Cynthia Adarkwa, a writer-producer on HBO Max’s hit medical drama The Pitt, took home an Emmy last night as part of the show’s Outstanding Drama Series win, an honor with a Montgomery County connection. Adarkwa is a Montgomery Blair High School alum (Class of 2006).
Tillman, a native of Prince George’s County, MD has made history at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. The Severance star won the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, becoming the first Black man ever to win in the category. According to Variety, it was the only acting field in the Emmys’ 77-year history that had never before honored a Black performer.
Residents of Maryland and the DC Metro area are already wondering what kind of winter 2025–2026 will bring, and two of the country’s best-known long-range forecasters are offering very different outlooks. The Farmers’ Almanac and the Old Farmer’s Almanac, each using their own traditional forecasting methods, have released predictions that highlight the uncertainty of what lies ahead.
When a man from England stumbled upon a Facebook group called “Maryland is a cult. Not a state,” he decided to join purely because the name made him laugh. Having never visited the U.S., let alone Maryland, his only prior association with the word “Maryland” was a popular British brand of cookies. But after four months in the group, he’s developed a surprisingly sharp understanding of what makes Marylanders tick.
Germantown resident Alexis Adams Gerard recently got a surprising piece of mail that left her in stitches– a flyer announcing the arrival of “Germantown’s First Nude Cigarette Bar.”
Montgomery County’s own comic and cosplay festival, RisuCon, will return on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The convention will run from 10am to 8pm and promises a full day of activities celebrating anime, comics, cosplay, and pop culture.
Rei Ami’s career has reached new heights with her starring role in one of the year’s biggest animated films: Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters. For the breakout artist, Montgomery County, Maryland played a pivotal role in shaping her journey.
Bethesda Row will usher in the fall season with its annual Soiree on The Lane on Saturday, September 13, offering a day filled with live music, workshops, and community fun. The celebration will run from 11am to 4pm outside Johnny Was, located at 4867 Bethesda Avenue in Bethesda.
Maryland isn’t just famous for crabs and Old Bay. The state has also given rise to some of the country’s most beloved restaurant brands…more than just the ones named in this article. From humble beginnings in local strip malls and boardwalks to sprawling franchises across the country, these ten Maryland-born eateries prove that great ideas (and great meals) can start right here at home:
Get ready, romance fans! The second season of “The Golden Bachelor” is set to premiere on September 24th with a new beloved Montgomery County resident in the spotlight. Gerri from Rockville will be one of 23 remarkable women from across the country who will vie for Golden Bachelor Mel Owens’ affection.
Looking for something to do this weekend? From the flavorful celebration of fall’s bounty at the Maryland Apple Harvest Cider Festival in Gaithersburg/Damascus to the lively sounds enveloping Silver Spring’s Jazz Festival, there’s a diverse lineup of festivities catered to all inclinations. Families can partake in the Rockville City Police Department’s open house for an engaging day of activities or explore unique finds at the Germantown Flea Market. Meanwhile, the Greek Festival in Cloverly beckons with its rich cultural offerings: