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).
Firefighters and paramedics from Laytonsville and Sandy Spring visited 5-year-old Gibson Rivera Theimer on May 22 as he continues to recover in the hospital from a severe lawn mower accident. (more…)
Once a thriving bank branch– first Chevy Chase Bank, then Capital One– the small office building at 17831 Georgia Ave. in Olney has found a new direction.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has charged a 17-year-old from Olney with vehicular manslaughter after an investigation determined he was driving at high speed and using a cell phone during a February crash that killed a Bethesda man. (more…)
The father of 5-year-old Gibson Rivera Theimer, who was severely injured in a lawn mower accident on Saturday, May 10, in Olney, has provided an update on his condition. He shared that Gibson’s injuries are far more extensive than initially reported, affecting his entire right leg from upper buttock to foot. While Gibson is now out of immediate danger, he faces multiple surgeries, a long rehabilitation process, and will ultimately require a prosthetic. Over $40,000 has been donated so far to a GoFundMe campaign supporting his recovery. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a motorcycle on Wednesday afternoon in Olney. (more…)
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been created for the family of 5-year-old Gibson Rivera Theimer, who was severely injured in an accident involving a lawn mower that occurred on Saturday in Olney. (more…)
Rugby fans in the D.C. region have a reason to cheer even louder this summer: several standout players from Old Glory DC, the DMV’s own professional rugby team, will represent the United States as USA Rugby Eagles in a major international showdown. On July 19, 2025, Audi Field in Washington, D.C., will host a historic double-header featuring the USA Men’s National Team against England, followed by the USA Women’s Team squaring off with Fiji. This match is part of England’s summer tour and serves as a key opportunity to showcase American talent ahead of the U.S.’s hosting of the 2031 Rugby World Cup. (more…)
This Mother’s Day weekend, the MoCoShow is proud to bring together Jimmy’s Famous Seafood– home of America’s Best Crabcake and Maryland’s Best Crabcake– and Lone Oak Brewing Co.– home of America’s Best Lite Beer. Join us on Saturday, May 10th from 12 PM to 8 PM in Olney (5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd.) to celebrate the special mothers in our lives or simply enjoy a day filled with great drinks, delicious food, and fantastic company.
Tea Time has arrived in Olney with the inaugural event taking place at Lone Oak Brewery’s “Whispering Spirit Speakeasy” located at the Fallen Oak Distillery (5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd.).
Olney Days will take place this weekend, May 2-4. The Party in the Park event will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 3 pm to 9 pm at the […]