Before he became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars and the creator of Rocky, Sylvester Stallone spent much of his childhood growing up in Montgomery County. Now, nearly 50 years after the iconic film first hit theaters, a new biographical drama will tell the story of the struggles he faced before becoming a household name.
Montgomery County native Katie Feeney has been named to the TIME100 Creators 2026 list, recognizing her as one of the world’s most influential digital creators.
As Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat celebrates its 20th anniversary, one of the film’s most memorable scenes still has a strong Montgomery County connection.
Actress Kimberly J. Brown recently returned to her hometown of Gaithersburg, spending part of the holiday weekend showing her husband, fellow actor and Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge co-star Daniel Kountz, the places that shaped her childhood.
The Frederick Keys have announced that WWE Hall of Famer JBL (John Bradshaw Layfield) will appear at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium as part of the team’s Country Weekend festivities on Saturday, August 29. (more…)
A new installment in the Blair Witch franchise is officially on the way, with Lionsgate announcing that a reimagined Blair Witch film will be released in theaters on Sept. 24, 2027. (more…)
Legendary comedian and former late-night television host Jay Leno made a stop at one of the Washington area’s most iconic Italian restaurants this week, dining at Filomena Ristorante in Georgetown while in town for the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony.
Long before Jackass became one of the most successful comedy franchises in entertainment history, two friends from Bethesda were riding BMX bikes, making skate videos, and unknowingly laying the foundation for a cultural phenomenon.
Fans lined up down the block Sunday evening for a chance to meet Maryland native and WWE Superstar LA Knight during a special appearance at Oak, Barrel & Vine in White Oak.
The Great Frederick Fair is set to make its return to the Frederick fairgrounds from September 18th through September 26th, 2026. It’s sure to be packed with rides, agricultural exhibits, fair food, and an incredible lineup of major musical talent that many MoCo residents would love to drive up for. (more…)
Former NBA player Jeremy Lin is spending time in Montgomery County today, working out at JOOLA’s headquarters and training facility in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose (video below).