After six years, a Montgomery County landmark is officially back. The Olney Ale House, which has stood in some form since 1924, has reopened its doors following a full rebuild and renovation after the devastating 2019 fire that shuttered the beloved restaurant. A “first look” video is available below by Taste MoCo.
For more than 20 years, BJ Pumpernickel’s served as one of Olney’s most recognizable restaurants, known for its New York–style deli classics, breakfast served all day, and one of the best pickle bars in the country. (more…)
On Friday evening, October 24, 2025, Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department (SSVFD) Station 40 responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Old Baltimore Road and Olney-Sandy Spring Road. (more…)
MedStar Health celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded orthopedic practice at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center (MMMC) in Olney on October 10, following completion of a $2.1 million renovation that brings all orthopedic services under one roof.
When William H. Farquhar Middle School opened its doors in 1968, it marked the start of a new era for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The Olney school became the first in the county to adopt the “middle school” model, serving grades six through eight, a departure from the traditional “junior high” structure that had long served grades seven through nine.
A new fashion boutique, Lavender Rose Boutiques LLC, is now open in Olney. (more…)
Last year, Atlantic Union and Olney-based Sandy Spring Bank announced that they had entered into a definitive merger agreement for Atlantic Union to acquire Sandy Spring in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $1.6 billion. The acquisition was completed on April 1, 2025, creating the largest regional bank headquartered in the lower Mid-Atlantic. (more…)
After years of anticipation, the Olney Ale House will officially reopen its doors on Tuesday, October 28th. The beloved restaurant, located at 2000 Olney Sandy Spring Road (at the corner of Route 108 and Doctor Bird Road), has been closed since a 2019 kitchen fire forced it to shut down.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is investigating an incident at Sherwood High School after senior class t-shirts distributed this week included a combination of letters and numbers that evoked a racial slur. In a letter sent to students, families, and staff, district leaders said the design, which was intended to celebrate the Class of 2026, appeared to resemble the N-word and described the situation as “unacceptable and wrong.”
Rock Creek Tavern, located at 5500 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, has been closed for the past several weeks. When we stopped by the building on Friday, there was no one present, and calls and emails to the restaurant have gone unanswered. (more…)
On Monday afternoon, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with rollover and entrapment at the intersection of Prince Phillip Drive and Route 108 in Olney. (more…)