

A 30-year-old Gaithersburg man was fatally stabbed in a Southeast D.C. apartment on June 13, and a 25-year-old D.C. woman has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed in what police say was a domestic incident. (more…)


MoCo Government

On Tuesday, June 17, the Montgomery County Council will consider a wide range of new legislation and zoning measures, including expanding property tax credits for child care providers, requiring labor peace agreements for certain hotel projects, creating a seasonal exemption to the gas leaf blower ban, supporting native plant protections, authorizing water cremation, and refining the duties of the County’s early care coordination entity.

Per the news release: “The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, June 17 at 9 a.m. and the meeting will begin with two proclamation presentations. The first, presented by Councilmember Evan Glass, will recognize the Weed Warriors. The second, presented by Council Vice President Will Jawando and Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles, will recognize Juneteenth.


MoCo Government

Montgomery County passed legislation in 2024 to address environmental, noise, and health concerns related to gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums. Sales of gas-powered equipment have been banned since July 1, 2024, and the ban on their use begins in just a few weeks, effective July 1, 2025. (more…)