Five Montgomery County wineries received awards at the 2026 Maryland Governor’s Cup Wine Competition, according to Visit Montgomery. The annual competition recognizes wines and ciders produced using locally grown fruit. (more…)
Poolesville
Maryland’s largest tree is located right here in Montgomery County. The massive American sycamore grows in Dickerson Conservation Park and measures 27 feet around its trunk, stands 145 feet tall, and has a canopy spread of 112 feet.
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Poolesville High School Principal Mark Carothers has been named a 2026 Leadership Champion by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP).
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The family of Dakota Grimsby, the 27-year-old Poolesville man who died after being struck in a hit-and-run collision in September, has established a memorial fund aimed at improving traffic and pedestrian safety in Poolesville.
Markoff’s Christmas Farm will return to Dickerson this holiday season, running from Saturday, November 28, through Sunday, December 13, 2026. The Christmas attraction debuted in 2024 and comes from the Markoff family, creators of Markoff’s Haunted Forest, which was recently ranked the No. 1 haunted attraction in the country by The Scare Factor. (more…)
The Town of Poolesville has a new flag following a redesign process that began in late 2025.
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Markoff’s Haunted Forest in Dickerson has been ranked the No. 1 haunted attraction in the country by The Scare Factor, an independent haunt review organization whose teams travel the country to experience and evaluate haunted attractions firsthand.
Poolesville and Clarksburg high schools issued a joint message following what administrators described as a “serious incident” after Monday evening’s girls’ flag football game at Poolesville High School.
Six people were accounted for and uninjured after two jet skis flipped in the Potomac River near Riley’s Lock on Friday, prompting a swift water rescue response from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS).
The Hive Soda Bar officially opened its doors Monday, September 28 at 19900 Fisher Ave. in Poolesville, bringing dirty sodas, specialty drinks and customizable beverages to the area. A first-look video is available below.
A fire involving stacked hay bales at Deere Valley Farm in Dickerson caused an estimated $50,000 in damage Thursday evening, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS). No injuries were reported. (more…)