Neelsville Middle School has a short but layered history that mirrors the growth of the Germantown area and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).
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Entertainment
The creator behind one of Netflix’s biggest global hits has deep roots right here in Montgomery County. Season five of Emily in Paris debuted on December 18 and has already cemented itself as one of Netflix’s top shows. The series was created by Darren Star, who grew up in Montgomery County before going on to become one of the most influential television creators of his generation.
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B made a surprise stop at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda this afternoon, drawing plenty of attention from shoppers and employees. We were sent a photo of Cardi B during her visit, where she posed with Nordstrom employee Lauren Luber Pashkoff.
North Potomac-based Casa Blanca Creations recently brought its signature holiday style to Los Angeles, creating a festive winter wonderland for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco as part of a high profile collaboration led by celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss. The project marked a major milestone for the immersive designer holiday boutique, showcasing how a local Montgomery County concept is now reaching the highest levels of celebrity events.
FOX45 Baltimore Chief Meteorologist Gerard Jebaily had a little fun with social media on Wednesday after sharing a graphic showing the “chance of a white Christmas” across Maryland and the surrounding region.
Robert Burton is officially back on local television, joining FOX 5’s lineup in a move announced Tuesday morning on Good Day DC. The on-air reveal comes about a year and a half after Burton exited WJLA in July 2024 to spend more time with his family.
Even without parallel parking on the driving test, Maryland still holds the distinction of being the hardest state in the country to earn a driver’s license.
Walt Whitman High School senior Ryan Sawyer Robbins, 17, has been named one of the Top Five finalists in Broadway World’s Next on Stage, a national musical theater competition that highlights standout high school performers from across the country. Robbins advanced through multiple elimination rounds, performing a range of musical theater selections to rise above hundreds of student competitors nationwide.
A new spot for pool, late-night hang-outs, and casual food has opened in Burtonsville. Real Billiards opened last month at 15454 Old Columbia Pike, right next to Chicken Basket, adding another entertainment option to the area.
As Home Alone continues its annual run as one of the most-watched Christmas movies, the holiday classic carries a strong Montgomery County connection through actor Daniel Stern, with an added local tie through the late John Heard… something we love to feature each holiday season.
Longtime Hot 97 morning host Peter Rosenberg is closing a major chapter of his career, and for Montgomery County, it marks a notable moment tied to one of its own who rose from local radio roots to national prominence.