The 1992 critically acclaimed film A Few Good Men is remembered for its powerhouse cast of Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, and Jack Nicholson, but one of its most memorable performances came from someone with strong Montgomery County roots: Wolfgang Bodison.
Jonathan Banks, who grew up in Montgomery County, is back in the global spotlight as he stars in Netflix’s newest hit miniseries The Beast in Me. The show is a psychological thriller that has quickly climbed to the top of the streaming platform’s rankings since its 2025 debut.
Banks graduated from Northwood High School in Silver Spring in 1966. He was born in Washington DC and spent his early childhood in Chillum Heights in Prince George’s County before his family moved to Montgomery County. He gained attention early in his career with roles in Airplane!, 48 Hours, and Beverly Hills Cop in the early 1980s.
A special event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Stand By Me will take place with a screening of the film followed by a live reunion conversation with stars Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and Wil Wheaton.
Goldie Hawn, one of Montgomery County’s most famous natives, turns 80 on Friday, November 21. A couple weeks back, the beloved actress recently shared a TikTok video that left fans in awe of her energy and spirit. As reported by Parade, Hawn hopped onto a mini trampoline for what she calls “mindful movement,” bouncing, twirling, and throwing her arms into the air while a Dua Lipa song played in the background.
It’s been a banner start to the NFL season for the New England Patriots, who improved to 8-2 on Sunday with a big win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, tying the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos for the league’s best record. Two familiar names from Montgomery County have been right in the middle of it… Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins.
Celebrity chef and cookbook author Pati Jinich is bringing her signature flavors to Bethesda for a special one-time-only burrito pop-up hosted by Marriott Bonvoy.
Taylor Momsen will perform with Soundgarden during their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony next month, according to Alternative Nation. Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron reportedly shared a photo of Momsen rehearsing with the band ahead of the event. (more…)
With Halloween on Friday, it’s a good time to remember that Sean Murray, who played Thackery Binx (the 1600s teen before he’s turned into a cat) in Disney’s cult classic Hocus Pocus, was born at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Montgomery County.
Actor Jim Belushi was in nearby Frederick, MD over the weekend, dining at Manalu Italian Restaurant after meeting fans at Sweet Buds Dispensary.
Montgomery County native Gbenga Akinnagbe is once again drawing national attention as Nurse Jackie has climbed into Netflix’s Top 10. The Showtime series, which originally aired from 2009 to 2015, stars Edie Falco as a brilliant but deeply flawed nurse battling addiction. Akinnagbe joined the cast in seasons 3 and 4, portraying Kelly Slater, a fellow nurse at All Saints Hospital whose presence added new layers of tension and camaraderie to the series’ ensemble.
NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife Amy made a surprise visit to Butler’s Orchard in Germantown on Wednesday, delighting the local farm’s staff and fans alike.