The Comus Inn is a historic restaurant and event venue located in Dickerson, Maryland, at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain. Established in 1862, the inn has a rich history, originally serving as a stop for travelers and a general store for the local community. Now, it’s launching an ice cream counter on June 12th.
Recently featured on FOX29 Philadelphia, after going viral for her Labubu hunts, searches and fashion, Montgomery County, MD native Sophia Tyris (Apostolaros) took an unexpected journey from the courtroom to the craft table.
MCPS has shared that a team from Hallie Wells Middle School, under the guidance of science teacher Dustin Deem and with support from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, has won the Maryland MESA State Championship. This achievement has earned them a place in the upcoming MESA USA National Engineering Design Competition on June 23.
Yelp Community Managers recently compiled a national list of 20 “Off the Beaten Path Breweries” worth the trip, including two from Maryland– one in Montgomery County. “Whether you prefer a smooth lager, a hoppy IPA, a fruity sour, or a toasty stout – a good craft beer is worth the trip.”
Dear Educators,
You are invited to join us for our one and only discount event of the year! 20% off everything in our store, to include used books, from 4:00-7:00 Monday, August 17th. The Brady Readery will close to the public early and open exclusively for you. Plus, free wine and food for as long as it lasts. 🙂
Brookside Gardens, located at 1800 Glenallan Ave. in Wheaton, MD, is experiencing an ongoing issue with exotic fruit theft, according to one of its recent social media posts.
Per the news release: “The Planning, Housing and Parks (PHP) Committee will meet on Monday, June 9, at 1:30 p.m. to review Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-04, Overlay Zones – Bethesda (B) Overlay Zone, and receive a briefing on homeownership assistance programs. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government:
Per the news release distributed on Governor Wes Moore today announced hundreds of millions of dollars in projected long-term taxpayer savings under the Moore-Miller Administration’s government modernization initiative. The initiative, which will save Maryland taxpayers up to $50 million in FY26 alone, is expected to save $250 million across procurement, IT, and vehicle fleet management over the next five years, in addition to more than $326 million in real estate savings over the next 20-25 years.
“While the federal government recklessly slashes budgets and lays off public servants, we are using data to save taxpayers money and modernize government in a targeted way,” said Gov. Moore. “This announcement is only the beginning of our efforts. Together, we will continue to prioritize fiscal discipline and ensure we deliver essential services to all Marylanders, efficiently and effectively.”
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Thomas Laverne Evans, a missing 94-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department has released additional information regarding a fatal collision that occurred on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in the area of Darnestown Road and Cattail Road in Poolesville. (more…)
Sara Goodman Confino, a former writing teacher at Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg, made her debut as a novelist with For the Love of Friends. Five years after the […]
Join Montgomery Parks on Saturday, June 14, 2025, for some down and dirty fun at the fifth Mudfest. The annual celebration features giant man-made mud pits prime for slipping, sliding and splashing.