Burtonsville is bidding farewell to two local icons: Burt the Inflatable Mattress Man and the big red barn that has long been a part of the community’s landscape. This memorable send-off will be led by local personalities Alex Tsironis (Mr. MoCo) and Dave Golden of Burtonsville 2.0 on Facebook, who will host the event at the Mattress Liquidators and old 7-Eleven parking lot on Saturday, June 28th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
“Remember that guy who used to paint at Rio?” Many do. If you walked through Rio in Gaithersburg between 2000 and 2016, you likely saw George Petridis working on one of his beautiful paintings, with many of his other works on display in the atrium just outside the movie theater. For more than 15 years, Petridis showcased his art and continually crafted new pieces, often interacting with those who stopped to appreciate his work amid the bustle of the Rio crowd.
The Rockville City Police Department has charged Caleb Jiron, 18, of Frederick, and Freddy Gonzalez-Soto, 18, of Montgomery Village, in connection with the shooting on N. Washington St. in Rockville on Friday.
At St. Martin of Tours (SMS), students grow into confident, compassionate leaders. Serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, we offer a warm, faith-filled environment where every child is known and supported throughout their academic journey.
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) will introduce its new online licensing system, MD Outdoors, on June 24, MDNR shared on Wednesday. This centralized system replaces the current system, COMPASS. MD Outdoors will continue to offer products for all outdoor activities, including all Maryland hunting and fishing licenses and associated stamps and permits, boat and off-road vehicle renewal registration, and other services.
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.
Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.
Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) wrote the following about Maryland’s largest airport:
In recognition of Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, Metrorail will open at 5 a.m. and close at midnight, operating on Saturday service levels. Additional information, per WMATA, below:
The Montgomery County Planning Board voted on Thursday, June 12, 2025, to approve the University Boulevard Corridor (UBC) Plan. The plan will now be transmitted to the Montgomery County Council for review.
In August, we let you know that Koi Sushi will be taking the vacant space at 201 Boardwalk Place between Chipotle and Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls in Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront. Construction is underway and the restaurant should open later this year. (more…)
The City of Gaithersburg is set to present the 19th Annual Jubilation Day Gospel Concert on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 3 to 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Concert Pavilion at City Hall, located at 31 South Summit Avenue in front of City Hall.
Montgomery Parks and Montgomery County’s Recreation Department announce the return of “Under the Lights” summer flag football series. The free, five-week programs (two sessions, each lasting five weeks) are designed […]
