The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is advising residents to take precautions as black bears emerge from hibernation and begin searching for food across parts of the state.
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The passing of Tanios Abi-Najm marks the loss of a figure whose story became deeply intertwined with the growth of Lebanese cuisine across the Washington, D.C. region and here in Montgomery County.
Beyond Yoga will officially open its new store at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda on Friday, April 24, marking the brand’s first new retail location of 2026 and its first location in Maryland.
When they first landed in Catonsville, this food trailer took of due to their incredible cheesesteaks and Philly flare. Now, the 5th & Steaks empire is expanding, with their third location based in College Park, MD.
Maryland continues to rank among the most environmentally friendly states in the country, according to a new 2026 report from WalletHub released ahead of Earth Day.
WSSC Water is temporarily reducing the amount of fluoride added to drinking water for its 1.9 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, citing nationwide supply chain disruptions tied in part to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
A new high-end dining experience is coming to Montgomery County’s agricultural scene, with Burnt Hill Farm set to debut its intimate Chef’s Counter this May. The MoCoShow’s “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis was invited to a preview event last month, where he called it the best meal he’s ever eaten. A video of the experience can be seen below.
Students across Montgomery County and the Washington, D.C. area are earning national recognition in C-SPAN’s 2026 StudentCam documentary competition, bringing home multiple awards as part of a nationwide program tied to the 250th anniversary of the United States.
A Freeze Warning is in effect across parts of Maryland, including all of Montgomery County, from midnight tonight through 9am Wednesday, with temperatures expected to drop as low as 27°. Another round of freezing temperatures is possible late Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling back into Montgomery County this spring, bringing its signature mix of themed treats and merchandise to Pike & Rose in North Bethesda. A appearance in Baltimore will also take lace later this month.
Pepco has submitted a proposal under Maryland’s 2024 Distributed Renewable Integration and Vehicle Electrification, or DRIVE, Act that would use customer-owned devices such as home battery storage systems, electric vehicles, smart thermostats and other flexible energy resources to help support the electric grid during periods of high demand.