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Montgomery County native Matthew “Diggy” Diggs, a 2008 graduate of Damascus High School, just experienced a milestone moment in his short career as a barber that started just under two years ago. Recently selected to serve as the in-house barber in BET’s prestigious hospitality suite for the BET Awards, Diggs’ journey has been one of seizing unexpected opportunities.

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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.


Beyond MoCo

As you may have been able to tell, one of our editors is on vacation at one of the most popular beach destinations for those in our area. After years of visits and savoring countless slices from different restaurants at every hour, we believe Trattoria Lombardi’s offers Ocean City’s best pizza– or at least, our favorite. The restaurant is located between 92nd and 93rd Streets (but known as Lombardi’s 94th St.) on Coastal Highway in Ocean City, Maryland, has been a staple for Italian cuisine and pizza since 1962. Additional photos below.

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Events

The third annual RisuCon comic convention will be held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The event will feature a vendor hall, cosplay contests, anime screenings, game tournaments, crafting workshops, and more. (more…)