For nearly 45 years, Lakeforest Mall was more than a place to shop. It was where Montgomery County families spent weekends, teens found independence, kids had their first jobs, and entire generations built memories that still resonate years after the mall’s final doors closed. Redevelopment plans can be seen here.

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The age-old DMV debate sparked even more conversation this week after a Facebook post from “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis, the founder of The MoCoShow, laid out his personal definition of what does and does not count as the DMV. What followed was a flood of comments that perfectly illustrated why the argument never really ends.

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Round1 Bowling & Arcade is coming to Wheaton Mall with plans to open a massive 49,000-square-foot entertainment complex, bringing one of the country’s fastest-growing arcade and bowling concepts to Montgomery County. It is Round1’s second Maryland location, with the first opening in Towson Town Center in December 2019.

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Rising above Montgomery College’s Germantown Campus is one of Montgomery County’s most recognizable and unusual landmarks, a massive water tank painted to resemble the Earth and known locally as the “Earthoid.”

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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.

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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.

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