Gaithersburg

Natalia Coronado-Mercer, a Richmond, Va., resident and sophomore at Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, was awarded first prize in the 2025 Gaithersburg Book Festival poetry contest for high school students for her poem “Chainlink Angels.” Two Montgomery County students also represented the area, winning third place and the “Fan Favorite” award.

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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!

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Event

Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM


DC

The Washington Commanders announced in December that Mark Clouse was named Team President, overseeing all facets of the organization’s business operations. ESPN’s John Keim today shared a fun fact about Clouse who has previously overseen iconic food brands– he is the reason Oreo started selling different flavors.

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Bethesda

Governor Wes Moore announced that Bernstein Management Corporation will relocate its headquarters from Washington, D.C. to a newly renovated office in Bethesda, Maryland, bringing 50 full-time jobs to Montgomery County with support from state and local economic development incentives.

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Beyond MoCo

The Maryland Car Rally Task Force and partner agencies dismantled multiple illegal car rallies and recovered a stolen vehicle during coordinated enforcement efforts in Prince George’s County on May 18, resulting in several arrests and citations. (more…)