A new era for North Carolina football has officially begun, and a local talent from right here in Montgomery County, Maryland is at the heart of the action. True freshman Eidan Buchanan, a 6’9″, 330-pound offensive lineman from Montgomery Village, made his first career start for the Tar Heels in tonight’s highly anticipated season opener against TCU.
We’ve previously reported that the renowned Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, celebrated for its Michelin Guide recommendations and Shanghainese cuisine, is set to open its doors this fall at the Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. This highly anticipated arrival was also recently recommended by Forbes in an article highlighting “Where To Eat And Drink In New York City For The 2025 U.S. Open.”
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.
The Lancaster County Dutch Market at 12613 Wisteria Drive in Germantown is celebrating its 29th anniversary by holding a series of customer appreciation days from September 4-6th.
Our annual free open house is absolutely monumental this year as we celebrate a transformed campus! Come for activities all over campus, see some of your favorite Olney performers, as well as local, community-based performance groups. We’ll have more vendors than ever along with our always-popular used costume sale!
Free Performances, Demonstrations, & Classes including:
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) reports that 39-year-old Luis Antonio Quintanilla, wanted for the fatal shooting of his partner, 35-year-old Maritza Ferman Sorto, in Gaithersburg on August 31, was arrested in Irving, Texas, and is awaiting extradition to Maryland. (more…)
The community is rallying around an Aspen Hill family of five after a devastating house fire on Saturday, August 30, destroyed their home and belongings, prompting friends to launch a GoFundMe campaign to help cover temporary housing, essentials, and the long road to recovery. (more…)
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…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) and U.S. Park Rangers responded Sunday to Great Falls Park at the end of Ford Mine Trail for an injured adult female hiker who suffered a non-life-threatening head injury after a fall. (more…)
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.
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.