The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring has been named the #2 Adventure Park in the U.S. by USA Today’s 10Best competition, marking its second consecutive year receiving a top national honor and ranking #1 on the mainland. The park, which draws visitors from all 50 states, is the largest aerial ropes course and zipline park in Maryland and remains the only ACCT-accredited park in the state.
Olney Theatre Center has announced three free community events this summer: a Juneteenth Celebration on June 19 featuring a live concert by Kanysha Williams, the Konvenience Festival on July 12 celebrating Korean culture, and SummerFest on July 27 with performances, workshops, and a drag showcase. Each event will also include local vendors, food, and family-friendly activities, with more details available at olneytheatre.org/community (more…)
Olney Theatre Center’s final production of the 24-25 season in the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab, Kim’s Convenience by Ins Choi, directed by Aria Velz, begins performances June 25. The comedy spawned the Netflix hit Kim’s Convenience. (more…)
Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company, the award-winning craft brewery located at 5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd. in Olney, MD, has announced its upcoming fifth birthday celebration– taking place on Saturday, June 14th. This milestone marks five years of award-winning beers, exceptional craftsmanship, dedication to quality, and a commitment to the community.
Brew Belly at 18065 Georgia Ave in Olney has announced it is celebrating Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15 with free beer for dads who visit with their kids and tell a dad joke. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire involving a plumbing box truck around 2:15 p.m. on Olney Laytonsville Road at Fieldcrest Road in Gaithersburg on Sunday afternoon. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a bus fire at the Park-and-Ride located at 15,800 Georgia Avenue near the MD-200 ICC in Olney on Friday morning. (more…)
At Sherwood High School, a unique tradition has blossomed over the past four years, bringing students together and creating lasting memories. Every day, a group of dedicated students led by Zach Geller and Nick Hammond has gathered at a specific spot in the school– a staircase affectionately dubbed “The DN,” named after the down sign that adorns it. This daily ritual of taking a photo has transformed from a simple idea between two friends into a beloved staple of the school community (photos through the years available below).
A Community Carnival and Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, June 7, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Creative Learning Center (17930 Bowie Mill Rd., Derwood) to support Gibson Theimer Rivera, a young child who is recovering from a severe lawn mower accident. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a shooting on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at approximately 11:42 p.m. in Olney.
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) recently announced the finalists for the 2025 RAMMYS Awards & Gala during an exclusive reception attended by local chefs, restaurateurs, and industry leaders. Among the nominees for “Chef of the Year” is Olney resident Mike Friedman (Red Hen, All-Purpose, Aventino, Fossette Focacceria, and All Purpose Pizza Shop).